Monday, March 11th, 2024

Today’s Headlines: Donald Trump, now the presumptive Republican nominee for president, is set to receive intelligence briefings despite past controversies over classified information disclosures. In another development, Trump's hosting of Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban at Mar-a-Lago raises eyebrows amid concerns about strong border rhetoric. Trump's financial dealings also come into focus as he puts up a $91.6 million bond for defamation, facilitated by Chubb, with connections to Russia. Meanwhile, George Santos announces a congressional bid despite facing federal charges, while Senator Katie Britt faces fact-check backlash for misrepresenting a human trafficking incident. On a positive note, Oregon passes campaign finance reform to limit contributions and enhance transparency in state elections, effective 2027.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

NBC: Trump to get intelligence briefings despite classified documents criminal trial

NY Times: Trump Said to Have Revealed Nuclear Submarine Secrets to Australian Businessman

NY Times: Trump Revealed Highly Classified Intelligence to Russia, in Break With Ally, Officials Say 

NBC News: Trump hosts hard-line Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán at Mar-a-Lago

Newsweek: Donald Trump's $92M E. Jean Carroll Bond Raises Questions

Reuters: Donald Trump posts $91.6 million bond for E. Jean Carroll's defamation verdict

AP News: Former US Rep. George Santos, expelled from Congress, says he is running again

NY Times: Katie Britt Seeks to Defend Her Misleading Border Comments 

AP News: Oregon passes campaign finance reform that limits contributions to political candidates

Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and Bridget Schwartz

Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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