Wednesday, December 13th, 2023

Morning Announcements

Betches

News, Daily News, Politics, News Commentary

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🗓️ 13 December 2023

⏱️ 6 minutes

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Today’s Headlines: Yesterday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Biden at the White House as Congress heads into a holiday recess without passing a new military aid package for Ukraine's fight against the Russian army. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for military resources outlined in a $61 billion military aid legislation, warning that Ukraine cannot win without them. Biden urged Congress to pass the aid, stating that failing to do so would be a "Christmas present" to Vladimir Putin. However, House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, are hesitant, citing concerns about the lack of a clear strategy from the White House in the war. The Republican Party suggests that support for Ukraine aid could increase if more efforts are made to secure the U.S.-Mexico border. In other news, President Biden invited the families of Americans taken hostage by Hamas to meet in person, and he criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at a fundraiser, highlighting concerns about Israel's government stance on the conflict. The UN General Assembly voted in favor of a non-binding resolution for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, with the Israeli government possibly reopening the Keren Shalom border for aid. The Texas Supreme Court ruled against a pregnant woman seeking an abortion due to a fatal fetal condition, and a Washington Post report warns of increased Chinese government-backed hacking attempts on critical American infrastructure. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: BBC: As it happened: Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky meets Joe Biden and Mike Johnson after US $61bn aid package stalls - live updates - BBC News NBC News: Biden extends White House invitation to families of Americans held hostage by Hamas Axios: Biden, in rare criticism, warns Netanyahu that Israel risks losing global support AP News: UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly to demand a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza | AP News Axios: Scoop: Israel "likely" to open Gaza-Israel crossing to allow more aid into enclave NY Times: Texas Supreme Court Overturns Order Allowing Woman’s Abortion WA Post: China’s cyber army is invading critical U.S. services 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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0:00.0	Today is Wednesday, December 13th, and you're listening to the morning announcements presented
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0:07.9	I'm your host Sammy Sage and the morning announcements is your daily five minute breakdown
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0:47.0	Yesterday Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky met with President Biden at the White House.
0:53.2	Just as Congress is about to go on holiday recess without passing a new military aid package
0:58.1	to help Ukraine fight the Russian army.
1:00.5	Zelensky told lawmakers, again, that Ukraine cannot win without military resources,
1:05.0	such as armored vehicles, tanks, personnel carriers,
1:08.0	and technical aviation,
1:10.0	all of which fall under the $61 billion
1:12.0	outlined in the military aid legislation.
1:15.0	Biden said that not passing the aid would be like a Christmas gift to Putin.
1:19.0	However, new House Speaker Mike Johnson claims that House Republicans will not vote on a package,
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