Today’s Headlines: Defendant Donald’s criminal trial is almost over, with the defense resting its case and closing arguments set for next Tuesday after Memorial Day. Jury instructions were finalized, which are crucial for guiding the jury and potential appeals. Trump hinted at a third term at the NRA meeting and posted a controversial video on Truth Social, later deleted. He’s also considering allowing states to restrict contraceptives. President Biden announced over a million claims approved under the PACT Act, providing $5.7 billion in benefits to veterans affected by toxic exposure. NYC Mayor Eric Adams is under investigation for allegedly conspiring with the Turkish government to funnel illegal campaign donations and pressuring officials to approve a new consulate. Scarlett Johansson accused OpenAI of using her voice for their AI system without her consent, despite her refusal.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:
AP News: Donald Trump's hush money trial: Highlights from day 20
The Guardian: Trump floats idea of three-term presidency at NRA convention | US elections 2024
NBC News: Trump shares video suggesting his victory will bring 'unified Reich'
WA Post: Trump backtracks after suggesting he’s open to states restricting birth control access
NY Times: V.A. Has Approved 1 Million Claims Under Burn Pit Law, Biden Announces
NY Times: Eric Adams’s Aide Is Cooperating With FBI Investigation Into NYC Mayor
WA Post: Scarlett Johansson says OpenAI copied ‘Her’ voice after she said no
Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson
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megaphone.fm/adchoicesToday’s Headlines: Defendant Donald’s criminal trial is almost over, with the defense resting its case and closing arguments set for next Tuesday after Memorial Day. Jury instructions were finalized, which are crucial for guiding the jury and potential appeals. Trump hinted at a third term at the NRA meeting and posted a controversial video on Truth Social, later deleted. He’s also considering allowing states to restrict contraceptives. President Biden announced over a million claims approved under the PACT Act, providing $5.7 billion in benefits to veterans affected by toxic exposure. NYC Mayor Eric Adams is under investigation for allegedly conspiring with the Turkish government to funnel illegal campaign donations and pressuring officials to approve a new consulate. Scarlett Johansson accused OpenAI of using her voice for their AI system without her consent, despite her refusal.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:
AP News: Donald Trump's hush money trial: Highlights from day 20
The Guardian: Trump floats idea of three-term presidency at NRA convention | US elections 2024
NBC News: Trump shares video suggesting his victory will bring 'unified Reich'
WA Post: Trump backtracks after suggesting he’s open to states restricting birth control access
NY Times: V.A. Has Approved 1 Million Claims Under Burn Pit Law, Biden Announces
NY Times: Eric Adams’s Aide Is Cooperating With FBI Investigation Into NYC Mayor
WA Post: Scarlett Johansson says OpenAI copied ‘Her’ voice after she said no
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/adchoicesToday’s Headlines: Defendant Donald’s criminal trial is almost over, with the defense resting its case and closing arguments set for next Tuesday after Memorial Day. Jury instructions were finalized, which are crucial for guiding the jury and potential appeals. Trump hinted at a third term at the NRA meeting and posted a controversial video on Truth Social, later deleted. He’s also considering allowing states to restrict contraceptives. President Biden announced over a million claims approved under the PACT Act, providing $5.7 billion in benefits to veterans affected by toxic exposure. NYC Mayor Eric Adams is under investigation for allegedly conspiring with the Turkish government to funnel illegal campaign donations and pressuring officials to approve a new consulate. Scarlett Johansson accused OpenAI of using her voice for their AI system without her consent, despite her refusal.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:
Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson
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