Monday, February 24th, 2025 - US-Ukraine tensions; Israel hostage delay; Germany’s election; Pentagon purge; Musk’s ultimatum

Morning Announcements

Betches

News Commentary, Daily News, News, Politics

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🗓️ 24 February 2025

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Today’s Headlines: Today marks three years since Russia invaded Ukraine, and Trump is setting conditions for U.S. support in peace talks—namely, demanding $500 billion in rare earth minerals as "payback" for U.S. aid. Zelensky is not having it. Meanwhile, Russia just launched its biggest air attack yet. Over in Israel, the next round of hostage swaps is on hold as Israel demands less "humiliating" releases. Germany just voted, with conservatives winning and the far-right making gains. Back in the U.S., Trump fired the top military officer and replaced him with a loyalist lacking standard experience, while also purging Pentagon officials. Meanwhile, Elon Musk emailed 2.3 million government workers demanding proof of productivity—non-response = resignation. The Justice Department quietly deleted a misconduct database for federal police officers and Pope Francis remains in critical condition. Finally, the White House just limited DOGE’s access to personal taxpayer data... after having it for two weeks. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: The Guardian: Zelenskyy says he would ‘quit for peace’ as he refuses US demand for Ukraine minerals AP News: Trump-Putin summit preparations are underway, Russia says CNN: Israel delays release of hundreds of Palestinian detainees following recovery of six Israeli hostages from Gaza AP News: Germany election: Exit polls show Merz in the lead, AfD in second place NY Times: Trump Fires Joint Chiefs Chairman Amid Flurry of Dismissals at Pentagon WA Post: Government agencies are giving conflicting guidance on Elon Musk email WA Post: Treasury agrees to block DOGE access to personal taxpayer data at IRS WA Post: Trump, Justice Department delete federal police misconduct database CBS News: Pope Francis asks for prayers as he remains in critical condition with early kidney failure Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:30.9	Today is Monday, February 24th, and you're listening to the morning announcements presented by
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1:18.6	We're starting the week with some international stories. Today marks three years since Russia
1:23.5	began its invasion of Ukraine, and preparations are now underway for a face-to-face meeting
1:28.3	between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. According to Russian state media,
1:33.0	the summit could involve broad talks on global issues, in addition to the Ukraine war.
1:38.4	Now that is a red flag on the level of a guy who is rude to the restaurant waiter.
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