Friday, April 19th, 2024
Publisher |
Betches Media
Media Type |
audio
Podknife tags |
News & Politics
Categories Via RSS |
Daily News
News
News Commentary
Politics
Publication Date |
Apr 19, 2024
Episode Duration |
00:06:13
Today’s Headlines: Jury selection for Donald Trump's trial progressed swiftly, with 12 jurors seated and an alternate, though two were dismissed for reasons including anti-Trump social media posts. To safeguard juror anonymity, Judge Juan Merchan barred media from reporting juror details. Additionally, Trump's civil cases related to his January 6th election efforts faced rejection for delay by a federal judge. At the UN Security Council, the US vetoed a resolution for Palestine's full UN membership, citing preference for negotiations. Over 100 students were arrested at a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University, including Representative Ilhan Omar's daughter. Maine's legislature passed a significant gun safety bill, and the Kennedy family endorsed President Biden's reelection in Philadelphia, despite family member Robert F. Kennedy Jr. running as a spoiler candidate. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Judge in Trump case orders media not to report where potential jurors work AP News: 12 jurors have been picked for Donald Trump's hush money trial. Selection of alternates is ongoing NY Times: Judge Rejects Trump’s Effort to Delay Jan. 6 Civil Cases  Axios: U.S. vetoes Palestinian bid for full UN membership  NY Times: Over 100 Arrested at Columbia After Pro-Palestinian Protest  NPR: Maine lawmakers pass sweeping gun legislation following the Lewiston mass shooting NPR: The Kennedys endorse Biden, not their family member RFK Jr.  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
Today’s Headlines: Jury selection for Donald Trump's trial progressed swiftly, with 12 jurors seated and an alternate, though two were dismissed for reasons including anti-Trump social media posts. To safeguard juror anonymity, Judge Juan Merchan barred media from reporting juror details. Additionally, Trump's civil cases related to his January 6th election efforts faced rejection for delay by a federal judge. At the UN Security Council, the US vetoed a resolution for Palestine's full UN membership, citing preference for negotiations. Over 100 students were arrested at a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University, including Representative Ilhan Omar's daughter. Maine's legislature passed a significant gun safety bill, and the Kennedy family endorsed President Biden's reelection in Philadelphia, despite family member Robert F. Kennedy Jr. running as a spoiler candidate. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Judge in Trump case orders media not to report where potential jurors work AP News: 12 jurors have been picked for Donald Trump's hush money trial. Selection of alternates is ongoing NY Times: Judge Rejects Trump’s Effort to Delay Jan. 6 Civil Cases  Axios: U.S. vetoes Palestinian bid for full UN membership  NY Times: Over 100 Arrested at Columbia After Pro-Palestinian Protest  NPR: Maine lawmakers pass sweeping gun legislation following the Lewiston mass shooting NPR: The Kennedys endorse Biden, not their family member RFK Jr.  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

Today’s Headlines: Jury selection for Donald Trump's trial progressed swiftly, with 12 jurors seated and an alternate, though two were dismissed for reasons including anti-Trump social media posts. To safeguard juror anonymity, Judge Juan Merchan barred media from reporting juror details. Additionally, Trump's civil cases related to his January 6th election efforts faced rejection for delay by a federal judge. At the UN Security Council, the US vetoed a resolution for Palestine's full UN membership, citing preference for negotiations. Over 100 students were arrested at a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University, including Representative Ilhan Omar's daughter. Maine's legislature passed a significant gun safety bill, and the Kennedy family endorsed President Biden's reelection in Philadelphia, despite family member Robert F. Kennedy Jr. running as a spoiler candidate.

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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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