Trump Talks Iran, NY Attack Terrorism Links, Georgia Primary Day, Pain At The Pump

Today on America in the MorningTrump Talks Iran Bombs, missiles and drones continue to fly and fall in Iran, Israel, and much of the Persian Gulf.  President Trump spoke to the nation and took questions about the war with Iran.  Correspondent Rich Johnson reports.   NY Attack Inspired By ISIS One lived with his parents in a $2 million dollar Pennsylvania home.  That teen, and his friend, went to New York and told police they were inspired by ISIS when they tried to use an explosive device during a protest outside the home of New York City’s mayor.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   Guilty Verdicts Three brothers, including two who were among the country’s most prominent real estate brokers, were convicted in Manhattan on Monday of engaging in a year’s long conspiracy to traffic women and girls for sex.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports the verdict came in after 3 days of deliberations.   Georgia Primary Day There’s a lot on the line in Washington as voters in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District today head to the polls to elect a replacement for former Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Iran School Hit Investigated Much is being said about a missile that struck a school in Iran that reportedly killed over 160 people, mostly school-age girls.  Now new footage is raising the likelihood the U.S. was responsible for the deadly blast at an Iranian school, but President Trump believes as an investigation is underway, the US did not launch the suspected Tomahawk missile.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.   Latest In The Middle East President Trump spent Monday afternoon addressing the war with Iran as “Operation Epic Fury" continues, answering questions on topics including moving ships through the Strait of Hormuz, high oil prices, and Iran’s new choice to head the Islamic Republic, as Iranian leaders pledge to keep fighting.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Pain At The Pump Oil prices may have fallen on Monday following a sharp weekend rise, but that has not stopped the price at the pump to worsen for American drivers, which has risen nearly 50 cents in just the past week.  Ed Donahue reports global markets are reacting to rising oil prices due to the war in Iran, and people getting gas in Pennsylvania and Florida are feeling the impact to their bottom line.   Kiley Leaves GOP The razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives just got a little thinner after a GOP congressman from California announced he’s leaving his party and becoming an independent.  Joan Jones has details as to what led Kevin Kiley to defect during an election year. Trump’s SAVE Act Demands Politico is reporting that President Trump will delay his endorsement of a candidate in the Texas GOP primary runoff between state attorney general Ken Paxton and incumbent Senator John Cornyn in an effort to pressure senators to pass his voting restrictions bill.   Tech News Anthropic isn’t going quietly into the night, suing the Pentagon over the government’s restriction of their A-I program.  Chuck Palm has this story today in his new segment, the New Old Tech Guy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices