Episode Details

Today’s Headlines: Today's news includes several quick updates. In Fulton County, Georgia, co-defendants Sidney Powell and Kenneth Cheseboro have a trial date set for October 23rd on racketeering charges. Federal prosecutors plan to seek a grand jury indictment of Hunter Biden by the end of September, related to gun possession and tax charges. The Department of the Interior canceled oil and gas leases in Alaska and is safeguarding 13 million acres in the National Petroleum Reserve while restricting new leasing. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell stated he has no plans to retire and intends to serve his full term until January 2027. In weather news, Tropical Storm Lee is expected to rapidly intensify into a Category 4 or 5 hurricane. Lastly, Mexico's Supreme Court decriminalized abortion nationwide, though local laws still prohibit it in many states, but federal hospitals and clinics can provide legal abortions even in those states.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• NY Times: Georgia Judge Says Two Defendants in Trump Case Will Get Early Trial Together
• AP News: Prosecutors seeking new indictment for Hunter Biden before end of September 
• AP News: A House impeachment inquiry of President Biden is a ‘natural step forward,’ Speaker McCarthy says 
• NBC News: U.S. to cancel Alaska oil and gas leases issued under Trump 
• NBC News: Facing health questions, McConnell vows to finish his term ending in 2027 
• Axios: Tropical Storm Lee expected to become "extremely dangerous" hurricane 
• Axios: This summer shattered global temperature records, report shows
• NY Times: Mexico’s Supreme Court Decriminalizes Abortion Nationwide 

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Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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