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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump has ordered the delay of auto tariffs after a request from the Big 3 U.S. automakers: Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep and Chrysler.  ABC News White House Correspondent Karen Travers explains how this delay may have happened and how it could affect American car buyers. 

The Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing to lay off as many as 80,000 workers in the coming weeks in the latest phase of the Trump administration's efforts to reshape the federal workforce. Ben Siegel with ABC News joins AZMN to discuss the impact. 

On this day in 1963, Arthur Spud Melin patented the plastic hula hoop. It rose to popularity in  late 1950s, selling millions in the first few months of production. 

One of the seven suspects in the death of 16-year-old Preston Lord has plead guilty. We hear from Lord’s mother and Peter and LaDona discuss what comes next. 

What are we hearing from both sides of the aisle following Trump's joint address to congress? ABC News' Steven Portnoy explains the response. 

The White House said on Tuesday that the theme of President Trump's address would be the renewal of the American dream. Was he able to convince Americans that his administration is on the right path to achieving that goal? ABC News White House Correspondent Karen Travers weighs in. 

Chuck Coughlin with HighGround Inc joins the show to talk about the different reactions to President Trump's joint address last night. 

Arizona U.S. Representative Greg Stanton joins Arizona's Morning News after President Trump's joint address to congress. The Democrat reacting to Trump's calls to end the CHIPS and Science act and changes to social security. 

On this day in 2005, celebrity chef and hospitality businesswoman Martha Stewart was released from federal prison. 

Today tariffs on Mexico and Canada go into effect, how will it change our economy? ASU Professor Robert Wiedmer with the Department of Supply Chain Management joins Arizona's Morning News to explain. 

ABC News White House Correspondent Karen Travers joins Arizona's Morning News as the proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada are set to be implemented today. 

Just days after that contentious meeting in the Oval Office, President Trump once again railed against President Zelenskyy – telling ABC News “if somebody doesn't want to make a deal, I think that person won't be around very long. That person will not be listened to very long.”  ABC News National Correspondent Steven Portnoy joins Arizona's Morning News with the latest. 

On this day in 1931, the Star Spangled Banner became our national anthem. 

Phoenix Vice Mayor Ann O'Brien joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about the reason behind a proposed half percent sales tax increase and what the funding would cover. 

Steve Roberts with ABC News joins us to explain the reactions and ramifications of President Trumps' meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy last week. 

ABC News Reporter Ines de la Cuetara joins Arizona's Morning News to talk about the international reaction to President Trump's dramatic meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on Friday. 

On this day in 1953, the double-helix structure of DNA was discovered by James Watson and Francis Crick. 

In today's Sharper Point Commentary, Peter Saymore discusses the tariffs that are expected to take effect on March 4th and the ways they will impact us here in Arizona. 

Chuck Todd,  Host of the Chuck ToddCast, breaks down this week’s top political headlines, including the latest tariffs and what Trump is trying to leverage. 

President Zelenskyy says Ukraine is "preparing for negotiations" with the U.S. regarding security guarantees and "crucial" aid, as President Trump prepares to meet with him at the White House today. Karen Travers, ABC News White House Correspondent, joins us ahead of the meeting today. 

President Trump announced tariffs against Mexico and Canada will begin on Tuesday. What will this accomplish? Local economist Jim Rounds with Rounds Consulting Group weighs in. 

An investigation is underway after Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 64, were mysteriously found dead in their home. ABC News Correspondent Jim Ryan tells us what we know so far. 

On this day in 1980, Buddy Holly's glasses were found- 21 years after his death!

KTAR Reporter Kate Ourada joins the show to explain what an Arizona expert says about the recent measles outbreak and how concerned we should be in Arizona. 

Arizona U.S. Congressman David Schweikert joins us live to weigh in on why he voted yes on the Republican budget blueprint, and how he looks at the latest protests against DOGE happening outside his office.