Today’s Headlines: In today's episode, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, citing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as an obstacle to peace. Additionally, the US imposes sanctions on two illegal outposts in the West Bank, freezing assets and barring individuals associated with the settlements from the US financial system and entry into the country. Meanwhile, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appoints Mohammed Mustafa as the new prime minister of the Palestinian Authority to stabilize governance in the West Bank and assist in post-war Gaza. In other news, concerns arise over Chinese-manufactured cargo cranes at US ports equipped with cellular modems, potentially posing national security risks. Representatives urge the release of surveillance documents related to Latino civil rights leaders from the 1950s to 1970s, while Senator Bernie Sanders introduces a bill to reduce the standard 40-hour workweek to 32 hours over four years, aiming to protect employee pay and benefits in light of increased productivity. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Top Democrat Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, saying Netanyahu is an obstacle to peace Axios: US announces new sanctions against occupied West Bank settler outposts Axios: Abbas appoints economic advisor as Palestinian Authority prime minister Wall Street Journal: Espionage Probe Finds Communications Device on Chinese Cranes at U.S. Ports Axios: Congressmen pursue FBI, CIA files on Latino civil rights pioneers NBC News: Bernie Sanders pushes bill to establish a four-day workweek 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