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• Thursday, June 5th, 2025 - Musk vs Trump; Trump travel ban 2.0; UN Gaza ceasefire; Columbia crackdown; Biden pardon probe & more

  Today’s Headlines: Elon Musk is turning on Trump, launching a “KILL THE BILL” campaign against the president’s budget proposal, which he calls a path to “bankrupting America.” The bill adds $2.4 trillion to the deficit, mostly through tax cuts for the wealthy, while omitting EV credits and Starlink contracts—two things Musk clearly noticed. Meanwhile, private job growth plummeted to just 37,000 in May, with ADP revising April’s numbers downward and businesses reporting layoffs and price hikes due to Trump’s tariffs, even on non-tariffed goods. On the international front, Trump revealed (then deleted) details of a call with Putin about Ukraine and Iran’s nuclear ambitions. At home, he reinstated a sweeping travel ban on 12 countries and tightened restrictions on 7 more, following a report on "hostile attitudes" toward the U.S. The U.S. also vetoed a UN ceasefire resolution in Gaza that had 14-1 backing, citing its failure to condemn Hamas or require disarmament. The Justice Department is investigating Biden’s last-minute pardons—specifically the use of autopen to sign off on clemencies for family and 37 federal inmates. Columbia University is now facing potential loss of accreditation, with the Education Department claiming it failed to protect Jewish students. And in Colorado, a federal judge paused deportation of the wife and children of a man charged with a federal hate crime after attacking Jewish demonstrators with a homemade flamethrower. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: Musk demands do-over on Trump budget bill CNBC: ADP jobs report May 2025  Axios: Businesses are raising prices after tariffs, even on unaffected goods NYT: Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine Drone Strike and Iran Nuclear Deal in Phone Call  AP News: Trump announces travel ban and restrictions on 19 countries set to go into effect Monday  Axios: U.S. vetoes UN security council resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza The Times: Trump orders investigation into ‘those who covered up Biden’s decline’ CNN: US Education Department threatens Columbia University’s accreditation over campus antisemitism concerns Axios: Judge blocks deportation of Boulder attack suspect's family 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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• Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 - Musk blasts Trump’s Bill; MD & RI gun ban stays; DHS vs Nadler aide; FEMA head’s hurricane fail; USNS Harvey Milk rebrand

  Today’s Headlines: The Trump–Musk bromance may be ending, with Elon blasting Trump’s $2.3 trillion spending bill as a “disgusting abomination” and calling to oust lawmakers who supported it. Meanwhile, the Trump administration formally requested Congress to undo $9.4B in DOGE’s previous cuts via a rescission process, still falling far short of Musk’s promised $2T in cuts. New 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum go into effect tonight (except for the UK), but are subject to change next month. The administration also rescinded 2022 guidance protecting abortion access in emergency cases, exposing providers to prosecution in 13 states with total bans. FEMA’s acting head reportedly didn’t know the U.S. had a hurricane season, worsening concerns as meteorologists warn they’re too understaffed to predict storm paths. In other news, DHS officers handcuffed a Nadler aide, accusing his office of “harboring rioters” after staff watched ICE detain migrants. The Supreme Court declined to hear gun rights cases, leaving Maryland and Rhode Island’s bans intact. Just in time for Pride month, the Navy will rename the USNS Harvey Milk to align with a “warrior culture” vision. FInally, Russia carried out a successful hit on the strategic Crimea bridge following Ukraine’s devastating drone strikes on Russian bombers as peace talks in Istanbul have collapsed. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Musk calls GOP tax cut and spending bill a 'disgusting abomination' AP News: Trump formally asks Congress to claw back approved spending targeted by DOGE AP News: Musk calls GOP tax cut and spending bill a 'disgusting abomination' Axios: Trump administration strips federal protections for emergency abortion providers NYT: Acting FEMA Chief Told Staff He Didn’t Know About U.S. Hurricane Season  Axios: Dems seek to grill Kristi Noem on DHS handcuffing Nadler aide WaPo: Supreme Court leave Maryland's ban on assault rifles in place AP News: Musk calls GOP tax cut and spending bill a 'disgusting abomination' WaPo: As Russia reels from drone attack, Ukraine targets vital Crimean Bridge AP News: Putin's uncompromising demands emerge after the latest round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks 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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• Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025 - Boulder attack, Ukraine strike & China trade updates; Polish elections; Trump taps Palantir & more

