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Morning Announcements is your daily news rundown from Betches News--because the world’s a mess, and someone’s gotta explain it. Every morning, Betches co-founder and host Sami Sage cuts through the chaos to break down what actually matters, one unhinged headline at a time. All in under 10 minutes, so you can stay informed without spiraling.© Betches Media. All rights reserved. Politique et gouvernement Sciences politiques
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  • Friday, May 22nd, 2026 - Trump's Traitor Fund Is Cutting In Senators, Epstein's Assistant Testified, Sanctuary City Airports Are Under Threat

    Friday, May 22nd, 2026 - Trump's Traitor Fund Is Cutting In Senators, Epstein's Assistant Testified, Sanctuary City Airports Are Under Threat
    May 22 2026
    Today's Headlines: The Department of Homeland Security is threatening to cut customs staffing at major international airports in sanctuary cities like New York, LA, Chicago, and DC — which would affect not just tourism but cargo shipments and the broader economy — because DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin apparently thinks international trade can just reroute to Florida. Trump, meanwhile, said he's "in no hurry" to end the Iran war while also telling reporters he might skip his own son's destination wedding in the Bahamas because of "this thing called Iran," which is either a convenient excuse or the most relatable thing he's ever said. The Traitor Fund — formerly known as Trump's $1.776 billion slush fund — is getting wilder by the day: Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio wants $2-5 million, Mike Lindell is asking for $400 million, a January 6th rioter who compared herself to Jesus during sentencing wants $10 million, George Santos might file, and the couple who pointed guns at BLM protesters is reportedly interested. Acting AG Todd Blanche went to Congress to lobby Republicans not to block the fund — and offered to cut them in on it, specifically noting that senators whose records were secretly subpoenaed are eligible to file claims, which is a sentence that exists. The Senate responded by going home for a few weeks rather than dealing with it, which is technically a dereliction of their constitutional duty to approve funding, but here we are. Mortgage rates also hit a nine-month high this week at 6.51%, Trump is claiming he can build his DC arch without congressional approval, and a design commission approved the arch's look, which is one of many steps still required — Congress included, no matter what Donald says. On the Epstein files, Jeffrey Epstein's former personal assistant Sarah Kellen testified before the House Oversight Committee in a session described as deeply informative and genuinely harrowing — revealing she was recruited at 21, sexually and psychologically abused by Epstein for over a decade, and was "being paid in part to be raped." She also told the committee that the federal government included her name in Epstein's 2008 nonprosecution agreement without ever speaking to her, effectively branding her a criminal in a secret deal made with her own abuser. And finally, last night was Stephen Colbert's last show, which aired after this episode was recorded. Resources/Articles mentioned: The Atlantic: Homeland Security’s Plan to Squeeze International Flights NYT: Trump Says He Will ‘Try and Make’ Son Don Jr.’s Wedding, but Timing ‘Not Good’ CBS News: Trump says Netanyahu will do "whatever I want" on Iran, and he's "in no hurry" to make a deal The Independent: Jan 6ers and other Trump allies already lining up to get their hands on slice of his $1.8B ‘slush fund’ X - Paula Reid: https://x.com/PaulaReidCNN/status/2056842557334904940 USA Today: Fuming at Trump over 'slush fund,' Senate GOP skips town without passing ICE bill WaPo: Trump officials say they can build 250-foot arch without Congress’s approval WSJ: Mortgage Rates Hit a Nine-Month High in Blow to Prime Buying Season ABC News: Former Jeffrey Epstein assistant tells House Oversight Committee he abused her for years AP News: Stephen Colbert is saying goodbye to 'The Late Show.' How it ends is still a secret Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Thursday, May 21st, 2026 - Trump's Slush Fund Gets Sued, Ebola Is Spreading Fast, Elon Filed for IPO After Losing to Sam Altman

    Thursday, May 21st, 2026 - Trump's Slush Fund Gets Sued, Ebola Is Spreading Fast, Elon Filed for IPO After Losing to Sam Altman
    May 21 2026
    Today's Headlines: Two January 6th police officers — Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges — filed a lawsuit to block Trump's $1.776 billion slush fund, naming Trump, Todd Blanche, and Scott Bessent, while exactly one Republican congressman, Brian Fitzpatrick, called it out publicly — prompting Trump to immediately shitpost about Fitzpatrick's wife. On the primaries, Tuesday's results confirmed that Trump owns the GOP completely: Mitch McConnell lost his Senate primary to a Trump-endorsed challenger, Georgia has two runoff races next month with no clear Trump favorite in either, and Alabama is in redistricting limbo with a special primary coming in August. The through-line is simple — any hint of dissent costs you your job, even as Trump's approval rating drops and voters are furious about costs. The Ebola outbreak is moving fast, with over 600 suspected cases and 139 deaths — a 30% jump in a single day — a 30-50% fatality rate, no treatment, and a vaccine still months away. The International Rescue Committee says Trump's USAID cuts left the region dangerously unprepared to catch the outbreak early, though the State Department has now pledged to fund 50 treatment clinics, which is good, and also something USAID was already doing before it was gutted. Remember when shitposting about Charlie Kirk was treated like a crime? Well, a retired Tennessee cop spent 37 days in jail and lost his job over a Facebook post quoting Trump after a school shooting — Perry County will now pay him $835,000 for the First Amendment violation, which seems like an expensive lesson. In real life Succession, James Murdoch officially acquired roughly half of Vox Media including New York Magazine and its podcast network for over $300 million, with The Verge and Eater not included in the deal. SpaceX filed for its IPO yesterday at a $1.25 trillion valuation — one day after Elon lost his OpenAI trial — with Musk's compensation package including a billion shares that only vest when there's a permanent Mars colony of at least one million people, so that's his retirement plan. OpenAI is filing for its IPO tomorrow at an $850 billion valuation, Anthropic is raising money at a $900 billion valuation, and Trump endorsed Spencer Pratt for mayor of Los Angeles, calling him "a character" and "a big MAGA person," with Pratt currently polling between second and third ahead of the June 2nd primary. Resources/Articles mentioned: NYT: Jan. 6 Police Officers Sue to Block Trump’s Payout Fund PBS: Massie's loss leaves no doubt about Trump's power over the GOP. 6 takeaways from Tuesday's primaries NBC News: Ebola death toll rises as two Americans are flown to Europe for monitoring Politico: Relief group says Trump cuts ‘led to delayed detection of deadly Ebola outbreak’ AP News: Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement NYT: James Murdoch Buys Half of Vox Media CNBC: SpaceX's historic IPO plans: Billions in losses and Musk's massive ownership CNBC: OpenAI to confidentially file for IPO as soon as Friday: Source LA Times: Trump signals support for Pratt in L.A. mayoral election: 'I'd like to see him do well' Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 - Trump's Insurrectionist Slush Fund, Forever Chemicals in Your Water, 100,000 Separated Kids

    Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 - Trump's Insurrectionist Slush Fund, Forever Chemicals in Your Water, 100,000 Separated Kids
    May 20 2026
    Today's Headlines: Thomas Massie lost his primary to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein, and Trump followed up by endorsing Ken Paxton over sitting Senator John Cornyn in Texas — picking the very crazy over the more traditional crazy, as is on-brand. Speaking of people who can't stop themselves, Trump demanded a DOJ investigation into Maryland's mail-in ballots over a completely routine reissuing error, because Maryland didn't vote for him and apparently that requires a federal explanation. On organized resistance, the NAACP launched an "Out of Bounds" campaign urging Black athletes to withhold support from college sports programs in states eliminating Black voting representation — a direct hit on the south's most lucrative programs, which should get their attention. Turning to the grift of the week, Trump's $1.776 billion "Antiweaponization Fund" keeps getting worse, with acting AG Todd Blanche confirming January 6th insurrectionists "wouldn't be excluded" from filing claims, P. Diddy's publicist already exploring eligibility, and the whole thing requiring only 2 out of 5 board members to approve any claim with zero fraud recourse — so that's airtight. On the war front, the Senate's war powers resolution finally passed 50-47 on the eighth attempt thanks to three absent Republicans and Bill Cassidy switching his vote the week after losing his primary, while the head of the International Energy Agency warned that global oil supplies are shrinking fast with only weeks of inventory left, right as fuel prices spike at the start of travel season — great timing all around. Closer to home, the Trump administration rolled back EPA limits on forever chemicals in drinking water affecting over 200 million Americans, a Brookings analysis found that roughly 75% of the 100,000 children separated from parents during Trump's immigration crackdown are likely US citizens, and Trump signed an executive order directing banks to vet customers for immigration status — though banks lobbied it down to advisory only, because their money is still green either way. And in the one piece of good news, 30,000 New York City hotel housekeepers secured a contract raising average pay to over $100,000 a year by 2034, which is the most functional thing to happen all week. Resources/Articles mentioned: NBC News: Trump endorses Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn ahead of Texas Republican Senate runoff The New Republic: Trump Demands Investigation Into Blue State That Didn’t Vote for Him PBS: NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights PBS: WATCH: Trump calls planned White House ballroom 'a gift' to U.S. PBS: Blanche faces senators on new Trump 'weaponization' fund, Epstein, budget cuts CBS: Trump's $1.7+ billion fund sparks rush to capitalize: "All J6ers will apply" WSJ: Senate Advances War Powers Measure After GOP’s Cassidy Switches Sides Bloomberg: IEA Chief Warns Commercial Oil Inventories Are Falling Very Fast The Guardian: Trump officials plan to repeal limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water | Trump administration Brockovich Data Center: Brockovich Data Center AP News: Trump orders banks to take a closer look at clients' citizenship in new immigration enforcement move NYT: Brookings Institution Report: Over 100,000 Family Separations in Trump Crackdown NYT: N.Y.C. Hotel Housekeepers Will Earn Over $100,000 Under New Contract Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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