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  • Friday, December 5th, 2025 - J6 pipe bomb arrest; Trump imagines a peace deal; TX gets to gerrymander; My Pillow Guy is back; New NFL standards

    Friday, December 5th, 2025 - J6 pipe bomb arrest; Trump imagines a peace deal; TX gets to gerrymander; My Pillow Guy is back; New NFL standards
    Dec 5 2025
    Today’s Headlines: Federal investigators finally arrested a suspect in the January 6th pipe bomb case — 30-year-old Brian Cole Jr. — though AG Pam Bondi says they still don’t know the motive and didn’t get any new tips. Meanwhile, pardoned J6 defendant Taylor Taranto popped up near Rep. Jamie Raskin’s house, prompting another bump in security during what’s starting to feel like a never-ending wave of threats. The DOJ is also trying to re-indict Letitia James and James Comey after their earlier cases collapsed thanks to the administration forgetting you actually need legitimate prosecutors. A new grand jury declined to indict James on mortgage fraud, and the GAO has now opened an investigation into FHFA director Bill Pulte — the guy reportedly cooking up the bogus mortgage probes against Trump enemies. Trump declared he’s solved war again, announcing “peace” between Rwanda and militant forces in the DRC… despite fighting still happening. Over in the real war he can’t magically fix, Putin rejected the latest Ukraine peace draft after chats with Kushner & Witkoff. And according to a leaked call, European leaders warned Zelensky that the U.S. might screw Ukraine over in negotiations. At home, the Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that Texas can use its aggressively gerrymandered congressional map for 2026 — a huge boost to Republicans. In”people who won’t go away” news, Mike Lindell is now running for governor of Minnesota. And finally, the NFL announced new uniform field-safety standards for all stadiums by 2028, presumably so players stop shredding their knees to enhance player safety. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NBC News: Officials say a fresh review of evidence led to arrest in D.C. pipe bomb case Axios: Scoop: Security upped for Rep. Jamie Raskin after alleged incident Axios: Grand jury declines second attempt to indict Letitia James Axios: Trump ally Pulte under investigation by congressional watchdog Axios: Trump's peace deal without the peace between DRC and Rwanda AP News: Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Spiegel: Confidential Conference on Ukraine Peace: "We Must Not Leave Ukraine and Volodymyr Alone with These Guys" - DER SPIEGEL WSJ: Supreme Court to Allow Texas to Use New Congressional Map in Win for Republicans MS Now: MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell wants to run for Minnesota governor AP News: NFL mandates playing surfaces for all stadiums meet new standards by 2028 to enhance player safety Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 min
  • December 4th, 2025 - Epstein files update;, Hegseth drama; Trump’s surprise pardon; Immigration pause; ICE needs warrants; Cheese recall

    December 4th, 2025 - Epstein files update;, Hegseth drama; Trump’s surprise pardon; Immigration pause; ICE needs warrants; Cheese recall
    Dec 4 2025
    Today’s Headlines: The House Oversight Committee dropped another batch of photos and videos from Jeffrey Epstein’s island, but honestly, this is not a “paint me a picture” situation — Google is your friend. Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth’s Signalgate drama is heating up: an inspector general report says he put troops at risk, and Rep. Shri Thanedar is already drafting impeachment articles over both that and the whole “blow up random boats” era. Trump surprised literally everyone — including GOP leadership — by pardoning Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, who was awaiting trial for allegedly taking $600k in foreign bribes. And the administration announced a pause on immigration applications from 19 “high-risk” countries, with no timeline for resuming them, while a judge ruled that ICE actually does need warrants to arrest people in DC. Trump also claimed Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff had a “very good” meeting with Putin on a Ukraine peace plan (sure), as European leaders slammed Putin for wasting everyone’s time. And in a peak bit of irony, the former U.S. Institute of Peace has now been renamed the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace.Finally, the FDA recalled more than 250,000 cases of shredded cheese sold nationwide due to possible metal contamination — a divine sign to stop buying store-brand cheese before it saws your intestines in half. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNN: New images and videos from Epstein’s island released CNN: Watchdog finds Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing of sensitive war plans on Signal, sources say Axios: Democrat announces articles of impeachment against Hegseth Axios: Scoop: Johnson blindsided by Trump's Cuellar pardon MS Now: Trump administration pauses immigration from 19 countries Axios: Federal judge restricts warrantless immigration arrests in D.C. Axios: Trump says Witkoff and Kushner had "a very good" meeting with Putin AP News: Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with US envoys Axios: Trump's name added to US Institute of Peace AP News: Shredded cheese sold in dozens of states recalled due to potential for metal fragment contamination Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 min
  • December 3rd, 2025 - TN’s close election; Trump’s 150-post spiral & cabinet meeting chaos; Patel’s FBI jacket tantrum; Ukraine-Russia talks

    December 3rd, 2025 - TN’s close election; Trump’s 150-post spiral & cabinet meeting chaos; Patel’s FBI jacket tantrum; Ukraine-Russia talks
    Dec 3 2025
    Today’s Headlines: Republican Matt Van Epps narrowly won Tennessee’s special election, which is… not exactly a flex for the GOP given the district. Meanwhile, Trump went on a full midnight Truth Social bender — 150 posts of pure nonsense — including a retweet of Kristi Noem calling for a “full travel ban” on basically whoever she feels like. He kept the chaos going at a two-hour Cabinet meeting where he bragged about his cognitive test, nodded off, and let Noem announce immigration crackdowns in Minnesota’s Somali community. Pete Hegseth used his time to deny ordering the killing of survivors of U.S. boat strikes and promised more strikes off Venezuela, as a Signalgate review is set to be released. Kash Patel didn’t fare much better in the news cycle, a leaked 115-page report from FBI veterans called the bureau under him a fear-soaked disaster run by a guy who once refused to leave a plane until someone found him a properly patched FBI jacket. In more anit-immigration adjacent news, Brooke Rollins is threatening to pause SNAP funds for states refusing to share immigrant data. Sabrina Carpenter, however, wants zero association with ICE after they used her music in a raid montage. And like we all knew would happen, Senate Republicans appear to have abandoned the plan to extend Obamacare subsidies before premiums spike in January (shocking). Finally, billionaire Michael Dell and his wife are tossing $6.25 billion into “Trump accounts” for kids, while Treasury kicks in $1,000 for children born during Trump’s term, and Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff spent four hours in the Kremlin with Putin discussing their ever-mutating “peace plan.” Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NBC News: Tennessee House Special Election 2025 Live Results: Matt Van Epps Wins, NBC News Projects The Independent: Trump goes on late-night social media rant demanding Democrats who spoke out on military justice be jailed NYT: Kristi Noem Recommends New Travel Ban After National Guard Shooting Axios: ICE coming for Minneapolis after Trump targets Somalis CNN: Fact check: Trump delivers long list of false claims at Cabinet meeting Axios: Scoop: Pentagon's internal "Signalgate" review sent to Congress Yahoo: Kash Patel Justifies Jacket Meltdown by Saying He Wanted a Kid’s Size Axios: SNAP benefits at risk as states resist Trump immigration data demands AP News: Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin the Turtle publisher condemn Trump administration's use of their work AP News: Chances dwindling for renewal of health care subsidies, risking premium spikes for millions WaPo: Dell CEO pledges $6 billion to ‘Trump accounts’ for American children Axios: Witkoff and Kushner met Putin for five hours on Ukraine plan Telegraph: Putin: We’re ready for war with Europe Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 min
  • December 2nd, 2025 - Habba booted; Trump’s MRI mystery; FBI’s Patel probe; Costco vs Trump tariffs; Schumer’s bomb threats; Smartphones = bad for kids

    December 2nd, 2025 - Habba booted; Trump’s MRI mystery; FBI’s Patel probe; Costco vs Trump tariffs; Schumer’s bomb threats; Smartphones = bad for kids
    Dec 2 2025
    Today’s Headlines: Trump’s personal lawyer Alina Habba just got bounced by the 3rd Circuit as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor, because—surprise!—she was never legally appointed in the first place. Meanwhile, Trump picked a fight with Tim Walz, accidentally revealed he got an MRI, then insisted he has no idea what body part it scanned… but definitely not his brain because he “aced” a cognitive test. His doctor then released a memo assuring us his MRI was “pretty normal,” which is exactly what you’d say if it wasn’t. Trump is also defending Pete Hegseth, who’s accused of war crimes after reportedly ordering a second strike on survivors of a boat attack. House Democrats are digging into FBI Director Kash Patel for allegedly using government jets as his personal Vegas shuttle to visit his girlfriend (and let her take joyrides too). In totally normal news, the administration is also taking an equity stake—yes, equity—in a new chip startup founded by Intel’s former CEO, while Costco is suing to get refunds on tariffs that were apparently collected illegally. Additionally, three of Chuck Schumer’s offices got MAGA-themed bomb threats. And finally, new research says giving kids smartphones before age 12 dramatically increases their risks of depression, obesity, and terrible sleep. A separate study found that even a one-week social media detox noticeably improves mental health. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba is disqualified as top New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules PBS: Trump says he’ll release MRI results but doesn’t know what part of his body was scanned WaPo: White House says Trump got MRI for ‘preventive’ cardiovascular check-up Axios: Trump backs Hegseth as Congress plans boat strike review Axios: House Democrats investigate Kash Patel's use of FBI jet WSJ: Trump Administration to Take Equity Stake in Former Intel CEO’s Chip Startup NBC News: Costco sues the Trump administration, seeking a refund of tariffs Axios: Multiple bomb threats at Schumer's New York offices Axios: Smartphones at age 12 linked to worse health Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 min
  • December 1st, 2025 - DC shooting; Sedition probe; Hegseth’s “kill them all”; Kushner’s Russia deals; Bibi asks for pardon; FDA kills asbestos testing & more

    December 1st, 2025 - DC shooting; Sedition probe; Hegseth’s “kill them all”; Kushner’s Russia deals; Bibi asks for pardon; FDA kills asbestos testing & more
    Dec 1 2025
    Today’s Headlines: A CIA-trained Afghan asylum recipient shot two National Guard members in DC—one fatally—prompting Trump to announce (on his little app) a “pause” on all migration from “third world countries”. The administration is now freezing asylum and Afghan visas while somehow avoiding the question of why the National Guard is still posted in DC at all. Meanwhile, the Trump team is escalating its hunt for “sedition,” with the FBI now interviewing the six Democratic veterans who reminded troops not to follow illegal orders. And in the Department of Defense (War), Pete Hegseth allegedly ordered a second strike to kill survivors of a botched boat attack—something even a few Senate Republicans have decided is maybe a bridge too far. Trump also pardoned former Honduran president and convicted drug trafficker Juan Orlando Hernández, who immediately went home like it was checkout time at Club Fed. On the Ukraine front, Rubio, Kushner, and Steve Witkoff are still trying to spin their “peace plan,” which reporting suggests was always just a giant business deal in disguise. The drama deepened when Zelensky’s chief-of-staff Andriy Yermak resigned after a corruption raid and announced he’s headed to the front lines. In other news, the families of Americans killed or injured on Oct. 7 are suing Binance for allegedly helping fund Hamas and other militant groups—just weeks after Trump pardoned Binance’s founder. Over in Israel, Netanyahu is trying to get a presidential pardon mid-trial because sure, why the heck not. Additionally, hundreds of New Yorkers blocked what looked like an ICE raid with their bodies and literal piles of garbage bags, Senate Republicans are gearing up to fight basic car-safety rules, and RFK Jr. just ditched asbestos testing for talc cosmetics because…MAHA. Finally, GOP Rep. Troy Nehls is retiring, but don’t celebrate too hard—his identical twin is already lining up to take his spot. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: WSJ: National Guard Soldier Dies a Day After D.C. Shooting AP News: US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members CNBC: FBI seeks to interview Sen. Mark Kelly, other Democrats Trump accused of seditious behavior WaPo: Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all The Hill: Senators vow oversight after report Hegseth told troops to ‘kill everybody’ in boat strike AP News: Trump says he plans to pardon former Honduran President Hernandez for 2024 drug trafficking sentence AP News: Rubio says US-Ukraine talks on Russia war were productive but much work remains in search of a deal WSJ: Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine Kyiv Independent: Zelensky's ex-chief of staff Yermak says he's 'going to the front' after resigning amid corruption probe NY Times: Hamas Victims’ Families Sue Binance, Accusing It of Aiding Terrorism The Jerusalem Post: Netanyahu's pardon bid tied to pressure on Israel's courts NYT: Several Arrested as Protesters Block ICE Agents From a Potential Raid in NYC WSJ: Senate Committee to Challenge Auto-Safety Mandates That Hurt ‘Affordability’ The Guardian: FDA poised to kill proposal that would require asbestos testing for cosmetics Axios: Trump ally Troy Nehls joins growing group of retiring House members Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 min
  • Wednesday, November 26th, 2025 - Ukraine peace talks; Bolsonaro’s failed DIY escape; 9/11 cover-up; Healthcare goes up; Congress panic buttons & more

    Wednesday, November 26th, 2025 - Ukraine peace talks; Bolsonaro’s failed DIY escape; 9/11 cover-up; Healthcare goes up; Congress panic buttons & more
    Nov 26 2025
    Today’s Headlines: Ukraine’s peace talks are… somehow happening. Zelensky has mostly accepted Russia’s 28-point plan, with “minor” tweaks, and might swing by the U.S. to finalize it. Meanwhile, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll met Russia’s delegation in Abu Dhabi, where Sergey Lavrov warned they won’t accept changes that differ from whatever secret “understanding” Trump and Putin supposedly made in Alaska. Over in Venezuela, Trump labeled President Nicolás Maduro the head of a terrorist organization while also planning to call him. The administration insists they’re not plotting to “shoot or snatch” him but will continue blowing up drug-running boats.In Brazil, Bolsonaro tried to melt off his ankle monitor with a soldering iron and was re-arrested for attempted escape — yet Trump claims he talked to him “last night” and expects to meet him soon. Unless Trump plans to take a meeting in a Brazilian prison, it looks like Jair was maybe making a break for the U.S. embassy before being forced to start serving his 27-year sentence. Israel reportedly killed Hezbollah’s new top commander, Haytham Ali Tabatabai, in Beirut, which would not calm anything down. In other news, newly uncovered documents show NYC knew how toxic the air around Ground Zero was and still let thousands of first responders breathe it in. Almost 10,000 have died from related illnesses. Truly shocking behavior from Rudy Giuliani’s New York (said no one). Healthcare premiums are spiking nationwide, and Trump was planning to announce a two-year extension of Obamacare subsidies — until Speaker Mike Johnson told him House Republicans weren’t on board. Hope those early retirements come through! The Justice Department wants to unseal grand jury transcripts from the Epstein and Maxwell cases under the new transparency law. And finally, with threats against lawmakers rising, the House is doubling security funding: members will now get $20k a month for personal protection and access to a new silent-alert app. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNN: Ukraine talks gain momentum as US and Russian officials meet in Abu Dhabi Axios: Scoop: Trump ready to talk with Maduro over Venezuela drug strikes NYT: How a Sabotaged Ankle Monitor Ended Bolsonaro’s House Arrest WSJ: He Was Rebuilding Hezbollah—Until an Israeli Missile Found Him in Beirut NBC New York: FDNY firefighters demand answers on newfound documents detailing toxic dust after 9/11 Reuters: Trump plans to propose extending Obamacare subsidies, report says AP News: Justice Department renews bid to unseal Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury materials Axios: U.S. House ramps up security as lawmakers' fears rise Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 min
  • Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 - Comey & James cases tossed; Mark Kelly targeted; MAGA eyes exit; DOGE disappears; X outs foreign trolls & more

    Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 - Comey & James cases tossed; Mark Kelly targeted; MAGA eyes exit; DOGE disappears; X outs foreign trolls & more
    Nov 25 2025
