Wednesday, March 15th, 2023

Today's headlines: The DOJ and SEC are reportedly each separately investigating the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, specifically the stock sales that SVB executives made just days before the bank was taken over by the FDIC. Texas judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, who is overseeing the lawsuit that would revoke FDA approval of mifepristone, held a conference call with the case’s attorneys on Friday to schedule a hearing for today (Wednesday). Yesterday the EPA proposed new regulations which would limit the amount of certain types of “forever chemicals” known as PFAs in drinking water. Finally for today, George Anthony Devolder Santos Zabrovsky Rivache filed a statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission yesterday. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: WSJ: Justice Department, SEC Investigating Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse Punchbowl News: US Senate Washington Post: After unusual delay, Texas judge announces abortion-pill hearing TPM: Here’s What Happened When Judge Kacsmaryk Told Lawyers About Secret Hearing In Mifepristone Case Axios: EPA moves to limit "forever chemicals" in drinking water NBC: Embattled Rep. George Santos indicates intention to run for re-election Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices