Episode Details

Today’s Headlines: President Biden and House Republicans have reached a deal to suspend the debt limit through 2025, preventing a federal default. The agreement includes spending limits, work requirements for SNAP recipients, and expanded benefits for veterans and others. The deal also ends the pause on student loan repayments. In Texas, the state House has impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton over bribery allegations. Turkey's President Erdogan has been reelected, and Russia has issued an arrest warrant for Senator Lindsey Graham. France threatens to block Twitter in Europe if it doesn't comply with new rules.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• AP News: Debt ceiling deal: What’s in, what’s out of the bill to avert US default
• CBS News: Debt ceiling deal's next steps — getting it through Congress 
• CNBC: Treasury now says it could run out of money June 5, buying time for debt ceiling talks 
• Texas Tribune: Texas AG Ken Paxton impeached, suspended from duties; will face Senate trial 
• BBC News: Erdogan wins five more years as Turkey's president 
• AP News: Russia issues arrest warrant for Lindsey Graham over Ukraine comments
• The Wrap: France’s Digital Minister Threatens to Ban Twitter in Europe After Site Ditches Disinformation Rules 

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

Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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