US Retaliates Against Iran, Primary Day In Four States, Texas Teen Convicted Of Murder, Hilton To Face Becerra In California

Today on America in the Morning US Retaliates Against Iran The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran took a dark turn after Iran shot down a US Apache attack helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, and in retaliation, the United States in what CENTCOM described as a proportional response targeted Iranian air defense and radar sites near the vital shipping waterway.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports there are new details about how the military rescued two Army aviators from their downed helicopter.   Primary Day Voters in four states cast their ballots on Tuesday, with one of the most closely watched races for a Senate seat in Maine.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Texas Teen Convicted Of Murder A Texas teenager who stabbed another teen to death at a high school track meet last year learned his fate after the jury deliberated for just a few hours.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from Collin County, Texas that emotions erupted outside the court following the verdict.   House Passes Immigration Funding On the thinnest of votes along party lines, Republicans in the House ended a months-long standoff over funding for immigration reform.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports the bill now heads to President Trump’s desk.   Social Security Concerns Social Security may not be as secure as you might think.  Lisa Dwyer reports the Social Security retirement trust fund is expected to run dry faster than expected.   Update On California Primary Republican Steve Hilton will take on Democrat Xavier Becerra in the California Governor's race.  Correspondent Steve Futterman reports that this comes as an investigation will be opened into alleged voter fraud following President Trump's allegations.   Cuba Denies US Threat Claims Cuba's top envoy to the U.S. is saying the Trump administration's recent sanctions against Cuban leadership are a 'pretext' for American military action on the island.  Correspondent Matthew Lee reports from the Cuban Embassy in Washington, DC where they claim their nation is not a threat to the US, nor will they capitulate.   Judge Says No To Alabama Execution Plan A judge has ruled against the state of Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas for an upcoming death row execution.  The details from correspondent Lisa Dwyer Finally  NASA has chosen a new crew to practice docking runs ahead of the planned moon landing mission set to begin in 2027.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports on who was picked to fly Artemis Three. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices