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Friday, May 17th, 2024

Friday, May 17th, 2024

FromMorning Announcements


Friday, May 17th, 2024

FromMorning Announcements

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Length:
7 minutes
Released:
May 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today’s Headlines: President Biden is moving to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug, which would officially recognize its medical benefits and allow for more federal research. The DEA has opened a 60-day public comment period on this proposal, inviting Americans to weigh in. At the same time, Congress has passed the $105 billion FAA Reauthorization Act, aimed at making flying safer and more accessible for people with disabilities, including better provisions for wheelchair users and improved emergency procedures. In other news, a recent review shows Latine students are more segregated in schools now than they’ve been since 1968, often ending up in under-resourced schools. In Trump’s criminal trial, Michael Cohen's credibility was put under intense scrutiny during cross-examination, with the trial expected to conclude soon. Lastly, Vice President Harris has agreed to participate in a vice-presidential debate hosted by CBS News. The debate will take place after the Republican National Convention, where she'll learn who her opponent will be.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

NBC News: Justice Department takes 'major step' toward rescheduling marijuana


NPR: Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill, sending legislation to the House 

Axios: Latino students are the most segregated they've been since 1968


AP News: Michael Cohen pressed on his crimes and lies as defense attacks key Trump hush money trial witness


Axios: Biden-Harris campaign accepts VP debate invite from CBS



Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson
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Released:
May 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Morning Announcements is a daily show brought to you by the Betches Sup, here to help you make sense of the world in the wake of 2020’s chaos. Every morning, Betches co-founder and host Sami Sage gives you quick daily updates with the most important info you need to know about politics and current events.