Today’s Headlines: This week starts off with significant updates. Israel has accepted a framework proposed by President Biden to wind down the war in Gaza, though Netanyahu's advisor has criticized it. The three-phase plan includes a temporary truce, hostage release, and negotiations for a longer ceasefire, but Netanyahu insists no permanent ceasefire will occur until Hamas is deposed. Meanwhile, Trump, recently convicted on 34 felony counts, suggested house arrest or prison could be a "breaking point" for the public while leveraging his conviction for fundraising, reportedly raising $52.8 million in a day. Additionally, Trump has secured support from several billionaires. RFK Jr. criticized Trump's trial as "profoundly undemocratic" and faced allegations of shady fundraising practices by his super PAC. The Supreme Court rejected a challenge to Texas's abortion ban, while Samuel Alito faced further scrutiny over neighbor disputes. Finally, Joe Manchin switched his party registration to independent, and jury selection begins in Hunter Biden’s federal gun charges trial.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:
Reuters: Biden's Gaza plan 'not a good deal' but Israel accepts it, Netanyahu aide says
CNN: Congressional leaders invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address joint meeting of Congress
NBC News: Trump suggests there could be a 'breaking point' for the public if he is imprisoned after hush money conviction
CBS News: Trump campaign says it raised $52.8 million after guilty verdict in fundraising blitz
WA Post: What Trump promised oil CEOs as he asked them to steer $1 billion to his campaign
Axios: Billionaire donors rally back to Trump
Rolling Stone: RFK Jr., Parrots Trump, Says Guilty Verdict ‘Weaponizing the Courts'
MSNBC: RFK Jr. tried to whitesplain the Confederacy. It didn't go well.
CBS News: DNC files third complaint against RFK Jr. super PAC, alleging shady fundraising practices and concealment
Axios: RFK Jr. files FEC complaint against CNN over upcoming Biden, Trump debate
The Guardian: Neighbors say Alitos used security detail car to intimidate them after sign dispute
AP News: Texas Supreme Court rejects challenge to state's abortion law over medical exceptions
WA Post: Manchin changes party registration to independent, fueling speculation
AP News: From collapsed plea deal to trial: How Hunter Biden has come to face jurors on federal gun charges
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
