Trump Irate Over "Seditious" Comments, Brushback Over The US Russia-Ukraine Plan, Remembering Dick Cheney, Shocking NTSB Findings In Kentucky Crash

Today on America in the MorningTrump Angered By “Seditious” Comments President Donald Trump on Thursday called for the arrest of Democrat lawmakers he branded as traitors who publicly said that members of the U.S. military and intelligence communities can disobey any orders they perceive to be illegal.  Joan Jones reports the president’s response, which also included what their punishment should be, is garnering sharp reactions from both sides of the political aisle.  US Russia-Ukraine Plan Panned White House officials released a 28-point plan negotiated between the U.S. and Russia with the goal of ending the Ukraine War, but critics, many of them European allies, say it appears to heavily favor Russian interests. John Stolnis has more from Washington.  NTSB Findings In Kentucky Crash Shocking images have been released by the National Transportation Safety Board as to what may have caused this month’s UPS airplane crash in Kentucky.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.  Ocean & Gulf Drilling The Trump administration unveiled new plans for huge oil drilling expansion off the coasts of Florida and California.  The details from correspondent Ed Donahue.  Judge Rules On DC Troops A Federal judge is blocking President Trump’s deployment of National Guard Troops to Washington D-C.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  Reaction To Trump’s “Seditious” Comments Democrats are outraged after President Trump branded six of their colleagues as displaying seditious behavior that is punishable by death after posting a message on social media telling members of the military they can refuse to carry out illegal orders.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.  Remembering Dick Cheney Two former presidents were in Washington, DC Thursday for the funeral of Dick Cheney, who passed away earlier this month.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on a goodbye to a former Vice President, White House Chief of Staff, special assistant, and Secretary of Defense, serving in the White House for four different presidents.  Texas Fallout Over Redistricting Ruling There’s more fallout over a ruling to block recently approved congressional maps in Texas.  The details from correspondent Clayton Neville.  Summers Investigated More disturbing details are being released regarding the connection between former Harvard University President Lawrence Summers and Jeffrey Epstein.   Fire At The Climate Talks The U.N. says over a dozen people were treated for smoke inhalation from a fire at climate talks in Brazil.  Jennifer King reports.  Investigating The Investigators The Department of Justice is probing the conduct of at least two top Trump administration officials for allegedly interfering with and potentially jeopardizing the ongoing criminal investigations into California Senator Adam Schiff and New York Attorney General Letitia James.   You’re Being Followed If you think you’re being followed, you may not be too far off base.  Lisa Dwyer reports that millions of drivers in the United States are being monitored for suspicious travel patterns – a task being undertaken by the government and the US Border Patrol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices