Biden & Harris Tour Helene Damage, Smith Releases 2020 Election Evidence, VP's Post-Debate Campaign, Latest In The Middle East

America In The Morning

Today on America in the Morning

Biden & Harris Tour Hurricane Damage

President Biden and Vice President Harris are pledging Federal help to storm-ravaged parts of the Southeast after visiting some of the areas hit hardest by Hurricane Helene. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

FEMA’s Cash Crunch

The size and scope of the damage in six states has the government worried that it may not have enough funding to last through the hurricane season. That comes amid a warning from Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Lisa Dwyer reports.

Jack Smith Releases New Election Details

Special counsel Jack Smith has outlined new details of former President Donald Trump and his allies' efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, unsealing new evidence in what’s been described as a blockbuster court filing aimed at defending Smith's prosecution of Trump following the Supreme Court's July immunity ruling. The details from Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani.

VP’s Campaign Post-Debate

After Tuesday night's debate, Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance and Democrat candidate Tim Walz were back on the campaign trail revisiting their performances and criticizing their opponents. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Doctor Pleads Guilty In Perry Death

In California, a doctor has pleaded guilty to charges related to actor Matthew Perry's death. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta has the details.

Security For The Jewish Holidays

New York is ramping up security as Jewish people in the nation’s largest city celebrate the start of the High Holy Days, which coincide with the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.

Latest In The Middle East

In the Middle East, Israel reported the first combat deaths of eight soldiers they sent into Lebanon to fight against Hezbollah. Israeli jets struck a target in Damascus, Syria, killing the son-in-law of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed last week in an airstrike in Beirut. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, President Biden is urging Israel to be careful in how it responds to Monday’s Iranian missile barrage.

Latest On Hurricane Helene

The death toll continues to rise in the Southeast following Hurricane Helene. There are concerns in Tennessee where some workers at a plastics factory are blaming the company for the deaths of at least two employees and the disappearance of four others during last week's hurricane. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Hearing Into Judge’s Murder

A hearing was held in Kentucky surrounding the murder of a District Court Judge in his chambers, allegedly shot and killed by that county’s sheriff. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

ATF’s Hawaii Wildfire Report

A new report is shedding light on what led to the deadly wildfires in Hawaii in 2023.

Dockworker’s Strike

It is now Day 3 of the dockworkers strike at 36 U.S. ports from Maine to Texas, and so far, neither side is heading back to the bargaining table. Correspondent Julie Walker has the latest.

Jury Handed Nichols Death Case

A Tennessee jury will begin deliberations later this morning in the trial of three Memphis police officers charged in the death of Tyree Nichols. Pamela Furr has the latest on the proceedings.

State Sues Over YouTube

The state of Arkansas is suing a popular social media platform. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.

Finally

It’s amazing what you can see with a telescope. Correspondent Jennifer King reports that scientists using one of the world’s most sophisticated devices made new discoveries about the frozen surface of Pluto’s largest moon.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices