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America is reacting to the Supreme Court overturning Roe vs Wade. We have it covered from several different angles, including conversations with Insider.com's Mia De Graaf on living in a post-Roe world, and with Georgetown University professor Lawrence Gostin, on other landmark decisions the court could be overturning. Plus, Kim Ashley tells us what's trending and we'll get an update on President Biden's trip to Europe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on First Light: On the same day the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark gun ruling, Congress went in the opposite direction. The January 6th Committee focused on President Trump's alleged plan to use the DOJ to help overturn the election. We have a little more conversation with Kevin Carr as he tells us his thoughts on the new movie, "Elvis". And Kim Ashley is here to spread some good vibes. Plus, we'll talk about the Supreme Court's gun ruling with Mark Sherman of the Associated Press. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on First Light: President Biden is calling on congress to suspend the federal gas tax. The Federal Reserve Chair tells lawmakers recession is possible. And NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell appeared on Capitol Hill taking questions about what some call a toxic work environment within the Washington Commanders organization. Plus, Kevin Carr tells us about a new thriller called "The Black Phone", and we'll talk about the FDA's efforts to reduce the amount of nicotine in cigarettes with the Wall Street Journal's Jennifer Maloney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on First Light: The top law enforcement officer in Texas is shedding light on the police response to last month's elementary school massacre in Uvalde. Senators have reached a bipartisan deal on new gun control legislation. And republican state election officials in Arizona and Georgia both testified before the January 6 Committee on Tuesday. We'll have all of that for you, plus we'll dig deeper into that new gun legislation with Alexander Bolton of The Hill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on First Light: President Biden is considering a gas tax holiday to help alleviate pain at the pump. Wildfires continue to burn in two different states - one caused by lightning, the other caused by man. And the airline industry is struggling to keep up with summer travel demand. Plus, we'll talk to journalist Peter Zalmayev in Kyiv to learn how Ukrainians are settling into their country being occupied by Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More televised hearings are scheduled for this week in the U.S. house committee investigation into the January 6th riot. Correspondent Clayton Neville tells us we're approaching the mid-way point in a series of summer hearings. COVID-19 vaccines are now available for children under five years old. John Stolnis reports on what led to the approval. The Biden administration is doubling down on a central message about inflation and recession. Correspondent Linda Kenyon reports on that for us. Kim Ashley is here to tell us "What's Trending? And we'll learn more about missing Americans in Ukraine as Chris Kenning of USA Today joins us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Fed addresses inflation with sharp interest rate hikes, Clayton Neville reports that President Biden is holding out hope. FIFA announced the 16 North American cities that will play host to the 2026 World Cup. John Stolnis has the list for us. The committee investigating the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol illustrated Thursday just how close the country came to a constitutional crisis. Linda Kenyon reports on that from Capitol Hill. And we'll find out what's happening in Montana with record rainfall and flooding causing potentially permanent damage to Yellowstone National Park. John Hendricks of KGEZ in Kalispell, MT joins us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation has led the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates at the fastest pace in nearly 30 years. Correspondent Linda Kenyon reports on that for us, and later we'll talk with Mark Hamrick of BankRate.com to find out what it all means. The white gunman who police say killed 10 black people inside a Buffalo, New York grocery store last month is facing federal hate crime charges. Correspondent Clayton Neville says the death penalty could be on the table. The White House is putting pressure on American oil producers to do more to reduce gas prices. John Stolnis has the details. If you're thinking about taking the kids to see Lightyear this weekend, you'll want to hear Kevin Carr's take on it. And the COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5 cleared another hurdle. Kim Ashley is with us to talk about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have your primary election results in Nevada, South Carolina, and North Dakota. Zach Montellaro of Politico joins us to go through the numbers. And later, we talk to Mike Porcaro from First Light affiliate News Radio 650 KENI in Anchorage, Alaska about Sarah Palin's run for Congress, after she cleared a major hurdle this week. The U.S. Senate appears to be making progress on potential gun reform legislation in the wake of recent mass shootings. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the details. The State Department has responded to a Russian court extending WNBA star Brittany Griner's detention. John Stolnis has the latest. President Biden spent Tuesday in Philadelphia trying to reset the terms of the debate on the economy. Pamela Furr brings us more on his speech at the AFL-CIO convention.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We got some troubling news from Wall Street on Monday. Justin Baer of the Wall Street Journal joins us to talk about it. The first of two televised hearings this week is in the books for the January 6th House Select Committee. Correspondent Clayton Neville tells us yesterday's testimony painted a picture of separation between two groups of President Trump's closest advisers. And later in the show, we'll dig deeper into this with Joey Garrison of USA Today. Is North Korea preparing for another nuclear test? Correspondent John Stolnis has the details on that possibility. Kevin Carr tells us all about AMC's new offering, "Dark Winds". A bipartisan effort to pass gun control legislation continues to gain momentum on Capitol Hill. Correspondent Linda Kenyon reports on that for us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a major milestone in the effort to tackle gun violence in America. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has that story for us. Another Congressional hearing looking into the January 6th Capitol riot is set for later this morning. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the preview. A group of Idaho white supremacists were arrested before they could cause any trouble at a local gay pride event. John Stolnis provides the details. There's nothing like a "Block Party" in the summertime. Kevin Carr reviews this new film for us. Kim Ashley is here as well to tell us "What's Trending".  And we'll talk with BankRate.com's Greg McBride about the newest inflation numbers and what they mean for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol laid the blame firmly on Donald Trump Thursday night, saying the assault was hardly spontaneous but an “attempted coup” and a direct result of the defeated president’s effort to overturn the 2020 election. Clayton Neville reports on that for us. The House approved a “red flag” bill Thursday that would allow families, police and others to ask federal courts to order the removal of firearms from people at extreme risk of harming themselves or others. Linda Kenyon has the details. Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson launched tee shots in the Saudi-funded golf league on Thursday, and it wasn’t long before the PGA Tour said its players who took part were no longer welcome, even if they already had resigned. John Stolnis is following this, he'll give us the latest. The big movie coming out this weekend is decidedly...Jurassic. Kevin Carr offers his take on the latest in the Jurassic World franchise. And we'll find out what went on this week in Los Angeles as President Biden met with other leaders of the Americas, as Jim Roope joins us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.