Friday, July 21st, 2023

Today’s Headlines: In Texas, 15 women are suing the state to seek an injunction against the abortion ban for life-saving procedures. The gender pay gap is shrinking, but men still earn more. The Senate proposed a bill for stronger ethics standards for the Supreme Court, facing opposition from Republicans. Florida's State Board of Education approved controversial academic standards. Ancient artifacts from Israel, previously displayed at a White House event, were found at Mar-a-Lago. Wesleyan University ends legacy admissions due to the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CBS News: Texas women testify in lawsuit on state abortion laws: "I don't feel safe to have children in Texas anymore" Axios: Gender pay gap now the narrowest on record AP News: Senate committee approves legislation to impose stronger ethics standards on Supreme Court justices Tampa Bay Times: Florida education board OKs Black history standards amid criticism The Guardian: Treasures lent by Israel for White House event ‘stranded at Mar-a-Lago’ Axios: Wesleyan ends legacy admissions after Supreme Court affirmative action ruling 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