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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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6:20

Monday, July 22nd, 2024

Morning Announcements ·

2024/07/22

Today’s Headlines: President Biden announced he will not run for re-election, endorsing Vice President Harris, whose campaign quickly raised $28 million from small donors. Harris received endorsements from many Democratic leaders and state party chairs, consolidating support. However, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin is considering a presidential bid. Texas Representative Sheila Jackson Lee passed away at 74 from pancreatic cancer. The Secret Service and other officials are under scrutiny for

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6:36

Friday, July 19th, 2024

Morning Announcements ·

2024/07/19

Today’s Headlines: The Republican National Convention concluded with speeches from Hulk Hogan, Kid Rock, Eric Trump, and UFC CEO Dana White, culminating in a speech from Donald Trump. Trump recounted being shot the previous weekend and honored a deceased rally-goer with a strange gesture involving a mannequin in a fireman uniform. Meanwhile, the SEC filed a lawsuit against the former CEO of the shell company that merged with Trump Media, accusing him of fraud. On the Democratic side, President

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5:31

Thursday, July 18th, 2024

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2024/07/18

Today’s Headlines: The third night of the Republican National Convention featured JD Vance and former trade advisor Peter Navarro, who flew from prison in Miami to Milwaukee to speak. Navarro was serving a 4-month sentence for contempt of Congress. Meanwhile, California Representative Adam Schiff called for President Biden to step down as the Democratic presidential nominee, citing concerns about his ability to defeat Trump. Later, the White House announced that Biden tested positive for COVID-19,

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7:04

Wednesday, July 17th, 2024

Morning Announcements ·

2024/07/17

Today’s Headlines: For the second night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, speakers included Kari Lake, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and Nikki Haley, who reversed her past criticism of Trump. Behind the scenes, Trump has secured significant financial backing, with Elon Musk pledging $45 million per month to America PAC and support from other notable donors like the Winklevoss twins and Palantir's co-founder. Silicon Valley figures Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, along with

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7:29

Tuesday, July 16th, 2024

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2024/07/16

Today’s Headlines: Donald Trump, a convicted felon and Republican presidential candidate, has called for the dismissal of all legal cases against him on Truth Social. This includes federal indictments related to the 2020 election, the Georgia election racketeering case, and his civil and criminal cases in New York. Just before the RNC, Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the classified documents case against Trump, citing the unconstitutionality of the special counsel's office, a decision now under

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7:01

Monday, July 15th, 2024

Morning Announcements ·

2024/07/15

Today’s Headlines: Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where one attendee was killed, and two others were injured. The shooter, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by Secret Service. Corey Comperatore, a volunteer firefighter, died protecting his family. The FBI is investigating the incident as domestic terrorism. Crooks was a registered Republican who had donated to a progressive project in 2021 and was described as a bullied loner

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5:23

Friday, July 12th, 2024

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2024/07/12

Today’s Headlines: International adversary week rolls on with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban meeting Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago just after the NATO summit. Orban, who recently met with Putin and Xi Jinping, praised Trump as a "man of peace," while pushing for a Ukraine ceasefire that would cede land to Russia. This cozy relationship is drawing suspicion, especially after Orban's recent diplomatic maneuvers. Meanwhile, Democratic Senators have called for a special counsel to investigate

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7:08

Thursday, July 11th, 2024

Morning Announcements ·

2024/07/11

Today’s Headlines: On the second day of the NATO summit in DC, the focus is on defending against Russia's ambitions in Ukraine and beyond. NATO aims to "Trump-proof" the alliance, preparing for a possible US withdrawal if Trump is re-elected, and is committed to putting Ukraine on a path to NATO membership while calling out China for enabling Russia's invasion. Meanwhile, a Moscow court issued an arrest warrant for Yulia Navalnaya, widow of the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, accusing her of

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6:29

Wednesday, July 10th, 2023

Morning Announcements ·

2024/07/10

Today’s Headlines: It seems like international rivalry week, with the NATO summit kicking off in DC and announcing a $700 million contract for more Stinger missiles, which were crucial in aiding Ukraine against Russia in 2022. Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Russia, calling Putin "my dear friend," while Russia launched a new offensive in Ukraine, tragically hitting the country's largest children's hospital. In the US, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is working with

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7:15

Tuesday, July 9th, 2023

Morning Announcements ·

2024/07/09

Today’s Headlines: While attending the NATO summit in DC, President Biden doubled down on his commitment to run in the 2024 election, saying he's the best shot at beating Trump. Despite all the chatter, Biden dared other candidates to challenge him and shrugged off his critics. On the other side, Trump managed to get the Republican National Committee to quietly remove the call for a national abortion plan from their platform, even though they still hold strong anti-abortion views. Meanwhile, in

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10:19

Monday, July 8th, 2023

Morning Announcements ·

2024/07/08

Today’s Headlines: Donald Trump distanced himself from Project 2025, a plan by the Heritage Foundation to reshape American society under a second Trump administration, following public backlash. He also suggested changing election dates and supported imprisoning political opponents, while the private prison conglomerate GEO Group heavily backed his campaign. In international news, Russian President Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed reducing Western influence at the Shanghai

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6:27

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024

Morning Announcements ·

2024/07/03

Today’s Headlines: Following the Supreme Court's ruling that granted Donald Trump immunity from prosecution for his "official acts" in the 2020 election interference case, his lawyers moved to dismiss his 34 felony convictions in New York and delay his sentencing. Judge Juan Merchan agreed to postpone the sentencing to September 18th at the earliest. Meanwhile, President Biden is facing criticism within his own party, with Representative Lloyd Doggett calling for Biden to withdraw from the race, and

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8:30

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024

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2024/07/02

Today’s Headlines: The Supreme Court ruled to largely immunize Donald Trump from prosecution in the 2020 election interference case, with a 6-3 majority granting former presidents broad immunity for "official acts." Justice Amy Coney Barrett noted only Trump's calls to state officials about fake electors might be unofficial. This decision likely delays Trump's trial past the November election as Judge Tanya Chutkan must now assess which acts are official, potentially leading to further appeals. In

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8:23

Monday, July 1st, 2024

Morning Announcements ·

2024/07/01

Today’s Headlines: The Supreme Court has undermined the Chevron deference, a precedent that allowed federal agencies to enact rules in their areas of expertise. This decision could impact regulations on clean air, water, vehicle safety, emissions, anti-discrimination protections, and consumer rights, shifting power to the judiciary and hindering law enforcement. This ruling is particularly significant as it aligns with Donald Trump's Project 2025 agenda to dismantle the administrative state and

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7:04

Friday, June 28th, 2024

Morning Announcements ·

2024/06/28

Today’s Headlines: Last night's debate between President Biden and Donald Trump was highly anticipated. Biden appeared raspy and aged, while Trump seemed slightly more composed than usual. However, there was no live fact-checking, leaving many of Trump's claims unchecked, such as blaming January 6th on Nancy Pelosi and denying derogatory remarks about fallen soldiers. An exchange about their golf swings added little substance to the debate. The Supreme Court's leaked EMTALA opinion was confirmed to

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10:22

Thursday, June 27th, 2024

Morning Announcements ·

2024/06/27

Today’s Headlines: The Supreme Court had a busy day yesterday with several notable decisions. First, an unpublished opinion on emergency abortion care leaked online, revealing that emergency abortions can continue in Idaho for now due to the Court's decision not to rule on the merits of the case, upholding the EMTALA for the time being. In another decision, the Court ruled 6-3 to limit a federal public corruption law, allowing public officials to accept bribes for official acts if delivered after

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5:51

Wednesday, June 26th, 2024

Morning Announcements ·

2024/06/26

Today’s Headlines: challenger George Latimer, with significant funding from AIPAC opposing Bowman due to his criticism of Israel and comments on local Jewish communities. Meanwhile, in Colorado, Lauren Boebert won her Republican primary in a new district, leveraging her high profile and overcoming lesser-known opponents. In Israel, the Supreme Court ruled that ultra-Orthodox men must serve in the army, potentially destabilizing Netanyahu's coalition and possibly leading to new elections, as this

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6:19

Tuesday, June 25th, 2024

Morning Announcements ·

2024/06/25

Today’s Headlines: The Supreme Court will hear an appeal from the Biden administration challenging Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, with oral arguments scheduled for the fall. A new study links Texas's 2021 abortion ban to a nearly 13% rise in infant deaths and a 23% increase in newborns with congenital anomalies. Meanwhile, the American Accountability Foundation is investigating federal employees to identify Trump supporters and opponents, funded by the Heritage Foundation

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6:18

Monday, June 24th, 2024

Morning Announcements ·

2024/06/24

Today’s Headlines: On Friday, the Supreme Court upheld a federal law barring those under domestic-violence restraining orders from owning guns, with Justice Clarence Thomas dissenting. This ruling comes as the court prepares to release decisions on 15 significant cases, including Donald Trump's immunity from prosecution for election interference and the legality of obstruction charges for January 6th rioters. Meanwhile, Donald Trump, addressing evangelicals, endorsed Louisiana's law to display the

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6:46

Friday, June 21st, 2024

Morning Announcements ·

2024/06/21

Today’s Headlines: In an alarming development, journalist Lauren Windsor recorded Roger Stone discussing plans to help Donald Trump secure the 2024 election, highlighting their improved preparation compared to 2020. Stone mentioned having a lawyer and a judge ready to stop alleged election fraud and outlined efforts to change state laws and monitor voter lists in real-time. Meanwhile, RFK Jr. has failed to qualify for the June 27th CNN debate due to not meeting the necessary polling and state ballot

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