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We’re Live from the White House: Yemen War Plans Leak Scandal

I’m Joe Frier and I’m Savannah Sers, and we’re starting our show this morning. Top Trump administration officials are under intense criticism for discussing Yemen war plans in a group chat that inadvertently included the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, Jeffrey Goldberg. President Trump and his allies are downplaying the leak, saying there was no classified material in the texts. However, lawmakers are demanding an investigation into the incident. Among those under pressure is National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, who accidentally added Goldberg to the group chat.

In an interview with Fox News yesterday, Waltz took responsibility for the mistake, saying, "It’s embarrassing, yes, uh, we’re gonna get to the bottom of it. We have the best technical minds looking at how this happened, but I can tell you for 100% I don’t know this guy, I know him by his horrible reputation. Look, I take full responsibility. I built the group, it’s my job to make sure everything’s coordinated, and we’ve got a team standing by to talk about this and more."

The President’s Comments

President Trump also weighed in on the matter, saying, "We have nothing to hide, and we’re going to get to the bottom of this." He also expressed support for Waltz, stating, "I’m 100% behind Mike Waltz and the rest of my national security team, including the Secretary of Defense, as well as the Directors of National Intelligence and CIA who testified on Capitol Hill yesterday."

Reaction from Congress

Lawmakers are calling for an investigation into the incident, with some demanding repercussions for those involved. At least one senator has demanded the resignation of Defense Secretary Pete Haley and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz.

The White House Response

The Trump administration is not using the word "investigation." Instead, they’re saying they’re "looking into" the incident, with President Trump stating, "I don’t know this guy, I know him by his horrible reputation. Look, I take full responsibility. I built the group, it’s my job to make sure everything’s coordinated, and we’ve got a team standing by to talk about this and more." His team is also saying that they’re working to prevent such incidents from happening again.

Breaking News: Executive Order on Citizenship Verification

In other news, President Trump signed an executive order yesterday requiring people to prove their citizenship when registering to vote. This move is likely to face legal challenges in court, but it could have a significant impact on the way elections are carried out in the United States.

Weather Update

Meteorologist Michelle Gman is with us to discuss the developing weather situation. Michelle, good morning!

Flood Warnings in Texas and the Pacific Northwest

Michelle: "Joe, good morning! We have a big story developing in the United States. A powerful storm system is moving into southern Texas, bringing the potential for heavy rain and flash flooding. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Corpus Christi, with forecasters expecting up to 15 inches of rain in some areas. We’re also seeing a rare event in the Pacific Northwest, with a chance of heavy rain and even a brief tornado in some areas. And, in the West, we’re seeing record-breaking heat, with temperatures reaching as high as 91 degrees in Henderson, Nevada, 17 degrees above the norm for this time of year."

Remembering the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

One year ago this morning, a cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, killing six people and collapsing the bridge. The National Transportation Safety Board is still investigating the incident, which raised questions about the bridge’s condition before the tragedy. Our correspondent, Jay Gray, is live in Baltimore, where he’s been following the story. Jay, good morning.

Jay: "Good morning, Joe. It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, taking six lives and leaving families shattered. The NTSB is still investigating the incident, which is expected to file a full report in the fall. But already, the probe is revealing some disturbing findings about the bridge’s condition before the tragedy. Jay, thanks for that report."