  Today’s Headlines: Twelve people were severely injured in Boulder, Colorado, after Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national, attacked a weekly pro-hostage-release walk with a homemade flamethrower; the FBI charged him with a federal hate crime after discovering he had planned the attack for a year. In Ukraine, officials say they destroyed 40 Russian nuclear-capable bombers in a drone strike, a move some Russian commentators likened to Pearl Harbor. Trade tensions with China are escalating after mutual accusations of violating last month’s handshake agreement, with China vowing retaliation. In Poland, conservative Karol Nawrocki narrowly won the presidency in a record-turnout election. Meanwhile, new reporting reveals the Trump administration is using Peter Thiel’s Palantir to centralize massive amounts of citizen data across federal agencies. Despite this, newly uncovered data shows the U.S. knowingly deported Venezuelans with no criminal records to El Salvador’s CECOT prison under dubious terrorism claims—while quietly admitting more white South African refugees. Lastly, law firms that cooperated with Trump are now losing corporate clients like Oracle and McDonald’s, who question whether these firms can be trusted to defend their interests. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: What we know about the man charged in the attack in Boulder, Colorado AP News: Ukraine's drone attack on Russian warplanes was a serious blow to the Kremlin's strategic arsenal Axios: China accuses U.S. of violating trade truce, vows "forceful measures" Reuters: Polish nationalist Nawrocki wins presidency in setback for pro-EU government NY Times: Trump Taps Palantir to Compile Data on Americans ProPublica: Trump administration knew most Venezuelans deported from Texas to a Salvadoran prison had no U.S. convictions AP News: More white South Africans arrive in the US under a new refugee program WSJ: The Law Firms That Appeased Trump—and Angered Their Clients 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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• Monday, June 2nd, 2025 - Boulder attack; Drones over Russia; Hamas pushback; China tensions; Trump’s briefings, reposts & NASA nominee

  Today’s Headlines: A man threw Molotov cocktails at a Jewish community group in Boulder, Colorado, injuring six elderly people in what the FBI and DOJ are investigating as a targeted terror attack. In international news, Ukraine launched a major drone strike deep inside Russia without U.S. approval, just before announcing new ceasefire talks. Meanwhile, ceasefire efforts in Gaza stalled as Hamas rejected a U.S.-backed proposal, and over 30 people were killed at an aid site in Rafah. Tensions with China continue to rise, with Trump accusing them of violating tariff agreements, and responding to reports that China is restricting rare-earth exports. Trump also doubled tariffs on steel, days after approving a foreign acquisition of U.S. Steel. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused China of preparing for war over Taiwan, prompting international pushback. Meanwhile, Trump reportedly gets so few intelligence briefings that Tulsi Gabbard is considering turning them into Fox News-style video packages to hold his attention. He also reposted a conspiracy claiming Biden is a clone. Lastly, Trump withdrew his NASA nominee after learning of the nominee’s past donations to Democrats, further straining his alliance with Elon Musk. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: FBI and law enforcement respond to 'terror attack' in Boulder, Colorado Axios: Ukraine launches massive drone strike on air bases deep inside Russia NPR: Hamas pushes back on the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal offered by the U.S.  AP News: 31 Palestinians are killed heading to a Gaza aid site, witnesses say. Israel denies responsibility Axios: U.S. gives Iran updated nuclear deal offer Axios: Trump, Xi to talk this week about trade, key advisor says  The Guardian: China accuses Pete Hegseth of sowing division in Asia in speech ‘filled with provocations’ Axios: The rare minerals battle behind Rubio's ban on Chinese students NBC News: Gabbard considering ways to revamp Trump's intelligence briefing AP News: Trump says he's withdrawing the nomination of Musk associate Jared Isaacman to lead NASA The Independent: Trump shares baseless conspiracy that Joe Biden died and was replaced by a clone 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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• Friday, May 30th, 2025 - Tariff whiplash - again; Chinese student visas revoked; Paramount lawsuit; HHS cuts bird flu vax funds; Musk is out

  Today’s Headlines: The US Court of International Trade ruled that President Trump exceeded his authority by imposing global tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, canceling most tariffs—only for the appeals court to reinstate them during the ongoing appeal. Meanwhile, ASEAN countries agreed to protect each other’s economies against harmful US trade deals amid mounting tariff tensions. The State Department, led by Marco Rubio, announced plans to revoke visas of Chinese students with ties to the Communist Party and pause new student visa interviews to enhance vetting. In other news, Qatar hesitates to finalize the transfer of Trump’s private jet due to costly maintenance and demands for clear legal disclaimers. Paramount offered $15 million to settle Trump’s lawsuit over a CBS News interview, but Trump wants $25 million plus an apology, leveraging the studio’s pending merger approval. Moderna lost millions in HHS funding for its bird flu vaccine development, and Elon Musk resigned from DOGE after 114 days, having achieved only a fraction of his deficit-cutting goals while stirring controversy on multiple fronts. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNBC: Trump tariffs reinstated by appeals court for now Fox Business: Federal court rejects Trump's 'unbounded authority' to impose worldwide tariffs Reuters: ASEAN leaders agree tariff deals with US should not harm fellow members MFA Malaysia: ASEAN-GCC-CHINA  27 MAY 2025 - Press Releases  WSJ: U.S. to Revoke Visas of Chinese Students WA Post: Trump’s Air Force One deal with Qatar not final despite U.S. claims  WSJ: Paramount Has Offered $15 Million to Settle CBS Lawsuit. Trump Wants More. WA Post: HHS cancels funding for Moderna to develop vaccines to combat bird flu  NBC News: Elon Musk officially leaves the White House 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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