Today’s Headlines: In a week of significant developments, former President Donald Trump and 19 co-defendants have been indicted under RICO for conspiring to overturn the 2020 Georgia election. The trial's proposed start date on March 4th, just before Super Tuesday primaries, adds intrigue. Meanwhile, a federal appeals court restricts abortion medication Mifepristone, yet access remains due to a prior Supreme Court ruling. In North Carolina, anti-trans legislation passes, limiting healthcare and sports participation for trans minors. Former FBI official Charles McGonigal pleads guilty to violating Russia sanctions, and an aide to Rep. "George Santos" faces wire fraud charges for impersonating Kevin McCarthy's ex-chief of staff. Additionally, the Barbie movie encounters bans in multiple countries, sparking debates over its content.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:
Ap News: Georgia prosecutor seeks March trial date for Trump and 18 others in election case
WA Post: Appeals court embraces abortion-pill limits, sets up Supreme Court review
AP News: Appeals court embraces abortion-pill limits, sets up Supreme Court review
AP NEx-FBI counterintelligence official pleads guilty to conspiracy charge for helping Russian oligarch
NY Times: Santos Aide Who Impersonated McCarthy Staff Member Faces Federal Charges
Axios: The growing list of countries banning the "Barbie" movie
Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz
Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson
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megaphone.fm/adchoicesToday’s Headlines: In a week of significant developments, former President Donald Trump and 19 co-defendants have been indicted under RICO for conspiring to overturn the 2020 Georgia election. The trial's proposed start date on March 4th, just before Super Tuesday primaries, adds intrigue. Meanwhile, a federal appeals court restricts abortion medication Mifepristone, yet access remains due to a prior Supreme Court ruling. In North Carolina, anti-trans legislation passes, limiting healthcare and sports participation for trans minors. Former FBI official Charles McGonigal pleads guilty to violating Russia sanctions, and an aide to Rep. "George Santos" faces wire fraud charges for impersonating Kevin McCarthy's ex-chief of staff. Additionally, the Barbie movie encounters bans in multiple countries, sparking debates over its content.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:
Ap News: Georgia prosecutor seeks March trial date for Trump and 18 others in election case
WA Post: Appeals court embraces abortion-pill limits, sets up Supreme Court review
AP News: Appeals court embraces abortion-pill limits, sets up Supreme Court review
AP NEx-FBI counterintelligence official pleads guilty to conspiracy charge for helping Russian oligarch
NY Times: Santos Aide Who Impersonated McCarthy Staff Member Faces Federal Charges
Axios: The growing list of countries banning the "Barbie" movie
Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz
Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
megaphone.fm/adchoicesToday’s Headlines: In a week of significant developments, former President Donald Trump and 19 co-defendants have been indicted under RICO for conspiring to overturn the 2020 Georgia election. The trial's proposed start date on March 4th, just before Super Tuesday primaries, adds intrigue. Meanwhile, a federal appeals court restricts abortion medication Mifepristone, yet access remains due to a prior Supreme Court ruling. In North Carolina, anti-trans legislation passes, limiting healthcare and sports participation for trans minors. Former FBI official Charles McGonigal pleads guilty to violating Russia sanctions, and an aide to Rep. "George Santos" faces wire fraud charges for impersonating Kevin McCarthy's ex-chief of staff. Additionally, the Barbie movie encounters bans in multiple countries, sparking debates over its content.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:
Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz
Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices