Friday, January 10th, 2025 - LA fires & Trump sentencing updates; Carter honored; Union giants merge; Title IX ruling; Vatican’s 1st female leader

Today’s Headlines: Wildfires in Los Angeles continue to devastate the region, forcing 180,000 evacuations as federal aid is deployed. Jimmy Carter’s state funeral was held in D.C., with President Biden delivering a heartfelt eulogy. Donald Trump faces sentencing in his New York case today after failed legal maneuvers, while a phone call with Justice Alito raises ethical concerns. The AFL-CIO and SEIU announced a powerful union merger, and a federal judge struck down expanded Title IX protections for transgender students. Finally, Pope Francis appointed Sister Simona Brambilla to lead a major Vatican office, marking a historic first for women in the Church. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Los Angeles wildfires live updates: At least 10,000 structures have burned in the fires WA Post: Jimmy Carter returns to Plains, Georgia, for final burial  CNN: Eyes on US Supreme Court as NY’s highest court rejects Trump’s bid to postpone sentencing in hush money case  WA Post: Trump asks appeals court to block entire special counsel report  WA Post: Trump call to Alito sparks demands for justice to recuse from sentencing case  Axios: Two powerful labor groups combining ahead of the Trump administration NY Times: Judge Rejects Biden’s Title IX Rules, Scrapping Protections for Trans Students  AP News: Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, choosing an Italian nun  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