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Nation Honors Lindsey Graham, White House Faces Global Challenges, Zelensky Meets Trump, Georgia School Shooter Sentenced, Wall Street Broadens Its Rally

July 29, 2026·39 min
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Today on America in the Morning Nation Honors Lindsey Graham The nation continues to honor the life and legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham, with memorial events now shifting to his home state of South Carolina. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. White House Faces Global Challenges The White House is navigating a growing list of international crises, balancing diplomacy with deterrence on multiple fronts. Joan Jones reports. Zelensky Meets Trump Ukraine's president is calling his latest White House meeting with President Trump a success as he seeks stronger U.S. cooperation. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. Georgia School Shooter Sentenced A Georgia teenager who admitted killing four people at Apalachee High School has learned his fate. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Wall Street Broadens Its Rally Investors are moving beyond artificial intelligence stocks as Wall Street's rally widens and oil prices continue to ease. Seth Sutel has the story. Musk Expands Into Digital Banking Elon Musk is broadening his financial ambitions with the launch of an invite-only digital banking service tied to X. Julie Walker reports. Crypto Legislation Delayed Congress is putting the brakes on major cryptocurrency legislation, delaying action until after the August recess. The New Old Tech Guy, Chuck Palm, explains why. Campus Shooting Report An investigative report says warning signs were missed before a deadly campus shooting at a Virginia university. The AP's Marcela Sanchez reports. Biden Audio Released Newly released recordings provide a behind-the-scenes look at conversations between former President Joe Biden and the writer of his memoir. Lisa Dwyer reports. America in the Morning — Second Half Trump Meets World Leaders President Trump welcomed two key world leaders to the White House Tuesday, holding separate meetings with the leaders of Ukraine and Israel. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Election Countdown With fewer than 100 days until Election Day, the battle for control of Washington is entering a critical new phase. Joan Jones has the latest. Graham Remembered World leaders gathered in Washington to pay tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham, remembered as an American original. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports. McConnell's Future Questioned Questions about Senator Mitch McConnell's health are intensifying after Kentucky's governor called on him to prove he's fit to serve—or resign. Jennifer King reports. Seattle Festival Shooting Investigators say the teenager arrested in connection with a shooting at a Seattle food festival was carrying a ghost gun. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Powerful Quake Strikes Japan A powerful earthquake has rattled southern Japan, prompting a tsunami advisory for parts of the region. Charles de Ledesma reports. Chinese AI Under Scrutiny A fast-rising Chinese AI model is now at the center of allegations involving stolen technology and export-controlled computer chips. The New Old Tech Guy, Chuck Palm, has more. Sports Robert Workman has the latest from the world of sports. Human Trafficking Warning The United Nations is warning that organized crime groups are increasingly trapping victims in online scam operations around the world. Lisa Dwyer reports. Entertainment Avoiding movie spoilers is tough enough for audiences—but it can be just as difficult for the people who actually make the films. Kevin Carr has that story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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