Friday, May 12th, 2023

Today’s Headlines: NYC prosecutors charge Daniel Penny with 2nd degree manslaughter for fatal chokehold on subway performer. Federal judge in Virginia declares regulations on handgun sales to 18-20 year olds unconstitutional. Congressional leaders postpone meeting on debt ceiling negotiations, while staff continues to meet. EPA proposes new limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Peloton recalls over 2 million exercise bikes due to assembly flaw causing potential falls and injuries. Senator Tuberville criticizes Defense Secretary Austin's efforts to remove white nationalist supporters from the military and blocks military nominees over abortion policy disagreement. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Washington Post: Ex-Marine to be charged in NYC subway chokehold Washington Post: 18-to-20-year-olds can’t be barred from buying handguns, judge rules    NPR: As debt ceiling talks progress, Biden and lawmakers are postponing their meeting NPR: Alabama Republican blasts an effort to rid the military of white nationalists AP News: EPA: New pollution limits proposed for US coal, gas power plants reflect ‘urgency’ of climate crisis AP News: Peloton is recalling more than 2 million exercise bikes in the U.S. Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz