Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Jared recaps yesterday's Respect for Marriage Act signing, and looks at the government funding scenarios playing out between the Senate and House - and who is trying to block an omnibus annual funding plan.

USA Today Network's John Kennedy reports from Tallahassee on proposed insurance reform legislation in the Florida Senate. The proposed Senate bill has the support of Governor DeSantis, but must work its way through Senate and then House approval first.

Chernéy reports on a police involved shooting in a midtown Miami condo, resulting in fatal wounds for an armed suspect.

LV Montage of Tropical Storm Nicole and the interviews conducted

Blair reports on the latest congressional efforts to resolve government funding and prevent a shutdown as their end of session nears.

Jared looks at the bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act, which be signed into law today, as well as several other DC news updates, including the last FED meeting of the year.

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Blair reports on President Biden signing a marriage protection bill into law today, securing the rights of gay and interracial couples to marry, after Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas referenced this as a topic he felt deserved reconsideration. Despite the overt solicitation from Justice Thomas, conservative objectors claim this legislation is "unnecessary," and that the matters had already been settled.

Jared looks at the last few days of the 117th Congress, as several legislative projects are unresolved as the term end approaches. Of particular concern - a possible funding omnibus, as government funding runs out Friday.

It's a VICTORY MONDAY for the Jaguars, as Brent Martineau joins JMN to break down the good, better, and great about the Jags win against Tennessee, and how the Jags have a shot at the division championship and the playoffs! Hear more with Brent & Friends today at 8AM, and more at 3PM, on ESPN 690!

Blair looks at the usual end-of-year financial fiasco before Congress, as government funding wraps up this week without legislative intervention.

Rep. Michael Waltz joins JMN to discuss the prisoner exchange that saw Brittney Griner returning to the US... and while that's a good thing, it's not enough.

Jessica reports on falling fuel prices, as AAA anticipates prices below $3/gallon this holiday season. Some gas stations in the area are already at the $3 threshold or lower.

Laura looks at the negotiated hostage trade that returned Brittney Griner to the US. Critics argue that the trade should have included Paul Whalen as well, after 4 years in Russian custody.

All sorts of good stuff happening in the 904 this weekend! Get your build on with the Lego Universe Expo at the Fairgrounds. Rock out with the Fab Four tribute to the Beatles. And the best way to spread holiday cheer? Check out ELF! The Musical, or the Jax Symphony Holiday Pops shows, or experience the Murray Hills Luminaria! Rumor is that Santa Claus will make an appearance, and who knows? Maybe Santa will even bring victories to the Icemen and the Jags this weekend!

This afternoon, the US House is prepared to give the final approval to a bill that protects same-sex and interracial marriages. This comes after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade earlier this year, leading to some concerns about the potential of same-sex marriage protections being overturned as well. The Respect for Marriage Act received bipartisan support in the Senate with 12 Republicans voting in favor of the bill but the House vote may not have the same GOP support. Today’s vote is the last step before this bill can head to President Biden’s desk and become law. We break down the impact of this legislation and what we can expect today.

Jared looks at a redistricting case being heard by SCOTUS, and how the decision of the Court could impact future elections.

WOKV political analyst Rick Mullaney joins JMN to break down the significance of Rev. Warnock's election win for the US Senate seat for Georgia, securing a Democratic majority in the Senate for the remainder of the Biden administration.

Today, the US Supreme Court will hear a case that could dramatically impact how elections for Congress conducted nationwide by handing more power to state legislatures. Justices will consider whether state courts can rely on their state constitutions to strike down politically flawed redistricting maps. This case stems from North Carolina’s Republican-led legislature’s latest attempt to draw U.S. House districts favoring GOP candidates. Those lawmakers argue that the U.S. Constitution gives that power over federal elections to only state legislatures and Congress. We are live OUTSIDE the US Supreme Court breaking down this case and how this decision could impact your ability to vote in the 2024 election.