Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 - Trudeau resigns; Trump certified; Bird flu death; Social Security boost; Lead in baby food; Giuliani contempt
Morning Announcements · Betches Media
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Show Notes
Today’s Headlines: Justin Trudeau is stepping down as Canada’s prime minister after nearly 10 years, staying on until the Liberal Party picks a successor ahead of March elections. Meanwhile, Congress certified Donald Trump’s election win without drama, and the U.S. reported its first bird flu death in Louisiana. President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act, boosting payments for public workers, while the FDA introduced voluntary lead limits for baby food to reduce exposure by up to 30%. Rudy Giuliani was held in contempt of court for not turning over assets in a $150M defamation case.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:
- BBC: Canada live updates: Trudeau resigns citing 'internal battles' in governing party
- AP News: Congress certifies Trump's 2024 win, without the Jan. 6 mob violence of four years ago
- NBC News: U.S. records its first human bird flu death
- AP News: Higher Social Security payments coming for millions of people from bill that Biden signed
- NBC News: FDA limits toxic lead in some baby foods
- CNN: Rudy Giuliani held in contempt in case brought by two former Georgia election workers he defamed
Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson
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