Episode Details

Today's headlines: The latest update from the Manhattan District Attorney’s investigation into Trump was that the grand jury heard testimony yesterday from Michael Cohen’s former lawyer Robert Costello. The banking system is continuing another fraught week, with the FDIC announcing yesterday that following its closure last week, Signature Bank will sell to Flagstar Bank. Yesterday President Biden issued his first veto of his term in response to a bill that would ban the government from considering environmental impacts or potential lawsuits when making investment decisions for people’s retirement plans. UN scientists came out with a new report stating that the panel said humanity still has a chance, but only if we slash almost two-thirds of carbon pollution by 2035. Finally for today, Putin has welcomed China’s Xi to the Kremlin amidst the fighting in Ukraine.

Resources/Articles mentioned this episode:

• Washington Post: With Trump indictment possible, officials on watch for protests
• CNBC: FDIC announces agreement to sell Signature Bank assets to New York Community Bancorp subsidiary
• AP News: Biden issues first veto, taking on new Republican House
• AP News: World on ‘thin ice’ as UN climate report gives stark warning
• AP News: Putin welcomes China’s Xi to Kremlin amid Ukraine fighting

Host: Sami Sage

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

Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson

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