Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 - Trump EO update; $500B AI project; Mass deportation lawsuits; New Hegseth allegations; Winter storm hits Southeast

Today’s Headlines: President Trump has already reversed 75 Biden policies, brought back the death penalty, and signed an order trying to end birthright citizenship—which has already sparked lawsuits. Immigration agents can now arrest people in schools, churches, and hospitals. Trump also announced a massive $500 billion AI project with OpenAI, Oracle, and Softbank. Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth’s cabinet nomination is in trouble after abuse allegations surfaced. At an inaugural prayer service, a bishop urged Trump to show compassion for immigrants and LGBTQ people, while Pope Francis called his deportation plans a disgrace. Finally, a record-breaking winter storm is hammering the Southeast. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: Tracking Trump's executive orders: What he's signed so far NBC News: Live updates: Trump makes AI investment announcement and defends Jan. 6 pardons CNN: Trump says ICE can arrest people at churches and schools, directs agency to use ‘common sense’ NBC News: Democratic attorneys general sue to block Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship NBC News: Bishop at inaugural prayer service urges Trump to 'have mercy' on LGBTQ children, immigrants Axios: ​ Pope Francis congratulates Trump but calls mass deportation plan a "disgrace" NBC News: Senators receive affidavit containing new allegations against Pete Hegseth, who denies the claims WA Post: Live updates: Rare Southern winter storm brings historic snow, halts travel in parts of region 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