Episode Details

Today's headlines: Donald Trump announced his 2024 presidential run from Mar-a-Lago last night. Control of the House of Representatives is still not officially decided, with Republicans one seat short of the 218 majority while Democrats hold 207 seats. Rick Scott will challenge Mitch McConnell for the Senate Republican leader. Two Polish citizens were killed yesterday near Poland’s border with Ukraine, after possibly being hit by heavy Russian strikes. Finally for today, the Mormon Church announced yesterday that it will support proposed federal legislation that would safeguard same-sex marriage and interracial marriage.

Resources/Articles mentioned this episode:

• Axios: Trump, twice-impeached and under criminal investigation, launches 2024 campaign
• CNN: Kevin McCarthy beats far-right challenger 188-31 to lead House GOP
• CNN: Rick Scott will challenge Mitch McConnell for Senate Republican leader
• Washington Post: How Trump, infighting and flawed candidates limited Republican gains
• Politico: Democrats: Medicare fraud is 'fungus' Scott will never get rid of
• Reuters: Biden says missile that killed two in Poland may not have come from Russia
• Axios: Mormon church says it supports same-sex marriage law

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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