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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. Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz.© Betches Media. All rights reserved. Ciencia Política Política y Gobierno
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  • Monday, July 21st, 2025 - Trump–Epstein fallout; Colbert canceled; Deportation disasters; Israel strike hits church; GENIUS Act

    Monday, July 21st, 2025 - Trump–Epstein fallout; Colbert canceled; Deportation disasters; Israel strike hits church; GENIUS Act
    Jul 21 2025
    Today’s Headlines: Fallout from a Wall Street Journal report revealing a bizarre birthday note allegedly from Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein continues, with Trump denying authorship and suing the WSJ, Rupert Murdoch, and others for $10 billion in a defamation suit filed in Judge Aileen Cannon’s district. Meanwhile, VP JD Vance quietly visited Murdoch just before the story broke, and the DOJ moved to unseal grand jury records on Epstein as reports suggest Trump’s name triggered special review protocols within the FBI. Over in entertainment, CBS abruptly canceled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert shortly after Colbert slammed parent company Paramount for a Trump-linked $16M “settlement”—timed suspiciously with FCC approval requests for the Paramount–Skydance merger. Congress also voted to slash $1.1 billion in public broadcasting funds, disproportionately affecting rural NPR stations. On immigration, new reporting exposed unacknowledged passengers on deportation flights and the botched deportation of an elderly asylum recipient, now hospitalized in Guatemala after vanishing from ICE custody. Internationally, an Israeli airstrike on a Gaza church killed civilians and earned Netanyahu an apology call to the Pope, frustrating the Trump White House amid fragile ceasefire talks in Syria. And in financial news, the so-called GENIUS Act passed, boosting crypto markets by letting banks treat stablecoins as assets, not liabilities—just in time for “crypto week” on the Hill. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: WSJ: Jeffrey Epstein’s Friends Sent Him Bawdy Letters for a 50th Birthday Album. One Was From Donald Trump. CNBC: Trump sues Murdoch for $10 billion over WSJ story on Epstein birthday letter The Independent: JD Vance flew to Montana for secret meeting with Rupert Murdoch and Fox News execs ABC News: DOJ files request to unseal Epstein grand jury records after uproar over files NBC News: FBI personnel were told to flag Epstein files mentioning Trump, Senate Democrat says Variety: Writers Guild Demands Investigation Into Stephen Colbert ‘Late Show’ Cancellation, Has ‘Significant Concerns’ About Bribery at Paramount Axios: Skydance CEO met with FCC chair ahead of CBS canceling "The Late Show" Axios: Congress votes to strip more than $1 billion in funding for NPR, PBS 404media.co: Flight Manifests Reveal Dozens of Previously Unknown People on Three Deportation Flights to El Salvador The Morning Call: Allentown grandfather’s family was told he died in ICE custody. Then they learned he’s alive — in a hospital in Guatemala, they say ABC News: Netanyahu calls Pope Leo XIV after deadly Israeli strike on Gazan church Axios: "He's a madman": Trump's team frets about Netanyahu after Syria strikes 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, July 18th, 2025 - Trump’s diagnosis; ICE digs into Medicaid; Trump targets voters; Iran’s nuke site damage & more

    Friday, July 18th, 2025 - Trump’s diagnosis; ICE digs into Medicaid; Trump targets voters; Iran’s nuke site damage & more
    Jul 18 2025
    Today’s Headlines: President Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a vein condition that can cause leg swelling and serious complications—though his doctor insists he’s in “excellent” health. Meanwhile, Senate Democrat Ron Wyden revealed that the Trump DOJ has suppressed evidence of over $1.5 billion in Jeffrey Epstein-linked transactions flagged by major banks, some involving Russian accounts and high-profile payments, yet Trump refuses to appoint a special counsel or release more documents. While the Senate GOP blocks further Epstein disclosures, ICE will now access sensitive data from 79 million Medicaid enrollees—despite many immigrants being ineligible for the program—to track down undocumented residents. At the same time, the Trump administration is collecting voter rolls and suing counties for access to personal information in a sweeping push ahead of the 2026 midterms. Internationally, a U.S. military assessment found that recent strikes only severely damaged one of Iran’s three nuclear enrichment sites, and U.S. cybersecurity officials report a sharp uptick in Chinese government-backed cyberattacks on American infrastructure and institutions. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CBS News: Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a minor vein condition, after noticing swelling in legs NYT: Ron Wyden, a Democrat, Won’t Let Go of the Jeffrey Epstein Case, Either AP News: Trump won't recommend special counsel in Epstein investigation, spokeswoman says Axios: Senate GOP blocks resolution demanding Trump release Epstein files AP News: Trump administration hands over Medicaid recipients' personal data, including addresses, to ICE WaPo: DOJ hits states with broad requests for voter rolls, election data NBC News: New U.S. assessment finds American strikes destroyed only one of three Iranian nuclear sites WaPo: China’s cyber sector amplifies Beijing’s hacking of U.S. targets 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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  • Thursday, July 17th, 2025 - Israel strikes Syria; Bahrain PM’s $17B investment; Trump forgets he picked Powell, sells memecoins, fires a Comey & more

    Thursday, July 17th, 2025 - Israel strikes Syria; Bahrain PM’s $17B investment; Trump forgets he picked Powell, sells memecoins, fires a Comey & more
    Jul 17 2025
    Today’s Headlines: Israel launched missile strikes on Syria’s military HQ in Damascus, potentially destabilizing the new Syrian government amid talks to normalize relations. Despite the Trump administration’s request to hold back, Israel is sending more troops to the border, citing threats to the Druze community. Meanwhile, Trump hosted Bahrain’s crown prince, who pledged $17 billion in U.S. investments—though details were vague, aside from a symbolic model airplane. Trump also denied plans to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite telling Republicans otherwise, and floated the Fed’s over-budget HQ renovations as a possible excuse. Separately, the administration fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey—daughter of James Comey—who had handled the Epstein, Maxwell, and Diddy cases, offering no clear reason. Trump mocked his own supporters who believe Epstein conspiracy theories, calling them “weaklings,” while still refusing to release promised files. And in two more Trump-world twists: DHS deported five migrants to Eswatini, an African country none of them were from, and federal agents arrested nine anti-ICE protesters in Spokane. Lastly, $100 million worth of Trump memecoins are unlocking today, padding the president’s net worth. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: Israel bombs Syrian capital despite U.S. pressure to "stand down" Bloomberg: Bahrain’s PM Vows $17 Billion US Investment During Trump Meeting NBC News: Trump says it's 'highly unlikely' he will fire Fed Chair Powell after broaching idea with GOP reps Axios: Trump says Fed renovations issue might be fireable for Powell WaPo: DOJ fires Maurene Comey, prosecutor involved in Epstein, Diddy cases AP News: Trump slams his own supporters as 'weaklings' for falling for what he now calls the Epstein 'hoax' Axios: DHS sends migrants to Eswatini in new 3rd-country deportation Seattle Time: Federal government accuses nine Spokane protesters of violence against ICE Bloomberg: Trump Memecoin Unlock To Test Crypto Demand 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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