US-Iran Talks In Question, Who Was The Louisiana Mass Shooter, Patel Sues The Atlantic, Chavez-DeRemer Out As Labor Secretary

Today on America in the MorningCeasefire Talks In Question President Trump announced that the ceasefire in place between the US and Iran ends Wednesday evening and it’s highly unlikely he would extend it unless a deal is struck, however it’s still unclear if there will even be a meeting in Pakistan today after the US fired on and seized an Iranian ship in the Gulf of Oman.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the President’s mixed messages on the next U.S. steps, as shipping remains halted in the Strait of Hormuz.   Louisiana Mass Shooting Leaves 8 Kids Dead More is being learned about the 31-year-old father who opened fire on his family, killing seven of his own children along with a young cousin in his Shreveport, Louisiana home.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that the shooter, a US Army veteran, was facing a divorce from his wife, and possessed a gun despite having a previous firearms conviction.   Cabinet Member Steps Down President Trump's Labor Secretary is the third Cabinet member to announce they are leaving their post.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the departure of Lori Chavez DeRemer came amid controversy.    Disagreement Turns Into Mass Shooting A meeting in a North Carolina park between teens who wanted to have a fight turned into a mass shooting leaving two teenagers dead and five others shot, four of those were girls.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   SCOTUS Religious Rights Case The Supreme Court on Monday took up its latest case asserting religious rights claims, agreeing to hear arguments that Colorado should exempt Catholic entities from a nondiscrimination provision in its state-funded preschool program.  Correspondent Sue Aller has details of a case that involves religious freedom and LGBTQ rights.   Patel Sues Atlantic FBI Director Kash Patel sued the Atlantic and staff writer Sarah Fitzpatrick in federal court, alleging that the magazine ran what he described as a “sweeping, malicious, and defamatory hit piece” against him on Friday with the intention of marring his reputation.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that Patel. Virginia’s Map Vote Voters in Virginia are heading to the polls today to decide whether lawmakers should be allowed to temporarily redraw the state’s congressional map ahead of the midterm elections.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports critics of the proposal are calling it the worst gerrymandering in America, while proponents blame altering the Texas maps to favor the GOP as the sole reason for the change.   Latest On California Governor’s Race Less than a week after the frontrunner, Congressman Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California Governor’s race, and resigned from Congress, another Democrat candidate is calling it quits.  The story from correspondent Rich Johnson.   Deadly Pennsylvania House Explosion Authorities believe a propane leak may have led to a devastating explosion and fire in Pennsylvania that took the lives of a mother and her six children.  Lisa Dwyer reports that the fire was so hot it melted various items across the street Farm Bill In The House House Republican leaders are working within their party to boost support for the farm bill ahead of next week’s planned vote on the package.  Tech News A giant in the tech world is stepping aside.  Tim Cook is out as Apple CEO. Chuck Palm has this story today in his new segment, the New Old Tech Guy.    Finally   A popular singer is facing the possibility of life in prison after being arrested – charged with the gruesome slaying of a 14-year-old girl found cut in pieces in the trunk of his car.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on murder charges against singer “David” and what prosecutors believe was the motive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices