Thursday, December 12th, 2024 - Wray resigns; ICE policy revoked; Inflation up; NJ drone mystery; NLRB blocked; Infowars bid rejected

Morning Announcements

Today’s Headlines: FBI Director Christopher Wray announced plans to resign at the end of President Biden's term, leaving Trump’s nominee Kash Patel poised to take over if confirmed. Trump also plans to revoke ICE arrest restrictions at schools, churches, and hospitals on day one of his next term, according to NBC News. Inflation data for November showed a 2.7% rise in the consumer price index, with core inflation up 3.3%, sparking speculation on the Fed's next move. Meanwhile, drone sightings over New Jersey led to claims of an "Iranian mothership," which the Pentagon denied. In Congress, Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema blocked Biden’s NLRB nominee, paving the way for a Trump pick. Elsewhere, a bankruptcy judge rejected The Onion’s bid to purchase Alex Jones’s Infowars, citing transparency concerns.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• WA Post: FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign before Trump takes office
• NBC News: Trump plans to scrap policy restricting ICE arrests at churches, schools and hospitals
• Axios: November CPI report: Inflation ticks up
• NBC News: Iranian 'mothership' isn't behind drone sightings over New Jersey, Pentagon says
• Ap News: Manchin, Sinema prevent Democrats from locking in majority on labor board through 2026
• Bloomberg: The Onion’s Bid for Alex Jones’ Infowars Rejected by Judge

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

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