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Morning Announcements

Morning Announcements is your daily news rundown from Betches News–because the world’s a mess, and someone’s gotta explain it. Every morning, Betches co-founder and host Sami Sage cuts through the chaos to break down what actually matters, one unhinged headline at a time. All in under 10 minutes, so you can stay informed without spiraling.

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Friday, November 8th, 2024 - Biden urges calm; Trump’s new team; Fed cuts rates; Musk gains billions; Giuliani asset seizure; Charges in Liam Payne’s death Nov 08, 2024

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Today’s Headlines: Republicans gained control of the Senate as David McCormick flipped Pennsylvania, giving the GOP 53 seats, with two races still undecided. The House is leaning Republican, currently at 210 GOP to 198 Democrat seats. President Biden addressed the nation, urging calm and a peaceful transition of power. Trump’s second term is shaping up, with Susie Wiles named Chief of Staff and plans for mass deportation despite the projected $300 billion cost. The Fed cut interest rates by 0.25% as inflation continues to ease. Meanwhile, California and other states are preparing legal defenses to protect state rights under Trump’s administration. Elon Musk’s net worth surged $26.5 billion post-election, along with other billionaires. Rudy Giuliani was ordered to surrender assets, including his Manhattan penthouse and luxury items, to cover a defamation judgment owed to Georgia election workers. Finally, in Argentina, three people face charges connected to the recent death of Liam Payne.

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Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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Thursday, November 7th, 2024 - Trump wins; GOP gains; Abortion rights expand; DOJ pauses cases; NY shields rights Nov 07, 2024

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Today’s Headlines: Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election, becoming the 47th U.S. president. Kamala Harris conceded, delivering a speech at Howard University and calling Trump to acknowledge his victory. Republicans gained four House seats and are close to controlling both chambers, creating a likely GOP trifecta with Congress and the presidency. In state elections, Democrats broke North Carolina's GOP supermajority and gained seats on Michigan’s Supreme Court. Abortion rights measures passed in seven states, while California repealed Prop. 8, securing same-sex marriage rights in its constitution. The DOJ is reportedly preparing to wind down criminal cases against Trump under policies shielding sitting presidents. Meanwhile, New York's Governor Hochul and AG James launched the Empire State Freedom Initiative to protect residents' rights from potential federal overreach during Trump’s term.

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Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 - Election updates: Trump leads, Senate flips, Ballot measures & bomb threats; Musk sued; Netanyahu fires Gallant Nov 06, 2024

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Today’s Headlines: As of 12:30am, Trump leads Harris in electoral votes, 230 to 189, with North Carolina as the only called swing state. Republicans secured the Senate with key wins, while Democrats Angela Alsobrooks and Adam Schiff claimed Senate seats in Maryland and California. In Florida, measures to overturn a 6-week abortion ban and legalize marijuana failed due to a high 60% threshold, though both had majority support. Meanwhile, Missouri rolled back its abortion ban and approved paid sick leave, with Colorado also passing abortion protections. Election Day saw bomb threats disrupting voting in Georgia and Arizona’s Democratic areas. Elon Musk faces a lawsuit over his $1 million giveaway, and in the Middle East, Hamas rejected a ceasefire proposal as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu fired his defense minister, sparking protests in Tel Aviv.

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Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 - Election Day: Nat’l Guard on standby; Disinfo alert; Meta ad ban; Musk lottery ruling; School fee ban; Hurricane Rafael Nov 05, 2024

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Today’s Headlines: National Guard units are on standby across multiple states, with heightened security measures in place, including fencing in D.C. and bulletproof glass in swing-state election offices. A U.S. cybersecurity official warned of unprecedented disinformation, though no major threats to election integrity have been identified. Meta extended its election ad ban beyond Election Day to prevent misinformation while votes are counted. In Pennsylvania, a judge ruled that Elon Musk can continue his $1 million giveaways in swing states, dismissing lottery concerns. The USDA announced a 2027 ban on online transaction fees for low-income students’ school lunch accounts. Finally, Tropical Storm Rafael is expected to strengthen to a hurricane, with warnings for the Cayman Islands and Jamaica.

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Monday, November 4th, 2024 - Election Eve: Harris leads IA, AZ AG probes Trump, PA ballots challenged; TX abortion tragedy; Netanyahu scandal Nov 04, 2024

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Today’s Headlines: With less than a day before Election Day, national polls show a tight race. In Iowa, the Selzer poll has Vice President Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump by 3 points—a notable shift in a traditionally Republican state. The poll, known for accuracy, attributes Harris's lead to strong support among older women. Meanwhile, Trump’s controversial comments about Liz Cheney, including a firing squad reference, have prompted an investigation by Arizona’s attorney general. Cheney condemned Trump’s remarks as tyrannical. In Michigan, Trump courted Arab American voters in Dearborn, tapping into frustrations over U.S. policy on Gaza. Legal challenges in Pennsylvania threaten to disqualify thousands of mail-in ballots, mostly from overseas voters, but officials are defending their validity. Amidst heightened threats, Washington Governor Jay Inslee has activated the National Guard to protect election infrastructure. In Texas, a young woman died after being denied medical care following a miscarriage, highlighting the severe impacts of the state’s restrictive abortion law. Finally, in Israel, a scandal involving leaks of sensitive intelligence has raised questions about Prime Minister Netanyahu's involvement, as his aide was implicated in actions risking national security.

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Friday, November 1st, 2024 - 62M early votes; PA ballot battle; Trump campaign updates; Deadly floods in Spain Nov 01, 2024

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Today’s Headlines: As we enter the final weekend before Election Day, early voting has surged to nearly 62 million ballots cast, with Democrats making up 41%, Republicans 40%, and 19% listed as "other." Notably, new voter turnout in swing states now surpasses the 2020 victory margin. Meanwhile, Republicans in Pennsylvania have filed an appeal to stop undated mail ballots from being counted, continuing a fight over voting regulations. Campaign trail rhetoric has intensified, with Trump claiming he’ll be a "protector of women" and RFK Jr. reportedly in line for a health policy role under a potential Trump administration, despite his controversial health stances. In Europe, flash floods have devastated Valencia, Spain, killing at least 155, in one of the continent's deadliest natural disasters in recent years.

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Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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Thursday, October 31st, 2024 - Early votes reach 50M; Facebook’s militia issue; VA voter purge ruling; Airline refund rule Oct 31, 2024

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Today’s Headlines: With just a week left until Election Day, 50 million Americans have already cast their ballots, as economic reports show GDP up 2.8% and inflation at 2.2%. Facebook faces scrutiny over auto-generating pages for extremist militias, making it easier for anti-government groups to use the platform for recruitment and ballot-box intimidation. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to let Virginia continue a voter roll purge of 1,600 suspected non-citizens, despite earlier court rulings that the process violated federal law. Overseas, Biden’s top advisers are heading to Israel to negotiate a possible de-escalation deal with Hezbollah, as Israel passes a law banning the UN's aid agency UNRWA from operating within its borders. In Ukraine, North Korean troops equipped with Russian military gear have reportedly joined the fight, adding to international concern. Finally, a win for travelers: airlines in the U.S. are now required to offer automatic refunds for cancellations, long delays, and significant changes to flights, with money back in your account within seven days.

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Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 - Harris D.C. rally; Early voting surge; SC Keeps RFK Jr.; Bannon released; FBI ballot fire probe; Biden critiques Musk Oct 30, 2024

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Today’s Headlines: One week before Election Day, early voting has surpassed 50 million ballots cast, with Democrats slightly leading Republican registrations among voters. Vice President Kamala Harris rallied 75,000 supporters in Washington, D.C., urging generational change. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court allowed RFK Jr. to stay on ballots in Wisconsin and Michigan, dismissing state requests to remove him due to early voting. Steve Bannon was released from prison and quickly renewed claims of election fraud, while FBI investigations continue into recent ballot box arson cases in Oregon and Washington. On social media, Elon Musk suggested potential $2 trillion federal spending cuts if Trump wins, shortly after President Biden criticized Musk's history of violating immigration laws when he first arrived in the U.S.

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Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 - Ballot box fires; Bezos blocks endorsement, McD’s ¼ pounder back; Musk's PAC sued Oct 29, 2024

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Today’s Headlines: With Election Day approaching, early voting has surged to 44 million ballots cast. Federal authorities are investigating ballot box fires in Oregon and Washington—both affecting tight races. The FBI and DHS have also issued warnings about possible election disruptions from domestic actors. Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos reportedly stopped a Washington Post endorsement of Kamala Harris, potentially to protect Blue Origin contracts, leading to a subscriber loss of 200,000. Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner has sued Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC for an alleged unlawful lottery targeting swing-state voters. Lastly, McDonald’s has resumed selling quarter-pounders after an E. coli outbreak was traced to raw onions from a supplier, not the chain itself.

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Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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Monday, October 28th, 2024 - Musk’s Putin talks; Trump’s Nazi-style rally; China’s election hacks; Election updates; Odessa anti-trans bathroom ban Oct 28, 2024

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Today’s Headlines: Elon Musk’s been holding private talks with Putin since 2022, discussing everything from business to geopolitics—a concerning revelation given Musk’s Pentagon contracts and his recent restrictions on Starlink access for Ukraine. Musk also just poured an extra $43.6 million into Trump’s Super PAC, pushing his total donations to $118 million. Meanwhile, Chinese hackers targeted U.S. political figures, including a Trump advisor, in an ongoing surveillance effort, capturing audio from calls and messages. On the campaign trail, Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally echoed a notorious 1939 Nazi event, where he called the U.S. “occupied” and promised mass deportations. In election news, North Carolina legislators are facing pressure to award Trump their electoral votes preemptively due to hurricane damage, Pennsylvania’s investigating 2,500 possible fraudulent voter registrations, and a federal judge has ordered Virginia to restore 1,600 voters wrongfully purged from its rolls. Lastly, Odessa, Texas, just banned trans people from using bathrooms that don’t match their birth-assigned sex, putting a $10,000 bounty on violations.

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Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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