Episode Details

Today's headlines: a suspect has been taken into custody yesterday following a string of six shootings in New Mexico that began in early December and targeted state Democratic officials. Representative Katie Porter of California stated that she plans to run for senator in 2024, but Diane Feinstein has not yet announced that she plans to retire from said position. One of George Santos’s campaign fundraisers impersonated Kevin McCarthy’s chief of staff Dan Meyer. Donald Trump is being sued by the estate of Brian Sicknick, who died from a series of strokes on January 7th 2021 after the insurrection. finally for today, former Trump Organization CFO Allan Weisselberg was sentenced to 5 months in prison.

Resources/Articles mentioned this episode:

• NBC: Suspect in custody after sixth shooting reported at New Mexico officials' homes, offices
• Politico: Katie Porter launches Senate campaign for Feinstein’s seat
• CNBC: ‘We were duped’: How George Santos raised money from wealthy GOP donors while lying about his resume
• Reuters: U.S. Capitol police officer's family sues Trump over death
• NY Times: Trump’s Longtime Finance Chief Sentenced to 5 Months in Jail

 Host: Sami Sage

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

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