Thursday, March 7th, 2024

Today’s Headlines: On the Coup Beat, Mitch McConnell endorses Donald Trump following Nikki Haley's withdrawal from the Republican primary. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court gears up to decide whether Trump is immune from criminal prosecution due to his actions as former president, sparking debates on the limits of executive power. In other news, the Republican National Committee grapples with the idea of covering Trump's legal bills, while Elon Musk's refusal to donate to Trump's campaign adds a twist to the fundraising saga. On a brighter note, the House passes crucial budget bills, avoiding a government shutdown until September, and the Biden administration announces regulations to cap credit card late fees, aiming to save Americans billions annually. As the State of the Union address approaches, discussions on consumer protection and financial reform take center stage. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: Mitch McConnell endorses Trump for president CNN: Supreme Court sets argument date in Trump immunity case for April 25 CNBC: Trump allies on Republican National Committee want to help pay his legal bills Axios: Elon Musk says he's not donating money to Trump or Biden campaigns Axios: House passes first bills to avert government shutdown until September AP News: Biden administration would cap credit card late fees at $8, part of campaign against junk fees AP News: State of the Union: What to watch for during Biden's address 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