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Wednesday, April 17th, 2024
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Apr 17, 2024
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Today’s Headlines: Israel plans retaliation against Iran's strike, despite U.S. advisement against offensive action. The U.S. announces new sanctions on Iran's missile and drone program. In Donald Trump's criminal trial, seven jurors were selected, and he labeled it a "Biden-inspired witch hunt." The Supreme Court hears oral arguments on whether federal prosecutors overstepped authority in prosecuting January 6th rioters. Additionally, Speaker Mike Johnson faces increased pressure after another congressman agrees to cosponsor a motion to remove him from speakership.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:
AP News: Israel says it will retaliate against Iran, despite the risks
Axios: U.S. to hit Iran with fresh sanctions after Israel attack
NBC News: Trump trial updates: Defense argues juror bias from Facebook posts; unfit for hush money case jury
AP News: Supreme Court questions obstruction charges brought against Jan. 6 rioters, Trump
WA Post: Mike Johnson faces growing momentum to oust him as House speaker
Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson
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Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:
AP News: Israel says it will retaliate against Iran, despite the risks
Axios: U.S. to hit Iran with fresh sanctions after Israel attack
NBC News: Trump trial updates: Defense argues juror bias from Facebook posts; unfit for hush money case jury
AP News: Supreme Court questions obstruction charges brought against Jan. 6 rioters, Trump
WA Post: Mike Johnson faces growing momentum to oust him as House speaker
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/adchoices
Released:
Apr 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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