Monday, September 22nd, 2025 - Russian flyovers; Trump NYT suit axed; EU cyber attack; Kirk memorial & more

Today’s Headlines: Estonia invoked NATO’s Article 4 after three Russian fighter jets spent 12 minutes in its airspace, just as reports surfaced that the U.S. may cut back security aid to the Baltics. Meanwhile, the Pentagon dropped a bombshell—new restrictions requiring reporters to avoid publishing even unclassified info without authorization and Europe reeled from a cyberattack that disrupted major airports. In Arizona, Charlie Kirk’s memorial drew MAGA’s heavy hitters while Oklahoma lawmakers proposed mandatory “Charlie Kirk Memorial Plazas” at state universities, complete with statues.In Trump legal news—his defamation suit against the New York Times was tossed, and a Virginia U.S. attorney resigned after refusing Trump’s pressure to charge Letitia James. Additionally, Trump kept the pressure on AG Pam Bondi in since-deleted posts. Public health took a turn with RFK Jr.’s CDC panel voting to split up certain childhood vaccines, prompting seven Northeast states to launch their own health alliance. The administration also sparked chaos with a sudden $100K H-1B visa fee—initially confusing enough that tech giants scrambled to get employees back before clarifications rolled in. ICE clashes also escalated these last few days with 11 New York lawmakers arrested while demanding access to detainee cells, and Chicago protests turned violent. And finally, Social Security’s commissioner floated raising the retirement age—before quickly backtracking on Twitter. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: BBC: Estonia seeks Nato consultation after Russian jets violate airspace Reuters: After diplomatic blitz on Ukraine and Gaza, Trump moves to passenger seat WaPo: Pentagon demands journalists pledge to not obtain unauthorized material AP News: Cyberattack disrupts check-in systems at major European airports CNN: Charlie Kirk’s memorial service Newsweek: Oklahoma Bill Calls For Charlie Kirk Statue at All State Colleges NYT: Judge Dismisses Trump’s $15 Billion Lawsuit Against NBC News: Trump publicly pushes Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute his political foes NBC News: Federal prosecutor tasked with investigating Trump adversary Letitia James resigns under pressure PBS: CDC panel overhauled by RFK Jr. changes childhood vaccine recommendations Reuters: Northeast US states form health alliance in response to federal vaccine limits Business Insider: White House says Trump's H-1B visa changes will only affect new applicants NYT: 11 Elected Officials Arrested While Trying to Access Cells at N.Y.C. ICE Facility NYT: Protesters and Federal Agents Clash Outside an ICE Detention Facility Near Chicago The Hill: Social Security chief walks back remark on raising retirement age Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices