Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

Morning Announcements

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🗓️ 18 April 2023

⏱️ 4 minutes

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Summary

Today's headlines: The Fox News-Dominion trial was postponed but is now scheduled to start today, with potential testimony from Rupert Murdoch, Fox anchors, and former House Speaker Paul Ryan. Judicial confirmations for federal judges nominated by President Biden are being held up in the Senate due to Diane Feinstein's continued absence, amidst calls for her resignation. The Ohio Attorney General announced that a grand jury declined to indict police officers who killed Jaylan Walker, sparking controversy and potential civil lawsuits. A federal judge denied Donald Trump's bid to delay the civil trial regarding a rape allegation by author E. Jean Carroll, and the trial will begin on April 25th. Finally, George Santos announced his reelection bid in his New York congressional district. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: The Defamation Trial of the Century Is Delayed Politico: Republicans line up against replacing Feinstein on critical committee WKYC: Ohio Attorney General releases evidence from Jayland Walker grand jury Washington Post: Judge denies Trump’s request for delay in trial involving rape allegation NY Times: George Santos Says He Will Run for Re-election in 2024 Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Today is Tuesday, April 18th, and you're listening to the Morning Announcements presented
0:07.3	by Betcha's media.
0:08.3	I'm your host, Sammy Sage, and the Morning Announcements is your daily five-minute breakdown
0:12.2	of the headlines that isn't afraid to take a side and boast the most consequential reality
0:16.6	show there is, our government.
0:22.0	The Fox News Dominion trial was postponed at the last minute, and is now scheduled to
0:26.0	start today.
0:27.5	It was suggested that opening arguments were delayed because Fox was potentially seeking
0:31.3	an out-of-court settlement, but as of this recording at 10.30 p.m. eastern time, no agreement
0:36.6	had been reported, nor had any further delay of the trial start.
0:40.6	Get ready for testimony by Rupert Murdoch and his son, Kendall.
0:43.6	Oh, fine, it's Lachlan.
0:45.8	Plus Foxankers, Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity, Maria Bardoromo, Janine Piro, and Loot Ops.
0:51.5	And a surprise appearance by former House Speaker Paul Ryan, who was a Fox board member.
0:56.8	Just like we've got the full A team, if A stands for alternative facts.
1:03.9	Judicial confirmations for federal judges that President Biden has nominated are still
1:08.2	being held up in the Senate due to the continued absence of Diane Feinstein.
1:12.5	As Feinstein continues her two-month recovery from shingles, Mids calls to resign from
1:16.5	her Senate seat.
1:17.7	She agreed to step down from the Judiciary Committee so that the Judicial confirmations
1:21.4	could at least be voted on in the Senate, where they would likely pass with 50 votes.
1:26.3	Unfortunately, Senate Republicans are going to block a temporary replacement for Diane
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