Episode Details

Today’s Headlines: The Supreme Court heard oral arguments yesterday regarding whether Donald Trump has absolute immunity from prosecution due to his actions while president in attempting to overturn the 2020 election, arguing that anything a president does can be considered an "official act." Trump's attorney even suggested that assassinating a political rival could be an official act depending on circumstances. However, the Court didn't seem swayed by the full immunity argument, potentially opening the door for partial immunity or delaying the case. Meanwhile, in Defendant Donald's criminal trial, former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified about his involvement in a hush money agreement with Stormy Daniels, revealing that the Enquirer buried the story to help Trump's presidential campaign. President Biden issued a joint statement urging Hamas to accept a hostage and ceasefire deal, while a Commerce Department report showed weaker-than-expected economic growth in the US for the first quarter of 2024. Lastly, Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction was overturned by a New York Appeals Court, prompting plans for a retrial.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• Axios: Trump could get partial victory after Supreme Court hears immunity case
• AP News: Trump hush money trial day 7 highlights: David Pecker cross-examination begins 
• Axios: Biden and 17 world leaders call on Hamas to release the hostages
• CNBC: GDP growth slowed to a 1.6% rate in the first quarter, well below expectations 
• AP News: Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial overturned

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

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