Bondi Blames Blanche For Epstein Issues, Senate Vote-A-Rama, Bolton's Plea, DOJ Targets Ohio Fraud

Today on America in the MorningBondi Blames Blanche For Epstein Issues In closed door testimony last month, former attorney general Pam Bondi told lawmakers her deputy, now President Trump's nominee to take her job, Todd Blanche, was the one responsible for the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files and investigation.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Senate Vote-A-Rama It was a busy Thursday and Thursday night in the Senate thanks to what’s called a “vote-a-rama” as senators work to put together a passable bill to fund immigration enforcement, while Democrats work to block the so-called anti-weaponization bill and other projects favored by President Trump, and the GOP works to get a spending bill over the finish line.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on what Senators were saying.   Pulte Not Permanent President Trump is addressing his selection to replace the Director of National of Intelligence, who left her role following her husband's cancer diagnosis.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Truck Driving Pastor Saves Woman It almost sounds like a movie script - a truck driving church pastor saves the day when he stops an alleged kidnapping attempt.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports it was a real-life rescue on a South Carolina highway.   Pilot’s Admission The pilot claims he thought the plane was low, but just not that low.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on what the NTSB has so far uncovered regarding a near-catastrophic plane crash in New Jersey.   NBA Security Questions There was a serious lapse of security at Game 1 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a teenage spectator that ran onto the court while the game was in progress to take a selfie with one of basketball’s biggest stars.   Ohio Fraud The Trump administration's deep dive into fraud schemes that started in Minnesota has now landed in Ohio where arrests have been made and several hoax businesses have been shuttered.  Correspondent Joan Jones has the details after the acting-Attorney General and FBI Director said Ohio is home to some of the most significant fraud schemes in the country.   Texas Murder Trial Testimony is underway in the trial of a Texas teenager accused of stabbing another teen to death during a track meet last year.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the high-profile trial has strict guidelines and no cameras are allowed in the courtroom.   Hezbollah Says No To Ceasefire The Trump administration released a statement, joining the governments of Israel and Lebanon agreeing to adopt a ceasefire between the two nations, but Hezbollah, which has been using Lebanon to attack Israel, says they will not abide by the agreement.  Correspondent Karen Chammas reports fighting on Thursday killed 4 people in Southern Lebanon including a UN peacekeeper.   Bolton To Plead Guilty Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in a classified information case, accused of mishandling sensitive national security files.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Changes At The Trump Kennedy Center The Kennedy Center on Thursday directed its employees to remove all references to President Donald Trump from its communications to comply with a federal judge’s order blocking the president’s name from being added to the performing arts center.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices