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Morning Announcements

Morning Announcements is your daily news rundown from Betches News--because the world’s a mess, and someone’s gotta explain it. Every morning, Betches co-founder and host Sami Sage cuts through the chaos to break down what actually matters, one unhinged headline at a time. All in under 10 minutes, so you can stay informed without spiraling.

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8:33

Thursday, February 27th, 2025 - Ceasefire deal;...

Morning Announcements ·

2025/02/27

Today’s Headlines: Israel and Hamas have agreed to maintain the ceasefire, exchanging hostages’ remains for Palestinian prisoners. Meanwhile, Trump’s AI-generated Gaza hotel video is making the rounds online. Elon Musk dominated Trump’s first cabinet meeting, boasting about DOGE’s cost-cutting, though a third of its contract cancellations produced no savings. Meanwhile, Starlink is poised to replace Verizon for FAA air traffic control, despite Musk’s exaggerated safety concerns. At the FDA, 300

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7:09

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 - House passes budget;...

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2025/02/26

Today’s Headlines: The House passed Trump’s budget, cutting trillions from Medicaid and food stamps while slashing taxes for the wealthy. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is doubling down on tracking federal workers’ productivity, even as agencies tell employees they don’t have to comply. Adding to the turmoil, 21 DOGE staffers resigned in protest, and the White House finally named an administrator—who, ironically, is on vacation in Mexico. In other legal battles, Pennsylvania won a lawsuit unfreezing $2.1

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5:57

Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 - Musk’s gov AI; Bongino...

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2025/02/25

Today’s Headlines: Elon Musk’s AI-driven plan to evaluate federal workers hit a snag after the Trump administration’s HR office said employees didn’t actually have to respond. Meanwhile, a judge blocked federal agencies from sharing personal data with DOGE, citing privacy violations. In other news, Trump appointed right-wing commentator Dan Bongino as Deputy FBI Director, a role that doesn’t require Senate confirmation. The U.S. aligned with Russia and North Korea by voting against a UN resolution

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9:26

Monday, February 24th, 2025 - US-Ukraine tensions;...

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2025/02/24

Today’s Headlines: Today marks three years since Russia invaded Ukraine, and Trump is setting conditions for U.S. support in peace talks—namely, demanding $500 billion in rare earth minerals as "payback" for U.S. aid. Zelensky is not having it. Meanwhile, Russia just launched its biggest air attack yet. Over in Israel, the next round of hostage swaps is on hold as Israel demands less "humiliating" releases. Germany just voted, with conservatives winning and the far-right making gains. Back in the

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7:50

Friday, February 21st, 2025 - Hamas hostage parade;...

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2025/02/21

Today’s Headlines: Hamas returned the bodies of three Israeli hostages but paraded them on stage before a cheering crowd. They claimed to have returned another, but the remains were not a hostage. The U.S. labeled eight drug cartels as terrorist organizations, prompting Mexico’s president to propose stricter gun trafficking rules. Trump plans to fire USPS leadership and place it under Commerce Department control. DHS revoked TPS for Haitians, affecting half a million people. A judge ruled Trump is

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8:13

Thursday, February 20th, 2025 - Trump blames...

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2025/02/20

Today’s Headlines: Trump blames Zelensky for Russia’s invasion after a Saudi meeting that excluded Ukraine, calling him a dictator and urging elections. Meanwhile, Trump asserts more control over federal agencies with executive orders on legal authority, IVF access, and blocking NYC’s congestion pricing plan (complete with a crown photo). Medicaid faces $880 billion in cuts as part of a GOP budget designed to fund $4.5 trillion in tax breaks for the wealthy. Over at the Pentagon, Trump ordered

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6:46

Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 - Fed prosecutor...

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2025/02/19

Today’s Headlines: Denise Cheung, a longtime federal prosecutor, stepped down after refusing a request to freeze funds from a Biden administration environmental grant without any evidence—something she felt could violate constitutional rights. A judge ruled that Elon Musk’s DOGE team can continue making decisions at federal agencies for now, though the case isn’t over. Meanwhile, the USDA accidentally fired key officials handling the bird flu outbreak, and the FDA food division chief resigned after

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6:27

Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 - ‘Not My Presidents’...

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2025/02/18

Today’s Headlines: Protests marked Presidents Day with “Not My Presidents’ Day” rallies against Trump and Musk across the U.S., despite freezing temperatures. In New York, four deputy mayors resigned over Mayor Eric Adams' cooperation with Trump’s immigration policy, and pressure mounts on Governor Kathy Hochul to consider Adams' removal. A Delta plane crash in Toronto injured 19 amid FAA staff cuts, while mass DHS firings and tensions at the Social Security Administration highlight ongoing federal

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13:01

Monday, February 17th, 2025 - Vance stuns US allies;...

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2025/02/17

Today’s Headlines: Vice President JD Vance delivered a speech at the Munich Security Conference accusing European leaders of abandoning their core values and meeting with far-right leader Alice Weidel while ignoring Germany’s chancellor. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated Ukraine’s NATO membership is off the table, as U.S. officials travel to Saudi Arabia for peace talks that excluded Ukraine and Europe. In response, European leaders, led by France’s Macron, convened an emergency

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7:04

Friday, February 14th, 2025 - Fed layoffs; GOP’s...

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2025/02/14

Today’s Headlines: About 77,000 federal employees have accepted Trump’s deferred resignation offer, with more layoffs hitting the Department of Education, GSA, and Small Business Administration. Meanwhile, several DOJ officials in New York resigned after refusing to drop corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, who was allegedly shielded by Trump’s immigration crackdown. Trump also froze the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, an anti-bribery law. House Republicans rolled out a budget plan with

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7:37

Thursday, February 13th, 2025 - US-Russia prisoner...

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2025/02/13

Today’s Headlines: The U.S. swapped American detainee Marc Fogel for Russian bitcoin money launderer Alexander Vinnik, as Trump and Putin agreed to negotiate a Ukraine ceasefire without Ukraine’s NATO membership. Belarus freed three prisoners, including one American. Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed as Director of National Intelligence, and RFK Jr.’s nomination for Health Secretary advanced. A judge ruled federal employees must choose buyout offers, while eight fired inspectors general sued for

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7:07

Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 - NIH funding fight;,...

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2025/02/12

Today’s Headlines: A judge ruled the Trump administration broke the law by withholding NIH grants, which fund critical medical research. This is one of many lawsuits challenging Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE team’s actions. Flu cases are spiking, hospitals are full, and measles outbreaks are popping up as vaccination rates drop. Senator Susan Collins backed RFK Jr. for Health Secretary despite his controversial vaccine stance. Trump fired the head of the Office of Government Ethics, and DHS Secretary

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7:02

Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 - Trump’s tariff update;...

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2025/02/11

Today’s Headlines: Trump officially imposed a 25% tariff on aluminum and steel imports and threatened Hamas to release all hostages by Saturday or face consequences. He also pardoned former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and moved to drop corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Elon Musk’s $97.4B bid for OpenAI was swiftly rejected by CEO Sam Altman, who trolled Musk with a counteroffer to buy Twitter. Meanwhile, New York has banned Chinese AI assistant DeepSeek from government devices

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8:57

Monday, February 10th, 2025 - Hamas hostage swap;...

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2025/02/10

Today’s Headlines: Hamas released three Israeli hostages in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners in a staged handoff at gunpoint, as talks begin on the next phase of the truce. Meanwhile, Trump and Musk continue their battle against federal judges blocking their unconstitutional moves, with DOGE physically securing agencies and targeting the Pentagon next. Trump has also expelled major news outlets from Pentagon press spaces, taken control of the Kennedy Center, and announced new steel tariffs

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7:52

Friday, February 7th, 2025 - Trump’s “Anti-Christian...

Morning Announcements ·

2025/02/07

Today’s Headlines: Trump announced a new task force to combat “anti-Christian bias,” led by AG Pam Bondi, and signed an executive order directing agencies to identify and halt anti-Christian discrimination. A federal judge temporarily blocked the deadline for federal employees to accept the administration’s buyout offer, while another judge prevented Elon Musk’s DOGE team from accessing Treasury records. A DOGE staffer resigned over racist tweets, and reports suggest the team has been feeding

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8:11

Thursday, February 6th, 2025 - Gaza tensions; Trump’s...

Morning Announcements ·

2025/02/06

Today’s Headlines: Saudi Arabia rejected normalizing ties with Israel without a Palestinian state after Trump claimed the U.S. would take over Gaza. Meanwhile, the Pentagon is drafting plans to withdraw all U.S. troops from Syria, a move Trump has attempted before. In domestic news, 20,000 federal employees accepted buyouts amid Trump's push for widespread layoffs, with intelligence agencies and USAID also facing major workforce reductions. The FBI turned over details of 5,000 employees involved in

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8:36

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 - Trump’s wants Gaza;...

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2025/02/05

Today’s Headlines: Trump announced that the U.S. will take over Gaza “long term,” ruling out Palestinian return and suggesting other countries take in refugees. He also pulled the U.S. out of the UN Human Rights Council and UNRWA. Meanwhile, China hit back at U.S. tariffs with its own and launched an antitrust investigation into Google. The White House confirmed Elon Musk is officially a “special government employee,” though questions remain about his security clearance and financial conflicts. The

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8:11

Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 - Trump’s wealth fund;...

Morning Announcements ·

2025/02/04

Today’s Headlines: Trump signed an executive order to create a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, with officials suggesting it could involve government stakes in funded companies and even a TikTok takeover. Meanwhile, his tariff announcements rattled markets, prompting retaliatory moves from Canada and Mexico, though temporary delays were later negotiated. A constitutional showdown erupted as Congress members were blocked from entering USAID, which Trump and Elon Musk moved to dismantle. USAID officials

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11:27

Monday, February 3rd, 2025 - Musk’s takeover; Trump’s...

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2025/02/03

Today’s Headlines: A chaotic weekend in U.S. politics saw major shake-ups across federal agencies, aggressive policy moves, and international tensions. Treasury official David Lebryk resigned after clashing with Elon Musk’s team over access to government payment systems, while Musk’s aides seized control of IT systems at the Government Services Agency. The Trump administration ordered mass layoffs at the Office of Personnel Management and the FBI, demanding names of agents involved in January 6th

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8:46

Friday, January 31st, 2025 - DC Crash; Trump tariffs;...

Morning Announcements ·

2025/01/31

Today’s Headlines: A commercial jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., killing all on board. The FAA was understaffed at the time, and no administrator was in place. Trump responded by appointing an acting FAA commissioner and ordering a review of DEI policies. Meanwhile, Trump reaffirmed that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will begin tomorrow but left details vague. His cabinet hearings continued, with RFK Jr., Kash Patel, and Tulsi Gabbard

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