Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 - IDF probe; US trade blacklist; Moldova’s EU bid; Harris-Cheney tour; Trump & Diddy face new lawsuits; AZ election fraud

Today’s Headlines: The US State Department is investigating allegations of human rights violations by Israel's Force 100 unit at the Sde Teiman detention camp, potentially affecting military aid under the Leahy Law. Meanwhile, the US Commerce Department added several foreign companies to its trade blacklist for illegally acquiring military tech for China, Russia, and Iran. In Moldova, voters backed a referendum to join the EU and supported pro-western candidate Maia Sandu in the presidential race, pushing the country further from Russian influence. Kamala Harris and Liz Cheney campaigned in swing states while Donald Trump faced a new defamation lawsuit from the Exonerated 5. Arizona county supervisor Peggy Judd pleaded guilty for refusing to certify 2022 election results, and new lawsuits were filed against Sean "Diddy" Combs, accusing him of sexual abuse, some involving minors. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: Scoop: U.S. probing alleged human rights violations by Israeli unit at prison camp  Politico: Commerce Department blacklists dozens of groups over weapons-related violations NY Times: Moldova Referendum on Goal of E.U. Membership Passes by a Thin Margin WA Post: Harris hits three states with Liz Cheney; Trump focuses on N.C. NBC News: Exonerated 'Central Park Five' sue Trump for defamation after debate comments CNN: Arizona official who delayed 2022 election certification pleads guilty  CNN: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs named in 7 new lawsuits; other celebrities allegedly involved  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