Wednesday, December 20th, 2023
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Betches Media
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audio
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News & Politics
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Daily News
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Politics
Publication Date |
Dec 20, 2023
Episode Duration |
00:07:34
Today’s Headlines: In a recent development on the Coup Beat, the Colorado state Supreme Court has prohibited Donald Trump from participating in the state's 2024 Republican primary, citing the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause. Trump plans to appeal this decision to the U.S. Supreme Court, potentially impacting primaries across all 50 states. Simultaneously, the Supreme Court is examining another case on whether Trump, as a former president, has absolute immunity from prosecution by the DOJ Special Counsel. Meanwhile, ProPublica reveals financial concerns of Justice Clarence Thomas from 2000, detailing his efforts to secure a pay raise for justices and explore additional income avenues. In other news, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill establishing a task force to study the history of slavery, mirroring efforts in California and Illinois. Texas faces legal challenges to a new immigration law enabling police to stop and arrest individuals suspected of illegal entry, with Mexico planning to contest it as well. Additionally, a volcano erupted near Grindavik, Iceland, prompting evacuations, while the impending unsealing of court documents may reveal names of Jeffrey Epstein's associates on January 1st. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Donald Trump banned from Colorado ballot in historic ruling by state's Supreme Court Pro Publica: Clarence Thomas’ Money Complaints Sparked Resignation Fears — ProPublica NY Times: New York to Consider Reparations for Descendants of Enslaved People  Axios: Civil rights, advocacy groups sue to stop Texas immigration law CNN: Iceland volcano erupts Axios: Judge orders documents naming Jeffrey Epstein associates to be unsealed 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
Today’s Headlines: In a recent development on the Coup Beat, the Colorado state Supreme Court has prohibited Donald Trump from participating in the state's 2024 Republican primary, citing the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause. Trump plans to appeal this decision to the U.S. Supreme Court, potentially impacting primaries across all 50 states. Simultaneously, the Supreme Court is examining another case on whether Trump, as a former president, has absolute immunity from prosecution by the DOJ Special Counsel. Meanwhile, ProPublica reveals financial concerns of Justice Clarence Thomas from 2000, detailing his efforts to secure a pay raise for justices and explore additional income avenues. In other news, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill establishing a task force to study the history of slavery, mirroring efforts in California and Illinois. Texas faces legal challenges to a new immigration law enabling police to stop and arrest individuals suspected of illegal entry, with Mexico planning to contest it as well. Additionally, a volcano erupted near Grindavik, Iceland, prompting evacuations, while the impending unsealing of court documents may reveal names of Jeffrey Epstein's associates on January 1st. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Donald Trump banned from Colorado ballot in historic ruling by state's Supreme Court Pro Publica: Clarence Thomas’ Money Complaints Sparked Resignation Fears — ProPublica NY Times: New York to Consider Reparations for Descendants of Enslaved People  Axios: Civil rights, advocacy groups sue to stop Texas immigration law CNN: Iceland volcano erupts Axios: Judge orders documents naming Jeffrey Epstein associates to be unsealed 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

Today’s Headlines: In a recent development on the Coup Beat, the Colorado state Supreme Court has prohibited Donald Trump from participating in the state's 2024 Republican primary, citing the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause. Trump plans to appeal this decision to the U.S. Supreme Court, potentially impacting primaries across all 50 states. Simultaneously, the Supreme Court is examining another case on whether Trump, as a former president, has absolute immunity from prosecution by the DOJ Special Counsel. Meanwhile, ProPublica reveals financial concerns of Justice Clarence Thomas from 2000, detailing his efforts to secure a pay raise for justices and explore additional income avenues. In other news, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill establishing a task force to study the history of slavery, mirroring efforts in California and Illinois. Texas faces legal challenges to a new immigration law enabling police to stop and arrest individuals suspected of illegal entry, with Mexico planning to contest it as well. Additionally, a volcano erupted near Grindavik, Iceland, prompting evacuations, while the impending unsealing of court documents may reveal names of Jeffrey Epstein's associates on January 1st.

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

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