Monday, October 2nd, 2023

Today’s Headlines: President Biden has signed a temporary funding bill, averting a government shutdown for 45 days until November 17th. The bill, stripped of earlier Republican attempts to cut Social Security and military aid to Ukraine, includes a $16 billion increase in federal disaster assistance. Senator Dianne Feinstein of California passed away, and Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to appoint a replacement who can run for a full term in 2024, impacting Senate dynamics. California has passed laws banning firearms in most public places and doubling taxes on guns and ammunition to fund school security and gun violence programs. In legal matters, one of Donald Trump's co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case has accepted a plea deal, and Trump's civil fraud trial begins in New York to determine monetary penalties. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to run as an independent in the 2024 presidential election, potentially complicating the race, while Duane Davis has been arrested and charged with the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, with an arraignment this week. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Government shutdown averted with little time to spare as Biden signs funding before midnight NY Times: Feinstein’s Death Intensifies Fight for a Coveted California Senate Seat AP News: California governor signs law raising taxes on guns and ammunition to pay for school safety NBC News: Trump co-defendant pleads guilty in Georgia election case ABC News: Trump expected to attend opening of his civil fraud trial in New York on Monday: Sources Reuters: Robert Kennedy Jr to run as independent, could complicate Trump, Biden 2024 contest AP News: Last living suspect in 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur indicted in Las Vegas on murder charge 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