Friday, September 27th, 2024 - Adams indicted; Giuliani disbarred; NC Voter Purge; Netanyahu Rejects Ceasefire; Secret Service scandal; Free COVID tests

Morning Announcements

Today’s Headlines: New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been hit with serious charges, including wire fraud and taking bribes from Turkey. He allegedly tried to cover up free travel and used illegal campaign donations to get millions in public funds. Meanwhile, Rudy Giuliani’s been disbarred in D.C. for trying to help Trump overturn the 2020 election. In other updates, North Carolina has removed 747,000 voters from the rolls, and Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu says he won't stop strikes on Hezbollah anytime soon. The Secret Service is also looking into a misconduct claim involving someone on Kamala Harris' team. On a lighter note, the government has restarted its free COVID test program—you can order four kits starting next week

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• AP News: Live updates: NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on charges of taking bribes and illegal campaign funds from foreign sources
• CNN: Rudy Giuliani disbarred in DC as part of 2020 election lies fallout
• The Hill: North Carolina removes 747,000 from voter rolls, citing ineligibility
• AP News: Netanyahu vows to use ‘full force’ against Hezbollah and dims hopes for a cease-fire
• Axios: Secret Service agent accused of sexual misconduct by Harris staffer
• AP News: The US is mailing Americans COVID tests again. Here's how to get them

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

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