    Today’s Headlines: A judge just tossed the Trump administration’s cases against James Comey and Letitia James because prosecutor Lindsey Halligan wasn’t legally appointed. The cases could technically come back… except the statute of limitations already expired for Comey. Meanwhile, the Pentagon is now investigating Senator Mark Kelly for “sedition” over that video telling troops not to follow illegal orders — and they can only target him because he’s the only veteran in the group who’s formally retired. In MAGA meltdown news, Punchbowl is reporting more House Republicans are eyeing the exits as they brace for a midterm wipeout and the likely end of Mike Johnson’s speakership. DOGE — Elon and Trump’s short-lived Department of Government Efficiency — has also mysteriously vanished eight months early after accomplishing…well, nothing. Speaking of Elon, Twitter/X’s new transparency feature instantly exposed a bunch of “patriotic American” MAGA accounts as being run from places like Russia, Nigeria, and Portugal. The feature was turned off, then on again, like someone panicking with a light switch. In actual public health news, Gallup says nearly 1 in 10 Americans have been diagnosed with cancer — the highest yet — even though death rates have improved. Age is still the #1 risk factor. And finally, Xi Jinping called Trump to pitch his “Taiwan belongs to China” position. Trump later bragged that Xi invited him to Beijing but conveniently forgot to mention Taiwan at all. Shocking no one, it doesn’t seem to be his favorite geopolitical toy. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNN: Federal judge dismisses indictments against Letitia James and James Comey, saying Lindsey Halligan appointment was unlawful AP News: Pentagon says it's investigating Sen. Mark Kelly over video urging troops to defy 'illegal orders' Punchbowl: What MTG got right Yahoo: Musk’s DOGE Quietly Killed Off After Delivering Almost Nothing NBC News: X's new location transparency feature unleashes questions about origins of MAGA accounts Axios: Nearly 1 in 10 Americans report a cancer diagnosis WSJ: China’s Xi Calls Trump in Unusual Move to Discuss Taiwan, Ukraine Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 min
  • Monday, November 24th, 2025 - Coast Guard backpedals; Russian approved Ukraine plan; MTG quits; Maxwell will plead the 5th & more

    Monday, November 24th, 2025 - Coast Guard backpedals; Russian approved Ukraine plan; MTG quits; Maxwell will plead the 5th & more
    Nov 24 2025
    Today’s Headlines: The Coast Guard spent five minutes trying to downgrade swastikas and nooses to “divisive” before the backlash hit so hard they panic-reversed the policy before Friday’s episode even aired. In overseas chaos, a so-called 28-point “peace plan” for Ukraine turned out to be a Russian document, handed off to Don Jr. in Miami. It demands Ukraine give up more land or lose U.S. protection, and Trump wants Zelensky to sign it by Thursday.Also, a Welsh politician got 10 years for taking Russian bribes, Venezuela thinks the U.S. might overthrow Maduro, and American troops “accidentally” put up U.S. military warning signs on a Mexican beach. Argentina’s giant bailout deflated into a tiny loan and MTG is resigning (right after locking in her pension). Trump also had a bizarrely wholesome meeting with NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. In domestic chaos, we still don’t have the Epstein files and Ghislaine Maxwell will be pleading the Fifth. DOJ is investigating whether Trump’s own appointees used fake “federal investigators” to dig up dirt on Adam Schiff, and Border Patrol has a secret program scanning millions of U.S. drivers because “border” apparently now means “everywhere.” And finally, a Texas official overseeing the Alamo was forced out after the site’s Twitter posted both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day messages for being “woke”. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: PBS: The Coast Guard planned to change how it described swastikas and nooses. Then came the outcry and an updated policy NBC News: U.S. and Ukraine hold peace deal talks as lawmakers and allies voice concerns over Russian 'wish list' Axios: Zelensky agrees to negotiate on Trump's peace plan for Ukraine CNN: Former key figure in UK populist party Reform jailed for taking bribes to make pro-Russia statements BBC: Venezuelan official says 'no doubt' Trump wants to overthrow government Newsweek: Did U.S. troops accidentally invade Mexico beach? What to know WSJ: U.S. Banks Shelve $20 Billion Bailout Plan for Argentina NBC News: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign in January CNN: New Yorkers praise Zohran Mamdani’s charm offensive on Trump, say they remain cautiously optimistic Politico: Ghislaine Maxwell will plead Fifth in House Epstein probe, Comer says - Live Updates Axios: Justice Department investigating own handling of Adam Schiff probe: reports AP News: Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' travel patterns WaPo: Republicans overseeing Alamo renovation ousted Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 min