Thursday, September 5th, 2024 - GA school shooting; Russian interference; Harris' small biz plan; OH Abortion Ruling

Morning Announcements

Today’s Headlines: The tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia left four teenagers dead, spotlighting the state's lax gun laws. Meanwhile, the Biden administration announced actions to counter Russian election interference in 2024, including sanctions and criminal charges. Despite a warrant from the International Criminal Court, Vladimir Putin's visit to Mongolia went unchallenged. Vice President Kamala Harris proposed a small business tax expansion and earned an endorsement from Liz Cheney, as a Goldman Sachs report projected stronger economic growth under a Harris presidency. Lastly, an Ohio court blocked two abortion restrictions, citing a recent constitutional amendment.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• AP News: Apalachee High School shooting: 14-year-old student to be charged with murder
• CNN: Biden administration announces major actions to tackle Russian efforts to influence 2024 election
• Axios: Mongolia declines to arrest Putin, defying ICC warrant
• AP News: Harris to propose tenfold startup tax incentive increase she says will spur small business creation
• Reuters: Goldman Sachs sees biggest boost to US economy from Harris win
• NBC News: Liz Cheney endorses Harris for president
• WA Post: Only half of Trump’s former Cabinet want him to win a second term
• AP News: Judge blocks Ohio from enforcing laws restricting medication abortions

Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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