Whit Johnson

Whit Johnson, an ABC News correspondent covering national stories, leads coverage of record TSA airport wait times and staff shortages amid the partial government shutdown. He reports on local impacts at Houston airports, officers relying on food banks, ICE stepping in, and the politics around funding DHS and possible National Guard deployment.

Whit Johnson, an ABC News anchor and investigative reporter, delves into a tense ICE shooting incident in Minneapolis, sharing shocking video footage recorded by an ICE agent. He discusses local officials' reactions and the FBI's involvement in the investigation. The podcast also covers the U.S. seizing another oil tanker connected to Venezuela, President Trump’s meeting with oil executives on industry rebuilding, and highlights a fatal shark attack in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Lastly, there’s news on protests in Iran and severe weather threatening much of the U.S.

Whit Johnson, a television journalist with on-the-ground experience in high-stakes events, dives deep into the Minneapolis ICE shooting of Renee Good. He analyzes the contrasting narratives around the incident and the community's tense response. Switching gears, he covers NASA's unexpected early return of astronauts from the ISS due to a medical issue. The discussion also explores President Trump's bold remarks on U.S. plans for Venezuela, shedding light on the complexities of war powers in international policy.