Episode Details

Today’s Headlines: A man armed with a baseball bat attacked the district office of democratic representative from Virginia, Gerald E. Connolly, injuring two staff aides. The assailant faces charges of malicious wounding and is being held without bond. The motive is not yet identified, but he has a history of mental illness. Special counsel John Durham has issued a report criticizing the FBI for its investigation of Trump’s 2016 campaign and collusion with Russia, but no actual charges were made. Donald Trump spoke at Michael Flynn’s “Reawaken America Tour” and promised to bring Flynn back to power if elected. A woman has filed a lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani, alleging he coerced her into sex and owes her almost $2 million in unpaid wages. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will testify in Congress on the oversight of AI and potential risks of the technology.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• NY Times: Staff Members Attacked With Bat at Congressman's Virginia Office 
• Washington Post: Durham report sharply criticizes FBI's 2016 Trump Campaign Probe 
• AP News: Trump tells former adviser Michael Flynn: ‘We’re going to bring you back’ 
• AP News: Woman sues Rudy Giuliani, saying he coerced her into sex, owes her $2 million in unpaid wages
• The HIll: ChatGPT CEO heads to Congress as lawmakers face AI explosion

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

Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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