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Morning Announcements

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  • Morning Announcements is a daily show brought to you by the Betches Sup, here to help you make sense of the world in the wake of 2020’s chaos. Every morning, Betches co-founder and host Sami Sage gives you quick daily updates with the most important info you need to know about politics and current events. Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz.
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  • Friday, May 10th, 2024

    Friday, May 10th, 2024
    May 10 2024
    Today’s Headlines: In a Manhattan court, Stormy Daniels provided testimony about her sexual encounter with Donald Trump, with much of the cross-examination focusing on the details of the encounter itself rather than the hush money payment. Her lack of knowledge about Trump's business records became a notable point, highlighting the broader context of the trial, which concerns the payment made to cover up their liaison. Following Daniels, Donald's former assistant, Madeleine Westerhout, testified about communications with Michael Cohen regarding the reimbursement of the $130,000 hush money payment to Stormy. These communications led to the Trump Organization sending checks to Cohen, labeled as "legal expenses'' under a "retainer agreement" that lacks recorded documentation. Despite Donald's attorney's attempts for a mistrial, Judge Juan Merchan denied the motion, and Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from office also failed. Meanwhile, recent data shows that medical school graduates are avoiding states with abortion bans for residency positions, and the US Preventative Services Task Force recommended that mammograms for breast cancer screening should start at age 40. Lastly, the Inspector General at the Office of Veterans Affairs reported nearly $11 million in improperly paid bonuses to senior executives, and Hunter Biden's federal gun charges trial is set to proceed next month alongside separate federal tax charges in California. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: WA Post: Checks, not sex, and other takeaways from Trump's New York hush money trial Axios: Trump denied second mistrial request, gag order change in hush money case AP News: House Speaker Mike Johnson survived a motion to vacate. Here's why his job is far from safe NPR: Medical residents are starting to avoid states with abortion bans, data shows AP News: Breast cancer is on the rise in women in their 40s. An earlier mammogram may help catch it sooner WA Post: VA improperly approved nearly $11 million in bonuses for execs, watchdog finds Axios: Hunter Biden's federal gun charges to go to trial after appeal dismissed Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • Thursday, May 9th, 2024

    Thursday, May 9th, 2024
    May 9 2024
    Today’s Headlines: The Biden administration halted an arms shipment to Israel amid worries about civilian casualties. The shipment contained large bombs that could cause collateral damage in densely populated areas. In the Indiana primaries, Nikki Haley, despite withdrawing from the race, managed to secure over 21% of the Republican vote, revealing a significant base of support within the party. This contrasts with Donald Trump's dominance in the state, winning 78% of the vote and all 58 delegates. Meanwhile, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's aide, Zach Henry, was discovered to have been present at the Capitol insurrection on January 6th, raising questions about the campaign's affiliations. Furthermore, recent revelations about RFK Jr.'s health issues, including a dead worm in his brain and mercury poisoning, have drawn attention to his fitness for office. The attorneys general of six Republican-led states filed a lawsuit against Title 9 expansions, while a Catholic high school was granted the right to fire a teacher for marrying a man. Finally, record-high sea temperatures and severe storms have caused devastation in the Midwest. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Biden says US won't supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah Politico: Unexpected warning signs for Trump in busy Indiana primary NBC News: RFK Jr.'s new hire who downplayed Jan. 6 appears to have been at the Capitol during the attack NY Times: RFK Jr. Says Doctors Found a Dead Worm in His Brain Axios: Six GOP states sue over Biden administration's Title IX rule change WA Post: Catholic school can fire gay drama teacher for marrying, court rules Axios: Oceans' record heat streak reaches 13 months AP News: Midwest storms: 3 tornadoes confirmed in Michigan, 1 man killed in Tennessee Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • Wednesday, May 8th, 2024

    Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
    May 8 2024
    Today’s Headlines: In the Middle East, ceasefire negotiations persist as Israeli forces seize control of the Rafah border crossing, a crucial entry point for humanitarian aid. Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of obstructing aid delivery and flouting ICC orders, while US House Republicans draft legislation in anticipation of potential ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials. Amid the conflict, the US delays arms shipments to Israel, prompting questions about the effectiveness of the aid. In other news, President Biden condemns antisemitism, and Stormy Daniels' testimony in Donald Trump's trial sparks courtroom tension, with Judge Juan Merchan warning Trump's attorney about potential contempt charges. Additionally, a federal judge postpones a trial over classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago, while conservative judges refuse to hire from Columbia University due to recent protests. Finally, the FAA and FDIC launch investigations into Boeing and allegations of sexual harassment, respectively. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: Scoop: House GOP drafts ICC sanctions as "precaution" Reuters: US holds up some arms to Israel, sources say Reuters: Biden compares Hamas attack to Holocaust in antisemitism warning WA Post: Stormy Daniels testifies, Trump curses in an angry day in court Axios: Trump loses bid for mistrial in hush money case NY Times: Judge Postpones Start of Trump Documents Trial Without New Date Axios: 13 conservative federal judges won't hire Columbia grads over protests Axios: FDIC is a workplace rife with sexual harassment, independent probe alleges Axios: FAA opens new probe into Boeing over 787 Dreamliner inspections Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins
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