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Today's headlines: Former president Donald Trump has finally arrived in New York City and will be arraigned later today, leading to questions about just how much of the indictment we will be able to see, and whether or not a mugshot will be released to the viewing public. Meanwhile, following calls for protests from Trump and other public figures, all 36,000 of New York City’s police officers are on alert today in anticipation of potential unrest. The DOJ and FBI have reportedly uncovered new evidence which suggests Trump obstructed their investigation into top secret documents at Mar-a-Lago, even after they attempted to get him to return classified material. And in the final (for now) Trump-related story of the day, a new report shows that Ivana Trump was the subject of an FBI counterintelligence inquiry in the 1990s. Finally, we get an update on the ​​severe winter storms and life-threatening sub zero wind chills that continue to threaten much of the south and midwest. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: CBS News: Will there be cameras in the courtroom for Trump's arraignment? NY Times: Trump at Mar-a-Lago: Magical Thinking and a Perp-Walk Fixation Rolling Stone: Trump Aides Weigh Putting Mugshot on Campaign Merch Axios: Trump's Surreal Surrender Washington Post: Justice Dept. said to have more evidence of possible Trump obstruction at Mar-a-Lago Bloomberg: FBI Releases Files on Ivana Trump NPR: More storms and tornadoes have been forecast for the Midwest and South Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s headlines: Donald Trump is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow afternoon at 2:15pm in downtown Manhattan. Trump’s indictment has not yet been unsealed, but there are reportedly around 30 charges. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced that she’ll also be in New York City to join the protests and called for supporters to join her. We received news that Former republican governor of Arkansas Asa Hutchinson announced yesterday that he will run in the 2024 republican presidential primary and said that Trump should drop out of the race due to the indictment. To leave the indictment beat, over the weekend a series of several tornadoes occurred across 7 states in the south and midwest, leading to at least 25 deaths reported so far. Moving over to Florida, its state legislature has advanced a bill that will allow people to carry concealed firearms and weapons without permits, training, or background checks. Then for the final four stories, a federal judge in Delaware denied Fox News’s motion to dismiss the Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit, the DOJ has filed a civil lawsuit against railway company Norfolk Southern, Texas has struck down a provision of the Affordable Care Ac Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: TWP: Trump is indicted in N.Y. Here’s what it means and what happens next Axios: Scoop: Trump raises over $5 million since indictment news NBC News: Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for protests in New York after Trump indictment AP News: Hutchinson launches GOP 2024 bid, calls on Trump to drop out AccuWeather: Deadly tornadoes produce catastrophic damage across Midwest, South, Mid-Atlantic Axios: Florida to become 26th state allowing permitless carry of concealed guns NBC News: In a loss for Fox News, judge allows Dominion's defamation case to go to trial NBC News: DOJ sues Norfolk Southern over toxic train derailment in Ohio Politico: Texas judge strikes down free HIV drugs, cancer screenings under Obamacare CBS News: Federal judge blocks Tennessee law restricting drag shows Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: The Manhattan grand jury that’s been hearing the case of Trump’s 2016 hush money payment to Stormy Daniels voted yesterday for an indictment, meaning that Trump will be arrested on criminal charges. The board members who DeSantis had just appointed to oversee the districts of Disney World have taken their seats, only to discover that Disney’s lawyers had modified the district’s rules to render the board effectively powerless. California governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation that established a first-in-the-nation task force to determine what potential reparations the state should pay to the Black community. Finally for today, The jury in Gwyneth Paltrow’s trial has found her not at fault in the ski collision with retired optometrist Terry Sanderson. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: ⁠AP News: Donald Trump indicted; expected to surrender next week⁠ ⁠Washington Post: DeSantis, possible Trump rival, says he won’t assist in extradition⁠ ⁠Orlando Sentinel: DeSantis’ Reedy Creek board says Disney stripped its power⁠ ⁠AP News: California reparations amount, if any, left to politicians⁠ ⁠NBC: Gwyneth Paltrow not at fault in ski crash trial, jury decides⁠ Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s office announced that the grand jury will be going on hiatus until late April. Following the shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville, which is the 130th this year, President Biden is renewing his call on Congress to pass a ban on assault weapons. The Senate voted to repeal the resolution from 2002 that gave President Bush the authority to invade Iraq on the pretense of the false claim that Saddam Hussein was stockpiling weapons of mass destruction. The FDA announced that the overdose drug Narcan will soon be available to buy over the counter without a prescription. Elon Musk is reportedly valuing the company at $20 billion dollars, which is less than half of the $44 billion that he paid for it. Finally for today, an elementary school in Waukesha Wisconsin has banned a first grade class from performing a Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton duet of the song Rainbowland as it “could be perceived as controversial.” Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: N.Y. grand jury not expected to hear evidence in Trump case until at least late April NPR: President Biden pushes for assault weapons ban, but GOP leaders remain opposed AP News: Senate votes to repeal Iraq War approval many see as mistake NPR: The FDA approves the overdose-reversing drug Narcan for over-the-counter sales Verge: Elon Musk now says Twitter is worth $20 billion, or less than half of what he paid NPR: Wisconsin school bans Miley Cyrus-Dolly Parton duet from class concert Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Following the shooting of 6 people at the Covenant School in Nashville Tennessee on Monday, law enforcement has released more information about the shooter, 28 year old Aubrey Hale. The Manhattan grand jury that’s hearing the investigation into Trump’s hush money payment to Stormy Daniels is reportedly not going to meet to vote on an indictment this week. New reporting from the Washington Post found that an activist group led by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s wife Ginni, collected almost $600,000 dollars in anonymous donations over the past three years. Finally for today, FTX scammer Sam Bankman-Fried is back in the legal hot seat. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: ⁠NBC: New details emerge on the Covenant school shooting in Nashville: Live updates⁠ ⁠NBC: N.Y. grand jury not expected to vote on possible Trump indictment this week⁠ ⁠NY Times: Pence Must Testify to Jan. 6 Grand Jury, Judge Rules⁠ ⁠Washington Post: Activist group led by Ginni Thomas received nearly $600,000 in anonymous donations⁠ ⁠WSJ: FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Charged With Bribing Chinese Officials⁠ Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Yesterday 6 people were shot and killed at a private Presbyterian elementary school in Nashville, known as the Covenant School. The Manhattan grand jury heard another round of testimonies yesterday from a throwback witness: the former publisher of the National Enquirer and Trump’s catch & kill boy David Pecker. Officials from the Federal Reserve, the Treasury and the FDIC are set to appear before Congress this week for a hearing related to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. Following a chemical spill of 8,000 gallons of latex finishing solution in Bucks County Pennsylvania on Friday, officials say that the city’s tap water is safe to drink through at least 3:30pm today. Finally for today, a temporary resolution regarding the highly controversial plan to overhaul Israel’s judiciary has presented itself: Netanyahu announced yesterday that he quote “wanted to avoid civil war” and is delaying the judicial overhaul to take time for dialogue. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: ⁠AP News: Nashville shooter who killed 6 drew maps, surveilled school⁠ ⁠NY Times: Former National Enquirer Publisher Testifies Again in Trump Inquiry⁠ ⁠Axios: Top Fed official: Silicon Valley Bank mismanagement led to failure⁠ ⁠Philadelphia Inquirer: Philly water is safe to drink until at least Tuesday afternoon after chemical spill, officials say⁠ ⁠PBS: Netanyahu delays overhaul of Israel’s judiciary amid mass protests⁠ Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: The Manhattan grand jury that’s investigating Trump’s 2016 hush money payment to Stormy Daniels is expected to reconvene today. a federal judge has ordered several former Trump aides to testify in the probe that’s being overseen by DOJ special counsel Jack Smith. Republicans in the House of Representatives have passed a piece of legislation known as the Parents Bill of Rights which would require a number of things from public school districts. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has returned home from inpatient physical therapy, almost 3 weeks after he fell and suffered a concussion and a rib fracture at a political event. Finally for today, Republicans in the Idaho state house of representatives rejected a bill that would have funded free menstrual products in public school bathrooms. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: Trump Grand Jury Expected to Continue Hearing Hush-Money Case Monday Washington Post: Trump warns of ‘potential death & destruction’ if he’s charged in hush-money case Texas Tribune: Trump vows retribution at Waco rally: “I am your warrior, I am your justice” NBC: Bragg, DA probing Trump, received death threat letter with white powder ABC: Meadows, other top Trump aides ordered to testify in Jan. 6 probe as judge rejects claims of executive privilege NBC: House passes the GOP's Parents Bill of Rights measure opposed by Biden Politico: McConnell returns home after treatment for concussion Idaho Statesman: Idaho Republicans reject ‘liberal’ policy for free menstrual products in public schools Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: A 6-hour congressional testimony of TikTok’s CEO Shou Chew by the House Energy & Commerce Committee happened yesterday. House Republicans are already seeking pre-revenge on Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg for his anticipated indictment of Donald Trump. the Anti-Defamation League’s annual audit found that antisemitic incidents in the US jumped to a record level in 2022, up 36% from 2021. Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a law yesterday that will prohibit transgender people in public schools from using the bathroom that matches their gender identity. A judge in Wyoming has temporarily blocked the state’s new abortion ban that came into effect last weekend. Finally for this week, the FTC has proposed a new rule called the “Click to Cancel” provision, which would make it easier for people to cancel subscriptions. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP News: TikTok CEO grilled by skeptical lawmakers on safety, content Axios: House GOP widens Manhattan DA probe with outreach to ex-prosecutors Washington Post: N.Y. prosecutor rebuffs GOP demand for documents related to Trump investigation Axios: Antisemitic incidents hit record in 2022, ADL says AP News: Arkansas restricts school bathroom use by transgender people NPR: Georgia governor signs bill banning most gender-affirming care for trans children Axios: Judge temporarily blocks Wyoming abortion ban NPR: Still trying to quit that gym membership? The FTC is proposing a rule that could help Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: A highly-anticipated grand jury meeting that was planned for yesterday morning was canceled last minute by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg. Yesterday the Federal Reserve announced that they’re raising the interest rate another quarter of a percentage point. Florida’s state board of education will vote next month on whether to expand the provisions of the “Don’t Say Gay” bill to grades 4 through 12. Finally, a Fox producer named Abby Grossberg, who worked with Tucker Carlson & Maria Bartiromo, has filed 2 lawsuits against Fox in New York & Delaware, accusing the company of coercing her into giving misleading testimony in the Dominion case. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Insider: Trump indictment grand jury not 'likely' to meet Thursday either after Manhattan DA paused Stormy Daniels case Wednesday WSJ: Fed Raises Rates but Nods to Greater Uncertainty After Banking Stress Orlando Sentinel: Florida rule would expand so-called ‘don’t say gay’ to 12th grade NY Times: Fox Producer Says She Was Set Up in Dominion Case Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: As of this recording on Tuesday night, Donald Trump has not been arrested, despite his claims that he would be yesterday morning. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced that he would direct House committees to investigate the Manhattan DA’s potential prosecution of Donald Trump. Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a surprise visit to Kyiv Ukraine to meet with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. A bill in Florida has advanced in the state Senate that’s meant to crack down on illegal immigration. Finally for today, a hospital in Idaho announced that they are ceasing all labor and delivery services as a result of doctor shortages and the political climate. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Reuters: New York City braces for Trump indictment after ex-president urges protests TPM: Manhattan DA Responds To House GOP Letter: ‘We Will Not Be Intimidated’ Atlanta Journal: Trump’s lawyers move to quash Ga. special grand jury report Politico: McCarthy calls for House investigations as Republicans slam potential Trump indictment AP News: Japan’s PM offers Ukraine support as China’s Xi backs Russia CBS: Florida Senate panel backs immigration crackdown plan CBS: Idaho hospital to stop labor and delivery services citing "political climate" and doctor shortages Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: The latest update from the Manhattan District Attorney’s investigation into Trump was that the grand jury heard testimony yesterday from Michael Cohen’s former lawyer Robert Costello. The banking system is continuing another fraught week, with the FDIC announcing yesterday that following its closure last week, Signature Bank will sell to Flagstar Bank. Yesterday President Biden issued his first veto of his term in response to a bill that would ban the government from considering environmental impacts or potential lawsuits when making investment decisions for people’s retirement plans. UN scientists came out with a new report stating that the panel said humanity still has a chance, but only if we slash almost two-thirds of carbon pollution by 2035. Finally for today, Putin has welcomed China’s Xi to the Kremlin amidst the fighting in Ukraine. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: With Trump indictment possible, officials on watch for protests CNBC: FDIC announces agreement to sell Signature Bank assets to New York Community Bancorp subsidiary AP News: Biden issues first veto, taking on new Republican House AP News: World on ‘thin ice’ as UN climate report gives stark warning AP News: Putin welcomes China’s Xi to Kremlin amid Ukraine fighting Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Saturday morning, Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he expects to be arrested on Tuesday by the quote “highly political Manhattan District Attorney’s office.” The International Criminal Court announced on Friday that they were issuing an arrest warrant for Putin in response to war crimes in Ukraine. UBS agreed to purchase its longtime competitor Credit Suisse for more than $3 billion dollars. French President Emmanuel Macron is now facing a no confidence vote following his unilateral decision last week to push through a law that would raise the retirement age 62 to 64. Wyoming became the first state to ban the use of pills for abortion effective July 1st. Florida republicans announced they will be advancing a bill that would ban girls from talking about their menstrual cycles in school before 6th grade. Finally for today, it has now been over a week since Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell fell at an event in DC and was admitted to the hospital with a concussion. