Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 - Senate Blocks IVF Bill; Russian disinfo targets Harris; AZ voter glitch; Diddy’s charges

Morning Announcements

Today’s Headlines: Senate Republicans just blocked the Right to IVF Act, halting efforts to protect access to IVF treatments. Only two Republicans backed the bill, while Senator JD Vance didn’t even show up to vote. Meanwhile, Microsoft researchers revealed Russian-backed groups are spreading disinformation about Vice President Harris, and election officials in 15 states have received suspicious packages, sparking federal investigations. In Ohio, a sheriff urged people to track homes supporting Harris, and in Arizona, a DMV glitch may prevent 100,000 voters from participating in state elections. Israel launched a strike killing Hezbollah commanders in Lebanon, and Sean Combs was arrested on federal sex trafficking charges dating back to 2008.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• CBS News: Senate Republicans block IVF package as Democrats highlight reproductive rights
• WA Post: Russians made videos falsely accusing Harris of hit-and-run, Microsoft says
• ​​AP News: The FBI is investigating suspicious packages sent to election officials in more than 15 states
• WA Post: Ohio sheriff says to 'write down' addresses of homes with Harris signs
• Axios: Glitch allowed nearly 100k Arizonans to vote full ballots without citizenship proof
• AP News: Hezbollah hit by exploding pagers in Lebanon and Syria: At least 9 dead, thousands injured
• NBC News: Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrest: 'Freak offs' at center of sex trafficking, racketeering charges

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

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