Friday, November 17th, 2023

Today’s Headlines: Congress has averted a government shutdown through a temporary funding bill, though funding for Israel, Ukraine, and Palestinian aid is notably absent. Representative George Santos has opted not to seek re-election following an Ethics Committee investigation revealing misuse of campaign funds for personal expenses. The gag order on Donald Trump in his New York civil fraud trial has been temporarily lifted. Overseas, scrutiny continues on the Israeli Defense Forces' operation at Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza, with concerns about conditions and allegations lacking concrete evidence. Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee's headquarters in D.C. was evacuated after a pro-Palestinian rally turned violent. Additionally, three NYU students are suing the university for not addressing escalating antisemitism, and a California community college professor faces involuntary manslaughter charges in connection with a pro-Israel protestor's death. In a San Francisco trial, David DePape was found guilty for breaking into Pelosi's home with a hammer, potentially facing a lengthy prison sentence. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Congress approves temporary funding and pushes the fight over the federal budget into the new year  AP News: Rep. George Santos won’t seek reelection after a scathing ethics report cites evidence of lawbreaking  AP News: New York judge lifts the gag order that barred Trump from maligning court staff in fraud trial WA Post: Israeli troops scour Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital for evidence of Hamas NBC News: Police and pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash at DNC headquarters ABC News: 3 Jewish students sue NYU, claiming college failed to protect them from antisemitism NY Times: 3 Jewish students sue NYU, claiming college failed to protect them from antisemitism NY Times: Man Obsessed With Online Conspiracy Theories Convicted in Paul Pelosi Attack  Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices