Today’s Headlines: Donald Trump, now the presumptive Republican nominee for president, is set to receive intelligence briefings despite past controversies over classified information disclosures. In another development, Trump's hosting of Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban at Mar-a-Lago raises eyebrows amid concerns about strong border rhetoric. Trump's financial dealings also come into focus as he puts up a $91.6 million bond for defamation, facilitated by Chubb, with connections to Russia. Meanwhile, George Santos announces a congressional bid despite facing federal charges, while Senator Katie Britt faces fact-check backlash for misrepresenting a human trafficking incident. On a positive note, Oregon passes campaign finance reform to limit contributions and enhance transparency in state elections, effective 2027.
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NBC: Trump to get intelligence briefings despite classified documents criminal trial
NY Times: Trump Said to Have Revealed Nuclear Submarine Secrets to Australian Businessman
NY Times: Trump Revealed Highly Classified Intelligence to Russia, in Break With Ally, Officials Say
NBC News: Trump hosts hard-line Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán at Mar-a-Lago
Newsweek: Donald Trump's $92M E. Jean Carroll Bond Raises Questions
Reuters: Donald Trump posts $91.6 million bond for E. Jean Carroll's defamation verdict
AP News: Former US Rep. George Santos, expelled from Congress, says he is running again
NY Times: Katie Britt Seeks to Defend Her Misleading Border Comments
AP News: Oregon passes campaign finance reform that limits contributions to political candidates
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Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson
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megaphone.fm/adchoicesToday’s Headlines: Donald Trump, now the presumptive Republican nominee for president, is set to receive intelligence briefings despite past controversies over classified information disclosures. In another development, Trump's hosting of Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban at Mar-a-Lago raises eyebrows amid concerns about strong border rhetoric. Trump's financial dealings also come into focus as he puts up a $91.6 million bond for defamation, facilitated by Chubb, with connections to Russia. Meanwhile, George Santos announces a congressional bid despite facing federal charges, while Senator Katie Britt faces fact-check backlash for misrepresenting a human trafficking incident. On a positive note, Oregon passes campaign finance reform to limit contributions and enhance transparency in state elections, effective 2027.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:
NBC: Trump to get intelligence briefings despite classified documents criminal trial
NY Times: Trump Said to Have Revealed Nuclear Submarine Secrets to Australian Businessman
NY Times: Trump Revealed Highly Classified Intelligence to Russia, in Break With Ally, Officials Say
NBC News: Trump hosts hard-line Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán at Mar-a-Lago
Newsweek: Donald Trump's $92M E. Jean Carroll Bond Raises Questions
Reuters: Donald Trump posts $91.6 million bond for E. Jean Carroll's defamation verdict
AP News: Former US Rep. George Santos, expelled from Congress, says he is running again
NY Times: Katie Britt Seeks to Defend Her Misleading Border Comments
AP News: Oregon passes campaign finance reform that limits contributions to political candidates
Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and Bridget Schwartz
Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
megaphone.fm/adchoicesToday’s Headlines: Donald Trump, now the presumptive Republican nominee for president, is set to receive intelligence briefings despite past controversies over classified information disclosures. In another development, Trump's hosting of Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban at Mar-a-Lago raises eyebrows amid concerns about strong border rhetoric. Trump's financial dealings also come into focus as he puts up a $91.6 million bond for defamation, facilitated by Chubb, with connections to Russia. Meanwhile, George Santos announces a congressional bid despite facing federal charges, while Senator Katie Britt faces fact-check backlash for misrepresenting a human trafficking incident. On a positive note, Oregon passes campaign finance reform to limit contributions and enhance transparency in state elections, effective 2027.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:
Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and Bridget Schwartz
Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson
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