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Today’s Headlines: In recent congressional drama, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene was removed from the House Freedom Caucus due to her clash with Representative Lauren Boebert. The June jobs report showed slower hiring but increased wages, indicating potential interest rate hikes. Arizona now allows over-the-counter access to contraceptives without a prescription. A Tennessee law banning gender-affirming healthcare for transgender minors was temporarily reinstated. Florida's new alimony laws eliminate permanent alimony and introduce modifications based on retirement and supportive relationships. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Politico: Marjorie Taylor Greene booted from House Freedom Caucus Wall Street Journal: Wage Gains, Low Unemployment Keep Pressure on Fed; Hiring Cooled in June NPR: Arizona governor approves over-the-counter contraceptive medications at pharmacies The Guardian: Court reinstates Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth NBC Miami: DeSantis signed a controversial measure to overhaul permanent alimony. Here's what to know about the bill Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices