Morning Announcements

By: Betches Media
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  • Morning Announcements is a daily show brought to you by the Betches Sup, here to help you make sense of the world in the wake of 2020’s chaos. Every morning, Betches co-founder and host Sami Sage gives you quick daily updates with the most important info you need to know about politics and current events. Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz.
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  • Friday, January 24th, 2025 - Hegseth vote; New Jan. 6 panel; EO blocked; LA wildfires; TN school shooting; Purdue-Sackler settlement

    Friday, January 24th, 2025 - Hegseth vote; New Jan. 6 panel; EO blocked; LA wildfires; TN school shooting; Purdue-Sackler settlement
    Jan 24 2025
    Today’s Headlines: Trump’s first week back has been eventful. Pete Hegseth’s Defense Secretary nomination heads to a final vote, while John Ratcliffe is confirmed as CIA director. A new GOP-led January 6th committee was launched and Speaker Johnson has discouraged subpoenaing Cassidy Hutchinson amid fears of exposing lawmakers’ explicit texts. Trump’s order to limit birthright citizenship faced its first legal challenge, with a federal judge issuing a restraining order, calling it "blatantly unconstitutional." Meanwhile, Trump considers cutting FEMA as wildfires rage in Los Angeles, burning over 10,000 acres and prompting mass evacuations. In Nashville, a school shooting left two dead and two injured, despite AI weapon detection software failing. His manifesto cited Candace Owens and Adolf Hitler as inspirations. Lastly, the Sacklers agreed to a $7.4B settlement over Purdue Pharma’s opioid crisis role. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary, despite allegations NBC News: Senate confirms John Ratcliffe to be Trump's CIA director Axios: House GOP launches new panel to investigate Jan. 6 WA Post: Johnson aide discouraged Hutchinson subpoena over concerns about lawmakers’ ‘sexual texts’ NBC News: Federal district court judge temporarily blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order CBS News: Hughes Fire in LA County burns 10,000 acres, containment rises as some evacuations remain The Guardian: ‘Setting us up for catastrophe’: alarm at Trump attack on federal disaster agency Tennessean: Antioch school shooting updates: Nashville mayor emphasizes community 'togetherness,' fundraiser NBC News: Purdue Pharma, Sackler family to pay $7.4 billion in settlement to OxyContin lawsuits Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 - Immigration arrests; Fed health agencies silenced; DEI rollback; Jan. 6 & Silk Road pardons

    Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 - Immigration arrests; Fed health agencies silenced; DEI rollback; Jan. 6 & Silk Road pardons
    Jan 23 2025
    Today’s Headlines:The second Trump administration is wasting no time shaking things up. ICE has already arrested 308 undocumented immigrants, calling them "threats to public safety." Federal health agencies have been ordered to pause all external communications until February 1, including scientific reports and health advisories—just as bird flu concerns grow. In a major rollback, Trump revoked the 1965 Equal Employment Opportunity Act, which banned workplace discrimination, and ordered federal workers to report any hidden DEI programs. Over at the DOJ, 15 top immigration officials were fired or reassigned. Trump also pardoned all January 6th participants, including far-right militia leaders, and hinted they might have a role in future politics. And in a surprising move, he pardoned Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, who was serving a life sentence for running a massive online black market. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: National Review: Trump's Mass Deportation Operation Begins with Over 300 Criminal Aliens Rounded Up on Day One CNN: Trump administration directs federal health agencies to pause communications Natural Law Review: President Trump's Executive Order Rescinds Affirmative Action WA Post: Justice Dept. removes senior career officials from key positions NBC News: Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio back home after Trump's Jan. 6 clemency The Independent: Trump suggests Proud Boys and Oath Keepers might have a place in the ‘political conversation’ after Jan 6 pardons Rreuters: Trump pardons Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht for online drug scheme | Reuters Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 - Trump EO update; $500B AI project; Mass deportation lawsuits; New Hegseth allegations; Winter storm hits Southeast

    Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 - Trump EO update; $500B AI project; Mass deportation lawsuits; New Hegseth allegations; Winter storm hits Southeast
    Jan 22 2025
    Today’s Headlines: President Trump has already reversed 75 Biden policies, brought back the death penalty, and signed an order trying to end birthright citizenship—which has already sparked lawsuits. Immigration agents can now arrest people in schools, churches, and hospitals. Trump also announced a massive $500 billion AI project with OpenAI, Oracle, and Softbank. Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth’s cabinet nomination is in trouble after abuse allegations surfaced. At an inaugural prayer service, a bishop urged Trump to show compassion for immigrants and LGBTQ people, while Pope Francis called his deportation plans a disgrace. Finally, a record-breaking winter storm is hammering the Southeast. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: Tracking Trump's executive orders: What he's signed so far NBC News: Live updates: Trump makes AI investment announcement and defends Jan. 6 pardons CNN: Trump says ICE can arrest people at churches and schools, directs agency to use ‘common sense’ NBC News: Democratic attorneys general sue to block Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship NBC News: Bishop at inaugural prayer service urges Trump to 'have mercy' on LGBTQ children, immigrants Axios: ​Pope Francis congratulates Trump but calls mass deportation plan a "disgrace" NBC News: Senators receive affidavit containing new allegations against Pete Hegseth, who denies the claims WA Post: Live updates: Rare Southern winter storm brings historic snow, halts travel in parts of region Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins

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