Monday, November 11th, 2024 - Amsterdam attacks; Racist texts; Trump Putin & Zelensky calls; Iranian assassination plot; East Coast wildfires

Today’s Headlines: In Amsterdam, mobs attacked Israelis after a soccer match, injuring dozens in what officials are calling a premeditated assault. Over 60 people were arrested, and Israel sent rescue planes to bring citizens home as the city banned protests and advised caution amid anti-Israel sentiment. In the U.S., Black Americans in at least 15 states received shocking anonymous texts instructing them to "pick cotton" and report to a “plantation.” The FBI and state officials are investigating, with some messages traced to a VPN in Poland. On Ukraine, Trump advisors proposed freezing the war with Russia keeping 20% of Ukrainian territory. Trump spoke separately with both Putin and Zelensky, signaling interest in de-escalating the conflict. Meanwhile, the DOJ unsealed charges against an Iranian agent plotting to assassinate Trump. Lastly, wildfires have spread beyond California to New York and New Jersey, with one fatality and poor air quality warnings in the area as California residents face new evacuations. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Reuters: Amsterdam bans protests after 'antisemitic squads' attack Israeli soccer fans AP News: Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations WSJ: Trump Promised to End the War in Ukraine. Now He Must Decide How Axios: Scoop: Elon Musk joined Trump's call with Zelensky WA Post: Trump talked to Putin, told Russian leader not to escalate in Ukraine Axios: Netanyahu says he spoke three times with Trump in recent days AP News: Justice Department brings criminal charges in Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Donald Trump AP News: Fire crews on both US coasts battle wildfires; 1 death in New York-New Jersey fire Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices