Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 - Israel/Hezbollah updates; Biden at UN; Iran-Russia deal; Voter suppression update; Williams execution; Harris’ push to codify Roe

Morning Announcements

Today’s Headlines: Israel continues strikes on Lebanon, killing a top Hezbollah commander, while the IDF aims to end the conflict quickly. The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Lebanon. President Biden, during his UN speech, emphasized alliances and criticized leaders focused on power. Meanwhile, Iran has been brokering secret talks between Russia and Yemen's Houthi rebels over missile supplies. Back in the US, Mississippi, a case challenging mail-in voting rules could affect other state and Missouri executed Marcellus Williams despite doubts about his conviction. Finally, Kamala Harris supports ending the Senate filibuster to codify Roe v. Wade.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• AP News: Israel bombards Hezbollah, killing a top commander, while families flee southern Lebanon
• CNN: Biden uses final UN speech to note ‘some things are more important than staying in power’
• Reuters: Exclusive: Iran brokering talks to send advanced Russian missiles to Yemen's Houthis, sources say
• WA Post: GOP asks court to change voting rules in one state, with impact for all
• WA Post: Missouri executes Marcellus Williams despite prosecutors' objections
• AP News: There are 5 executions set over a week's span in the US. That's the most in decades
• Axios: Harris backs eliminating filibuster to codify Roe v. Wade

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

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