Friday, April 14th, 2023

Today's headlines: The 5th circuit court of appeals has allowed partial access to mifepristone abortion medication, but only up to 7 weeks and it cannot be sent through the mail. A new report from ProPublica found that Harlan Crow, a billionaire mega donor, purchased Clarence Thomas's childhood home without reporting the sale on his financial disclosures as required. Senator Diane Feinstein is giving up her seat on the Judiciary Committee due to health issues, which caused delays in the confirmation of Biden judges. Delaware Judge Eric Davis sanctioned Fox and its parent company Fox Corporation for withholding evidence in the Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit. Federal investigators have arrested a member of the intelligence wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard for leaking classified Pentagon documents on a Discord group. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: NY Times: Abortion Is Back at Supreme Court’s Door After Dueling Orders on Pill ProPublica: Billionaire Harlan Crow Bought Property From Clarence Thomas. The Justice Didn’t Disclose the Deal. Slate: Clarence Thomas’ Mom Definitely Still Lives in the House the Billionaire Bought Washington Post: Diane Feinstein to give up Judiciary Committee Seat NBC News: Fox News sanctioned for withholding evidence in Dominion defamation case Air National Guardsman Arrested as F.B.I. Searches His Home CBS News: FBI office warns against using public phone charging stations at airports or malls, citing malware risk Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices