Monday, December 30th, 2024 - Carter dies; MAGA feud; Homelessness spike; Medicare cap; Migrant app; 37 Tornadoes; OR hikers death

Morning Announcements

Today’s Headlines: Former President Jimmy Carter passed away at 100, leaving behind a legacy as the longest-living U.S. president. Meanwhile, MAGA infighting escalated over immigration policies, particularly H-1B visas, with tech leaders like Elon Musk clashing with traditionalists. Trump eventually backed the visas, citing their benefit to his businesses. Homelessness surged by 18% in 2024, disproportionately affecting Black Americans and families, though veteran homelessness declined. Medicare's new $2,000 cap on prescription drug costs begins in January, saving millions. Mexico unveiled an app to aid migrants under Trump’s looming immigration policies. A deadly storm system spawned tornadoes across the South, killing four. Lastly, a tragic search for Sasquatch in Oregon resulted in two men’s deaths, proving some myths come at a high cost.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• AP News: Live updates: Former President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
• CNN: Trump defends foreign worker visas, siding with Musk amid MAGA backlash
• AP News: US homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people
• Axios: Medicare $2,000 prescription drug cap starts Jan. 1
• Axios: ​​Mexico creating app for migrants to send alerts if detained in US
• NBC News: Four killed as storms continue to threaten the South
• CNN: 2 Oregon men die from exposure in a forest after they went out to look for Sasquatch

Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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