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Today's headlines: Voting for the 2022 midterm elections officially ends tomorrow, and almost 40 million votes have already been cast. Elon Musk laid off half of Twitter’s employees over email on Friday, followed by those employees filing a lawsuit against him. Twitter is said to delay changes to the new check mark badges until after Midterms. Researchers have identified a series of Russian disinformation operations with the goals of stoking anger among conservative voters, undermining trust in the election system, and denouncing the Biden administration’s support for Ukraine. Republican candidate Joel Koskan was charged on Thursday for multiple sexual acts against his adopted daughter. Donald Trump missed the Friday deadline to turn over documents to the House January 6th committee. Finally for today, CDC officials say that the US is now officially in a flu epidemic. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: Number of early votes cast surpasses early-vote total in 2018 midterm election Bloomberg: Spending on US Midterm Elections to Exceed $16.7 Billion, Setting New Record Washington Post: Twitter layoffs gutted election information teams days before midterms Reuters: Twitter asks some laid off workers to come back, Bloomberg reports Bloomberg: Musk’s Plan to Downsize Twitter to Run Into European Employment Law The Verge: Elon Musk’s Twitter layoffs leave whole teams gutted USA Today: Considering joining the Twitter migration? Check out these platform alternatives. NY Times: Twitter Is Said to Delay Changes to Check Mark Badges Until After Midterms Yahoo News: South Dakota Senate Candidate Charged with Multiple Sexual Acts Against Adopted Child NY Times: Jan. 6 Committee Gives Trump More Time to Comply With Subpoena CNN: Exclusive: DOJ mulling potential special counsel if Trump runs in 2024 Fortune Well: The U.S. is officially in a flu epidemic, federal health officials say. They’re preparing to deploy troops and ventilators if necessary 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: Obama gave his most frank warning yet about the state of democracy in the midterms to a rally in Phoenix. Paul Pelosi has been released from the hospital and will remain under doctor’s care at home. North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile as well as two other short range missiles yesterday. Leaked Kremlin documents claim that Vladimir Putin is battling both Parkinson's disease and pancreatic cancer that has spread to other parts of his body. Finally for the week, Benjamin Netanyahu’s victory to become Israel’s prime minister is official. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: Obama says democracy ‘may not survive’ in Arizona if Republicans win NBC: Paul Pelosi released from hospital a week after brutal attack Axios: Suspect in Paul Pelosi attack was in U.S. illegally, DHS says Axios: North Korea launches intercontinental ballistic missile in latest escalation Sky News: Leaked Kremlin documents claim Russian President Vladimir Putin is secretly battling Parkinson's disease and pancreatic cancer Axios: Israel's Lapid congratulates Netanyahu on election win 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 gave a speech last night on the theme of democracy. New reporting has emerged regarding Dr. Mehmet Oz’s role in research that killed hundreds of dogs. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that counties must segregate and not count mail ballots with missing or incorrect dates on their return envelopes. The federal reserve has increased the interest rate by .75 percent of a point again. Politico has published 8 emails from John Eastman, who was Trump’s legal advisor around the 2020 election. Finally for today, it’s looking like Netanyahu is going to be the Israeli prime minister again. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: CBS: Biden says "democracy is on the ballot" in midterms speech Independent: Dr Oz asks surgeon to downplay candidate’s role in research that allegedly killed puppies WSJ: Today's Coverage Politico: Trump lawyers saw Justice Thomas as 'only chance' to stop 2020 election certification AP News: Israel’s Netanyahu appears to hold lead in election Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Justice John Roberts has ruled to delay the handover of Trump’s tax returns to the House Oversight committee while the court considers his request to hear his appeal. The Supreme Court has denied Lindsey Graham’s request to avoid testifying to the grand jury in Georgia over his role in election interference. Democratic members of the Federal Election Commission recently issued a statement that a US corporation illegally funneled Russian funds to Republican political candidates in the 2018 midterm elections. President Bolsonaro of Brazil has yet to formally concede the election results. Israel held its fifth election in less than four years yesterday, and exit polls seemed to indicate that former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu was on course for victory. Finally for today, Elon Musk announced that anyone will be able to buy a blue check for $8 a month. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: Chief Justice Roberts temporarily delays release of Trump tax records Washington Post: Supreme Court clears way for Sen. Graham to testify in Ga. election probe Mother Jones: Russians Used a US Firm to Funnel Funds to GOP in 2018. Dems Say the FEC Let Them Get Away With It. AP News: Brazil’s Bolsonaro declines to concede, but OKs transition BBC: Israel elections: Netanyahu in lead, exit polls say Washington Post: Twitter to charge $8 a month for verification. What you need to know. 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 assailant who attacked Paul Pelosi had a greater plan to kidnap Nancy and break her kneecaps if she didn’t tell him the “truth.” Elon Musk has dissolved the whole board of directors of Twitter, making him the sole director and giving him full control over the company. Trump has asked the Supreme Court to stop the IRS from releasing his tax returns to the House of Representatives Oversight Committee. Finally for today, Brazil has voted out their president Jair Bolsonaro. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: CBS: Suspect in Paul Pelosi attack had list of targets, law enforcement sources say NBC: Suspect in Paul Pelosi attack planned to break House speaker's kneecaps, DOJ says in filing charges BBC: Elon Musk dissolves Twitter's board of directors CNBC: Trump asks Supreme Court to block Congress getting his tax returns Axios: Bolsonaro's defeat is a climate turning point 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’s husband Paul Pelosi was attacked inside their San Francisco home at 2:30am on Friday morning; Elon Musk tweeted an unfounded conspiracy theory about the attack. Saudi billionaires are the ‘second largest investors’ in Twitter after Musk’s takeover. According to data from the University of Florida's U.S. Elections Project, 20 million people have already voted in this year's election. A recent study found that homicide is the leading cause of death among pregnant women. Finally for today, SCOTUS is hearing challenges to affirmative action policies at Harvard and the University of North Carolina this week. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: CNN: CNN Exclusive: Suspect in Paul Pelosi attack had bag with zip ties, source says Aljazeera: Saudis ‘second largest investors’ in Twitter after Musk takeover Washington Post: Racist tweets quickly surface after Musk closes Twitter deal CNBC: GM temporarily suspends advertising on Twitter following Elon Musk takeover Newsweek: Elon Musk Will Have to Pay More Than $200m to Three Fired Twitter Execs ABC: Early vote count surpasses ordinary midterm turnout The Hill: US faces election worker shortage ahead of midterms due to rise in threats NPR: Group can monitor Arizona ballot drop boxes, a U.S. judge has ruled GMA: Homicide is leading cause of death for pregnant women in US, study finds NY Times: In Clash Over Affirmative Action, Both Sides Invoke Brown v. Board of Education 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: GDP grew 2.6 percent last quarter, while unemployment is at 3.5 percent. Arizona’s current Secretary of State and the democratic nominee for Governor Katie Hobbs’ campaign office in Phoenix was broken into and a suspect was arrested, though the details of their identity and what was stolen have not yet been reported. New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez is reportedly under federal criminal investigation by the Southern District of New York. Elon Musk completed his deal to buy twitter for 44 billion dollars late last night. Finally for this week, new reporting from CNN is spotlighting Kanye West’s long history of admiration for Hitler and fascinating with the Nazis. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Axios: Housing is hammered in the Fed's war on inflation NBC: Arrest made after break-in at Democrat Katie Hobbs’ campaign headquarters in Arizona NY Times: Senator Robert Menendez Faces a New Federal Investigation BBC: Elon Musk claims he's buying Twitter to 'help humanity' CNN: Exclusive: Kanye West has a disturbing history of admiring Hitler, sources tell CNN Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Three men were convicted yesterday of state charges in the plot to kidnap Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer. A second woman is alleging that Herschel Walker pressured her get an abortion, and that he personally drove her to the clinic. A judge has ruled that Mark Meadows has to testify before a special grand jury in the Georgia election probe. Finally for today, a new report from the World Meteorological Organization has found that methane emissions are rising faster than ever. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP News: 3 men convicted of supporting plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer CNBC: New woman says Herschel Walker got her pregnant and drove her to abortion clinic NPR: A judge orders Mark Meadows to testify in a Georgia election probe Washington Post: Climate-warming methane emissions rising faster than ever, study 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: With officially less than 2 weeks until the midterm elections, The U.S. has seen debate nights and record breaking voting turnouts across multiple states. Pediatric hospitals and physicians are reportedly overwhelmed by cases of not only covid and the flu, but RSV - which they’ve now nicknamed a “tripledemic.” President Biden received his updated covid booster and made a statement that not enough people are getting them. Mark Meadows is asking a judge to reject his subpoena in the Georgia election probe. UK’s new prime minister Rishi Sunak was sworn in after meeting with King Charles yesterday. And finally for today, Adidas has dropped Kanye West, and they claim they will absorb 250 million dollars in profit loss. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: CBS: Early voting turnout breaking records two weeks before Election Day NBC: Top Arizona election official refers more cases of potential voter intimidation to law enforcement NY Times: A ‘Tripledemic’? Flu and Other Infections Return as Covid Cases Rise NY Times: Biden Receives Updated Booster Shot and Urges Americans to Follow Suit Axios: Mark Meadows asks judge to reject subpoena in Georgia election probe Insider: Longtime Trump aide Hope Hicks, who told the embattled former president he lost the 2020 election, is testifying to the Jan. 6 select committee today: report Washington Post: Rishi Sunak vows to earn Britain’s trust in first speech as prime minister Bloomberg: Adidas Intends to Sell Yeezy Designs Without the Name CNBC: Adidas terminates Ye partnership, Gap removes Yeezy items over rapper's antisemitic remarks 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 8th circuit court of Appeals blocked the student loan relief program temporarily. The Justice Clarence Thomas of the Supreme Court has temporarily blocked Lindsey Graham from testifying in the Georgia election interference probe. A woman in Missouri who previously described herself as anti-abortion was denied an abortion last week after her water broke at 17 weeks of pregnancy. Attorney General Merrick Garland held a press conference yesterday regarding multiple charges in three cases. Brittney Griner’s appeal hearing is set for today. Finally for today, Rishi Sunak has been elected by the Conservative party as the new UK Prime Minister. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: Appeals court temporarily halts Biden’s student debt relief program NBC: Justice Clarence Thomas temporarily blocks Lindsey Graham's testimony in Georgia election interference probe Jezebel: Former 'Pro-Life' Missouri Woman Denied Emergency Abortion Cuts Ad for Democrat Washington Post: DOJ accuses 10 Chinese spies and government officials of ‘malign schemes’ NPR: Brittney Griner will appeal her prison sentence in Russia on Tuesday AP News: Rishi Sunak, UK’s next PM, faces major economic problems 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 has been officially subpoenaed by the House January 6th committee. Some of the classified documents reportedly found at Mar-a-Lago included highly sensitive information regarding Iran’s nuclear program, and the United State’s intelligence work against China. A federal judge has sentenced Steve Bannon to four months in prison for refusing to comply with a subpoena from the House January 6th committee. Lindsey Graham must testify in the Georgia investigation into whether he tried to help Trump overturn the 2020 election there. Internal documents and from Twitter show that Elon Musk told investors that he plans to get rid of almost 75% of Twitter’s workforce. Finally for today, North Korea and South Korea exchanged fire along their disputed western sea boundary yesterday. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP News: Cheney: 1/6 panel won’t let Trump turn testimony into circus Washington Post: Mar-a-Lago classified papers held U.S. secrets about Iran and China Politico: Bannon gets 4 months jail term for defying Jan. 6 committee subpoena Washington Post: Lindsey Graham must testify in 2020 election investigation, court rules Washington Post: Documents detail plans to gut Twitter’s workforce Guardian: White House denies talk of national security review of Elon Musk ventures ABC: 2 Koreas exchange warning shots along disputed sea boundary 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: Supreme Court Justice Serena Joy rejected a request that the court hear a lawsuit brought by a Wisconsin taxpayers association, challenging President Biden’s student loan forgiveness. Newly released police body camera footage has been published, showing the results of Governor Ron DeSantis’s crackdown on voter fraud in action. Parts of Florida hit hardest by Hurricane Ian are seeing nearly double the normal number of infections from a flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in floodwaters. The UK is getting its third prime minister in 3 months after Liz Truss resigned. Rolling blackouts have begun in Ukraine, as Putin declared martial law in the four illegally annexed regions. Finally for this week, a new investigation shows an alarming number of retired US military officials who go on to advise countries with negative human rights records. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NBC: Justice Barrett rejects group’s effort to block Biden’s student debt relief program from taking effect NY Times: Videos Show Confusion as Florida Police Arrest People on Voter Fraud Charges NPR: A rare but dangerous flesh-eating bacteria is infecting Florida residents BBC: The end of a tumultuous day AP News: Putin adds martial law in Ukraine regions, limits in Russia Washington Post: KEY FINDINGS FROM THE POST’S SERIES ON VETERANS’ LUCRATIVE FOREIGN JOBS 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 has been questioned in the E. Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit. According to new reports, Trump signed legal documents alleging instances of fraud during the 2020 election that he knew were false. An oversight report shared with Congress found that Covid was responsible for 1 in 4 maternal deaths in the first two years of the pandemic. The family of George Floyd announced that they plan to file a lawsuit worth 250 million dollars against Kanye West. Finally for today, Randy Kaufman, a republican who is running for a governing board in Arizona, has been arrested on a charge of public sexual indecency after getting caught masturbating behind his truck near a preschool. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: USA Today: Trump questioned in E. Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit. What we know about the case. Axios: Judge: Trump signed off on voter fraud allegations he knew were false in legal docs Axios: COVID played a role in 1 in 4 maternal deaths, federal watchdog says NPR: The family of George Floyd plans to file a $250 million lawsuit against Ye HuffPost: Arizona GOP Candidate Arrested For Allegedly Masturbating In Truck Near Preschool 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: Early voting for the midterms started in Georgia on Monday, and a record number of voters showed up for the first day of in-person voting. Biden announced yesterday that the White House would send a bill to codify abortion to the House, to be signed around the 50th anniversary of Roe on January 22nd, 2023. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is warning that China is speeding up its plans to try to seize Taiwan. A new study on Environmental Pollution has attempted to quantify the carbon emissions from California’s wildfires, and the damage they’re causing. Finally for today, millions of Americans can now legally purchase hearing aids over the counter for significantly less than before. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: The Hill: Georgia smashes record for early voting Axios: Biden plots his first piece of post-midterms legislation: codifying Roe Washington Post: China plans to seize Taiwan on ‘much faster timeline,’ Blinken says Axios: California's climate goals are going up in smoke: study CNBC: Hearing aids are now available over the counter at Walmart, Walgreens, CVS and Best Buy 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 has launched its online application for student loan borrowers to claim loan relief this week, while Covid officials scramble to plan for the Omicron subvariant threat. The nonprofit Center for Popular Democracy has found that US pharmaceutical companies have been responsible for significant EPA violations in Puerto Rico. Kanye West has offered to buy the right-wing social media network Parler, while the DOJ is recommending that Steve Bannon be sentenced to 6 months in prison. Finally for today, the Trump Organization charged the secret service 5-6 times the market rate to stay at his properties while they were on his protection detail. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP News: Student loan forgiveness application website goes live Politico: Biden Covid officials scramble to plan for Omicron subvariant threat Mother Jones: Big Pharma Is Flooding Puerto Rico With Toxic Waste AP News: Kanye West to buy conservative social media platform Parler NPR: DOJ calls for six-month sentence for Trump ally Steve Bannon Washington Post: Trump charged Secret Service ‘exorbitant’ rates at his hotels, records show 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: 4 people were killed and 61 injured following a major fire at the notorious Evin Prison in Tehran on Saturday evening. Current democratic senator Raphael Warnock debated his republican opponent Herschel Walker on Saturday night. Republican candidate Kari Lake refused to say in a CNN interview whether she would accept the results of her election if she loses the governor’s race in Arizona. New reporting reveals that Trump moved all of his business assets into another company the day the most recent lawsuit was filed. Finally for today, Elon Musk is being investigated by federal authorities in regard to his conduct in the course of the twitter acquisition. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: BBC: Evin prison fire: Several dead after fire at Iran's notorious detention centre VOX: What we learned from the Walker-Warnock debate Axios: Kari Lake refuses to say whether she will accept election results if she loses Business Insider: Donald Trump has incorporated 'Trump Organization II' in apparent dodge of NY fraud case, officials say Axios: Trump: I could "easily" be Israel's prime minister CNN: Elon Musk is under federal investigation over his Twitter deal, Twitter claims Washington Post: Musk appeasement of Putin and China stokes fears of new Twitter policies 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 the House January 6th committee held what they said would be their final session, but that was before we knew that they were contemplating issuing a subpoena to Donald Trump himself. A Trump employee told federal investigators that Trump personally instructed him to move documents that the National Archives and DOJ were trying to get back. The Supreme Court rejected Trump’s request that the special master be given access to review the approximately 100 classified documents that were separated from the other 11 thousand other documents found at Mar-a-Lago. New reporting from the Wall Street Journal reviewed the past 5 years worth of financial disclosures across 50 federal regulatory agencies, and found major levels of corruption. Finally for this week, CVS announced yesterday that they are absorbing the price of the tampon tax in 12 states. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: Committee subpoenas Donald Trump, other highlights from Jan. 6 hearing Washington Post: Trump worker told FBI about moving Mar-a-Lago boxes on ex-president’s orders NBC: Omicron booster shots cleared for children as young as 5, CDC says WSJ: The Regulators of Facebook, Google and Amazon Also Invest in the Companies’ Stocks CBS: CVS cuts cost of menstrual products in 12 states with "tampon tax" 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 Connecticut jury has decided that Alex Jones must pay 14 family members of 8 Sandy Hook Elementary School victims, plus an FBI agent, a collective total of $965 million. A federal watchdog within the Treasury Department has opened an investigation into his misuse of taxpayer funds to pay for 50 asylum-seeking migrants to be flown privately from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard. Pfizer’s modified vaccine is now cleared for kids 5 to 11; Moderna was cleared for kids 6 through 17. Finally for today, the January 6th committee’s final hearing is today starting at 1pm EST, and the U.S. government plans to announce what is expected to be the largest increase in social security payments in four decades. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: Alex Jones Ordered to Pay Sandy Hook Victims’ Families Nearly $1 Billion Axios: Federal watchdog investigating DeSantis' transport of migrants NBC: Omicron booster shots cleared for children as young as 5, CDC says CBS News: How to watch Thursday's House Jan. 6 committee public hearing AP News: Social Security payments set for big increase. What to know. 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 G-7 announced yesterday that they are committed to standing with Ukraine amidst the latest wave of military strikes, and will continue to support Ukraine. Israel and Lebanon agreed to a US-brokered deal yesterday that ends a decade-long dispute over their maritime border. President Biden is seriously reconsidering the U.S.’ with Saudi Arabia due to last week to significantly cut oil production starting in November. NASA conducted a test to see whether they could use a spacecraft to break up an asteroid in order to shift its orbit. Finally for today, TikTok is planning to build product fulfillment centers in the US, in an attempt to directly challenge Amazon. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: Biden says Putin ‘totally miscalculated’ Ukraine invasion amid calls for air defense systems Washington Post: Israel says historic agreement made with Lebanon on maritime borders Axios: Biden "to re-evaluate" U.S.-Saudi relationship after OPEC oil cut AP News: Smashing success: NASA asteroid strike results in big nudge Axios: Scoop: TikTok chases Amazon with plans for U.S. fulfillment centers 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 warned that Putin’s threats amounted to the most serious prospect of Armageddon since the Cuban missile crisis; Ukrainians have made a significant military advancement after blowing up the bridge between Crimea and Russia; Russia retaliated by unleashing the worst and most widespread strikes against Ukraine in the past several months. North Korea conducted a barrage of missile launch tests this weekend. As protests in Iran enter their fourth week, the death toll has reached 185 people. Approximately 23 million people in California will receive tax refunds to help families who are strained by rising inflation; Gavin Newsom called for a special session to address skyrocketing profits of oil companies. Finally for today, the Uvalde school district announced that they’ve suspended their entire school police force. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: Biden Pardons Thousands Convicted of Marijuana Possession Under Federal Law NY Times: Explosion on 12-Mile Crimea Bridge Kills 3 AP News: Russia unleashes biggest attacks in Ukraine in months AP News: NKorea confirms simulated use of nukes to ‘wipe out’ enemies Axios: Children among 185 killed during Iran protest unrest, rights group says Axios: U.S. issues more sanctions against officials in Iran as government crackdown persists LA Times: 23 million Californians will get gas tax refunds beginning today: What you need to know ABC 7: Gov. Newsom calls for special legislative session to address rising gas prices Washington Post: A California city’s water supply is expected to run out in two months CNN: Uvalde school district suspends its police force, 2 school officials placed on administrative leave after CNN 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: President Biden announced yesterday that he is pardoning all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession, and calling on governors to pardon simple state possession offenses as well. Apollo Management and Sixth Street Partners are no longer in talks to finance the Elon Musk Twitter deal. The UN Human Rights Council has rejected a motion to hold a debate on China's alleged human rights violations in Xinjiang. Finally for this week, the United States and Albania have called for a vote in the General Assembly to condemn Russia’s attempted recent annexation of four Ukrainian regions. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: Biden Pardons Thousands Convicted of Marijuana Possession Under Federal Law Reuters: Exclusive: Apollo, Sixth Street no longer in talks to finance Twitter deal Axios: UN Human Rights Council rejects debate on Xinjiang abuses AP. News: Russia seeks secret UN vote on condemning Ukraine annexation 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: SpaceX launched four crew members to the International Space Station yesterday. OPEC, led by Russia and Saudi Arabia, has made moves to slash oil production, eliciting a blistering White House response. Putin signed the final papers yesterday to annex four regions of Ukraine. The nationwide response to the Islamic Republic’s murder of a 22 year old woman for refusing to wear a headscarf has lasted for over 2 weeks. Finally for today, the estimated number of violent crimes decreased slightly in 2021, according to FBI data Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: CNN: SpaceX, NASA launch 3 astronauts and 1 cosmonaut to the ISS. Here’s everything you need to know Washington Post: OPEC, allies move to slash oil production, eliciting blistering White House response AP News: Putin signs annexation of Ukrainian regions as losses mount Washington Post: Tactics of repression: How Iran is trying to stop Mahsa Amini protests Axios: FBI data shows U.S. violent crimes decreased slightly in 2021 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's lawyers have filed an emergency request asking the Supreme Court to intervene regarding the classified documents he was hoarding at Mar-a-Lago. Texas governor Greg Abbott sent another group of 46 Venezuelan migrants on a bus to Vice President Kamala Harris’s house in DC. Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker, who publicly claims to be strongly anti-abortion, actually paid for his girlfriend to have an abortion in 2009. Student athletes in several school districts in Florida will now be required to fill out information online about their periods in order to participate in games. Finally for today, Elon Musk has officially agreed to buy Twitter for 44 billion dollars. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in Mar-a-Lago search case Independent: Greg Abbott sends more migrants to Kamala Harris’s Washington DC home Daily Beast: ‘Pro-Life’ Herschel Walker Paid for Girlfriend’s Abortion Twitter: Christian Walker Status Jezebel: Florida Schools Are Asking Student-Athletes to Report Their Menstrual Histories Bloomberg: Musk Revives $44 Billion Twitter Bid, Aiming to Avoid Trial 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 Supreme Court is hearing a number of very charged and important issues next term. The National Archives has sent a new letter to Congress stating that they still do not have all of the records that they should have from the Trump administration. The January 6th committee has tentatively set the date of their rescheduled hearing for Thursday, October 13th. Kim Kardashian has agreed to pay 1.26 million dollars in order to settle SEC charges for failing to disclose that she was paid to promote EthereumMax on instagram. 16 of Florida’s Republican members of the House of Representatives voted against a government funding bill, which happens to include FEMA funding for disaster relief; New York Post and the Daily Beast state that migrants are now being transported from New York to Florida to assist with the Hurricane Ian recovery. Finally for today, Brazil held a presidential election on Sunday. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: New Yorker: The Supreme Court’s Big New Term ABC: National Archives still missing some Trump administration records Bloomberg: House Jan. 6 Panel Tentatively Reschedules Hearing for Next Week CNBC: Kim Kardashian pays over $1 million to settle SEC charges linked to a crypto promo on her Instagram Axios: Rubio, Scott call for Ian relief as Florida GOP votes against FEMA funding New York Post: NYC migrants pile into vans they say are headed to Florida for Hurricane Ian cleanup Daily Beast: Irony Meter Explodes as Migrants Lured TO Florida for Hurricane Ian Cleanup NY Times: Bolsonaro and His Leftist Challenger, Lula, Are Headed for a Runoff, Officials Say 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 hitting multiple islands and southwestern Florida last week, Hurricane Ian again made landfall on the coast of South Carolina over the weekend as a category 1 storm. In Cuba, where power for the entire country of 11 million people was knocked out by the storm, residents gathered to protest the lack of electricity. Russia attempted to unilaterally annex 4 regions of Ukraine, with Putin claiming that the annexations of Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia this past Friday; Ukraine disagrees on the risk of Putin actually using nuclear weapons; Ukraine formally submitted its fast-tracked application for NATO membership. The Justice Department accused a couple of conspiring to provide the Russian government with medical information about U.S. soldiers and their relatives on Friday. Finally for today, Donald Trump escalated his war with none other than Mitch McConnell this weekend. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: Florida begins cleanup in aftermath of Ian Reuters: Havana protests flare for second night as Cuba scrambles to turn on lights USA Today: Putin proclaims he's annexing four regions of Ukraine; U.S. slaps new sanctions on Russia: Sept. 30 recap NPR: The pope makes his strongest plea yet for an end to Russia's war on Ukraine NBC: Ukraine retakes a key city Putin claimed to have annexed. Here's why it matters. NBC: Johns Hopkins doctor and Army doctor spouse charged with conspiring to give U.S. soldiers' medical info to Russia Washington Post: Trump escalates attacks on McConnell with ‘DEATH WISH’ post 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: More news from Hurricane Ian, which turned out to be one of the worst hurricanes in America’s history, continues to pour in. After months of will she/won’t she, Ginni Thomas finally voluntarily testified to the House January 6th committee yesterday. Aileen Cannon overruled the special master Raymond Dearie’s request that Trump’s lawyers don’t have to clarify Mar-a-Lago document claims. Six Republican-led states are suing the Biden administration over his student loan plan. Finally for this week, The FDA has approved a new treatment for ALS. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP News: Floods trap many in Florida as Ian heads to South Carolina Axios: Ginni Thomas cooperative in Jan. 6 committee interview Federalist: Ginni Thomas Shuts Down Misconduct Claims In Voluntary Testimony Before J6 Panel Washington Post: Judge rules Trump lawyers don’t have to clarify Mar-a-Lago document claims AP News: GOP states sue Biden administration over student loan plan CNN: ALS drug gets FDA approval despite uncertainty about effectiveness 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: Hurricane Ian hit southwestern Florida as a category 4 storm near Cayo Costa, knocking out the power of over 1.8 million people and leaving people trapped in flooded homes. Universities and colleges in Idaho are warning staffers not to refer students to abortion providers or tell them how to get emergency contraception. The founder of the Oath Keepers Stewart Rhodes, along with 4 other members of the extremist group, have just begun their trial for seditious conspiracy. The US embassy in Moscow is encouraging Americans with dual citizenship to leave immediately, or else they could be drafted by Putin’s mandatory military conscription order. Finally for this week, the Senate is enacting an attempt to protect the 2024 election through the Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: Live Updates: Hurricane Ian Takes Aim at Florida After Leaving Cuba in the Dark PBS: Idaho universities disallow abortion, contraception referrals for students Washington Post: Jury selection underway in Oath Keepers seditious conspiracy trial New York Times: Latest U.S. Military Package for Ukraine Suggests Shift in Focus to Long, Open-Ended War Washington Post: The crumbling GOP opposition to electoral count reform bill 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: Hurricane Ian has made its debut in Florida, with officials warning of dangerous storm surges, flooding, and powerful winds to come. A Texas process server attempted to serve the state’s Attorney General Ken Paxton with a subpoena to appear in federal court in a lawsuit brought by nonprofit reproductive health groups who want to help Texans pay for abortions out of state. Mark Meadows did not show up yesterday in response to his subpoena in Fulton County, Georgia. Finally for today, Students at schools across Virginia participated in walkouts yesterday, in protest of Governor Glenn Youngkin’s new policies restricting the rights of transgender students. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: Live Updates: Hurricane Ian Takes Aim at Florida After Leaving Cuba in the Dark Texas Tribune: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton fled his home to avoid being served with subpoena, court record says The Hill: Riggleman says Mark Meadows text messages reveal ‘roadmap to an attempted coup’ Washington Post: Va. students walk out of classes in protest of Youngkin transgender 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: Italy’s new prime minister will be Giorgia Meloni of the far-right Brothers of Italy party, who will lead the most right-leaning government since World War II. Vladimir Putin granted Russian citizenship to Edward Snowden. Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall in western Florida tomorrow as a category 4 storm, with winds exceeding 140 miles per hour. Finally for today, the House January 6th committee resumes after its midseason hiatus tomorrow. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NPR: What you need to know about Italy's new far-right leader Giorgia Meloni BBC: Edward Snowden granted Russian citizenship AP News: Hurricane Ian nears Cuba on path to strike Florida as Cat 4 Axios: What we know going into the final Jan. 6 hearing 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 Arizona judge ruled that a near-total abortion ban from 1901 can be enforced on Friday. A republican lawmaker named Denver Riggleman, who formerly served on the staff of the January 6th committee in the House, is publishing an unauthorized account of the committee tomorrow. Sidney Powell, “lawyer” to Trump, did not show up to her grand jury date last week In the Fulton County, Georgia investigation into 2020 election tampering. Four occupied regions of Ukraine declared staged elections to become part of Russia on Friday. Italy held a snap election yesterday, while protests against the Islamic Republic continued in Iran this past weekend. Finally for today, Hurricane Ian is expected to potentially hit western Florida later this week as a category 4 storm. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: CNN: Arizona judge rules state can enforce near-total abortion ban NBC: Jan. 6 panel is 'aware of' call between White House and rioter, Rep. Raskin says WSB: Former Trump attorney Sidney Powell a no-show for election probe grand jury Washington Post: Kremlin proxies stage referendums as Russia aims to seize Ukrainian land NPR: Italy's voters could pivot the country to the far right at a critical time for Europe Axios: Iran says internet crackdown will continue amid protests over Mahsa Amini's death Axios: Tropical Storm Ian to strengthen, storm watch issued for Florida Keys 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 has been granted an appeal saying that they cannot continue to review the 100 classified documents that they seized in Mar-a-Lago; Raymond Dearie has separately ordered Trump lawyers to back up Trump’s claims on record that the FBI lied about seized documents. The writer that stated that Trump raped her, E. Jean Carroll, plans to use a new law to prove it. Ginni Thomas, Clarence Thomas’s wife, has come to an agreement with the January 6th House committee to voluntarily testify in the coming weeks. The House has passed a bill to prevent efforts to subvert presidential election results. Anti-Government protests have exploded this week across dozens of cities in Iran, all initially sparked by the death of a woman named Mahsa Amini, a 22 year old who died in police custody. Finally for this week, a strict ban on most abortions in Indiana has been struck down after being in effect for just a week. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Axios: Federal appeals court grants DOJ classified records request in Trump case Washington Post: Dearie asks Trump lawyers whether they believe FBI lied about seized documents NY Times: Writer Who Says Trump Raped Her Plans to Use New Law to Prove It CNN: First on CNN: Ginni Thomas agrees to January 6 committee interview Washington Post: House passes bill to prevent efforts to subvert presidential election results NY Times: Protests Intensify in Iran Over Woman Who Died in Custody Washington Post: Judge Temporarily Suspends Indiana Abortion Ban Host: Sami Sage Producers: Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing: Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: New York Attorney General Letitia James announced yesterday that she has filed a $250 million dollar civil fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump, as well as his three oldest children. President Biden has signed a bill eliminating the statute of limitations for child sex abuse. The DOJ has announced criminal charges against forty seven people who allegedly engaged in the largest pandemic relief fraud scheme. The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates again, taking rates to 3.25% in an effort to tame inflation by slowing the economy. Russian airlines have stopped selling plane tickets to Russian men between the ages of 18 and 65. Finally for today, Greg Norman (CEO of the new Saudi-backed LIV golf tournament) met with Capitol Hill lawmakers yesterday to discuss LIV's plans and business model. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: Donald Trump, 3 of his children accused of business fraud by New York AG The Hill: Biden signs bill eliminating civil statute of limitations for child sex abuse victims NPR: DOJ charges 47 with stealing $250 million from a pandemic food program for kids USA Today: Fed hikes interest rate 0.75 percentage point to tame inflation, and sees aggressive increases ahead. What's it mean for you? Airlive: BREAKING Russian airlines ordered to stop selling tickets to Russian men aged 18 to 65 ESPN: LIV CEO, commissioner Greg Norman visiting Capitol Hill to share circuit's plans to change professional golf, address concerns over ties to Saudi Arabia Host: Sami Sage Producers: Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing: Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Two major Mar-a-Lago-related updates have come to light, including information on the hearing of special master Raymond Dearie, and news that there was a year-long period before the FBI sought a search warrant to seize the documents at Mar-a-Lago. Florida Governor DeSantis has been sued for Flying Migrants to Martha’s Vineyard; Sheriff Javier Salazar of Bexar County, Texas announced that his office will be investigating this “abuse of human rights” yesterday. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre warned yesterday that the administration was coordinating with officials in Delaware to prepare for the possible arrival of a plane from Texas that would be carrying migrants. Hurricane Fiona has hit Turks and Caicos as a category 3 storm, and is expected to strengthen into a Category 4. Finally for today, four regions in Ukraine announced plans to start voting this week to become a part of Russia. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: Special master prods Trump lawyers: ‘You can’t have your cake and eat it’ NY Times: Trump Was Warned Late Last Year of Potential Legal Peril Over Documents Bloomberg: Florida’s DeSantis Sued for Flying Migrants to Martha’s Vineyard Politico: Texas sheriff investigating DeSantis’ role in flying migrants to Martha’s Vineyard Axios: White House "coordinating" with Delaware for possible migrant plane AP News: Fiona swipes Turks and Caicos, Puerto Rico faces big cleanup AP News: 4 Ukrainian regions schedule votes this week to join Russia Host: Sami Sage Producers: Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing: Brandon Lee BjornsonWednesday, September 21st, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Hundreds of thousands of people gathered to watch the Queen’s coffin’s procession to Windsor, while anti-monarchy protesters face police crackdowns in the streets. A new lawsuit, which was filed last week, alleges that Amazon is currently valued as a monopoly and is in violation of antitrust law. Documentary evidence has risen stating that Florida migrants arriving in Venezuela were provided with false information to convince them to board flights. Trump appeared in Youngstown, Ohio this past weekend to speak in support of senate candidate JD Vance. Finally for today, a judge has vacated murder convictions for Adnan Syed of ‘Serial.’ Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: BBC: Queen Elizabeth II funeral: Nation pays final farewell CNN: 'Not my King': Anti-monarchy protesters face police crackdown in the UK Popular Information: The smoking gun in Martha's Vineyard NY Times: Trump Rally Plays Music Resembling QAnon Song, and Crowds React NY Times: Judge Vacates Murder Conviction of Adnan Syed of ‘Serial’ Host: Sami Sage Producers: Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing: Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Queen Elizabeth the 2nd is being laid to rest today in London. Judge Aileen Cannon not only granted his request for a special master to review the documents that were seized at Mar-a-Lago, but picked one of his two preferred candidates, Raymond Dearie, to review them. Mark Meadows has reportedly complied with the DOJ in their January 6th probe, making him the highest-ranking Trump official known to have responded to a subpoena. Matt Gaetz has sought a preemptive pardon in 2020 in the sex trafficking probe that the DOJ is currently conducting into his behavior. A category 1 storm, Hurricane Fiona, hit Puerto Rico yesterday, leaving the island of 1.5 million people entirely without power. Senate Democrats are punting a bill to ban members of Congress from trading stocks. Finally for today, the creator of Patagonia, 83 year old Yvon Chouinard, announced that he has transferred his 3 billion dollars worth of ownership to a specially designed trust and a nonprofit. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: A Detailed Rundown of Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral Day The Hill: Who is Raymond J. Dearie, the special master in Trump case? Bloomberg: Trump Special Master Off to a Fast Start in Documents Review Washington Post: Gaetz sought pardon related to Justice Department sex trafficking probe CNN: Exclusive: Mark Meadows complied with DOJ subpoena in January 6 probe Business Insider: Senate Democrats are punting a bill to ban members of Congress from trading stocks to the lame-duck session: 'It's not going to happen before the election' NY Times: Billionaire No More: Patagonia Founder Gives Away the Company Host: Sami Sage Producers: Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing: Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: A nationwide rail strike has been averted with about 2 days to spare, after railroad companies and their workers reached a tentative labor agreement yesterday. Another portion of the Mar-a-Lago affidavit that justified the search warrant has been unsealed, showing that federal agents subpoenaed more than six months worth of surveillance footage between January 10th and June 24th, 2022. Governor Ron DeSantis flew two planes full of immigrants from Florida to Martha’s Vineyard in an effort to “transport illegal immigrants to sanctuary destinations.” Senate Democrats have decided to postpone a vote on codifying same-sex marriage into law until after the midterm elections. The Supreme Court ruled that Yeshiva University in New York must comply with a state court’s order that they recognize a gay rights organization on their campus. Finally for this week, new reporting from the Washington Post reveals that customs officials have copied Americans’ phone data at a massive scale. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: Freight rail strike threatens supply chains, prompting White House planning NPR: How an attendance policy brought the U.S. to the brink of a nationwide rail strike Independent: Judge unseals additional portions of Mar-a-Lago affidavit AP News: Florida flies migrants to ‘sanctuary’ of Martha’s Vineyard NY Times: Democrats Delay Senate Vote to Protect Gay Marriage as G.O.P. Balks Washington Post: Supreme Court reverses course on religious school’s LGBTQ club in 5-4 vote Washington Post: Customs officials have copied Americans’ phone data at massive scale Host: Sami Sage Producers: Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing: Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Delaware held their primaries on Tuesday, marking the final primaries of the 2022 season, with Daniel McKee coming out on top in Rhode Island. The House January 6th committee has finally sent out a save the date for their next televised hearing - September 28th. The DOJ has also reportedly sent upwards of 40 subpoenas to Trump aides in recent weeks, including Mike Lindell. The Senate Judiciary committee is opening up an inquiry into claims that were made in the upcoming memoir of ex US attorney Geoffrey Berman. R. Kelly has been found guilty by an Illinois jury on 6 counts of child pornography and enticement of a minor. EPA is now investigating the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, and has sent personnel to the city to collect data and conduct interviews. Finally for today, new texts reveal that former Gov. Phil Bryant helped Brett Favre secure welfare funding for the USM volleyball stadium. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: PBS: Democratic groups spend money on Republican primaries to nominate less appealing opponents NY Times: An Upset in N.H. House Primary; Senate Race Is Too Close to Call AP News: Rhode Island Gov. McKee narrowly wins Democratic primary CBS: House Jan. 6 committee chair says "goal" is to restart public hearings on Sept. 28 Daily Beast: Mike Lindell: Feds Seized My Cellphone at Hardee’s CBS: Senate to probe claims of Justice Dept. political meddling under Trump NY Times: R. Kelly Convicted in Sex Abuse Case Involving Videos of a Teenage Girl CNN: The EPA is investigating the Jackson, Mississippi, water crisis as residents remain under a boil-water advisory. Here's what it would take to end it Mississippi Today: Former Gov. Phil Bryant helped Brett Favre secure welfare funding for USM volleyball stadium, texts reveal Host: Sami Sage Producers: Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing: Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: The National Archives state that they are still not sure if they have all the documents that they requested from Donald Trump, even after the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago. Lindsey Graham has introduced legislation that would federally ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Biden celebrates a new 'Inflation Reduction Act' as food and rent prices continue to climb. Finally for today, the Twitter Whistleblower stated that China and India had agents working for Twitter, and Twitter’s shareholders voted yesterday to approve Elon Musk’s offer to buy the company. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP News: Panel: Archives still not certain it has all Trump records NY Times: Graham Proposes 15-Week Abortion Ban, Splitting Republicans Reuters: Biden celebrates 'Inflation Reduction Act' as food, rent prices climb AP News: Whistleblower: China, India had agents working for Twitter Axios: Twitter shareholders approve Elon Musk's $44 billion takeover offer Host: Sami Sage Producers: Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing: Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: King Charles addressed Scotland’s parliament after escorting his mother’s coffin to Edinburgh yesterday, while U.K.’s money, stamps and other objects to feature King Charles III after the queen’s death. President Biden delivered remarks on America’s plan to cut its death rate from cancer in half over the next 25 years. Ukraine has continued to make significant gains against the Russian invasion, retaking a wide swath of territory all the way back to the northeastern border in some places. Montana governor Greg Gianforte has passed a permanent rule that blocks transgender people from changing their birth certificates, even if they undergo gender-confirmation surgery. Finally for today, Trump’s legal team has filed an objection to the DOJ’s proposed special master candidates. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: From Edinburgh to London, thousands queue to mourn the queen Washington Post: U.K.’s money, stamps and more to feature King Charles III after queen’s death Washington Post: Evoking Kennedy, Biden heralds ‘moonshot’ to fight cancer AP News: Ukraine reclaims more territory, reports capturing many POWs Daily Beast: Putin Bailed on Top Military Meetings After Crushing War Losses The Verge: The Humiliating History of the TSA Axios: Trump objects to DOJ's proposed special master candidates Host: Sami Sage Producers: Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing: Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Trump’s team and the DOJ both submitted their preferred candidates on Friday for the special master position to review what was taken in the Mar-a-Lago search; the DOJ has also requested a deadline on the review for October 17th, while Trump predictably requested a longer deadline, asking for a full 90 days. Old video footage resurfaced this weekend, showing Trump and his team loading numerous bankers boxes onto a private plane from Palm Beach, home of Mar-a-Lago, bound for his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey. Stephen Miller has reportedly been subpoenaed by a DOJ grand jury to testify about the 2020 fake electors scheme, the Save America PAC, and his communications with numerous Trump aides and people from various states. New York has declared a state of emergency over the spread of Polio. Finally for today, Russia has hit multiple power stations after Ukraine’s counteroffensive. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: Trump swam in mob-infested waters in early years as an NYC developer NY Times: Justice Dept. and Trump Legal Team Clash Over Special Master Candidates Youtube: Video RESURFACES of Trump moving IDENTICAL BOXES from Mar-A-Lago to Bedminster in May 2021 CNN: Former Trump senior adviser Stephen Miller subpoenaed by Justice Department CNBC: New York declares state of emergency over polio to boost low vaccination rates AP News: Russia hits power stations after Ukraine counteroffensive Host: Sami Sage Producers: Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing: Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Queen Elizabeth the 2nd has passed away at the age of 96. Multiple people were injured after a shooting at Uvalde Memorial Park in Uvalde, Texas last night. The DOJ has officially filed an appeal against Trump’s request for a special master. Steve Bannon has been indicted on six counts tied to money laundering, fraud, and conspiracy. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that there will be a vote on the senate floor in the coming weeks to codify the right to same sex marriage. A 23 year old pregnant woman who was arrested in Alabama for carrying a small amount of marijuana and a pistol without a permit, has been held in jail without bond since May. Finally for this week, Michigan’s Supreme Court has ordered that a question on abortion rights be put on the state’s ballot in November. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: BBC: Queen Elizabeth II has died ABC: 2 hospitalized following shooting at Uvalde park, police say Washington Post: Justice Dept. seeks to regain access to classified Mar-a-Lago documents NBC: Steve Bannon charged with money laundering, conspiracy in ‘We Build the Wall’ fundraising fraud case ABC: Schumer says Senate will vote on bill to codify same-sex marriage AL News: Pregnant women held for months in one Alabama jail to protect fetuses from drugs Washington Post: Michigan abortion ballot measure will be put to voters in November Host: Sami Sage Producers: Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing: Brandon Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Law enforcement officers, elected officials and military members can be found on the leaked Oath Keepers list. Steve Bannon is expected to be indicted by New York State prosecutors on a new criminal charge. A federal judge in Fort Worth, Texas has ruled that a provision of the Affordable Care Act which mandates free coverage of drugs that prevent HIV infections, violates the religious beliefs of a Christian-owned company. Finally for today, the Obamas returned to the White House yesterday for the reveal of new his and hers portraits - a presidential unveiling that Trump skipped during his time in office. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP: Elected officials, police chiefs on leaked Oath Keepers list Washington Post: Steve Bannon faces state indictment in N.Y., will surrender Thursday Texas Tribune: Religious employers need not cover PrEP in their health plans, federal judge rules AP: Obamas return to the White House, unveil official portraits Host: Sami Sage Producers: Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Music and Editing: Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Material on foreign nation’s nuclear capabilities was seized during the Trump Mar-a-Lago search. A New Mexico judge ordered that Otero County Commissioner and January 6th participant Couy Griffin be removed from office yesterday. Surveillance footage has been released that shows ex chairwoman of the Republican Party Kathy Latham bringing a group of data forensics experts into the county elections office the day after the insurrection. The UK has a new prime minister and leader of the Conservative party; Liz Truss. Four thousand cafeteria workers at Google have joined Unite Here, a union of over 300-thousand hotel and food service workers. Finally, Juul has agreed to a settlement with 34 states and territories over marketing its product to teenagers, and Investigators have seized 27 Antiquities from the Met. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: Material on foreign nation’s nuclear capabilities seized at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago CREW: Judge removes Griffin from office for engaging in the January 6 insurrection Washington Post:Election deniers repeatedly visited Ga. county office at center of criminal probe, video shows BBC: Liz Truss: A quick guide to the UK's new prime minister Washington Post: 4,000 Google cafeteria workers quietly unionized during the pandemic Washington Post: Juul to pay $439 million in settlement over marketing to teens NY Times: Investigators, Citing Looting, Have Seized 27 Antiquities From the Met Host: Sami Sage Producers: Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Music and Editing: Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Judge Aileen Cannon has granted Trump’s request for a special master to review the documents that were seized by the FBI. Among these were more than 100 classified documents, over 11 thousand non-classified government documents, and 43 empty classified folders. Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows turned over more texts and emails to the National Archives, which he had not previously turned over from his time in the administration. Federal agents were seen searching the Manhattan and Hamptons homes of the sanctioned Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg late last week. Finally, the state of Mississippi used welfare money to pay Brett Favre for speeches he never made, and the August jobs report indicates job and wage growth. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: US Courts: UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA WEST PALM BEACH DIVISION Washington Post: What we know about Trump and the empty folders Insider: Empty 'classified' folder on display at Trump Tower's 45-themed bar, report says. The FBI retrieved 48 similarly empty folders from Mar-a-Lago. CNN: After Mar-a-Lago search, Meadows turns over more texts and emails to Archives NBC: FBI, Homeland Security search alleged properties of Russian oligarch in New York and Florida NBC: The nation's poorest state used welfare money to pay Brett Favre for speeches he never made NY Times: The Jobs Report Could Be Seen as Good News for Biden Host: Sami Sage Producers: Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Editor: Brandon Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Biden delivered a prime-time speech on the "battle for the soul of the nation" in Philadelphia. Ginni Thomas pressed Wisconsin lawmakers to overturn Biden’s 2020 victory. A judge says Lindsey Graham must answer questions to the grand jury, but has also limited the scope of the testimony. The Jan. 6 Panel has called Gingrich to Testify, Saying he had a role in the ‘Trump Plot.’ Oath Keepers attorney Kellye SoRelle has been arrested on Jan. 6 charges, while the NYPD veteran who assaulted police during the insurrection receives a 10 year sentence. Finally for this week, Trump's former accounting firm will turn over his financial documents to House Democrats, while the chairman of Russia’s second-largest oil producer, Lukoil, died after reportedly “falling out of a hospital window.” Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: CBS: Biden delivers prime-time speech on the "battle for the soul of the nation" in Philadelphia Washington Post: Ginni Thomas pressed Wisconsin lawmakers to overturn Biden’s 2020 victory CNN: Judge says Lindsey Graham must answer questions to grand jury but limits scope of testimony NY Times: Jan. 6 Panel Calls Gingrich to Testify, Saying He Had Role in Trump Plot Washington Post: NYPD veteran who assaulted police receives longest Jan. 6 sentence yet: 10 years NBC: Trump's former accounting firm to turn over financial documents to House Democrats Reuters: Top Russian oil official falls to death from hospital window - sources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: Sarah Palin has lost the special election for Alaska’s House seat. President Biden declared the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi an emergency. The Michigan Board of canvassers has rejected an initiative to put a constitutional amendment that would protect the right to an abortion on the ballot in November. The FTC is suing an Idaho-based data company called Kochava, accusing it of selling location data from hundreds of millions of mobile devices. The FDA has authorized new versions of both Pfizer and Moderna boosters, specifically tailored to target the highly contagious omicron variant. Finally, a Ku Klux Klan plaque is mounted at the entrance of West Point's science center, and the first A.P. African American studies class is coming this fall. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: CNN: Sarah Palin loses special election for Alaska House seat CBS: Biden declares state of emergency in Mississippi due to capital's water crisis CBS: Michigan election board rejects ballot initiative to protect abortion rights NBC: U.S. government sues Idaho data company it says tracks people at abortion clinics NBC: FDA authorizes Pfizer's and Moderna's updated Covid booster shots NBC: Ku Klux Klan plaque is mounted at the entrance of West Point's science center, congressional commission finds NY Times: The First A.P. African American Studies Class Is Coming This Fall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: The DOJ has released their legal response for why Trump’s request for a special master to review the documents that were seized from Mar-a-Lago should not be granted. President Biden gave a big speech in Pennsylvania yesterday afternoon to campaign on behalf of democratic candidates Jon Fetterman for the Senate and Josh Shapiro to be governor. Tony Ornato, one of the most well known secret service agents to come out of the January 6th Insurrection), retired unexpectedly on Monday. Trump reportedly bragged to his aids that he had ‘Intelligence’ on Emmanuel Macron’s sex life. Finally, the entire city of Jackson, Mississippi has had no access to running water since Monday, and Google has removed the Truth Social app from the Google Play store. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: U.S. Courts: Official Response NY Times: Biden Calls Out Republicans on Guns and Crime in Pennsylvania Speech Intercept: ANTHONY ORNATO, TOP SECRET SERVICE OFFICIAL SOUGHT BY INVESTIGATORS FOR ROLE IN JAN. 6, RETIRES UNEXPECTEDLY Rolling Stone: Trump Bragged He Had ‘Intelligence’ on Macron’s Sex Life CNN: The water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, has gotten so bad, the city temporarily ran out of bottled water to give to residents CNBC: Trump’s Truth Social barred from Google Play store over content moderation concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: The DOJ has reportedly already completed its review of the stolen documents that they seized from Mar-a-Lago more than 3 weeks ago. Senator Lindsey Graham appeared on Fox News Sunday night and predicted that “if there’s a prosecution of Donald Trump for mishandling classified information, after the Clinton debacle … there’ll be riots in the streets.” The GOP nominee for Pennsylvania governor Doug Mastriano was found wearing a Confederate uniform for a 2014 U.S. Army faculty photo. A new report from the Brookings Institute determined that long covid is responsible for about a third of unfilled jobs in America, with between 2-4 million people out of work possibly due to long covid. Finally for today, President Biden's approval rating is up to 45% in a recent CBS poll. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP News: US: Review of possibly privileged Trump papers already over Guardian: Graham predicts ‘riots in streets’ if Trump is prosecuted over classified records CBS: GOP nominee for Pennsylvania governor Doug Mastriano wore Confederate uniform for faculty photo CNBC: Long Covid is responsible for about a third of unfilled jobs in the U.S., new research suggests CBS: GOP seat lead shrinks as Biden approval ticks up — CBS News Battleground Tracker poll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: a redacted version of the affidavit that provided evidence for the FBI search was released in the Trump Mar-a-Lago case. The affidavit also revealed that the original 15 boxes of documents that Trump returned to the National Archives contained classified documents casually mixed in with magazines and contain Trump’s handwritten notes in the margins. The CIA has admitted to losing dozens of informants, having been captured, killed or compromised, while a Saudi Crown Prince has stated that Jared Kushner was “In his pocket.” A Florida judge has issued her response to Trump’s motion to appoint a “special master” to review the FBI’s search, while Truth Social is in financial trouble. An appeals court in Arkansas ruled against the state’s ban on gender affirming medical care for transgender minors, and a Missouri school district has adopted a policy that will allow parents to opt in to their children receiving paddling as a form of punishment. Finally, extreme flash flooding in Pakistan has led to deaths of over at least a thousand people, and California’s Air Resources Board has unanimously passed a rule banning the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles starting in 2035. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: VOX: Reading between the lines of the Mar-a-Lago affidavit Washington Post: Mar-a-Lago affidavit says many witnesses interviewed, 184 classified files returned in January NY Times: Captured, Killed or Compromised: C.I.A. Admits to Losing Dozens of Informants NY Times: Classified Material on Human Intelligence Sources Helped Trigger Alarm Intercept: SAUDI CROWN PRINCE BOASTED THAT JARED KUSHNER WAS “IN HIS POCKET” CBS: Judge states her "preliminary intent" to appoint special master requested by Trump, but schedules hearing Axios: Appeals court: Arkansas can't ban trans youth transition treatment CNN: Missouri school district adopts opt-in corporal punishment policy BBC: Pakistan floods: Sindh province awaits more deluges and devastation CNBC: California bans the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's headlines: A lesser known republican mega donor named Barre Seid stealthily made one of the largest political contributions ever last year — donating 1.6 billion dollars worth of shares of his company. Texas attorney general Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion last week that could potentially lead to mass chaos in November’s election, including exposing election officials to potential criminal charges and threatening ballot security. Biden has announced Kim Cheatle as the new head of the Secret Service, while his administration has also moved to formalize DACA and shield it from legal challenges. A federal judge in Idaho blocked part of the state’s abortion ban, and an English teacher in Oklahoma has resigned after being placed on leave for informing her class that the Brooklyn public library has access to free e-books online, as well as QR code to find them. Finally for this week, The school board in Uvalde Texas unanimously voted to fire school district police chief Pete Arredondo, and Harvey Weinstein has been granted an appeal in his convictions of third degree rape and two counts of predatory assault in New York. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: An Unusual $1.6 Billion Donation Bolsters Conservatives Texas Tribune: Paxton legal opinion giving public immediate access to ballots jeopardizes election security and invites lawsuits, experts say Politico: Biden announces new head of Secret Service CBS: Biden administration moves to formalize DACA and shield it from legal challenges FOX 25: NPS teacher resigns from district after sharing QR code for library access with classroom ABC: Uvalde school board unanimously approves Police Chief Pete Arredondo's termination NBC: More than two years after his rape conviction, Harvey Weinstein is granted an appeal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices