Thursday, May 23rd, 2024

Today’s Headlines: Norway, Spain, and Ireland have recognized the State of Palestine based on pre-1967 borders, while Israel briefly seized and then returned AP broadcast equipment in Gaza amid accusations of image sharing with Al-Jazeera. In the U.S., Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito faces criticism for displaying a "Stop The Steal" coded flag, prompting a censure resolution from Representative Steve Cohen. Donald Trump's legal troubles continue as classified documents were found at Mar-a-Lago months after an FBI search, and Trump claimed the DOJ tried to kill him during that search. Meanwhile, Nikki Haley endorsed Trump for the 2024 election. Ohio's Secretary of State plans to exclude Joe Biden from the ballot due to nomination timing issues, potentially leading to legal action. Additionally, Capitol rioter Charles Hand III is running for Congress in Georgia. Finally, a mysterious package containing blood was sent to the RNC headquarters, prompting an investigation by law enforcement.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• Reuters: Norway, Spain and Ireland to recognize Palestinian state, as it happened
• Axios: "Act of madness": Israeli officials seize AP equipment, cut live feed of Gaza
• NY Times: Supreme Court Justice Alito’s Beach House Displayed ‘Appeal to Heaven’ Flag
• House.gov: Congressman Cohen Introduces Resolution of Censure Against Justice Alito 
• Axios: Trump's attorneys found classified docs in his bedroom months after raid
• NY Times: Trump Falsely Claims Biden Administration Was 'Locked & Loaded' to Kill Him 
• PBS: WATCH: Former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump
• NY Times: Ohio Elections Official Threatens to Exclude Biden From the Ballot
• NBC News: Jan. 6 rioter who pushed through tear gas inside Capitol advances to House GOP runoff in Georgia
• CBS News: Vials of suspected blood sent to RNC headquarters in Washington, D.C., prompting lockdown

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

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