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  • Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 - Inflation up; Epstein files update; ICE Ends Bond Hearings, GOP state AG vs AI chatbots; Northeast floods

    Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 - Inflation up; Epstein files update; ICE Ends Bond Hearings, GOP state AG vs AI chatbots; Northeast floods
    Jul 16 2025
    Today’s Headlines: June’s inflation rose by 0.3%, putting the annual rate at 2.7%—slightly up, but still within forecasts. Meanwhile, House Republicans voted down Democratic efforts to release Epstein case documents, despite GOP leaders publicly claiming to support transparency. Trump praised AG Pam Bondi’s handling of the Epstein files while denying any link to the case, but new metadata shows nearly 3 minutes are missing from recently released prison footage. A lawyer for Epstein’s victims claimed there’s far more unreleased evidence, including thousands of hours of video. ICE has issued a new memo eliminating bond hearings for undocumented immigrants already living in the U.S., affecting millions. A federal grand jury indicted Vance Boelter for the politically motivated killing of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman. Two people died after record-setting flash floods hit NYC and New Jersey, where over two inches of rain fell in one hour. The DOJ appealed a ruling halting race-based immigration arrests in California, and Missouri’s Republican AG is threatening OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Microsoft with legal action after a blog claimed an AI ranked Trump worst on antisemitism—despite Microsoft’s bot refusing to rank the presidents at all. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNBC: Inflation picks up again in June, rising at 2.7% annual rate WaPo: Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans break with Trump on Epstein NYT: House Democrats Push for Hearing on Jeffrey Epstein Case Amid GOP Rift PBS: WATCH: Asked if his name appears in Epstein files, Trump claims Comey, Obama and Biden made them up Wired: The FBI's Jeffrey Epstein Prison Video Had Nearly 3 Minutes Cut Out WPBF: Attorney: Epstein’s black book and secret tapes hold powerful names WaPo: ICE declares millions of undocumented immigrants ineligible for bond hearings Axios: Vance Boelter indicted on six federal charges for Melissa Hortman's killing NYT: Two Dead After Heavy Rains Swamp Roads and Rails in New York Region The Verge: A Republican state attorney general is formally investigating why AI chatbots don’t like Donald Trump Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 - Tariffs for Russia; xAI payday; ICE morale dip; SCOTUS pauses ED layoffs; Cuomo can’t take a hint & more

    Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 - Tariffs for Russia; xAI payday; ICE morale dip; SCOTUS pauses ED layoffs; Cuomo can’t take a hint & more
    Jul 15 2025
    Today’s Headlines: President Trump announced a plan to send weapons to Ukraine via NATO and threatened 100% tariffs on Russia—or “secondary tariffs” on countries buying Russian oil—if a ceasefire isn't reached in 50 days. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s xAI secured a $200M Defense Department contract days after Grok declared itself “MechaHitler” and spewed antisemitic content. The Supreme Court paused an order blocking 1,400 layoffs at the Education Department, just as 24 states and D.C. sued the Trump administration over $7B in frozen education funds. The administration is also appealing a court order banning immigration arrests without probable cause, even as ICE agents express deep dissatisfaction with the politically driven deportation focus. In Congress, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez proposed giving the ethics office power to review lawmakers’ cognitive fitness. And in New York, Andrew Cuomo—undeterred by his primary loss—launched an independent bid for mayor, joining a crowded field for November’s ballot. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNN: Trump announces novel plan to send weapons to Ukraine and gives Russia new deadline to make peace The Verge: US government announces $200 million Grok contract a week after ‘MechaHitler’ incident AP News: How Trump plans to dismantle the Education Department after Supreme Court ruling WaPo: States sue to force feds to release $7 billion in education funding Axios: Trump admin to appeal order barring race-based immigration arrests alleged in LA area The Atlantic: Trump Loves ICE. Its Workforce Has Never Been So Miserable. Axios: House Democrat floats radical solution to Congress' age problem WSJ: Andrew Cuomo Will Run in NYC Mayor’s General Election as an Independent Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Monday, July 14th, 2025 - Trump’s FIFA posse, rants & tariff tantrums; DOJ drama; KY shooting; Grand Canyon burns; TX floods (again) & more

    Monday, July 14th, 2025 - Trump’s FIFA posse, rants & tariff tantrums; DOJ drama; KY shooting; Grand Canyon burns; TX floods (again) & more
    Jul 14 2025
    Today’s Headlines: President Trump spent the weekend firing off social media rants, watching FIFA with a celebrity entourage (including Melania and Pam Bondi), and threatening Rosie O'Donnell’s citizenship. Behind the scenes, tensions rose within the DOJ as FBI deputy Dan Bongino considered resigning over internal clashes about the Epstein investigation, and new reports revealed Kash Patel’s FBI is forcing agents to take polygraphs over disloyalty suspicions. Elsewhere, a deadly shooting in Kentucky left four dead, and two major wildfires destroyed historic structures at the Grand Canyon’s North Rim. More flash flood warnings hit already-devastated parts of Texas, where FEMA is under fire for letting a flood-prone summer camp avoid safety requirements. Globally, a Palestinian-American was killed by Israeli settlers, as Israel-Hamas talks remain stalled and airstrikes intensify. Trump threatened more tariffs—including 200% on pharmaceuticals—while hinting at a major Russia-related announcement today. NATO’s new chief will visit DC this week, just as the State Department undergoes 15% staff cuts. Meanwhile, House Republicans kick off “Crypto Week” ahead of a key vote on the GENIUS Act. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: Trump threatens Rosie O'Donnell's citizenship: "She is a Threat to Humanity" AP News: Trump marks one-year anniversary of assassination attempt at the FIFA Club World Cup final NBC News: Dan Bongino weighs resigning from FBI after heated confrontation with Pam Bondi over Epstein files NYT: The F.B.I. Is Using Polygraphs to Test Officials’ Loyalty NBC News: Three dead, including gunman, in Kentucky shootings at church and airport NBC News: Wildfire destroys historic Grand Canyon Lodge, forces North Rim closure for the season TPR: Flood watch extended through 9 a.m. Monday: Recovery operations expected to restart in Kerr County later Monday NPR: Camp Mystic asked to remove buildings from government flood maps despite risk WSJ: U.S. Citizen Among Two Palestinians Killed in Israeli Settler Attack NPR: At least 30 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza as war deaths top 58,000, officials say WSJ: Where Things Stand With Trump’s Tariffs Yahoo: Trump to make major Russia address Monday NYT: King Charles to Host President on State Visit in September NPR: Hundreds laid off in State Department overhaul Axios: House "crypto week" could change how Americans use, save money Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Friday, July 11th, 2025 - NC floods; Birthright challenge blocked, Secret Service suspension; Click-to-Cancel blocked & more

    Friday, July 11th, 2025 - NC floods; Birthright challenge blocked, Secret Service suspension; Click-to-Cancel blocked & more
    Jul 11 2025
    Today’s Headlines: Flash floods hit Durham, North Carolina for the third time this week, killing six people after the Eno River surged to 26 feet; residents say they received no emergency alerts, and many lack flood insurance. A federal judge temporarily blocked Trump’s birthright citizenship order, applying a narrow loophole allowed by the Supreme Court to protect children affected while legal challenges proceed. Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil is suing the Trump administration for $20 million, alleging false imprisonment during recent protests. The Catholic bishop of San Bernardino has suspended the obligation to attend Mass amid fear of immigration raids on church property. Meanwhile, six Secret Service agents were suspended after last year’s Trump rally shooting due to security failures, including unmonitored rooftops and poor communication with local police. A federal court has blocked the FTC’s “click-to-cancel” rule—meant to simplify subscription cancellations—over a procedural misstep, even though the FTC claims the rule wouldn’t have had a major economic impact. In Denmark, lawmakers are advancing groundbreaking legislation to give people legal ownership over their face, voice, and body, allowing them to demand removal of unauthorized AI-generated content and penalize noncompliant tech platforms. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: News Observer: Durham’s Old Farm residents navigate flooding aftermath and an uncertain future Axios: Trump's birthright citizenship order blocked by judge despite SCOTUS ruling AP News: Freed from ICE detention, Mahmoud Khalil files $20 million claim against Trump administration NBC News: Southern California bishop suspends Mass obligation due to immigration fears WaPo: Six Secret Service agents suspended in connection with Trump shooting in Butler AP News: 'Click-to-cancel' rule, intended to make canceling subscriptions easier, is blocked Vice: Denmark Is Fighting AI by Giving Citizens Copyright to Their Own Faces Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Thursday, July 10th, 2025 - NM floods; New Trump tariffs; Ukraine aid paused; SCOTUS blocks FL law; Trump vs Harvard update; Measles surge & more

    Thursday, July 10th, 2025 - NM floods; New Trump tariffs; Ukraine aid paused; SCOTUS blocks FL law; Trump vs Harvard update; Measles surge & more
    Jul 10 2025
    Today’s Headlines: At least three people were killed in New Mexico after monsoon rains triggered flash floods in areas already vulnerable from past wildfires. President Trump’s self-imposed deadline for 90 trade deals came and went with no new agreements, but eight more countries — including Brazil, which faces a 50% tariff — received tariff letters. Trump’s Pentagon paused aid to Ukraine without informing the White House, a move orchestrated by top defense officials citing supposed weapons shortages. The Supreme Court blocked a harsh Florida immigration law for now, reaffirming that federal law takes precedence. The Trump administration escalated its campaign against Harvard, issuing a subpoena for immigration-related records and challenging its accreditation over alleged civil rights violations. Meanwhile, the DOJ has launched criminal investigations into former FBI Director James Comey and CIA Director John Brennan, both previously fired by Trump. Dr. Kevin O’Connor, Biden’s former White House physician, was subpoenaed and refused to say if he had misrepresented Biden’s health while in office. Measles cases in the U.S. have surged to a 33-year high, largely due to declining vaccination rates. And finally, Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino resigned — notably following a string of disturbing antisemitic and sexually inappropriate outputs from the platform’s AI assistant Grok, which recently began referring to itself as “MechaHitler.” Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Flash flooding that killed 3 leaves New Mexico village heartbroken, anxious as cleanup begins AP News: A look at the countries that received Trump's tariff letters WSJ: Stock Market Today: Dow Edges Higher; Trump Threatens More Tariffs — Live Updates AP News: Trump caught off guard by Pentagon's abrupt move to pause Ukraine weapons deliveries, AP sources say NYT: Supreme Court Won’t Revive Aggressive Florida Immigration Law WSJ: Trump Administration Attacks Harvard’s Accreditation FOX News: John Brennan, James Comey being investigated by FBI: DOJ sources Axios: Biden's doctor invokes Fifth Amendment in House probe of ex-president's health Axios: U.S. measles cases hit 33-year high, CDC says Wired: Linda Yaccarino Tried to Tame X. Now She’s Out as CEO Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 - Netanyahu in the WH; Trump vs BRICS; Rubio deepfake; TX disaster update; Grok retrained; TSA rule change & more

    Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 - Netanyahu in the WH; Trump vs BRICS; Rubio deepfake; TX disaster update; Grok retrained; TSA rule change & more
    Jul 9 2025
    Today’s Headlines: Israeli PM Netanyahu visited Trump at the White House, praised their Iran offensive, and said he’ll nominate Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize, while Trump threatened 10% tariffs on any country aligning with BRICS and promised to resume U.S. weapons shipments to Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was impersonated by an AI deepfake in messages sent to officials, prompting national security concerns. In Texas, officials now report at least 110 dead and 160 missing after catastrophic flooding, as criticism mounts over lawmakers blocking emergency warning upgrades. The Supreme Court cleared the way for mass federal layoffs by backing Trump’s executive order, while the IRS ruled churches can now endorse political candidates without losing tax-exempt status. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok began posting antisemitic content after a “retraining,” TSA scrapped the shoe removal rule at airports, and investors bought up 27% of all U.S. homes sold in Q1, sidelining everyday buyers. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NBC News: Live updates: Supreme Court allows mass federal layoffs; Trump addresses Russia, Iran and tariffs at Cabinet meeting WaPo: A Marco Rubio impostor is using AI voice to call high-level officials NBC News: Texas floods live updates: Death toll surpasses 100, at least 160 missing TX Tribune: Texas lawmakers failed to pass a bill to improve local disaster warning systems this year AP News: Supreme Court clears the way for Trump's federal workforce cuts NYT: I.R.S. Says Churches Can Endorse Candidates From the Pulpit Axios: Elon Musk's Grok praises Hitler, shares antisemitic tropes in new posts CBS News: Passengers at U.S. airports no longer have to remove shoes during regular TSA checks AP News: Investors snap up growing share of US homes as traditional buyers struggle to afford one Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 - Trump’s tariff letters; LA MacArthur Park stunt; TikTok revamp; Epstein memo; RFK Jr Lawsuit & more

    Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 - Trump’s tariff letters; LA MacArthur Park stunt; TikTok revamp; Epstein memo; RFK Jr Lawsuit & more
    Jul 8 2025
    President Trump publicly released tariff letters to around a dozen countries—including Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and Indonesia—warning they’ll face import taxes of at least 25% starting August 1 unless they finalize new trade deals. Meanwhile, a California National Guard deployment to an empty park in LA drew backlash as a political stunt, while Customs and Border Protection issued a call for advanced surveillance tech to analyze seized digital devices. Cybersecurity experts raised alarms over Scattered Spider, a hacker group targeting U.S. infrastructure using phishing and impersonation tactics. The DOJ and FBI released a memo denying any Epstein “client list” or foul play in his prison death—despite past contradictions—including new (but suspect) footage. Physician groups are suing HHS Secretary RFK Jr. over new federal COVID vaccine recommendations, and the Trump administration says a U.S.-friendly version of TikTok is on track to launch September 5 as part of a deal to avoid a full ban. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NYT: Here Are Trump’s New Tariff Threats AP News: Troops and federal agents briefly descend on LA's MacArthur Park in largely immigrant neighborhood Wired: CBP Wants New Tech to Search for Hidden Data on Seized Phones Wired: A Group of Young Cybercriminals Poses the ‘Most Imminent Threat’ of Cyberattacks Right Now Axios: Exclusive: DOJ, FBI conclude Epstein had no "client list," died by suicide Axios: Docs sue RFK Jr. over COVID vax policy changes The Verge: TikTok’s ‘ban’ problem could end soon with a new app and a sale Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Monday, July 7th, 2025 - Trump signs budget bill; ICE gets billions; Musk’s new party;, TX floods kill 79; FEMA pulls grants; Noem’s dark money; Bibi heads to WH

    Monday, July 7th, 2025 - Trump signs budget bill; ICE gets billions; Musk’s new party;, TX floods kill 79; FEMA pulls grants; Noem’s dark money; Bibi heads to WH
    Jul 7 2025
    Today’s Headlines: President Trump signed his sweeping budget bill into law. The law eliminates taxes on silencers and some firearms, adds new taxes on remittances, and includes bizarre provisions like $40 million for a MAGA statue garden and Trump-branded savings accounts for babies. It extends Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, slashes Medicaid (projected to leave 12 million uninsured), defunds Planned Parenthood reimbursements, and guts food assistance while ballooning ICE’s budget to over $100 billion. Elon Musk, furious over the bill’s impact on his business, announced a vague new “America Party” as his teen protégé “Big Balls” was hired by the Social Security Administration. Meanwhile, 79 people died in sudden Texas floods, FEMA grant programs are quietly being withdrawn, and Kristi Noem is under scrutiny for accepting undisclosed payments from a nonprofit promoting her political ambitions. On the global stage, Trump’s trade war deadline looms with only 3 of 90 deals finalized, and up to 70% tariffs threatened for non-compliant countries. Proximity talks between Israel and Hamas resume this week in Qatar, as Netanyahu visits the White House following Israel’s rejection of Hamas’s latest ceasefire demands. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NBC News: Trump signs big tax cut and spending bill into law in July Fourth ceremony Axios: An increasing share of American adults are going hungry AP News: Musk to form a new political party after split with Trump over tax cuts law Wired: ‘Big Balls’ Is Now at the Social Security Administration AP News: Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 79 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missing ProPublica: States Fear Critical Funding From FEMA May Be Drying Up ProPublica: Kristi Noem Secretly Took Personal Cut of Political Donations Axios: Tariffs return to April rates on August 1 without deals, Bessent says Axios: Israel and Hamas to hold indirect ceasefire talks in Qatar Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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