Episode Details

Today's Headlines: George Santos, a US representative, has been charged with 13 counts, including fraud and making false statements, and has pleaded not guilty. The end of the Title 42 immigration policy is causing concern for potential influxes of migrants, but new measures are being put in place to crack down on illegal border crossings and create legal pathways for asylum seekers. Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein has returned to the Senate part-time after a 3-month absence due to shingles, giving Democrats their majority on the judiciary committee.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• NBC News: New York Republican George Santos pleads not guilty to 13-count federal indictment 
• PBS: U.S. to limit asylum at Mexico border, ‘very difficult’ days as COVID-19 restrictions end 
• NBC News: Sen. Dianne Feinstein returns to Capitol Hill, casts her first votes since February 

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

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