Episode Details

Today’s Headlines: E. Jean Carroll, who previously won a defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump, has filed a new lawsuit seeking additional damages due to Trump's comments about her. Trump referred to her as a "wack job" and called her story "fake and made up" on national TV. Senator Tim Scott has announced his presidential campaign, criticizing the "radical left" and emphasizing his background. TikTok has filed a lawsuit to overturn Montana's ban of the app, claiming it violates free speech. A profile on Harlan Crow, a Republican donor and friend of Justice Clarence Thomas, reveals their relationship and Crow's collection of controversial items. Russia has expanded its list of sanctioned Americans, including enemies of Donald Trump, in response to US sanctions.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• NY Times: E. Jean Carroll Seeks New Damages From Trump for Comments on CNN 
• CBS News: Tim Scott announces he is running for president in 2024: "I am America" 
• AP News: TikTok files lawsuit to overturn Montana’s 1st-in-nation ban on the video sharing app 
• The Atlantic: Harlan Crow wants to stop talking about Clarence Thomas
• NY Times: Russia's Latest Sanctions on U.S. Officials Turn to Trump Enemies 

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

Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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