Tuesday, May 7th, 2024

Morning Announcements

Today’s Headlines: Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal yesterday, aiming to permanently end the conflict. However, Israeli officials rejected the agreement, claiming Hamas accepted a different version. Consequently, Israel launched airstrikes on Rafah, where many people sought refuge. Despite this setback, US officials are still involved, trying to salvage an agreement as both parties remain in negotiations. Meanwhile, Donald Trump was found in contempt of court for violating his gag order for the 10th time yesterday, with Judge Juan Merchan threatening jail time if the violations continue. Trump expressed his willingness to go to jail if it means he can continue attacking on Truth Social. In other news, 82-year-old Senator Bernie Sanders announced his reelection bid for a fourth term and Medicare's go-broke date was pushed back to 2036 while Social Security's trust funds are projected to run out by 2034, covering only 83% of benefits. Finally, a US soldier was detained in Russia for allegedly stealing from a woman he was romantically involved with during a visit to Vladivostok.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• AP News: Live updates: Israel begins military operation in Rafah, hours after Hamas agrees to a cease-fire
• WA Post: Judge again finds Trump in contempt in hush money trial; Trump Org employees testify
• CBS News: Sen. Bernie Sanders, 82, announces he will run for reelection
• AP News: Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates are pushed back in a 'measure of good news'
• NBC News: U.S. soldier detained in Russia and accused of stealing, officials say

Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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