Episode Details

Today’s Headlines: The UN Security Council backed a US-supported plan for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, with Russia abstaining from the vote. The Biden administration is considering a separate deal with Hamas via Qatari mediators if current talks fail. Meanwhile, Justice Samuel Alito faced controversy after a liberal filmmaker released recordings of him criticizing the media and advocating for a "return to godliness." Alito's wife, Martha-Ann, was also heard making comments about displaying a religious flag to counter a Pride flag. In Congress, House Speaker Mike Johnson appointed Trump allies Scott Perry and Ronny Jackson to the House Intelligence Committee, raising concerns due to their controversial backgrounds. Donald Trump had his first probation meeting, a standard procedure for convicted felons. Judge Aileen Cannon scheduled a hearing on the legality of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s appointment and a potential gag order on Trump. Jurors in Hunter Biden’s gun trial began deliberations, and in Wyoming, a landslide caused a critical highway collapse, prompting emergency measures and detour plans. The Teton Pass collapse significantly impacts daily commuters and local traffic, with 40% of Teton County’s workforce using the route. Emergency crews are working to establish a detour around the landslide, expected to be ready in a few weeks.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• NY Times: Fourteen of the 15 members voted in favor, with Russia abstaining
• NBC News: Biden admin has discussed potentially negotiating unilateral deal with Hamas to free U.S. hostages
• WA Post: Justice Alito talked about political divide on purported secret recordings
• AP News: Speaker Johnson appoints two Trump allies to a committee that handles classified intelligence
• NY Times: Trump Will Have Virtual Interview With Probation Official on Monday 
• Slate: Trump trial news: Now what is Aileen Cannon doing?
• WA Post: Jury deliberations in Hunter Biden gun trial end for the day. Jurors are due back Tuesday morning
• CBS News: Part of Wyoming highway collapses in landslide, blocking crucial transit route

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

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