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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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7:01

Wednesday, June 15th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/06/15

Today, we begin with Mitch McConnell saying that he is “comfortable” with the new senate framework on guns, while the January 6th hearing has been postponed as the committee has had video presentation difficulties. Meanwhile, a police officer will be paid more than 1.5 million dollars to resign after displaying a Nazi insignia on his office door, and the newest on the war in Ukraine. Finally, terrible weather can be felt around the nation, while the World Health Organization stated that they will be

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9:40

Tuesday, June 14th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/06/14

Today, we begin with news that the House January 6th committee has sufficient evidence for the DOJ to indict Donald Trump on criminal charges, while Attorney General Merrick Garland gave a press conference on gun violence yesterday. Then, the newest from the January 6th hearing yesterday, the supreme court is releasing a ruling that allows immigrants to be detained indefinitely, and 31 members of the white nationalist organization Patriot Front were arrested Saturday. Finally, the Bear market is

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8:49

Monday, June 13th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/06/13

Today, we begin with the Senate announcing that they have struck a bipartisan deal that would involve modest new gun restrictions, while the House January 6th committee will hold 3 televised hearings this week. Then, a Ginni Thomas email controversy, coach Jack Del Rio refers to the insurrection as a “dust up” in comparison to BLM protests, and Ryan Zinke wins his primary to become the Republican nominee. Finally, The US is ending the requirement for travelers to the US to test negative for Covid,

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8:51

Friday, June 10th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/06/10

Today, we begin with the long awaited start to the January 6th committee hearings in the House of Representatives. Then, new reporting revealed that Trump did intend to go to the capitol with the insurrectionists on January 6th, while a republican candidate from Michigan was charged with misdemeanors for his involvement in the insurrection. Finally, Teslas with automated driving systems are a step closer to being recalled. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP News: Takeaways: ‘Carnage’ at

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6:45

Thursday, June 9th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/06/09

Today, we start with news that survivors of the recent mass shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo testified yesterday before the House of Representatives. Then, approximately 90 former Olympic gymnasts are seeking over 1 billion dollars from the FBI on assault charges, while the Los Angeles mayoral election is heading to a runoff between Rick Caruso and Karen Bass. Finally, Washington D.C. makes it illegal to fire someone for failing a Marijuana test, a man was arrested on murder charges near Brett

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5:20

Wednesday, June 8th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/06/08

Today, we start with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen acknowledging, again, that inflation is really bad, while the World Bank warns us that the global economy may be going semi-downhill. Meanwhile, a Texas lawmaker is introducing a bill in the state legislature that will ban minors from attending drag shows, while a New York governor was signing 10 gun control bills into law. Finally actor and Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey gave remarks at a press briefing yesterday. Resources/Articles mentioned

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6:19

Tuesday, June 7th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/06/07

Today, we start with Elon Musk threatening to end his $44 billion dollar agreement to buy Twitter, while Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating the platform over reports of how many bots it has. Then, the leader of the Proud Boys and four top lieutenants were indicted for seditious conspiracy, a retired Wisconsin judge was shot and killed in his home last Friday, and President Biden is invoking the Defense Production Act for clean energy. Finally, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived his

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6:13

Monday, June 6th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/06/06

Today, we start with a recap of the seven separate mass shootings that happened across the country this weekend. Then, the House Oversight Committee is inviting survivors and parents of victims of the recent Uvalde and Buffalo shootings to testify on Wednesday, while The House January 6th committee will begin televising hearings on Thursday night regarding the insurgency. Finally, the Special Olympics are announcing that they are lifting the vaccine mandate for their Orlando games, Rafael Nadal wins

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5:31

Friday, June 3rd, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/06/03

To end the week, we start with information on the three active shootings that occurred simultaneously on Wednesday night. Then, the Ohio Senate passed legislation Tuesday evening that would allow school board teachers to arm themselves, while The US announced that it is now providing more advanced and longer range missile systems to Ukraine. Finally, Amber Heard announced yesterday that she is going to appeal her case against Johnny Depp. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NPR: Tulsa

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7:19

Thursday, June 2nd, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/06/02

Today, we start with information on the shooting in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the verdict on the Amber Heard / Johnny Depp trial. Then, News that the Supreme Court has blocked a social media law in Texas from taking effect, and updates on the Uvalde shooting. Finally, NYC is looking into installing gun-detection scanners into their subway systems, while Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated Tuesday evening that she “was wrong about the path inflation would take”. Resources/Articles mentioned this

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5:58

Wednesday, June 1st, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/06/01

Today, we start with The House Judiciary Committee announcing that they will hold an emergency hearing this week to consider a package of gun reform bills. Then, Michael Sussman, (whose firm represented Hillary Clinton’s campaign in 2016) was charged with lying to the FBI yesterday, while Russian forces now control “around half” of the Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk. Finally, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny announced that he is facing new prison charges yesterday. Resources/Articles

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5:49

Tuesday, May 31st, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/05/31

Today, we start with the justice department announcing that it will personally review the police response to the shooting in Uvalde Texas, while recent news suggests that “rational Republicans" could act on new gun control laws in the wake of the shooting. Then, while there have been FOURTEEN mass shootings in the US this past week, there is also incoming news regarding Monkeypox data, and the FDA is currently investigating a hepatitis A outbreak that could be linked to organic strawberries

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6:32

Friday, May 27, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/05/27

Today, we start with disheartening updates on the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Then, a New York federal judge challenged a law that would allow people affected by gun violence to sue gunmakers yesterday, while executive pay for chief executives rose by 17.1% last year. Finally, Oklahoma has signed a state law that bans abortion from the point of fertilization, and a new scandal involving the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP News: Police: Texas

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5:58

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/05/26

Today, we start with updates on the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Then, Biden’s nomination to lead the Bureau of ATFE appeared before the senate judiciary committee yesterday, and the primary results from Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama and Texas are in. Finally, new reports reveal that members of ISIS allegedly tried to murder George W Bush on Tuesday. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP News: Onlookers urged police to charge into Texas school CNN: Biden's ATF pick vows 'politics can

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5:21

Wednesday, May 25th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/05/25

Today, we start with the latest information on the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Then, Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama and Texas are awaiting their primary results, and today marks the two year anniversary of the tragic death of George Floyd. Finally, the U.S. birth rate is up for the first time since 2014, and a one of a kind burn-proof edition of the Handmaid’s Tale is currently up for auction. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: Live Updates: ‘We Have to Act,’ President Biden

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6:19

Tuesday, May 24th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/05/24

Today, we start with a Russian diplomat resigning over the war in Ukraine, Starbucks has been making plans for leaving Russia, and the Russian Foreign ministry is updating its list of blacklisted Americans. Then, Biden declares that the U.S. would defend Taiwan in case of an attack by China, Airbnb has announced that it will exit China, and the Ethics Committee in the house of representatives is investigating three republican lawmakers. Finally, Pfizer has announced that its vaccines are very

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4:56

Monday, May 23rd, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/05/23

Today, we start with Senator Bill Cassidy showing his true colors regarding race, and the first flight carrying baby formula has landed from Europe in the US. Then, it's revealed that Tesla paid $250,000 in 2018 to silence a Space X attendant that Elon Musk exposed himself to, and the recent spread of Monkeypox continues throughout the states. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Vanity Fair: Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy: Our maternal death rates are only bad if you count black

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5:48

Friday, May 20th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/05/20

*UPDATE: Today's episode begins with breaking news about a new abortion ban in Oklahoma. Then we hear about the House committee requesting information from Barry Loudermilk on capitol tours he gave the day before the January 6th insurrection. Then, President Biden is invoking the Defense Production Act to aid the baby formula shortage and 192 republicans in the House are voting against an emergency measure. Finally, Facebook has been secretly funding groups to create the appearance of opposition in

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4:42

Thursday, May 19th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/05/19

Today, we start with incoming results from the Pennsylvania senate republican primary race, and news that the justice department has finally asked the January 6th House committee for their closed-door transcripts. Then, the justice department’s back at it by suing Steve Winn, the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Ted Cruz’s challenge to a federal law, and equal pay and bonuses are now in play for men and women’s soccer in the US. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: AP: Oz, McCormick still

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6:44

Wednesday, May 18th, 2022

Morning Announcements ·

2022/05/18

Today, we start with President Biden addressing the Buffalo shooting, as well as current results from the elections in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Idaho, Kentucky and Oregon. Then, the longest battle of the war in Ukraine has ended, the FDA has authorized Pfizer booster doses for children ages 5 to 11, and a new bill signed by Governor Ron DeSantis. Finally, Elon Musk attempts to back out of his twitter deal while Google Trends releases new search data on the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard

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