Morning Announcements

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 - Habba booted; Trump’s MRI mystery; FBI’s Patel probe; Costco vs Trump tariffs; Schumer’s bomb threats; Smartphones = bad for kids


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Today’s Headlines: Trump’s personal lawyer Alina Habba just got bounced by the 3rd Circuit as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor, because—surprise!—she was never legally appointed in the first place. Meanwhile, Trump picked a fight with Tim Walz, accidentally revealed he got an MRI, then insisted he has no idea what body part it scanned… but definitely not his brain because he “aced” a cognitive test. His doctor then released a memo assuring us his MRI was “pretty normal,” which is exactly what you’d say if it wasn’t. Trump is also defending Pete Hegseth, who’s accused of war crimes after reportedly ordering a second strike on survivors of a boat attack. House Democrats are digging into FBI Director Kash Patel for allegedly using government jets as his personal Vegas shuttle to visit his girlfriend (and let her take joyrides too). In totally normal news, the administration is also taking an equity stake—yes, equity—in a new chip startup founded by Intel’s former CEO, while Costco is suing to get refunds on tariffs that were apparently collected illegally. Additionally, three of Chuck Schumer’s offices got MAGA-themed bomb threats. And finally, new research says giving kids smartphones before age 12 dramatically increases their risks of depression, obesity, and terrible sleep. A separate study found that even a one-week social media detox noticeably improves mental health. 


Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:


AP News: Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba is disqualified as top New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules

PBS: Trump says he’ll release MRI results but doesn’t know what part of his body was scanned

WaPo: White House says Trump got MRI for ‘preventive’ cardiovascular check-up

Axios: Trump backs Hegseth as Congress plans boat strike review

Axios: House Democrats investigate Kash Patel's use of FBI jet

WSJ: Trump Administration to Take Equity Stake in Former Intel CEO’s Chip Startup

NBC News: Costco sues the Trump administration, seeking a refund of tariffs

Axios: Multiple bomb threats at Schumer's New York offices

Axios: Smartphones at age 12 linked to worse health


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


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