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Primary Day Surprises, Severe Midwest Weather, Latest On The Trump Plane Switch, US Targets Ship Running The Iranian Blockade
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- America In The Morning
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- Aug 12, 2026
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- 2371
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Summary
Today on America in the MorningSix States Primary Day There were surprises in a number of elections as six states held primary elections on Tuesday. John Stolnis has the details from Washington. Severe Midwest Weather A massive storm moved through Illinois, Indiana, and into Ohio that included reports of tornadoes and flooding. Tornado sirens were heard in Cincinnati, and heavy rain was also felt in Kentucky and West Virginia. There were reports of homes and businesses damaged, as many as one million people lost power on Tuesday, including nearly 400,000 power customers in Indiana, and flights at airports from Chicago to New York experienced massive delays and cancellations. Correspondent Jennifer King reports Ohio’s governor said so far one person has died from the severe weather. Trump Airplane Threat An Iranian assassination threat against President Donald Trump that the New York Times reports involved shoulder-fired missiles prompted an extraordinary operation last month using an alternate aircraft and a catering truck to move the president while the White House said he was aboard Air Force One. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay reports that the clandestine mission has left some unanswered questions, and now Congress wants answers. Mangione Judge Rules On Jury The jurors in accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial in New York will be kept anonymous over concerns that they may be subject to harassment or intimidation if their identifying information is publicly released. Mamdani’s New Tax Blocked A judge has temporarily blocked the rollout of New York City’s controversial surcharge on high-value second homes. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. &nbs…