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Morning Announcements

Friday, September 15th, 2023

Morning Announcements

Betches

News, News Commentary, Daily News, Politics

4.7 • 1.7K Ratings

🗓️ 15 September 2023

⏱️ 6 minutes

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Summary

Today’s Headlines: In recent developments, Hunter Biden was indicted on three firearm-related counts, including making false statements on a firearm purchase form and possession of a firearm while using a narcotic. Amidst this, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy initiated an impeachment inquiry against President Biden, coinciding with the impending federal budget deadline on September 30th, with House Republicans causing obstacles in the budget vote. The United Auto Workers Union launched a strike against major US auto companies, adding to the 350,000 workers who have gone on strike in 2023. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis faced scrutiny for undisclosed private jet trips and hospitality from donors. Alex Jones, who owes $1.5 billion in damages to Sandy Hook victims' families, reported substantial personal spending but made no payments. Lastly, Kim Davis, the former Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples in 2015, was ordered to pay $100,000 in damages for violating a couple's constitutional rights. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: Hunter Biden indicted on federal gun charges  Axios:  Republicans scramble for solutions to spending impasse  WA Post: UAW poised to strike against all Big Three automakers for first time in history  WA Post: DeSantis took undisclosed private flights and lodging through wealthy donors NPR: Alex Jones' expenses topped $93,000 in July. Sandy Hook families have yet to be paid NPR: Kim Davis is ordered to pay $100,000 to same-sex couple she denied marriage license Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Today is Friday, September 15th, and you're listening to The Morning Announcements Presented

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by Betcha's Media.

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I'm your host, Sammy Sage, and The Morning Announcements is your daily five-minute breakdown

0:11.2

of the headlines that isn't afraid to take a side and roast the most consequential reality

0:16.0

show there is.

0:17.3

Our government.

0:21.8

Following the chaotic end to Hunter Biden's last attempted plea deal, he was indicted yesterday

0:26.5

by DOJ Special Counsel David Weiss.

0:29.2

On three counts related to a legal possession of a firearm, specifically they alleged that

0:34.2

he made false statements on a form when he purchased a firearm in 2018 and brought a charge

0:39.2

for possession of a firearm while using an narcotic.

0:42.7

Say what you will about Hunter Biden.

0:44.6

In my book, this is a win for gun safety laws.

0:48.7

Hunter's indictment comes just a few days after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced

0:52.6

the launch of an impeachment inquiry into President Biden for his business dealings with

0:56.8

his son.

0:58.2

I will just note that the depth of this formalized Freudian projection is quite legendary.

1:04.0

But that is not my point.

1:05.1

The point is that all of this is going on amidst the end of the federal budget on September

1:09.6

30th.

1:10.6

Yes, it is almost time for yet another potential government shutdown, if they aren't able

1:15.2

to pass legislation for next year's federal budget in the next two weeks.

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