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Morning Announcements

Monday, March 31st, 2025 - Hegseth scandal; Trump talks 3rd term; ICE crackdown update; Greenland tensions; Myanmar earthquake & more

Morning Announcements

Betches

News Commentary, Daily News, News, Politics

4.81.4K Ratings

🗓️ 31 March 2025

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Today’s Headlines: Despite the Signalgate scandal, no one in the administration has faced consequences. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire for bringing his wife and brother to sensitive military meetings. VP Vance stirred controversy in Greenland, where locals were less than welcoming, and Trump floated the idea of acquiring the territory—by force if necessary. Trump also hinted at seeking a third term, while inflation remains stubbornly high ahead of looming tariffs. In other news, the FDA’s top vaccine official resigned, accusing RFK Jr. of promoting misinformation. ICE detentions continue, including a Cuban man with no criminal record and a Russian medical researcher who opposed the Ukraine war. Trump issued an executive order to reshape the Smithsonian’s historical narratives, and another major law firm struck a deal with the administration to avoid legal retaliation. Meanwhile, a judge blocked the deportation of a detained Tufts student, and Wisconsin’s Attorney General sued Elon Musk for election-related cash prize promotions. With two Florida House special elections happening tomorrow, early voting numbers indicate an energized electorate. Abroad, a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand has left at least 144 dead, with rescue efforts ongoing. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: WSJ: Hegseth Brought His Wife to Sensitive Meetings With Foreign Military Officials CNN: JD Vance accuses Denmark of neglecting Greenland, makes highest-profile case for US control of the island  The Independent: U.S. officials went door-to-door in Greenland to find anyone who wanted to be visited by the Vances. They found no one AP News: Greenland prime minister says US will not get Greenland  NBC News: Trump tells NBC News ‘there are methods’ for seeking a third term CNBC: Core inflation in February hits 2.8%, higher than expected; spending increases 0.4%  WSJ: FDA’s Top Vaccine Official Forced Out  Miami Herald: Cuban detained by ICE while taking out his trash in North Miami; family demands answers  NBC News: Russian medical researcher at Harvard, who protested the Ukraine war, detained by ICE WA Post: How the Smithsonian Institution is funded as Trump seeks influence CBS News: Law firm Skadden cuts $100 million pro bono deal with Trump to avoid executive order  WKOW: AG Kaul sues Elon Musk for election-related cash prize | State news  NY Times: Tracking Each Party’s Early Turnout for Tuesday’s Special House Elections  The Guardian: More than 140 reported killed in Myanmar earthquake, as Thailand works to free dozens trapped under Bangkok skyscraper – as it happened 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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Today is Monday, March 31st, and you're listening to the morning announcements presented by

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Betches Media. I'm your host, Sammy Sage, and the morning announcements is your daily five-minute

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breakdown of the headlines that isn't a megaphone for the loudest voices

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