Episode Details

Today’s Headlines: Top news today is a mix of tragedy and controversy. The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after a cargo ship crashed into it, leaving 6 people missing and presumed dead. Rebuilding the bridge will take years. On another front, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could limit access to medication abortion. In other news, a judge placed a limited gag order on Donald Trump in his criminal trial, while Trump himself has begun selling bibles. Ronna McDaniel was fired from her new role as an NBC News contributor after facing backlash from colleagues. Internationally, Israel pulled its negotiators from peace talks with Hamas, and Florida passed a law restricting social media use for minors.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• CNN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapses after ship collision 
• NBC News: Supreme Court signals it is likely to reject a challenge to abortion pill access
• The Guardian: The next Clarence Thomas? Abortion pill case spotlights rightwing judge and his wife’s shadowy connections
• WA Post: Trump placed under limited gag order ahead of N.Y. hush money trial
• Axios: "We must make America pray again:" Trump now selling Bibles
• Axios: Ronna McDaniel out at NBC News following backlash
• Axios: Gaza hostage talks deadlock and spark U.S.-Israel blame game 
• AP News: Florida's DeSantis signs one of the country's most restrictive social media bans for minors

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

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