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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

Today's headlines: 7 people are dead after an incident in Half Moon Bay on Monday; in Oakland California, 1 person was shot dead and 7 others were injured. A lawyer for former Vice President Pence found a small number of classified documents at Pence’s home in Indiana. An appearance by George Santos on a Brazilian podcast from December 2022 has surfaced, where he claims (in Portuguese), that he was the target of an “assassination attempt” the prior year. Kevin McCarthy has stated that “I will never leave that woman, I will always take care of her" in regards to Marjorie Taylor Greene. The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing yesterday sparked by the Taylor Swift Eras Tour ticket fiasco. Finally for today, A 30-year-old Wharton graduate named Charlie Javice is being sued by JP Morgan Chase who claimed that she engaged in an elaborate fraud scheme. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: CBS: Update: 'Workplace violence' fueled employee's Half Moon Bay mass killing spree NBC: 1 killed and 7 injured in shooting in Oakland, California CNN: First on CNN: Classified documents found at Pence’s Indiana home MSNBC: Exclusive: Rep. Santos describes assassination attempt, mugging in new video NY Times: How Kevin McCarthy Forged an Ironclad Bond With Marjorie Taylor Greene NY Times: Ticketmaster Hearing Takeaways: After Taylor Swift Debacle, Some Senators Call Live Nation a ‘Monopoly’ NY Times: How Charlie Javice Got JPMorgan to Pay $175 Million for … What Exactly? 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 death toll has now risen to 11 people from Saturday night’s mass shooting in Monterey Park, and law enforcement has been able to learn new details about the evening. Verdicts came down in 2 separate January 6th trials yesterday, with guilty results across the board; In a separate trial, a DC jury found the insurrectionist who sat in Nancy Pelosi’s chair guilty on all 8 counts against him. Charles McGonigal was arrested on charges that he laundered money and violated sanctions against Russia, by working with a Russian oligarch. Arizona Representative Ruben Gallego announced yesterday that he plans to challenge Senator Kyrsten Sinema for her Senate seat in 2024. Finally for today, the DOJ has reportedly opened an investigation into Abbott Nutrition over operations at one of its factories that heavily contributed to the formula shortage last year. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: Police in California Ask: ‘What Drove a Madman to Do This?’ Washington Post: Four other Oath Keepers found guilty of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy Washington Post: Man photographed in Pelosi’s office on Jan. 6 convicted of 8 counts Rolling Stone: The Proud Boys Have Really Strict Rules About Jerking Off Reuters: Manafort had $10 million loan from Russian oligarch: court filing NBC: Ex-FBI official arrested for alleged money laundering, violating Russia sanctions, taking money from former foreign agent Politico: Gallego officially launches bid for Sinema’s seat NY Times: Justice Department Investigating Troubled Infant Formula Plant 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: 10 people were killed and 10 others injured over the course of two shooting incidents in Los Angeles on Saturday night. The FBI conducted a voluntary search of President Biden's Wilmington Delaware home on Friday, and found another 6 papers marked classified from his vice presidency. There’s been pretty much no progress on raising the debt limit since last week, with the White House stating that they will not negotiate with House Republicans for spending cuts. Florida's Department of Education has rejected the curriculum for an Advanced Placement course covering African American Studies. Finally for today, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday that the Federal Reserve is investigating Goldman Sachs’s consumer business and whether it had appropriate safeguards. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: Live Updates: Officials Say Gunman Who Killed 10 in California Is Dead CBS: Justice Department investigators find 6 more items marked classified in search of Biden's Delaware home, attorney says The Hill: Manchin says he’ll meet with McCarthy on ‘pathway forward’ on debt ceiling NBC: The hostage McConnell sees as 'worth ransoming' NPR: Florida says AP class teaches critical race theory. Here's what's really in the course CNBC: Goldman Sachs slips on report that the Federal Reserve is investigating its Marcus business 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: News broke that a federal judge in Florida fined Donald Trump and his head lawyer almost 1 million dollars for filing a lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and others in an effort to sue them for trying to rig the 2016 presidential election. The US officially hit the debt limit yesterday. A popular Brazilian drag artist named Eula Rochard, posted a photo where she is smiling next to George Santos dressed in drag, who went by the stage name Kitara Ravache. The Supreme Court Marshal has reported that it is not possible to determine the identity of any individual who may have disclosed the leaked Roe v Wade draft. The Department of Agriculture is overhauling its guidelines for what is considered “organic” food. Finally for this week, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced yesterday that she plans to resign as of February 7th. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: CNBC: Trump and lawyer sanctioned almost $1 million for 'frivolous' lawsuit against Hillary Clinton AP News: US Treasury buys time for Biden and GOP on debt limit deal NBC: Rep. George Santos denies ever having been a drag queen Washington Post: Supreme Court says it can’t determine who leaked draft Dobbs opinion Axios: U.S. government cracks down on scammy organic labels AP News: New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern, an icon to many, to step down 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 United States is expected to hit the debt ceiling today because the House of Representatives is refusing to vote to raise it. New reports continue to arise about George Santos, who has still not resigned from Congress. Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin spoke on a panel at the World Economic Forum, where they high-fived over the preservation of the filibuster. Finally for today, several public colleges and universities are also banning TikTok from school computers, cell phones and Wi-Fi, and Taliban officials have started using the paid verification feature to acquire blue checks on Twitter. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: CNN: Debt ceiling: 6 things you should know as the deadline looms Patch: Disabled Veteran: George Santos Took $3K From Dying Dog's GoFundMe Bloomberg: At Davos, Sinema and Manchin High-Five Over Keeping Filibuster Rule Azcentral: Sinema, in Davos, says Dem push to end filibuster for voting rights bill may have been 'premature' NBC: These are all the public universities that have instituted TikTok bans Tech Crunch: TikTok rolls out its ‘state-controlled media’ label to 40 more countries BBC: Taliban start buying blue ticks on Twitter 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 Committee on Oversight and Reform will be led by Representative James Comer and will feature Scott Perry, Paul Gosar, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Lauren Boebert. Solomon Pena, a failed republican candidate for the New Mexico state house, has been arrested for orchestrating the recent string of 4 attempted shootings that targeted newly elected state officials in New Mexico. TSA reported yesterday that they intercepted a record number of firearms at airport security checkpoints in 2022. The National Restaurant Association has been making food service workers unknowingly provide funding for lobbying against their own interests. Finally for today, Greta Thunberg was arrested yesterday at a protest against the expansion of a German coal mine Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: Reps. Greene, Gosar lost committee seats over extremist comments. Under McCarthy, they’re back. ABC: McCarthy expected to keep 3 Democrats off House committees Axios: GOP Rep. George Santos gets House committee seats despite blowback NBC: Failed GOP candidate visited homes of New Mexico Democratic politicians to dispute election before shootings, officials say Axios: TSA finds record number of firearms at security checkpoints in 2022 NY Times: How Restaurant Workers Help Pay for Lobbying to Keep Their Wages Low AP News: Greta Thunberg carried away by police at German mine protest 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 U.S. could hit its debt ceiling within days. As California enters its third week of flooding, blizzards, power outages, and other general terror, experts say that the worst should be over this week. A new survey by the Anti-Defamation League found that the percentage of Americans who believe in a number of anti-semitic tropes, has spiked in the past three years. Last week the Republican-controlled Missouri state House of Representatives voted to implement a stricter dress code for female legislators. Ohio citizens must now have a driver’s license, state ID, passport or military ID to cast a vote. A federal judge ruled that the writer E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuit against Donald Trump for sexual assault will be allowed to proceed. Finally for today, Italy’s most wanted mafia boss, who’s been on the run since 1993, was arrested yesterday in Sicily. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NPR: The U.S. could hit its debt ceiling within days. Here's what you need to know. Washington Post: Another atmospheric river bears down on waterlogged California, but storms are weakening NPR: Anti-Defamation League survey finds a spike in antisemitic beliefs Washington Post: Missouri Republicans adopt stricter House dress code — but just for women Ohio Capital Journal: In a state with 1M license suspensions, Ohio voter ID law could depress turnout NY Times: Writer’s Lawsuit Accusing Trump of Rape Can Proceed, Judge Rules 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 video from 2019 has resurfaced in which George Santos identifies himself as Anthony Devolder, and the founder of something called ‘United For Trump’; New reporting has revealed that Santos’s most recent job was to raise money for a small, Florida-based investment firm called Harbor City Capital; In 2021, the year after Santos began working there, the SEC said that Harbor City was a Ponzi scheme, and shut down after taking in over $17 million dollars; In May 2021, George Santos incorporated a company called the Devolder Organization LLC - a firm that he claimed was the source of between $3.5 and $11.5 million dollars in income and dividends, after making only $55 thousand dollars in 2020. Finally for today, another round of classified documents was found at President Biden’s Wilmington Delaware home Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: The Hill: Santos reportedly used ‘Anthony Zabrovsky’ alias on charity GoFundMe page Washington Post: Harbor City called George Santos a ‘perfect fit.’ The SEC called the company a fraud. WSJ: George Santos Raised Money for Company the SEC Says Was a Ponzi Scheme Mother Jones: Another Santos Money Mystery: He Struck a Curious Business Deal With a Veteran GOP Operative NY Times: The Mysterious, Unregistered Fund That Raised Big Money for Santos Daily Beast: George Santos Took Donation From Migrant-Smuggler NY Times: Santos’s Lies Were Known to Some Well-Connected Republicans NPR: Here's what we know about the classified documents found at Biden's home and office 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: Two democratic representatives from New York, Dan Goldman and Richie Torres, have formally requested that the House ethics committee investigate George Santos. Garland has appointed a special counsel to investigate the found classified Biden documents. inflation dropped to 6.5% in December. The safety commission chair says he’s not seeking a gas operated stove ban following a rumor that Biden is trying to take them away. Finally for this week, the twitter office in Singapore was shut down on Wednesday because they did not pay rent, with landlords reportedly physically walking employees out of the building. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: N.Y. Lawmakers Request House Ethics Investigation of George Santos NBC: Rep. George Santos says he'll resign if 142,000 people ask him to AP News: Garland appoints special counsel to investigate Biden docs NBC: Multiple Biden aides have been interviewed by federal law enforcement in classified document review Guardian: US prices drop for first time since May 2020 as inflation rate falls to 6.5% The Hill: Amid backlash, consumer safety commission chair says he’s not seeking gas stove ban Business Insider: Twitter Offices Closing Down After Not Paying Rent: Report 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: Aides to President Biden have discovered at least one other batch of classified documents from during his vice presidency. At least 17 people have died in California over the course of the past 11 days of storms as of Tuesday. Republicans from Nassau County where George Santos is located have called for him to resign. Thousands of domestic flights across the US were canceled yesterday morning after an antiquated FAA computer system broke down late on Tuesday. Republicans in the House of Representatives passed two abortion-related measures yesterday afternoon. Finally for today, Illinois has become the 9th state in the country to ban the sale, manufacturing, and delivery of assault weapons. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: CNN: Exclusive: US intelligence materials related to Ukraine, Iran and UK found in Biden’s private office, source tells CNN NY Times: Soaked and Battered by Repeating Rainstorms, California Girds for More CBS: Rep. George Santos rebuffs calls for his "immediate resignation" by Long Island Republicans AP News: Computer breakdown sows chaos across US air travel system Washington Post: House Republicans vote to restrict abortion rights Axios: Illinois bans military-style weapons 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 suspect has been taken into custody yesterday following a string of six shootings in New Mexico that began in early December and targeted state Democratic officials. Representative Katie Porter of California stated that she plans to run for senator in 2024, but Diane Feinstein has not yet announced that she plans to retire from said position. One of George Santos’s campaign fundraisers impersonated Kevin McCarthy’s chief of staff Dan Meyer. Donald Trump is being sued by the estate of Brian Sicknick, who died from a series of strokes on January 7th 2021 after the insurrection. finally for today, former Trump Organization CFO Allan Weisselberg was sentenced to 5 months in prison. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NBC: Suspect in custody after sixth shooting reported at New Mexico officials' homes, offices Politico: Katie Porter launches Senate campaign for Feinstein’s seat CNBC: ‘We were duped’: How George Santos raised money from wealthy GOP donors while lying about his resume Reuters: U.S. Capitol police officer's family sues Trump over death NY Times: Trump’s Longtime Finance Chief Sentenced to 5 Months in Jail 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 House of Representatives voted to pass their new rules package last night, which will govern the next two years under Speaker Kevin McCarthy. a nonpartisan organization, the Campaign Legal Center, filed a complaint yesterday accusing George Santos of a smattering of campaign finance violations. Attorney General Merrick Garland has assigned a US attorney in Chicago to review classified documents that were found at the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement in Washington DC. Brazil’s ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was admitted to a hospital in Orlando with abdominal pain. Finally for today, more than 7 thousand nurses at two major New York City hospitals went on strike yesterday. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: House Narrowly Approves Rules Amid Concerns About McCarthy’s Concessions NBC: GOP Rep. Scott Perry, subject of Jan. 6 probes, declines to recuse himself from looking into those investigations Washington Post: George Santos broke campaign finance laws, nonpartisan watchdog says CBS: U.S. attorney reviewing documents marked classified from Joe Biden's vice presidency found at Biden think tank Bloomberg: Bolsonaro Hospitalized in US After Brasilia Riots, O Globo Says NY Times: Nurses Go on Strike at 2 New York City Hospitals 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 15 rounds of voting, Kevin McCarthy is now the new Speaker of the House. President Biden made the first visit of his presidency to the southern border near El Paso yesterday. Swaths of northern and central California remain under extreme flood risk for the second week in a row. Conservative leader Matt Schlapp allegedly fondled a male staff member of Walker’s campaign in October. A 6 year old student shot and wounded his teacher inside a first grade classroom in Newport News, Virginia on Friday. Finally for today, a group of Bolsonaro supporters stormed Brazil’s Congress, Supreme Court and presidential palaces in the country’s capital of Brasilia yesterday. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: Republicans Prepare New Rules, but Fixing Congress Isn’t So Easy NY Times: Why McCarthy’s Slog to Speaker Could Mean Dysfunction Ahead in the House NY Times: Biden Visits Southern Border Amid Fresh Crackdown on Migrants LA Times: Extreme flooding risk in coming days as Northern California storms swell rivers NBC: Conservative leader Matt Schlapp is accused of fondling a male campaign staffer in Georgia PBS: 6-year-old student shoots teacher in Virginia classroom, police say Guardian: Brazil protests: Bolsonaro denounces violence as 300 arrested after his supporters storm congress – live 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 House of Representatives is now 11 rounds deep into voting for the Speaker of the House. The South Carolina Supreme Court struck down the state’s ban on abortion after six weeks yesterday. Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is now awake and has shown substantial improvement in the past 24 hours. Finally for this week, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced that Peloton has agreed to pay a $19 million dollar fine for their failure to notify regulators of a known defect in their Tread+ machines. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: When the House needed two months and 133 votes to elect a speaker NY Times: House Adjourns Without a Speaker as McCarthy Offers Concessions AP News: South Carolina Supreme Court strikes down state abortion ban NPR: As Damar Hamlin shows 'substantial improvement,' Buffalo Bills will play Sunday NPR: Peloton agrees to pay a $19 million fine for delay in disclosing treadmill defects 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: Kevin McCarthy has failed in another 3 rounds of voting in order to become Speaker of the House. Congressional republicans are planning to attempt to eliminate House staff labor unions, while also making it harder to raise the debt ceiling. California declared a state of emergency yesterday after the third rainstorm in the past week hit northern and central California. The email addresses used to register 235 million twitter accounts have been posted to an online hacking forum. Finally for today, Rick Singer, aka the man behind the college admissions bribery scheme, has been sentenced to 3 and a half years in prison. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: House adjourns without electing a speaker after negotiations among GOP American Prospect: House GOP Tries to Cancel Congressional Staff Unions Forbes: Here’s What Republicans Plan To Do As They Retake The House — Including Investigating The DOJ And Gutting The Ethics Office Washington Post: California declares state of emergency as another massive deluge hits Washington Post: Hackers leak email addresses tied to 235 million Twitter accounts AP News: College scam mastermind Rick Singer gets 3.5 years in prison 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 House has adjourned with no speaker after McCarthy fails to win a third ballot. Members of Brazilian law enforcement announced that they intend to revive previous fraud charges against George Santos. New reporting from The New York Times has revealed that a non-profit known as the Supreme Court Historical Society has raised over 23 million dollars in the past 2 decades from corporations, law firms, and special interests. The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights has reportedly received 19,000 discrimination complaints in the last year. Finally for today, the attorney general of the US Virgin Islands has filed a lawsuit against JP Morgan Chase in which she accused the bank of turning a blind eye to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking scheme. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: House adjourns with no speaker after McCarthy fails to win third ballot NY Times: Brazilian Authorities Will Revive Fraud Case Against George Santos NY Times: A Charity Tied to the Supreme Court Offers Donors Access to the Justices NY Times: Strife in the Schools: Education Dept. Logs Record Number of Discrimination Complaints Insider: US Virgin Islands governor ousts attorney general after she sued JPMorgan Chase and accused the bank of covering up Jeffrey Epstein's crimes 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: 47 Republicans and 36 Democrats will be sworn in today, followed by a vote for the new Speaker of the House. The republican district attorney in George Santos’ county announced she is opening an investigation into the new representative after Santos lied about quite literally everything about himself. Key notes from the January 6th Committee have come out, one of which states that Trump and his allies took at least 200 discrete actions to convince state legislators and lawmakers to disregard the 2020 election results, and also released thousands of pages of Donald Trump’s tax returns. At least several dozen Russian soldiers were killed in a massive military strike in Donetsk on New Year's day. Finally for today, Brazil’s new leftist president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was officially sworn in on Sunday. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: CBS: New Congress set to convene as uncertainty plagues McCarthy's bid for speaker Washington Post: Nassau County district attorney opens investigation into Rep.-elect George Santos Washington Post: Key findings from the Jan. 6 committee’s final report Gov Info: Select January 6th Committee Final Report and Supporting Materials Collection Washington Post: What we’ve learned from Trump’s tax returns Washington Post: Dozens of Russian soldiers killed in massive Donetsk missile strike PBS: Officials say President Bolsonaro may have left Brazil for Florida 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, the January 6th committee still has not released its full report, but they have released interview transcripts ahead of the final report. New reporting states that Republican congressman George Santos fabricated every line on his personal resume as well pretending to be a “Latino Jew,” as well as “openly gay.” Finally for this year, the Senate passed a major 1.7 billion dollar spending bill yesterday to fund the government for next year, and is expected to be passed by the House today. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NBC: Live updates: Jan. 6 committee releases report from Capitol riot investigation NY Times: Did George Santos Also Mislead Voters About His Jewish Descent? CNN: Incoming congressman’s claims his grandparents fled the Holocaust contradicted by genealogy records Business Insider: GOP Rep-elect George Santos reportedly divorced a woman 2 weeks before running for office in 2019 despite suggesting he's been 'openly gay' for a decade NY Times: George Santos Breaks Silence: ‘I Have My Story to Tell.’ (Next Week.) Washington Post: Senate approves $1.7 trillion omnibus bill to fund government 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: Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy spent the day with President Biden, first giving a joint press conference early in the day and speaking to congress at night. New information has come out that Donald Trump declared negative income, and paid no taxes in 2015, 2018 and 2020, while paying only $750 dollars in both 2016 and 2017. The release of the January 6th Report has been delayed until today. Finally for today, FTX scammer Sam Bankman-Fried has agreed to be extradited from the Bahamas to the US to face criminal charges. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: In Washington, Zelensky seeks to rally support for grueling war with Russia CNBC: Read how much Trump paid — or didn’t pay — in taxes each year NY Times: I.R.S. Routinely Audited Obama and Biden, Raising Questions Over Delays for Trump Crew: Trump’s IRS chief has made hundreds of thousands from Trump properties while in office NPR: After referring Trump for charges, the Jan. 6 panel is set to release its full report AP News: Associates of FTX founder plead guilty to criminal charges 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 House Ways and Means committee voted yesterday in a closed door meeting to release six years of Donald Trump’s tax returns to the public. The House January 6th committee is set to release the full report of its findings today, following the initial 100 pages that they released on Monday. Wells Fargo has agreed to pay 3.7 billion dollars to settle claims that they illegally charged fees and interest on customers’ auto loans and mortgages. Afghanistan’s Taliban government ruled yesterday that female students are barred from attending universities. Finally for today, scary weather reports flood in from California and Pakistan. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: House committee votes to release Trump’s tax data after yearslong battle to obtain it. Washington Post: Read the summary of the Jan. 6 committee report AP News: Wells Fargo to pay $3.7B over consumer law violations AP News: Taliban bar women from university education in Afghanistan NPR: A magnitude 6.4 earthquake shakes Northern California, leaving 70k without power Bloomberg: Pakistan Pleads for Help Following Unprecedented Floods Axios: "Life-threatening" cold, bomb cyclone blizzard to sweep U.S. this week NPR: A magnitude 6.4 earthquake shakes Northern California, leaving 70k without power 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 House January 6th Committee released an “executive summary” of its findings and recommended criminal charges for multiple individuals, including former president Donald J. Trump himself. The Supreme Court of the United States issued a temporary order that will keep in place Title 42, the Trump-era immigration policy that has been used to turn away migrants seeking asylum. A jury in Los Angeles found disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein guilty of rape and other sexual offenses. Republican Representative George Santos of New York is under fire after a report in the New York Times yesterday found that he faked several key parts of his resume, education, and employment history. Finally for today, Sam Bankman-Fried made a “chaotic” court appearance in the Bahamas yesterday in which he agreed to be extradited to the United States. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NPR: Read an executive summary of the Jan. 6 committee's final report ABC: What is Title 42 -- the Trump-era immigration order at the US-Mexico border? CNN: Harvey Weinstein is convicted of 3 of 7 charges, including rape, in his Los Angeles sexual assault trial NY Times: Who Is Rep.-Elect George Santos? His Résumé May Be Largely Fiction. CNBC: FTX founder Bankman-Fried sent back to Bahamas jail in day of courtroom chaos 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

Attorney General Garland instructed prosecutors to end sentencing disparities between crack and powder cocaine. Trump calls on his supporters to stand down on any McCarthy opposition. The Jan. 6 committee’s final public meeting is today at 1PM Eastern. Binance, the world's biggest crypto exchange, is now under intense scrutiny after the FTX debacle. Finally for today, Nurses in the U.K. strike for the first time, seeking higher pay. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: CNN: Attorney General Garland instructs prosecutors to end sentencing disparities between crack and powder cocaine CNN: Trump calls on his supporters to stand down on McCarthy opposition PBS: How to watch the Jan. 6 committee’s final public meeting Business Insider: Binance, the world's biggest crypto exchange, is now under intense scrutiny after the FTX debacle. Here are 5 things you need to know. NY Times: Nurses in U.K. Strike for First Time, Seeking Higher Pay 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: Elon Musk has started banning critical journalists from Twitter, specifically those that write on him. The senate has passed a stopgap bill to avert the government shutdown at the end of the week. Aaron Dean, the killer of Atatiana Jefferson, has officially been convicted of manslaughter. Trump announced he’d be selling NFT trading cards depicting him as a superhero, an astronaut, an Old West sheriff, and a Top Gun fighter pilot. Finally for this week, three men who were part of the 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer were sentenced Thursday. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Verge: Elon Musk starts banning critical journalists from Twitter / The reporters have tweeted about his private jet recently. CNN: Senate passes stopgap bill to avert shutdown at end of the week Guardian: Ex-Texas officer convicted of manslaughter for shooting Atatiana Jefferson NY Times: Trump Sells a New Image as the Hero of $99 Trading Cards CNN: Three militia members sentenced in plot to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Whitmer 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 marked the 10 year anniversary of the shooting massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. The man who attacked Paul Pelosi told cops that there was ‘evil’ in Washington. Bernard Arnault has beaten Elon Musk as the world’s richest person. Finally for today, a cause of death has been revealed as an aortic aneurysm for the American soccer journalist who died at the World Cup. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NBC: Again and again: The school shootings since Sandy Hook AP News: Paul Pelosi attack: Man told cops of ‘evil’ in Washington CNN: Bernard Arnault just became the world’s richest person. So who is he? USA Today: Grant Wahl cause of death: Soccer journalist dies from aortic aneurysm 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 signed the Respect for Marriage Act Tuesday afternoon. FTX Used ‘Old-Fashioned Embezzlement’ tactics, as stated by a company CEO. The consumer price index rose only 0.2% in November, the smallest monthly increase since August 2021. Finally for today, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s recent remarks have been labeled as “facetious” by Republican House leader Kevin McCarthy. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: CNBC: Biden signs bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriages NY Times: FTX Used ‘Old-Fashioned Embezzlement,’ New CEO Testifies Bloomberg: Your Evening Briefing: US Gets a Promising Sign Inflation Is Cooling Twitter: Manu Raju Status Update 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 founder of the defunct and bankrupt cryptocurrency company FTX was arrested in the Bahamas last night after the United States Southern District of New York sent an indictment to extradite him. WNBA star and olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner was back on the court in Arizona, taking her first shots since she was wrongfully detained and jailed in Russia 10 months ago. A former top Twitter official forced to leave home due to threats amid ‘Twitter Files’ release. Special Counsel Jack Smith has subpoenaed Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger as part of his probe into the efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Finally for today, two journalists have now died since the World Cup Tournament began. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: CNBC: FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in the Bahamas after U.S. files criminal charges CNN: Brittney Griner is back in the US and dunking again after almost 10 months detained in Russia CNN: Former top Twitter official forced to leave home due to threats amid ‘Twitter Files’ release CNN: Special counsel subpoenas Georgia Secretary of State Raffensperger in January 6 probe Daily News: Body of soccer journalist Grant Wahl returned to U.S. as a second journalist dies at World Cup in Qatar 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: Elon Musk took to Twitter sunday morning to both threaten a public health official and ridicule trans and nonbinary people. Radical right figures, white nationalists and ultranationalist european leaders gathered at a Gala in New York gala Saturday night and declared “total war” on their perceived enemies. Republican leaders are planning on ending the January 6 Committee, with goals to Investigate the investigators. Finally, Vice President Kamala Harris popped over to LA yesterday to swear in Karen Bass. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Twitter: Elon Musk Status SPLC: White Nationalists, Other Republicans Brace for ‘Total War’ Mother Jones: Republicans Will End the January 6 Committee. They May Also Investigate It. ABC: Karen Bass sworn in as LA mayor in historic inauguration 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: WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released in a prisoner swap. Iran announced yesterday that it executed the first prisoner who was convicted for a crime they committed during the recent anti-government protests. The Respect for Marriage Act has now been passed in both houses of Congress and will officially head to President Biden’s desk for signature. Finally for this week, the owner of the Washington Commanders Dan Snyder reportedly obstructed a congressional investigation into his football team. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP News: Griner freed: WNBA star swapped for Russian, heads home AP News: Iran executes first known prisoner arrested in protests AP News: Iran executes first known prisoner arrested in protests NPR: Respect for Marriage Act clears Congress with bipartisan support Axios: Dan Snyder allegedly "obstructed" House probe into Washington Commanders, panel says 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: Lawyers for Trump stated that they’ve found at least two more items that were marked classified in Trump’s storage unit. The House Jan. 6 committee plans to issue criminal referrals along with its final report later this month. Dozens of people have been arrested for plotting to violently overthrow the government in Germany. President of Peru Pedro Castillo was ousted yesterday after he sought to dissolve the government and take unilateral control. The rental car company Hertz announced they will pay about $168 million dollars to settle disputes with hundreds of customers that were falsely accused of vehicle theft. Finally for today, representative Madison Cawthorn has been told to pay over $14,000 thousand dollars to charity. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: Items with classified markings found at Trump storage unit in Florida NBC: Jan. 6 committee plans to issue criminal referrals along with its final report this month AP News: Suspected German coup plot spawns dozens of arrests AP News: Peru’s president ousted by Congress in political crisis CBS: New Hampshire man arrested aboard cruise ship is latest to be accused of stealing Hertz rental car: "Most horrific experience of my life" NY Times: Hertz to Pay $168 Million to Customers Accused of Auto Theft NPR: Rep. Madison Cawthorn broke rules over a 'meme' crypto, a House panel 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