Episode Details

Today’s Headlines: Former President Donald Trump is set to be arraigned in federal court in Miami on 37 criminal counts related to the handling of classified intelligence documents. His co-defendant, Walt Nauta, will also be arraigned on six charges. Security preparations are underway for potential protests or demonstrations by Trump supporters. In other news, JP Morgan Chase has agreed to pay a $290 million settlement to Jeffrey Epstein's victims, though they deny guilt. The bank is still facing litigation from the US Virgin Islands. JP Morgan is also suing its former executive Jes Staley, who has been accused of sexual assault. Musician Michael Travis Leake has been arrested in Moscow on drug trafficking charges. Meanwhile, former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi passed away at the age of 86 after being hospitalized for chronic leukemia.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• WA Post: Trump in Miami before classified documents court date on Tuesday 
• Wall Street Journal: JPMorgan to Pay $290 Million to Settle Jeffrey Epstein Accusers’ Suit 
• NPR: U.S. citizen and musician Michael Travis Leake has been detained in Russia 
• Ny Times: Silvio Berlusconi, a Showman Who Upended Italian Politics and Culture, Dies at 86 

Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz

Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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