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Reuters: Trump says he expects to be arrested on Tuesday, calls for protests AP News: Source: Lawyer invited to testify before Trump grand jury AP News: International court issues war crimes warrant for Putin WSJ: UBS Agrees to Buy Credit Suisse for More Than $3 Billion Guardian: French government to face no-confidence vote over pension age rise NY Times: Wyoming Becomes First State to Outlaw the Use of Pills for Abortion WSJ: Florida bill would ban young girls from discussing periods in school AP News: Florida aims to revoke hotel’s liquor license for drag show NBC: City of Miami Beach Issues State of Emergency, Curfew Following Weekend of Deadly Shootings Courier Journal: Senate GOP communicating with Mitch McConnell post fall and concussion as physical rehab continues Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Yesterday, a group of the largest banks in the US provided First Republic Bank with $30 billion dollars in cash to bolster their liquidity and calm the markets. The Biden Administration is demanding that TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance sell their stake in TikTok, or else face a possible ban of the app in the US. Fulton County Georgia has been hearing evidence about attempts to overturn the 2020 election results there. The US and Russia had a collision over the Black Sea, when a Russian fighter jet crashed into a US drone, forcing the US to bring it down in international waters. Finally for this week, new research from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that nonprofit hospitals in the US save more in tax exemptions than they provide in charity care. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: WSJ: Eleven Banks Deposit $30 Billion in First Republic Bank WSJ: U.S. Threatens Ban if TikTok’s Chinese Owners Don’t Sell Stakes AJC: EXCLUSIVE: Behind the scenes of Trump grand jury; jurors hear 3rd leaked Trump call BBC: Everything we know about the US drone that crashed in the Black Sea Axios: Nonprofit hospitals save more in tax exemptions than they provide in charity care: KFF Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Credit Suisse disclosed problems and weaknesses within its financial reporting yesterday, prompting their share price to plummet 20%. A pro-Trump super PAC known as MAGA Inc filed a complaint with the Florida Commission on Ethics yesterday. Stormy Daniels met with Manhattan prosecutors yesterday regarding the $130,000 dollar hush money payment that was made to her during Trump’s 2016 campaign. Texas education officials announced a state takeover of Houston’s public school district yesterday. San Francisco’s board of supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution that would set aside a $5 million dollar one-time, lump sum payment for a reparations plan. Finally for today, Honda is recalling 500,000 vehicles in the US and Canada because the front seat belts in some of their top-selling models may not latch properly. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: Credit Suisse to borrow up to $53.7 billion from Swiss central bank NBC: Ron DeSantis hit with an ethics complaint from Trump super PAC AP News: Stormy Daniels meets with prosecutors investigating Trump AP News: Texas announces takeover of Houston schools, stirring anger Axios: San Francisco supervisors open to reparations proposal AP News: Honda recalling 500,000 vehicles to fix seat belt problem Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: The DOJ and SEC are reportedly each separately investigating the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, specifically the stock sales that SVB executives made just days before the bank was taken over by the FDIC. Texas judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, who is overseeing the lawsuit that would revoke FDA approval of mifepristone, held a conference call with the case’s attorneys on Friday to schedule a hearing for today (Wednesday). Yesterday the EPA proposed new regulations which would limit the amount of certain types of “forever chemicals” known as PFAs in drinking water. Finally for today, George Anthony Devolder Santos Zabrovsky Rivache filed a statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission yesterday. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: WSJ: Justice Department, SEC Investigating Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse Punchbowl News: US Senate Washington Post: After unusual delay, Texas judge announces abortion-pill hearing TPM: Here’s What Happened When Judge Kacsmaryk Told Lawyers About Secret Hearing In Mifepristone Case Axios: EPA moves to limit "forever chemicals" in drinking water NBC: Embattled Rep. George Santos indicates intention to run for re-election Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Three women in Texas have been sued for wrongful death by a man who says they helped his ex-wife obtain medication for an abortion. Former vice president Mike Pence has made his first semi-public criticism of Donald Trump. Residents across Florida’s southwest coast are facing a flare-up of toxic red tide algae on their shores this past week. Finally for today, California is facing yet another atmospheric river event through tomorrow. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Axios: 3 Texas women sued for allegedly helping friend access abortion pills AP News: Pence says Trump ‘endangered my family’ on Jan. 6 AP News: Burning eyes, dead fish; red tide flares up on Florida coast ScienceDirect: Nitrogen-enriched discharges from a highly managed watershed intensify red tide (Karenia brevis) blooms in southwest Florida Axios: Next atmospheric river brings "high risk" of flooding to soaked California Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: The FDIC abruptly overtook Silicon Valley Bank this weekend due to poor risk management, which was exacerbated by the fact that the company had no chief risk officer from April 2022 through this January. New reporting reveals that George Santos orchestrated a credit card skimming ring in Seattle in 2017. Finally for today, Chinese president Xi Jinping has been elected to an unprecedented third 5-year term. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Bloomberg: US Backstops Bank Deposits to Avert Crisis After SVB Collapse NBC: Etsy warns sellers of delay in processing payments due to Silicon Valley Bank collapse CNBC: Trump signs the biggest rollback of bank rules since the financial crisis Insider: How Silicon Valley Bank imploded CNBC: Silicon Valley Bank employees received bonuses hours before government takeover Intercept: SILICON VALLEY BANK USED FORMER MCCARTHY STAFFERS TO WEAKEN REGULATIONS, LOBBY FDIC Politico: George Santos masterminded 2017 ATM fraud, former roommate tells feds Guardian: Xi Jinping handed unprecedented third term as China’s president Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: New reporting from the New York Times states that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is likely to indict Donald Trump on criminal charges. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is currently in the hospital after falling on Wednesday night and suffering a concussion. Yesterday President Biden unveiled his proposal for the 2024 government budget with a price of $6.9 trillion. The FDA announced updates to their standards for mammograms and breast cancer screenings yesterday. The president and CEO of Norfolk Southern testified before the senate yesterday regarding the train derailment in East Palestine. Finally for today, Reporters discovered that a group of conservative Catholic philanthropists in Colorado spent at least $4 million dollars to buy mobile app data so they could identify priests who used gay dating apps. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: Prosecutors Signal Criminal Charges for Trump Are Likely Tampa Bay Times: Bill banning abortion after 6 weeks filed in Florida Legislature Washington Post: Mitch McConnell suffers concussion in fall, will remain hospitalized Politico: Biden sticks it to Republicans with his budget proposal FDA: FDA Updates Mammography Regulations to Require Reporting of Breast Density Information and Enhance Facility Oversight Axios: Norfolk Southern train derails in Alabama, third in several weeks Washington Post: Catholic group spent millions on app data that tracked gay priests Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Five women and two doctors are suing the state of Texas after the women were denied abortions despite the fact that their pregnancies endangered their lives. Florida proposed its own 6 week abortion ban in the state Senate on Tuesday. An investigation into Louisville Kentucky law enforcement found that they engaged in a pattern or practice of conduct that violates both the constitution and federal law. Arkansas governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, signed legislation into law this week that significantly loosens child labor protections. Finally, The U.S. is considering vaccinating chickens as Bird Flu continues to kill millions of them. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: PBS: 5 women sue Texas over abortion ban, say it endangered their lives Tampa Bay Times: Bill banning abortion after 6 weeks filed in Florida Legislature Justice.gov: Justice Department Finds Civil Rights Violations by the Louisville Metro Police Department and Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government Washington Post: Arkansas Gov. Sanders signs law loosening child labor protections NY Times: U.S. Considers Vaccinating Chickens as Bird Flu Kills Millions of Them Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Another legal filing dropped in the Fox News defamation lawsuit, including new excerpts from Rupert Murdoch's latest testimony. Walgreens announced that they're pulling the abortion pill out of the stores in GOP led states, leading governor Gavin Newsome to announce that the California will no longer be doing business with the drugstore chain. Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has agreed to testify before the Senate about his public anti-union statements. Finally, the Missouri State House of Representatives voted on Monday to strip the city of St. Louis of autonomy over its own police department. Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee issued a series of subpoenas yesterday as they’re investigating the alleged mistreatment of parents who protested “woke” school board policies. Chief election officials in 3 GOP led states announced that they will be leaving a voluntary bipartisan coalition between states that’s designed to ensure accurate voter lists. The US has already surpassed 100 mass shootings in 2023 yesterday, just 65 days into the year. Donald Trump’s former spokesperson Hope Hicks reportedly met with prosecutors in the Manhattan district attorney’s office yesterday. Another Norfolk Southern train derailment happened this past weekend in Ohio. Finally for today, here’s a new lady dictator on the scene; Kim Jong-Un’s kid sister, Kim Yo-Jong. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP News: Republicans issue subpoenas to former school board officials AP News: 3 GOP states pull out of effort to thwart voter fraud Axios: U.S. surpassed 100 mass shootings in only 64 days AP News: Hope Hicks meets with NY prosecutors investigating Trump NPR: Another Norfolk Southern train derails in Ohio AP News: Kim’s sister warns N. Korea ready to act against US, South Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Walgreens has announced that they will no longer sell abortion pills in 20 conservative-led states. A Republican state senator introduced a bill late last week that would require content creators & online writers to register with the state if they write about Ron DeSantis. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing ExxonMobil after several nooses were reported found at the company's complex in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Finally for today, the prosecutor general in Iran has opened an investigation into the poisoning of approximately 700 school-age girls since November. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP News: The implications of Walgreens’ decision on abortion pills NBC: Florida bill would require bloggers who write about the governor and legislators to register with the state NBC: Ron DeSantis sets $1 million goal for donor events as 2024 campaign nears NY Times: Taking Aim at Trump, Koch Network Will Back G.O.P. Primary Candidates NPR: A U.S. federal agency is suing Exxon after 5 nooses were found at a Louisiana complex BBC: Iran investigates poisoning of hundreds of schoolgirls with toxic gas Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Republican lawmakers in at least 5 states have introduced legislation that would limit or completely restrict gender affirming care for adults. As part of the legislation that took away Disney’s self-governance over its theme park district in Florida, Ron Desantis got to re-appoint the district’s Board of Governors. Attorneys for the Justice Department's civil division said in a court filing that Donald Trump *can* be sued by police officers over the January 6th insurrection. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel was among one of the state government officials who was threatened by a Michigan resident who said he would kill all the Jewish members of the state government. Finally for this week, the House Ethics Committee released a statement yesterday that its members voted unanimously to establish an investigative subcommittee to look into George Santos. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: New state bills restrict transgender health care — for adults CNN: Tennessee becomes first state in 2023 to restrict drag performances BBC: Governor who dressed in drag backs Tennessee anti-drag bill NY MAG: DeSantis Promises Florida Will Control Disney’s Content Right-wing board to clamp down on “woke ideology” in cartoons. NBC: Trump can be sued by police over Jan. 6, Justice Department says CNN: Michigan AG says she was among those targeted in threat to kill Jewish members of state government Washington Post: House Ethics Committee launches investigation of Rep. George Santos CNN: ‘Have not heard of him’: George Santos has a new campaign treasurer but questions persist Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Pharma company Eli Lilly announced yesterday that they are slashing prices of insulin prices by 70%. The Supreme Court heard arguments regarding student loan forgiveness earlier this week, and it seems as if they are poised to stop the Biden administration from canceling $10 to $20 thousand dollars in federal student loan debt. Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot suffered an unexpected loss in her race for reelection on Tuesday. Finally for today, a state senator in Florida has sponsored a new bill titled the Ultimate Cancel Act, which would cancel the filings of any political party that supported slavery during the Civil War. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Axios: Under pressure, Eli Lilly cuts insulin prices Washington Post: A fake tweet sparked panic at Eli Lilly and may have cost Twitter millions AP News: Supreme Court seems ready to reject student loan forgiveness CFPB: Our auto finance data pilot Chicago Sun Times: Lightfoot is out, Vallas and Johnson are in — the April runoff Channel 8 News: Florida lawmaker wants to get rid of the Democratic Party Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: An expose by the New York Times is spotlighting underage migrant children as they’re illegally employed to make products for well known brands in dangerous and underpaid jobs. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has unilaterally decided to provide Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson with exclusive access to 42-thousand hours of footage from the capitol on January 6th. President Biden announced yesterday that he plans to nominate Julie Su as the new Secretary of Labor. The Department of Energy briefed lawmakers on a classified intelligence report that the covid pandemic likely arose from an accidental leak at a laboratory in Wuhan. Finally for today, Canada has joined the US and EU in banning the app on government-issued phones due to data security and privacy concerns. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: Alone and Exploited, Migrant Children Work Brutal Jobs Across the U.S. AP News: McCarthy defends giving Tucker Carlson Jan. 6 trove access Axios: Biden to nominate Julie Su to head Labor Department WSJ: Lab Leak Most Likely Origin of Covid-19 Pandemic, Energy Department Now Says Bloomberg: Canada Joins US and EU in Banning TikTok From Government Phones Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In light of the Dominion Vs. Fox News lawsuit, we’ve been allowed a peek into the world of the Fox News Network. But how did we get here? It definitely didn’t happen overnight. In this episode of Extra Extra, Sami takes us through the past 30 years of its history and how the network has evolved. Subscribe to the Extra Extra podcast: Morning Announcements: EXTRA EXTRA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: A newly unsealed legal filing in the defamation lawsuit against Fox News has revealed new depths of Rupert Murdoch’s involvement with the network’s editorial decisions during the 2020 election and after. The FBI arrested a man known as “sedition panda”, aka the guy who wore a panda head to the Capitol on January 6t. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has made his threat to take control of Disney’s self-governing district into a legislative reality. Representative Andy Ogles, acknowledged yesterday that he “misstated” his college major. The EPA has cleared Norfolk Southern to resume shipments of contaminated liquid. Finally for today, the Supreme Court said yesterday that they will hear a case ruling on the constitutionality of funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Supreme Court of Delaware: DOMINION VOTING SYSTEMS ) CORPORATION, Plaintiffs V. FOXNEWSNETWORK, LLC, NBC: FBI arrests man dubbed 'Sedition Panda,' accusing him of storming Capitol wearing bear head AP News: DeSantis takes over Disney district, punishing company Washington Post: Embattled Rep. Ogles acknowledges misrepresenting his college major Nashville News Channel 5: Businessman, economist, cop, international sex crimes expert? The stories of Congressman Andy Ogles CNN: Shipments of contaminated waste to resume from Ohio train derailment site Axios: Supreme Court will consider constitutionality of CFPB Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Representative Barbara Lee announced last week that she’s entering the race for Diane Feinstein’s seat, joining the Democratic primary field alongside her House colleagues Katie Porter and Adam Schiff. Self-proclaimed spiritual lady Marianne Williamson announced that she’ll also be running in the democratic presidential primary for 2024. Marjorie Taylor Green called for a quote “national divorce” between red states and blue states Last week. Another new piece of legislation was proposed in Florida’s House of Representatives last week. Finally for today, FTX scammer Sam Bankman-Fried has been indicted on 4 new charges. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: Barbara Lee, a Longtime Congresswoman, Is Running for Senate in California NY Times: Barbara Lee’s Long Quest to Curb Presidential War Powers Faces a New Test NY Times: Marianne Williamson Says She Will Run for President Again Axios: First lady says Biden ready to run for re-election in 2024 ABC: MTG triples down on ‘national divorce’ rhetoric NBC: Florida bill would target diversity studies at state universities NBC: Bankman-Fried charged with hundreds of illegal campaign donations Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Representative Jamie Raskin is calling for a congressional investigation into the $2 billion dollar investment that a Saudi fund made in Jared Kushner’s private equity fund. The Tennessee state assembly voted to pass legislation which bans transgender youth from receiving gender-affirming care, as well as drag show bans yesterday. The Florida senate has proposed a new bill that would impose at least $35-thousand dollars in damages against anyone who accuses someone else of engaging in discrimination. A new report released by the Anti-Defamation League found that every ideologically driven mass killing in 2022 was committed by right-wing extremists. The European Commission announced yesterday that they’re banning TikTok from corporate and personal devices in the European Commission. Finally for today, A nonprofit research group called Reset has studied accounts that frequently push Kremlin propaganda and found that they all pay for the Twitter verification system. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: MSNBC: Raskin calls for investigation into Kushner’s $2 billion Saudi deal AP News: Trans youth care ban headed to Tennessee governor’s desk AP News: Bill that would restrict drag shows passes Tennessee Senate Florida Senate: HB 991: Defamation, False Light, and Unauthorized Publication of Name or Likenesses Above The Law: FL Takes A Swing At Reporters, Knocks Out First Amendment Axios: All U.S. extremist mass killings in 2022 linked to far right, report says Euractiv: European Commission bans TikTok from corporate devices Washington Post: Russian propagandists are buying Twitter blue-check verifications Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Voters in Virginia went to the polls on Tuesday to fill a congressional seat left vacant after the death of Democratic Representative Donald McEachin in November. Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner have both been subpoenaed by the DOJ. Conservative judge Daniel Kelly is now running to sit on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. A new study points to the spread of deceptive or inaccurate information and images which are used against women as a national security threat. Finally for today, the US Department of Defense just secured a server on Monday that had been exposed without a password. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP News: McClellan makes history, becomes Virginia’s first Black congresswoman NY Times: Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump Subpoenaed in Jan. 6 Investigation NBC: Trump ally with ties to 'fake elector' scheme advances in Wisconsin Supreme Court race Time: Disinformation Campaigns Against Women Are a National Security Threat, New Study Finds TechCrunch: Sensitive US military emails spill online Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Putin has assured Russia that he will win the war, then proceeded to suspend the nuclear arms deal with US. The Jury in the Georgia Trump Inquiry have recommended multiple indictments. Yesterday the EPA formally ordered the railway company Norfolk Southern yesterday to manage and pay for the environmental cleanup. The Supreme Court heard a significant case regarding the Communications Decency Act, which in the early days of the worldwide web established that internet companies have immunity from lawsuits over the things that users post on their platforms. Finally for today, dozens of companies in the United Kingdom have completed a pilot program where they tested out a 4-day work week, which found major benefits to both workers' health and company productivity. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: Putin assures Russia he will win the war, then suspends nuclear arms deal PBS: WATCH: Biden in Poland promises U.S. and allies ‘have Ukraine’s back’ NY Times: Jury in Georgia Trump Inquiry Recommended Multiple Indictments, Forewoman Says NPR: The EPA steps in to take over the East Palestine train derailment cleanup AP News: Supreme Court wrestles with lawsuit shield for social media NPR: Dozens of U.K. companies will keep the 4-day workweek after a pilot program ends Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: President Biden spent his Presidents Day making a surprise trip to Kyiv, Ukraine to visit Vlodymyr Zelenskyy. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has reportedly given Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson exclusive access to 41-thousand hours of surveillance footage from the Capitol on January 6th. Two more major earthquakes, 6.4 and 5.8, have hit Turkey this weekend. One person was killed and 4 more were injured after a gunman opened fire in New Orleans on Sunday night. 98-year-old former President Jimmy Carter has transitioned to hospice care after a number of recent hospital stays. Finally for today, Facebook and Instagram are launching a new subscription service where users can pay a monthly fee to become verified. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP News: Biden declares ‘Kyiv stands’ in surprise visit to Ukraine Axios: Exclusive: McCarthy gives Tucker Carlson access to trove of Jan. 6 riot tape Guardian: Turkey hit by two more powerful earthquakes two weeks after disaster NY Times: 1 Dead, 4 Wounded in Shooting at New Orleans Parade Ahead of Mardi Gras CBS: Jimmy Carter receiving hospice care, Carter Center says META: Testing Meta Verified to Help Creators Establish Their Presence NPR: Instagram and Facebook launch new paid verification service, Meta Verified Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Governor Mike DeWine re-announced that the federal agency had changed course and actually would provide emergency aid to those affected by derailments in Ohio. Damning messages have emerged that show how everyone at Fox news was aware that Joe Biden was the winner of the 2020 election, yet they joined in knowingly perpetuating lies about the election. Donald Trump has promised to bring back firing squads and group executions if he wins in 2024. The Michigan Republican Party has voted for Kristina Karamo to be their new state party leader. Finally for today, new reporting has stated that Tennessee Republican Andy Ogles has lied about his political resume. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: WKYC: FEMA reverses course, will send assistance team to East Palestine following train derailment CNN: East Palestine residents worry rashes, headaches and other symptoms may be tied to chemicals from train crash Washington Post: Fox News feared losing viewers by airing truth about election, documents show Rolling Stone: Trump Plans to Bring Back Firing Squads, Group Executions if He Retakes White House Newsweek: Andy Ogles Accused of Embellishing Resume in Latest Republican Headache Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Special Counsel Jack Smith has subpoenaed Trump’s former chief of staff and prolific texter Mark Meadows. A federal judge in Fulton County Georgia ordered the release of a 5-page excerpt of the grand jury report. Convicted liar Alex Jones is apparently holding onto firearms that belong to people who participated in January 6th. Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman announced yesterday that he had checked himself into Walter Reed Medical Center to treat severe clinical depression. President Biden is scheduled to speak to Chinese president Xi Jinping soon about how Chinese spy balloons ended up in U.S. airspace. Finally for this week, Tesla has announced that they are issuing their largest recall so far. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: CNN: Exclusive: Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows subpoenaed by special counsel in Jan. 6 investigation Washington Post: Georgia grand jury: ‘Perjury may have been committed’ in Trump election probe Washington Post: Alex Jones is ‘holding firearms’ for Jan. 6 participants, bankruptcy docs show AP News: Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital for depression NPR: Biden says the 3 aerial objects shot down were not Chinese spy balloons Washington Post: Tesla issues recall of cars with ‘Full Self-Driving’ over crash risk Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Jack Smith is reportedly seeking to invoke something called the “crime-fraud exception” to compel the testimony of one of Trump’s lawyers. Former VP Mike Pence plans to fight his own subpoena on the grounds of the constitution’s “speech and debate” clause. Yesterday Fox News lost its court appeal against Smartmatic Voting Machines for the false conspiracy theories that were spread on the network during the 2020 election. The DOJ announced yesterday that it is ending its sex trafficking investigation into Florida Republican Matt Gaetz, and that he will not be charged with any crimes. Finally for today, Elon Musk’s cousin James sent an early-morning urgent message to Twitter’s engineers because President Biden’s tweet in favor of the Philadelphia Eagles got 20 million more impressions than Musk’s tweet did. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: DOJ, citing crime-fraud exception, seeks to compel Trump attorney to testify in documents probe: Sources NBC: Pence plans to resist special counsel subpoena in Jan. 6 probe Law & Crime: Fox News loses appeal of Smartmatic defamation suit, claims against Rudy Giuliani and Jeanine Pirro revived NBC: DOJ tells Matt Gaetz that he won’t be charged in sex trafficking probe, his lawyers say Platformer: Yes, Elon Musk created a special system for showing you all his tweets first Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: The 43-year-old gunman who committed the tragic school shooting at Michigan State had no apparent connection to the campus died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The spokesman for the National Security Council stated that the leading explanation among intelligence officials regarding the Chinese balloons was that they were being flown for “benign or potentially commercial purposes.” Republican Nikki Haley is the first to announce her 2024 presidential run against Donald Trump. President Biden has officially confirmed his 100th federal judge in the Senate. Finally for today, Elon Musk reportedly gathered a group of engineers to ask them the pressing question of why the engagement on his personal account was tanking. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP News: Police seek motive of gunman who killed 3 at Michigan State CNN: White House says leading theory is objects shot down were ‘benign’ balloons as it tries to tamp down on conspiracies Politico: Nikki Haley announces 2024 White House run NY Times: Senator Dianne Feinstein to Retire at the End of Her Term NBC: Biden secures landmark 100th judge, outpacing Trump Verge: Elon Musk’s reach on Twitter is dropping — he just fired a top engineer over it Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: A 150-car freight train that was carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio on February 3rd, causing pet, fish and cattle as far as 100 miles away and contaminating the Ohio River basin; the freight company, Norfolk Southern, is now defendant of at least 4 class action lawsuits alleging negligence. The speaker of the Tennessee state House says that Tennessee should stop accepting the almost $1.8 billion dollars in education funding from the federal government. Ron DeSantis suggested yesterday that he wants to reevaluate the state’s relationship with the College Board altogether. A new report was released by the CDC yesterday from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey states that almost 15% of teen girls were forced to have sex, an increase of 27% over two years. Finally for today, the U.S. Embassy in Moscow is urging Americans to leave Russia "immediately" due to security risks. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP News: Toxic gases connected to Ohio train derailment cause concern Washington Post: Residents wonder whether it’s safe to return after toxic train derailment ABC27: Officials speak on dead fish following train derailment Washington Post: The health risks for Ohioans after derailment of train with toxic chemicals Yahoo Finance: Norfolk Southern is giving $25,000 to an Ohio town where it caused a life-or-death evacuation PBS: Tennessee House speaker considers rejecting federal education money Washington Post: Teen girls ‘engulfed’ in violence and trauma, CDC finds NPR: The U.S. is urging Americans to leave Russia 'immediately' due to security risks Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl 38-35 against the Philadelphia Eagles last night. An unidentified object was shot down Friday afternoon over Alaskan airspace, and one in Canada on Saturday. The DOJ special counsel who’s overseeing the January 6th investigations into Donald Trump subpoenaed Mike Pence to testify. A newly released letter from the Florida Department of Education to the College Board outlined the repeated discussions that both parties had throughout the past year regarding the curriculum change. The US Agency for International Development announced that it will provide $85 million dollars in funding to Turkey and Syria. Finally, we have another congressional representative with questions about their alleged background: Newly elected representative Anna Paulina Luna. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: CNBC: Here’s how much Americans plan to spend on the Super Bowl this year ESPN: Survey: Record 50.4 million adults to bet $16B on Super Bowl NY Times: What is ‘He Gets Us’? NBC: U.S. shoots down 'high-altitude object' over Alaskan airspace, White House says NBC: Trump lawyers expected to fight Pence subpoena on executive privilege grounds CBS: FBI conducting search of former Vice President Mike Pence's home NY Times: Florida Officials Had Repeated Contact With College Board Over African American Studies BBC: US pledges $85m for Turkey-Syria earthquake relief Washington Post: The making of Anna Paulina Luna Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: After 4 days of search and rescue in Turkey and Syria, the death toll from Monday’s earthquakes has topped 21,000 people and is still climbing. Former Vice President Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the DOJ special counsel Jack Smith, who is overseeing multiple probes into Donald Trump. New reports have revealed that Santos was charged with theft in Pennsylvania’s Amish country in 2017. The House has unanimously passed a resolution condemning China’s use of the surveillance balloon. Seven more police officers in Memphis are under administrative investigation. The Mississippi state house voted to create a separate court system and an expanded police force within the city of Jackson that would be appointed completely by white state officials. Yesterday a Dutch court found 3 men guilty of murder for their part in shooting down the passenger jet over eastern Ukraine. Finally for this week, new data from Boston University’s CTE Center show that 92% of former NFL players showed signs of CTE. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: CNN: Over 21,000 dead from quake in Turkey and Syria ABC: Mike Pence subpoenaed by special counsel overseeing Trump probes: Sources Politico: Santos was charged with theft in 2017 case tied to Amish dog breeders AP News: Defense officials defend response to Chinese spy balloon in tense Senate hearing NBC: 7 more Memphis police officers are under investigation in Tyre Nichols traffic stop NY Times: Court Cases Now in Limbo in Wake of Memphis Police Abuses Mississippi: ‘Only in Mississippi’: White representatives vote to create white-appointed court system for Blackest city in America BBC: MH17: Three guilty as court finds Russia-controlled group downed airliner The Brink: BU Finds CTE in Nearly 92 Percent of Ex-NFL Players Studied Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: The confirmed death toll from Monday’s back-to-back earthquakes in Turkey and Syria is approaching twelve thousand people, with tens of thousands more injured. A significant federal court case is coming up in Texas that has the potential to single-handedly outlaw medication abortion in all 50 states by banning mifepristone. The St. Johns County school district in Florida released a new list of books to be banned from all its libraries. Matt Gaetz was quietly added to a select committee that the republicans have formed. Finally for today, the republican-led House Oversight Committee held a hearing with Twitter executives to discuss how the company handled a particular New York Post story from 2020. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP News: Scenes of devastation as Turkey, Syria quake kills thousands Slate: Dobbs Was Always Just the Beginning AP News: 20 attorneys general warn Walgreens, CVS over abortion pills TNR: Florida School District Bans Entire Court of Thorns and Roses Series in New Book Ban LA Times: Ron DeSantis wants to take over a small liberal arts college. Students are fighting back NBC: Rep. Matt Gaetz quietly appointed to committee investigating government 'weaponization' NBC: Here's what happened when NBC News tried to report on the alleged Hunter Biden emails Yahoo: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Lays Out How Twitter Changed Its Own Rule To Accommodate Trump Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Last night President Biden gave the second State of the Union address of his presidency. An internal memo sent through the Koch Brother’s donor network Americans For Prosperity has been released, laying out their goals for the next election cycle. Documents released yesterday show that one of the officers who killed Tyre Nichols last month, actually took and shared photos of Tyre after they had beaten him. Finally for today, authorities in two Atlanta suburbs are currently searching for suspects who left anti semitic flyers in the driveways of residents this past weekend. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: Biden emphatically declares ‘state of the union is strong NY Times: Taking Aim at Trump, Koch Network Will Back G.O.P. Primary Candidates AP News: Memphis officer took, shared photos of bloodied Tyre Nichols ABC: Antisemitic fliers left in driveways of some Atlanta suburbs: Police Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: A massive 7.8 earthquake hit Turkey and Syria early yesterday morning, which was followed 12 hours later by an aftershock that measured 7.5. George Santos is facing yet another issue before the House Ethics Committee, that being a letter sent to the committee by one of Santos’s former volunteers Derek Myers, alleging Santos of sexual harassment and use of volunteer labor. A bill introduced yesterday in the Florida state legislature seeks to give Governor Ron DeSantis control over the board of the special governing district where Walt Disney World operates. A prominent neo-Nazi and his girlfriend were charged yesterday for plotting an attack on the Maryland power grid. Finally for today, President Biden is giving the state of the union address tonight at 9pm eastern time Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: BBC: Turkey earthquake: Death toll could increase eight-fold, WHO says TPM: Leaked Audio And Staff Dispute Show Chaos Inside George Santos’ Office NY Times: George Santos Is Accused of Sexual Harassment in His Capitol Office AP News: DeSantis expected to control Disney district governing board White House.Gov: STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: The Defense Department issued a statement that they were waiting until the Chinese surveillance balloon was over the ocean to shoot it down. The January job report showed non-farm payrolls increased by 517,000, the largest gain since May 2022. News broke on Friday that George Santos told campaign donors in 2021 that he had been a producer of the Broadway musical Spiderman, which ran from 2011 through 2014; Santos may also owe up to $3400 dollars in unpaid parking tickets and traffic citations from New York and Florida. Democrats have made South Carolina the first presidential primary voting state. Finally for today, New England and eastern Canada experienced a record-breaking Arctic chill this past weekend. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: US Department of Defense: F-22 Safely Shoots Down Chinese Spy Balloon Off South Carolina Coast NBC: Another Chinese 'surveillance balloon' is flying over Latin America, Pentagon says CNBC: Jobs report shows increase of 517,000 in January, crushing estimates, as unemployment rate hit 53-year low Bloomberg: George Santos Produced Ill-Fated Spider-Man Musical. At Least, He Claims He Did CBS: George Santos may owe thousands for traffic violations in two states NBC: Democrats make South Carolina first presidential primary voting state NY Times: Jury Rules for Elon Musk and Tesla in Investor Lawsuit Over Tweets Washington Post: ‘Historic Arctic outbreak’ crushes records in New England Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: The DOJ is in talks with former Vice President Pence’s legal team to schedule a voluntary FBI search of his Indiana home and DC office. Republicans in the House of Representatives garnered enough votes to remove Representative Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Services Committee yesterday. The new republican-led House Oversight and Accountability Committee is prioritizing pandemic fraud. A Chinese surveillance balloon has been hovering over the United States for several days. Mother Jones has revealed a leaked memo from the Kremlin to Russian state-friendly media outlets. The number of “ghost guns” traced and recovered by the federal government more than doubled in 2021. Finally for this week, almost half of adults in the US are unsure whether medication abortion is legal in their state. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: CNN: FBI is expected to search Mike Pence’s home and office for classified materials soon AP News: House GOP votes to oust Democrat Omar from major committee NBC: In new oversight role, House Republicans target billions lost to Covid relief fraud Washington Post: Chinese spy balloon flying over U.S. ‘right now,’ Pentagon says Mother Jones: Leaked Kremlin Memo to Russian Media: It Is “Essential” to Feature Tucker Carlson Axios: Number of traced "ghost guns" doubled between 2020 and 2021, new report says CNN: Survey finds widespread confusion around medication abortion in post-Roe US Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Today's headlines: Yesterday, Santos announced that he submitted a request to House Speaker McCarthy to temporarily recuse himself from his assignments on the Small Business and Science committees. New reporting from The Washington Post investigated the real-life impact in Florida schools of a law that took effect last July, which can cause teachers to spend five years in prison and pay a $5,000 dollar fine, as well as potentially lose their teaching license. The Manhattan district attorney impaneled a new grand jury to present evidence regarding Donald Trump’s role in paying hush money to Stormy Daniels during his first campaign. Finally for today, President Biden and Speaker McCarthy will be meeting today to talk about the debt limit and budget priorities. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NBC: Rep. George Santos says he will recuse himself from committee assignments amid investigations Washington Post: Hide your books to avoid felony charges, Fla. schools tell teachers Pen America: THESE 176 BOOKS WERE BANNED IN DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA 10 Tampa Bay: FHSAA to reconsider mandatory period questions on student-athlete health forms NY Times: Manhattan Prosecutors Begin Presenting Trump Case to Grand Jury NY Times: In Debt Limit Fight, Republicans Won’t Say What Spending Cuts They Want Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Another Memphis police officer, Preston Hemphill, has been relieved of duty following the death of Tyre Nichols. a San Francisco court released body cam and security footage of the hammer attack on Paul Pelosi, as well as audio of the 911 call and the police interview with the attacker, David DePape. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem yesterday. Finally for today, TikTok’s CEO has voluntarily agreed to appear before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on March 23rd Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: News Channel 3: Sixth officer in Tyre Nichols confrontation relieved of duty NY Times: 71 Commands in 13 Minutes: Officers Gave Tyre Nichols Impossible Orders NBC: Body camera footage from Paul Pelosi attack released LA Times: Paul Pelosi attack suspect calls California TV station from jail Department of State: Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu After Their Meeting CNN: Israel’s democracy on the brink amid supreme court showdown with Netanyahu BBC: Jerusalem synagogue shooting: Israel arrests 42 after deadly attack PBS: Israel prepares to demolish home of Palestinian gunman who killed 7 in East Jerusalem WSJ: TikTok’s Chief to Testify Before Congress in March Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: The police body camera footage from the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols was released on Friday evening. Another exposé involving former Attorney General Bill Barr has come forward, centered around what the piece called a “capital punishment killing spree” under Donald Trump’s administration. California Representative Adam Schiff announced that he will make a bid for Diane Feinstein’s senate seat in 2024. An anti-abortion bill was duly introduced in both the House and Senate last week. Finally for today, The FDA has proposed easing the blood donation rules for gay and bisexual men. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NBC: Tyre Nichols video: Memphis police release bodycam videos Buzzfeed: Family And Friends Remember Tyre Nichols As A “Free Spirit” Who “Was Just His Own Person” AP News: Memphis police disband unit that fatally beat Tyre Nichols Rolling Stone: Trump’s Killing Spree: The Inside Story of His Race to Execute Every Prisoner He Could Patch: George Santos Posted 'Deeply Offensive' Comment About Hitler, Jews Mother Jones: We Tried to Call the Top Donors to George Santos’ 2020 Campaign. Many Don’t Seem to Exist. Congress: S.4541 - Standing with Moms Act NBC: FDA proposes easing blood donation rules for gay and bisexual men Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Charges were brought yesterday against the 5 ex-police officers in Memphis Tennessee, who beat to death a 29-year-old Black man named Tyre Nichols. The democratic-led Virginia state Senate stopped the passage of a 15 week abortion ban which had been proposed by Governor Glenn Youngkin yesterday. On Wednesday, when Santos served surprise Dunkin Donuts with amended campaign filings on the side, forms now indicated that he had hired a new treasurer. Donald Trump pressured former Attorney General Bill Barr in 2019 to appoint someone at the DOJ to investigate the Mueller investigation. Finally for today, former employees of the American arm of Russian state-media broadcaster RT America are restarting a new media venture under the name GlobalTek. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP News: DA: 5 Memphis cops ‘all responsible’ for Tyre Nichols’ death ABC8: Virginia Senate panel kills Republican abortion ban proposals AP News: Latest Santos chaos: ‘Hiring’ treasurer who turned down job NY Times: How Barr’s Quest to Find Flaws in the Russia Inquiry Unraveled Axios: Scoop: Russia state propaganda alums launch new D.C. media venture Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: President Biden announced that the US will be providing the Ukrainians with Abrams tanks. The National Archives is considering whether they will ask all past presidents and vice presidents to review their personal records to verify that no classified materials are there. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has made good on his promise to reject the placement of certain Democrats on congressional committees, but has yet to remove George Santos. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced that they will let Donald Trump back on their platforms in the coming week after his two year suspension. NBC News is reporting that Marjorie Taylor Greene is supposedly angling to be Trump’s 2024 pick for Vice President. Finally for today, a recent study claims Long Covid is having a significant effect on America’s workforce, preventing substantial numbers of people from going back to work. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: US Department of Defense: Biden Announces Abrams Tanks to be Delivered to Ukraine Washington Post: Archives weighs asking past presidents, VPs to look for classified items NY Times: McCarthy Ejects Schiff and Swalwell From Intelligence Committee NBC: McCarthy says Santos will be removed from Congress if Ethics Committee finds he broke the law Daily Beast: George Santos Admits 500K Personal Loan to Campaign Wasn’t ‘Personal’ META: Ending Suspension of Trump’s Accounts With New Guardrails to Deter Repeat Offenses NBC: Marjorie Taylor Greene aims to be Trump's VP pick in 2024 NY Times: Long Covid Is Keeping Significant Numbers of People Out of Work, Study Finds Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices