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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

Today's headlines: Democratic senator Raphael Warnock was elected as Senator yesterday night. Rep Andy Biggs announced that he will be challenging Kevin McCarthy for the speakership. Congress has awarded the congressional gold medal to the law enforcement officers who defended the capitol on January 6th. Jack Smith subpoenaed officials in multiple counties where Trump tried to reverse the election results in 2020. A New York jury reached a verdict in the trial against the Trump Organization, finding them guilty on all 17 counts yesterday. Finally for today, the state of Maryland is banning the use of TikTok and any China and Russia-based platforms within the state’s executive branch of government. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Axios: Rep. Andy Biggs challenges McCarthy for speaker Washington Post: Congress awards gold medals to police who defended Capitol on Jan. 6 Washington Post: Justice Dept. subpoenas Ariz., Mich., Wis. officials in Trump Jan. 6 probe NBC: Jury finds Trump Organization guilty of tax fraud scheme AP News: Maryland bans TikTok in state agencies, latest state to act NY Times: Putin Signs Law Banning Expressions of L.G.B.T.Q. Identity in Public 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: Today is the final day of voting in the Georgia senate runoff race between current democratic senator Raphael Warnock and abortion provider Herschel Walker. A Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples is arguing before the Supreme Court that a ruling against her would force artists to do work that’s against their beliefs. Approximately forty-thousand residents in Moore County, North Carolina have been without power since Sunday. A new report from the National Association of Real Estate Brokers has new data on persistent discrimination against Black Americans in the home buying industry. Dominion Voting Systems is suing Fox for 1.6 billion dollars. Finally for today, Vladimir Putin has signed a law banning any expressions of LGBTQ identity in public. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: When to expect results from Georgia’s Senate runoff AP News: Justices spar in latest clash of religion and gay rights AP News: North Carolina blackouts caused by shootings could last days NY Times: Discrimination Seeps Into Every Aspect of Home Buying for Black Americans Washington Post: Rupert Murdoch to be deposed in $1.6 billion defamation case against Fox NY Times: Putin Signs Law Banning Expressions of L.G.B.T.Q. Identity in Public 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: Trump posted on Truth Social this weekend stating that the Constitution should be terminated due to "massive" election fraud. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that the DOJ is seeking access to all of the interviews and evidence that has been collected by the January 6th committee. The DOJ announced that they have both reached an agreement and filed a new complaint with the city of Jackson, Mississippi over mismanagement of its water system. A new report by the House Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis has revealed that tech firms that were contracted by the government were complicit in facilitating aid fraud. Members of the Democratic National Committee voted on Friday to change the order of its primary calendar. Finally for today, Alex Jones has filed for Chapter 11 personal bankruptcy. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Axios: Trump: Constitution should be terminated due to "massive" election fraud CNN: DOJ wants ‘all’ transcripts and evidence in House January 6 probe, Garland says ABC: DOJ reaches agreement, files new complaint against Jackson, Mississippi, over water crisis Washington Post: ‘The more you submit, the more we get paid’: How fintech fueled covid aid fraud Politico: DNC moves forward with dramatic change to presidential primary calendar NY Times: Alex Jones Files for Bankruptcy 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 Senate voted legislating a labor agreement that would give railway workers 7 days of paid sick leave, and passed legislation that will prevent a strike but only give workers one day of paid sick leave. The House Committee has obtained access to Trump’s Tax Returns. An appeals court in Georgia has struck down the special master who is reviewing the Trump documents that the FBI seized in August. Another court of appeals in Texas has rejected the Department of Education’s request to reinstate its student debt plan. French president Emmanuel Macron and President Biden gave a joint press conference and shared a state dinner at the White House yesterday. Finally for this week, Neuralink announced that they are working towards implanting a computer chip in a human brain within six months. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: With Senate Vote, Congress Moves to Avert Rail Strike NY Times: House Committee Obtains Access to Trump’s Tax Returns, Ending Long Fight Washington Post: Trump Mar-a-Lago special master struck down by appeals court NPR: Legal losses keep coming for Biden's student loan relief plan AP News: Biden, Macron vow unity against Russia, discuss trade row Bloomberg: Musk’s Neuralink Hopes to Implant Computer in Human Brain in Six Months 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: Democrats in the House of Representatives held their leadership elections yesterday, with representative Hakeem Jeffries of New York coming out as the first Black person to lead a political party’s caucus in either chamber. The House of Representatives held a vote on legislation to avert a nationwide railroad strike yesterday. Police are now cracking down on protestors over the widespread protests in China over the zero-covid policy. Five cars that were rented by Biden’s secret service burst into flames in the Nantucket Airport parking lot around 5am on Monday morning. The crypto firm BlockFi filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy following the collapse of FTX on Monday. Finally for today, Twitter announced that they will no longer enforce their policy against Covid misinformation. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NBC: House Democrats elect Rep. Hakeem Jeffries as leader, the first Black person to lead a congressional caucus Axios: House passes legislation to avert economically devastating rail strike BBC: China plans 'crackdown' after Covid protests Daily Beast: 5 Cars Rented by Biden’s Secret Service Burst Into Flames CNBC: Crypto firm BlockFi files for bankruptcy as FTX fallout spreads Prospect: Congressmembers Tried to Stop the SEC’s Inquiry Into FTX AP News: Twitter ends enforcement of COVID misinformation policy 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: Herschel Walker ‘s wife collected tens of thousands of dollars in rental income for the Georgia residence that he had used as his official address. The Senate has voted 61 to 36 to pass the Respect for Marriage Act. Biden has called on Congress to act to divert a freight rail strike before early next month. A federal jury has found two leaders of the extreme-right-wing militia “the Oath Keepers” guilty; Trump’s former deputy chief of staff/former secret service agent Tony Ornato met with the January 6th committee; the South Carolina Supreme Court has unanimously ordered Mark Meadows to comply with the subpoena for his testimony in Georgia. Finally for today, France’s highest court has ruled that a man who was fired by his company in Paris for allegedly failing to be “fun” enough at work was wrongfully dismissed. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Daily Beast: Herschel Walker Only Recently Stopped Renting Out Georgia Home He Claims as His Residence Washington Post: Senate passes bill to protect same-sex, interracial marriages Vice: 28 Freight Rail Workers Tell Us What They Want You to Know About Their Lives Washington Post: Congress Looks to Intervene in Rail Dispute as Strike Deadline Looms CNN: Former White House deputy chief of staff meeting with January 6 committee Tuesday Axios: Mark Meadows must testify in Georgia election probe, S.C. Supreme Court rules Washington Post: French man wins right to not be ‘fun’ at work 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: Arizona’s Maricopa County has voted to certify the 2022 election over GOP objections. Former Trump advisor and purveyor of alternative facts, Kellyanne Conway sat for a deposition with the House January 6th committee for almost five hours yesterday without invoking the 5th amendment. Security has tightened in China after multiple widespread Covid protests. More than 2 million people in Houston Texas are currently under a boil water notice as of yesterday after a power outage at a purification plant. Five police officers in Connecticut were each charged with second-degree reckless endangerment and cruelty misdemeanors for their treatment of a Black man named Randy Cox in June of 2022. Finally for today, New news suggests Twitter is considering pulling twitter out of the App Store as a result of the false and dangerous content that Elon is now allowing, and even encouraging, on the platform. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: The Hill: Arizona’s Maricopa County votes to certify 2022 election over GOP objections AP News: GOP-controlled Arizona county refuses to certify election NBC: Kellyanne Conway meets with Jan. 6 committee for nearly 5 hours BBC: Security tightened in China after widespread Covid protests NY Times: Protest in Xinjiang Against Lockdown After Fire Kills 10 AP News: Water boil order issued for more than 2 million in Houston Washington Post: Elon Musk says Apple threatened to remove Twitter from App Store Bloomberg: FTX US Donated $1 Million to a Super-PAC Aligned With Mitch McConnell in October 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: Reports emerged over the weekend that Donald Trump had dinner at Mar-a-Lago with, Kanye West, a famous 24 year old neo-Nazi named Nick Fuentes, and a former Trump strategist named Karen Giorno. Kanye West has announced his 2024 Presidential Bid, Calling for Christian Theocracy. Early voting began this weekend in the Georgia senate runoff race between Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker. Half of twitter’s top 100 advertisers are no longer advertising on the platform. Mike Pence is considering answering to the Justice Department in their investigation into January 6th. Finally for today, France has taken the first steps to enshrine the right to abortion into their constitution. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Axios: Trump talks with white nationalist Nick Fuentes at Mar-a-Lago dinner Rolling Stone: Kanye West Announces 2024 Presidential Bid, Seems to Call for Christian Theocracy CNN: Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker getting tax break in 2022 on Texas home intended for primary residence NPR: Twitter has lost 50 of its top 100 advertisers since Elon Musk took over, report says NY Times: Justice Dept. Seeking to Question Pence in Jan. 6 Investigation Washington Post: France takes 1st step to add abortion right to constitution 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 Biden administration announced yesterday that they’re extending the pause on federal student loan payments until June 30th, 2023. The Supreme Court has denied Donald Trump’s request to block the House Ways and Means Committee from accessing his tax returns. Senator Lindsey Graham testified yesterday for about two hours before a grand jury in the Georgia probe regarding election interference in 2020 - reportedly answering all the questions which he had previously spent months fighting all the way to the Supreme Court to avoid. Finally for this week, Some of the country’s top law schools including Yale, Harvard, Berkeley, Columbia, Georgetown and Stanford, have all decided to drop out of the US News and World Report rankings. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: White House Extends Pause on Student Loan Payments Washington Post: Supreme Court clears way for Trump tax returns to go to Congress Washington Post: Lindsey Graham testifies before Georgia grand jury in election probe Inside Higher Ed: Law Schools Reject ‘U.S. News’ Rankings 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 Colorado Springs shooter will face 5 murder charges, and 5 additional hate crime counts of causing injury with bias motivation for each person he murdered. A court in Georgia ruled that voters will be able to vote in the senate runoff election between Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker starting the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The new Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is reportedly returning to his investigation into Donald Trump’s hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels. Finally for today, an “anti-woke” Texas startup called GloriFi is shutting down. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Guardian: Colorado Springs shooting: suspect faces murder and hate crime charges NY Times: Army Veteran Went Into ‘Combat Mode’ to Disarm the Club Q Gunman Democracy Docket: Georgia Runoff Nov. 26 Early Voting Challenge NY Times: Manhattan Prosecutors Move to Jump-Start Criminal Inquiry Into Trump WSJ: Anti-Woke Bank GloriFi to Shut 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: A shooter opened fire at a bar in Colorado Springs that was regarded as a “haven for the LGBTQ community” known as Club Q yesterday. Elon Musk locked employees out of Twitter’s headquarters this weekend after the employee who controlled security was no longer with the company; Musk also has let Trump back on Twitter. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Friday that he is appointing a special counsel to take over two investigations into Donald Trump. Reverend Rob Schenck wrote in a letter that he was informed of the outcome of the 2014 Hobby Lobby decision, and that he used that information to prepare a public relations push. Finally for today, the 2022 World Cup is taking place in Qatar after a shady bidding war was organized to hold it there, as well as brutal, forced working conditions that led to the building of the stadium. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: Police probe LGBTQ club shooting suspect’s ties to a 2021 bomb threat AP News: Police: Gunman kills 5 at gay club, is subdued by patrons BBC: Twitter locks staff out of offices until next week NPR: Elon Musk allows Donald Trump back on Twitter NY Times: Garland Names Special Counsel for Trump Inquiries NY Times: Former Anti-Abortion Leader Alleges Another Supreme Court Breach NPR: The 2022 World Cup in Qatar begins, warts and all 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: Nancy Pelosi has announced that she will be stepping down from her leadership position in January after two decades of leadership. The republicans who are expected to chair the House Oversight Committee next session have already expressed their plan to lay out evidence that the Biden family is defrauding the United States. Democrat Mary Pelota in Alaska will be heading to the House of Representatives after defeating republicans Sarah Palin and Nick Begich; Karen Bass won her race for mayor of Los Angeles. John Kelly has revealed that when Trump was in office he repeatedly stated that he wanted the IRS to investigate a number of his political enemies. Finally for today, Ticketmaster announced that they’re NOT going to be holding a general ticket sale for Taylor Swift’s tour as they don’t have enough tickets. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: Live Updates: Nancy Pelosi Says a ‘New Generation’ Will Lead House Democrats NPR: Republicans have won the House. Now, they're promising to investigate the Bidens NY Times: Live Updates: Nancy Pelosi Says a ‘New Generation’ Will Lead House Democrats CNBC: Taylor Swift public ticket sale canceled over extreme demand, Ticketmaster 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: Republicans have officially won control of the House of Representatives, with the current seat count at 218 to 210 seats for Democrats; The Respect for Marriage Act received enough votes for the Senate to agree to vote on it; Mitch McConnell has officially been re-elected minority leader. Oregon voters approved a measure to strengthen gun ownership requirements in the state. The missile that killed two Polish citizens was most likely an accident. Revolutionary protests against the Islamic Republic in Iran continue to escalate, with four protesters being sentenced to death. Finally for today, NASA launched its Artemis I rocket yesterday, which is expected to pave the way for the US to send astronauts to the moon for the first time since the 1970s. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: Republicans narrowly win House, ending full Democratic control of Congress AP News: Same-sex marriage legislation clears key Senate hurdle NY Times: Mitch McConnell Beats Rick Scott, Holding Onto Republican Leadership Role AP News: Poland, NATO say missile strike wasn’t a Russian attack BBC: Iran hands out more death sentences to anti-government protesters Axios: NASA launches its new Moon rocket for 1st time 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: Donald Trump announced his 2024 presidential run from Mar-a-Lago last night. Control of the House of Representatives is still not officially decided, with Republicans one seat short of the 218 majority while Democrats hold 207 seats. Rick Scott will challenge Mitch McConnell for the Senate Republican leader. Two Polish citizens were killed yesterday near Poland’s border with Ukraine, after possibly being hit by heavy Russian strikes. Finally for today, the Mormon Church announced yesterday that it will support proposed federal legislation that would safeguard same-sex marriage and interracial marriage. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Axios: Trump, twice-impeached and under criminal investigation, launches 2024 campaign CNN: Kevin McCarthy beats far-right challenger 188-31 to lead House GOP CNN: Rick Scott will challenge Mitch McConnell for Senate Republican leader Washington Post: How Trump, infighting and flawed candidates limited Republican gains Politico: Democrats: Medicare fraud is 'fungus' Scott will never get rid of Reuters: Biden says missile that killed two in Poland may not have come from Russia Axios: Mormon church says it supports same-sex marriage law 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: Control of the House of Representatives is still not clear, with Republicans holding 212 seats to the Democrats’ 204.The governor’s race in Arizona was called last night for democrat Katie Hobbs. Voters in Nevada last week approved a measure that would establish ranked-choice voting in the state, while Georgia election officials have banned early voting on the Saturday before election. US intelligence officials have reportedly compiled a classified report detailing efforts by the United Arab Emirates to manipulate the American political system. A student at the University of Virginia opened fire on his classmates, killing 3 yesterday. A second federal court has issued another order blocking the Biden administration’s student debt relief program. Finally for today, 48 thousand academic staff members at the University of California’s school system went on strike yesterday. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NBC: Conservatives warn McCarthy: You don't have the votes for speaker NBC: Democrat Katie Hobbs defeats MAGA favorite Kari Lake in high-stakes race for governor in Arizona NPR: Nevada voters back big changes to their election system AJC: Saturday voting barred in US Senate runoff after Ga. holidays Washington Post: U.S. intelligence report says key gulf ally meddled in American politics NBC: Trump D.C. hotel receipts reveal $10,500-a-night rooms for foreign officials seeking to influence U.S. policy NY Times: Suspect in University of Virginia Shooting Is in Custody, Police Say Washington Post: Biden aides consider extending student loan freeze after court defeats Washington Post: In largest strike of 2022, California academic workers walk off job 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: Democrats now control 50 senate seats to the Republican’s 49. Nevada has elected Republican Joe Lombardo as governor, but rejected one of the worst republican election deniers in the country, Jim Marchant, as their Secretary of State. Nevadans also voted to add a state constitutional amendment to increase the minimum wage to $12 dollars an hour by 2024. In Toledo, Ohio, the city council approved $800,000 dollars to purchase the medical debt of its residents, creating roughly $200 million in debt relief. Trump claims he sent the FBI to Florida to stop voter fraud in 2018, while officials say no such thing happened. Elon Musk spent the weekend tweeting his way into potential bankruptcy, while the company is operating with half of a staff and serious internal turmoil. Finally for today, FTX, One of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges run by Sam Bankman-Fried, has spent multiple millions of dollars trying to lobby the government to implement easy regulations on the growing crypto industry. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: Nevada Question 2 Election Results: Minimum Wage Regulation Buzzfeed: “We Have A Broken Healthcare System”: An Ohio County Is Trying To Erase Up To $240 Million In Medical Debt NBC: Trump claims he sent the FBI to Florida to stop voter fraud in 2018. Officials say no such thing happened. Politico: Trump sues to block subpoena from House Jan. 6 committee Reuters: Major ad firm Omnicom recommends clients pause Twitter ad spend - memo Business Insider: Twitter begins a new wave of firings by letting go of contractors with no notice, reports say TechCrunch: Musk’s lawyer tells Twitter staff they won’t be liable if company violates FTC consent decree RTE: Elon Musk says Twitter staff can work from home WIRED: Twitter Is on a Collision Course With Europe NY Times: What Happened to FTX? Here’s What to Know. WSJ: SEC, DOJ Investigating Crypto Platform FTX CNBC: Sam Bankman-Fried reportedly denies fleeing to Argentina, says he’s still in the Bahamas 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: Control of Congress is still undecided but, the count in the Senate now stands at 49-49, after the Arizona senate race was called for democrat Mark Kelly late last night. Montana voters rejected a measure that would have required health care providers to take "reasonable actions" to save an infant who is born alive or face felony criminal charges and fines up to 50 thousand dollars. Several top privacy executives resigned from Twitter yesterday, including the chiefs of information security, privacy, and compliance; Elon Musk also sent an email to every employee of twitter at 2:30am, announcing the end of remote work and letting them know that they were required to return to the office for a minimum of 40 hours per week. Finally for this week, a Connecticut judge has ordered Alex Jones and his company to pay an additional $473 million dollars in punitive damages to Sandy Hook families. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NPR: Montana voters reject so-called 'Born Alive' ballot measure NBC: U.S. inflation eased to 7.7% in October, raising hopes that high prices have begun to slow down Washington Post: Twitter’s content moderation head quits as departures alarm the FTC Insider: Read the 2:30 a.m. email Elon Musk sent to staff, his first, announcing the end of remote working at Twitter AP News: Slavery, involuntary servitude rejected by 4 states’ voters CBS: Connecticut judge orders Alex Jones to pay another $473 million to Sandy Hook families 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 at midnight eastern time this morning, control of both the House and Senate still remain up in the air - 49 seats for the Republicans and 48 for the Democrats. In New York, voters approved a $4.2 billion dollar bond to pay for major projects as a response to climate change and pollution. South Dakota voted to amend the state constitution to expand Medicaid to all adults who earn up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level. Missouri voters approved a ballot measure legalizing recreational marijuana for adults over 21. Universal free lunch passed with 55 percent of the vote in Colorado. Alabama, Tennessee, Vermont and Oregon have removed slavery loopholes from their constitution, while Louisiana has not. Finally for today, President Biden gave a speech about the midterm results, and the Kremlin is reportedly pulling its troops out of the key city of Kherson. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Philadelphia Inquirer: Pennsylvania Democrats believe they have flipped the state House Gotham Gazette: New York Voters Approve $4.2 Billion Environmental Bond Act NBC: 'So much relief': South Dakota voters pass Medicaid expansion NPR: Universal free lunch ballot measure passes easily in Colorado AP News: Slavery, involuntary servitude rejected by 4 states’ voters PBS: WATCH: Biden hails Democrats’ ‘strong’ election night, acknowledges concerns NYT: Russia Orders Withdrawal From Kherson City, in Potential Blow to War Effort 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: Congress is still undecided as of now, with 221 seats for Republicans, and 214 for Democrats with control leaning likely towards republicans, but not all races have been called. Right now the Senate is tied 48-48, with races in Arizona and Nevada still not fully counted. In Arizona, we likely won’t know the results of the governor and Senate races until tomorrow at the earliest. So far, only 80 of the 300 election deniers nationwide were elected into office. Finally, Tina Kotek has been elected governor of Oregon, making her the second out lesbian elected to lead any state, and Louisville judge Mary Shaw has lost her race in Missouri. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: The Violent Fantasies of Blake Masters WFPL: Judge who signed Breonna Taylor search warrant loses reelection 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: Our first look at Election results is here! In the House of Representatives, the Democrats currently hold 217 seats, while the Republicans have 218, with numerous races not called yet. Overall, Democrats had way more wins than most polling had indicated. The Republican's best performance happened in Florida, where Ron DeSantis, Marco Rubio and Matt Gaetz were all reelected. More results arrive tomorrow! 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: Election Day is here - 16.7 billion dollars has been spent on it, with almost 8 of those billions alone being spent on niche state and local races. Republican officials and candidates in at least 3 battleground states have been pushing to disqualify thousands of mail ballots In Pennsylvania; In Michigan, the republican nominee for Secretary of State sued an election official in Detroit; in Wisconsin, Republicans won a court ruling that will prevent some mail ballots from being counted. And finally for today, Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin made the first open admission that he had interfered in the US elections in the past. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Bloomberg: Spending on US Midterm Elections to Exceed $16.7 Billion, Setting New Record Detroit News: U.S. Supreme Court dismisses Michigan redistricting challenge to Congress map Washington Post: Republicans sue to disqualify thousands of mail ballots in swing states Reuters: Russia's Prigozhin admits interfering in U.S. elections 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