House Approves War Powers, Still Counting California Votes, Bakersfield Standoff Ends, New Troubles For George Santos

Today on America in the MorningHouse Approves War Powers Resolution Democrats pushed through with the help of Republicans in the U-S House voting to pass a war powers resolution Wednesday that aims to potentially limit President Trump's military action in Iran.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports it was a vote that House Speaker Mike Johnson was adamantly against.   Still Counting California Ballots A Hollywood-style cliffhanger is playing out in California.  Jim Roope reports from Los Angeles as votes continue to be counted Thursday of the two key races in the Golden State, and each race has a candidate backed by President Trump.   California Standoff Ends A hostage situation in Bakersfield, California that went through the night into Wednesday finally ended after the FBI shot and killed the suspect who was allegedly armed with a bomb strapped to his chest.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on what police have learned about the hostage taker.   Israel & Lebanon Ceasefire Israel and Lebanon announced they agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire, but that’s contingent on Iran-backed Hezbollah stopping their Lebanon-based attacks against Northern Israel.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that this comes as President Trump is acknowledging tensions with Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's fighting with its neighbor to the north.   New Trouble For George Santos A former New York congressman who left Washington in disgrace after getting indicted may be in trouble with the law again.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports on the new problem plaguing George Santos.   Russell Wilson Changes Career A star NFL quarterback is hanging up his cleats and heading to the broadcast booth.  Correspondent Jennifer King has the details of Russel Wilson’s next step.   Latest On US-Iran War The still-fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is facing a serious moment after the US military targeted an Iranian oil tanker trying to move through the US blockade, and Iran retaliated, firing off missiles and drones toward US allies in the Persian Gulf, including hitting Kuwait’s international airport where one person died and the airport suffered extensive damage.  Correspondent Jon Gambrell reports. Bessent On The Hot Seat Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dodged questions about whether President Trump will still be immune from IRS audits after the administration scrapped plans for an anti-weaponization fund as he faced a Senate hearing that also focused on the economy.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.   Senate Preps Funding Bill Senate Republicans in Washington have advanced an immigration enforcement funding bill after two Republican-favored provisions were dropped.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   NY Subway Hate Crime A woman on a crowded New York City subway train spewing anti-Semitic hate and screaming that quote - “Jews are eating kids” ripped a chunk of hair out of a Jewish woman as passengers watched.  Sue Aller reports this is the latest act of religious hatred to happen in New York City in the past 2 months. Maven Turns Off NASA is saying farewell to an orbiter that is circling Mars.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on the end of a NASA mission called MAVEN, sent to Mars over a decade ago to study the red planet.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices