Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024

Morning Announcements

Betches

News, Daily News, Politics, News Commentary

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🗓️ 22 May 2024

⏱️ 6 minutes

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Today’s Headlines: Defendant Donald’s criminal trial is almost over, with the defense resting its case and closing arguments set for next Tuesday after Memorial Day. Jury instructions were finalized, which are crucial for guiding the jury and potential appeals. Trump hinted at a third term at the NRA meeting and posted a controversial video on Truth Social, later deleted. He’s also considering allowing states to restrict contraceptives. President Biden announced over a million claims approved under the PACT Act, providing $5.7 billion in benefits to veterans affected by toxic exposure. NYC Mayor Eric Adams is under investigation for allegedly conspiring with the Turkish government to funnel illegal campaign donations and pressuring officials to approve a new consulate. Scarlett Johansson accused OpenAI of using her voice for their AI system without her consent, despite her refusal. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Donald Trump's hush money trial: Highlights from day 20 The Guardian: Trump floats idea of three-term presidency at NRA convention | US elections 2024 NBC News: Trump shares video suggesting his victory will bring 'unified Reich' WA Post: Trump backtracks after suggesting he’s open to states restricting birth control access NY Times: V.A. Has Approved 1 Million Claims Under Burn Pit Law, Biden Announces NY Times: Eric Adams’s Aide Is Cooperating With FBI Investigation Into NYC Mayor WA Post: Scarlett Johansson says OpenAI copied ‘Her’ voice after she said no 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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0:00.0	Today is Wednesday, May 22nd, and you're listening to the morning announcements presented by Betches Media.
0:06.5	I'm your host Sammy Sage and the morning announcements is your daily five minute breakdown of the headlines
0:11.6	that isn't afraid to take aside and
0:13.4	roast the most consequential reality show there is, our government.
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0:57.0	That's Quince.com slash morning. Defendant Donald's criminal trial is almost nearing its end after the defense, his attorneys,
1:07.9	rested their case after another round yesterday morning with their curmudgently
1:11.7	witness Robert Costello, Michael Cohen's former attorney.
1:15.3	The afternoon was spent determining the specifics of the jury's instructions, which may seem like a footnote,
1:20.4	but are actually extremely important in terms of what parameters the jury
1:23.9	needs to follow as they decide on a conviction. Jury instructions can also
1:27.9	create openings for the defense to appeal a potential conviction and you can be sure
1:32.0	they will in any case.
1:34.0	Closing arguments will start next Tuesday due to Memorial Day weekend, or what Donald calls
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