Thursday, September 21st, 2023

Today’s Headlines: Former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson, who testified before the House Committee, revealed in her new book that Rudy Giuliani allegedly groped her during the January 6th insurrection, she escaped the situation by seeking Mark Meadows. The Biden administration announced the return of government-funded COVID tests available from September 25th on covidtests.gov, with plans to boost domestic test kit manufacturing. The Federal Reserve maintained its interest rate while projecting one more hike this year due to inflation concerns. President Biden introduced the American Climate Corps, aiming to employ 20,000 individuals in wetlands restoration, low-carbon energy deployment, and more. The UN General Assembly criticized major economies for inadequate carbon emission reduction efforts. Attorney General Merrick Garland denied allegations of hindering the Hunter Biden investigation. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's decision to relax the Senate dress code faced opposition from 46 Republican senators. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:  The Guardian: Ex-Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson claims Rudy Giuliani groped her on January 6 CBS News: Free COVID test kits are coming back. Here's how to get them Axios: Fed leaves interest rates steady, signals one more hike ahead  Axios: Biden's new "American Climate Corps" aims to enlist 20,000 young people AP News: Google sued for negligence after man drove off collapsed bridge while following map directions  WA Post: Merrick Garland faced fire from Republicans on Hunter Biden, Trump  Axios: Read: 46 GOP senators slam Schumer's Senate dress code enforcement change  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