July 9, 2025 • 4 mins
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your twenty four to seven use update.
Speaker 2 (00:03):
The latest use this hour at just four minutes.
Speaker 1 (00:08):
Texas Governor Greg Abbot is thanking the Trump administration following
the federal response to catastrophic flooding in central Texas on Tuesday.
Abbott confirmed reports that the depth toll from the flooding
stands at over one hundred, with more than one hundred
and sixty individuals still missing. Speaking from rural hunt in
western Kerr County, Abbott emphasized that search efforts will continue
relentlessly until every missing person is located. The Supreme Court
(00:32):
is allowing the Trump administration to resume plans to carry
out mass job cuts across federal agencies.
Speaker 2 (00:38):
Brinshook reports justices lifted a district judges order blocking the
large scale federal layoffs that could potentially impact hundreds of
thousands of jobs. The Supreme Court said it was not
assessing the legality of any specific plans for layoffs at
federal agencies. President Trump signed an executive order in February
directing agencies to for the government overhaul. I'm Brian Schuck.
Speaker 1 (01:03):
Democratic lawmakers are being denied access to Florida's alligator Alcatraz.
The newly erected detention center houses thousands of illegal immigrants
who were detained under the state's immigration enforcement program. Five
state lawmakers tried to visit the facility last week, but
were turned away due to safety reasons. Some Amazon sellers
are scaling back Prime Day discounts, blaming tight margins and
(01:25):
rising costs from President Trump's tariffs. Here's Tammy Trujeo.
Speaker 3 (01:28):
Bloomberg reports third party sellers, who account for about sixty
percent of Amazon's inventory, are offering fewer discounts. A Missouri
based ice tray company says it's skipping deals for the
first time due to a fifty percent aluminum tariff. A
maker of air purifiers is also cutting back on promotions
to reduce losses. Sellers told Bloomberg they see this Prime
Day as a key test of consumer demand heading into
(01:50):
the fall. I'm Tammy Truheo.
Speaker 1 (01:52):
And the largest earthquake swarm in sixteen years has rumbled
under Mount Verineer in Washington State. Hundreds of small earthquakes
who were felled across a wide area of the mountain.
The US Geological Survey says the earthquakes alone aren't caused
for concern I'm Mark Mayfield. President Trump claims he's not
getting involved in New York City's mayoral race, but he
certainly has an opinion. Sarah Le Kessler.
Speaker 4 (02:13):
Reports, Trump, a native New Yorker, is warning city voters
not to cast a ballot for Zorn Mamdanni this November.
He noted that the thirty three year old Democratic assemblyman
is leading in the polls, using the full expletive, Trump said,
Mam Donnie has a good line of bs and if
he wins, the Big Apple will never be the same.
(02:34):
The President is also saying the White House has tremendous
power to quote run places when we have to. I'm
Sarah Lee Kessler.
Speaker 1 (02:43):
The US wants to ban the sale of farmland to
buyer's link to China. That's according to his Secretary of Agriculture,
Brook Rollins, who told reporters Tuesday the Trump administration will
move to banned sales to investors time to foreign adversaries.
Rollins said an executive order is likely coming soon, citing
national and food security threats. The secretary was asked about
efforts to take back land currently owned by China linked buyers,
(03:06):
saying her department is looking at every available option. The
State Department is investigating incidents involving someone using an AI
generated voice impersonating Secretary of State Marco Rubio to contact
US and foreign officials. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said
her department is aware of the reports.
Speaker 4 (03:24):
The State Department, of course, is aware of this incident
and is currently monitoring and addressing the matter.
Speaker 1 (03:30):
The person contacted three foreign ministers and two US officials
in mid June via the Signal messaging app and left
voicemails for at least two of them. The cable also
shared that the actor likely aimed to manipulate targeted individuals
using AI generated text and voice messages with the goal
of gaining access to information or accounts and the irs.
Since churches can endorse political candidates without losing their tax
(03:53):
exempt status. The change in a seven decade old policy
known as the Johnson Amendment was noted in a new
court filing Monday, alongside the National Religious Broadcasters Group, I
Mark Mayfield
This is your twenty four to seven use update.
Speaker 2 (00:03):
The latest use this hour at just four minutes.
Speaker 1 (00:08):
Texas Governor Greg Abbot is thanking the Trump administration following
the federal response to catastrophic flooding in central Texas on Tuesday.
Abbott confirmed reports that the depth toll from the flooding
stands at over one hundred, with more than one hundred
and sixty individuals still missing. Speaking from rural hunt in
western Kerr County, Abbott emphasized that search efforts will continue
relentlessly until every missing person is located. The Supreme Court
(00:32):
is allowing the Trump administration to resume plans to carry
out mass job cuts across federal agencies.
Speaker 2 (00:38):
Brinshook reports justices lifted a district judges order blocking the
large scale federal layoffs that could potentially impact hundreds of
thousands of jobs. The Supreme Court said it was not
assessing the legality of any specific plans for layoffs at
federal agencies. President Trump signed an executive order in February
directing agencies to for the government overhaul. I'm Brian Schuck.
Speaker 1 (01:03):
Democratic lawmakers are being denied access to Florida's alligator Alcatraz.
The newly erected detention center houses thousands of illegal immigrants
who were detained under the state's immigration enforcement program. Five
state lawmakers tried to visit the facility last week, but
were turned away due to safety reasons. Some Amazon sellers
are scaling back Prime Day discounts, blaming tight margins and
(01:25):
rising costs from President Trump's tariffs. Here's Tammy Trujeo.
Speaker 3 (01:28):
Bloomberg reports third party sellers, who account for about sixty
percent of Amazon's inventory, are offering fewer discounts. A Missouri
based ice tray company says it's skipping deals for the
first time due to a fifty percent aluminum tariff. A
maker of air purifiers is also cutting back on promotions
to reduce losses. Sellers told Bloomberg they see this Prime
Day as a key test of consumer demand heading into
(01:50):
the fall. I'm Tammy Truheo.
Speaker 1 (01:52):
And the largest earthquake swarm in sixteen years has rumbled
under Mount Verineer in Washington State. Hundreds of small earthquakes
who were felled across a wide area of the mountain.
The US Geological Survey says the earthquakes alone aren't caused
for concern I'm Mark Mayfield. President Trump claims he's not
getting involved in New York City's mayoral race, but he
certainly has an opinion. Sarah Le Kessler.
Speaker 4 (02:13):
Reports, Trump, a native New Yorker, is warning city voters
not to cast a ballot for Zorn Mamdanni this November.
He noted that the thirty three year old Democratic assemblyman
is leading in the polls, using the full expletive, Trump said,
Mam Donnie has a good line of bs and if
he wins, the Big Apple will never be the same.
(02:34):
The President is also saying the White House has tremendous
power to quote run places when we have to. I'm
Sarah Lee Kessler.
Speaker 1 (02:43):
The US wants to ban the sale of farmland to
buyer's link to China. That's according to his Secretary of Agriculture,
Brook Rollins, who told reporters Tuesday the Trump administration will
move to banned sales to investors time to foreign adversaries.
Rollins said an executive order is likely coming soon, citing
national and food security threats. The secretary was asked about
efforts to take back land currently owned by China linked buyers,
(03:06):
saying her department is looking at every available option. The
State Department is investigating incidents involving someone using an AI
generated voice impersonating Secretary of State Marco Rubio to contact
US and foreign officials. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said
her department is aware of the reports.
Speaker 4 (03:24):
The State Department, of course, is aware of this incident
and is currently monitoring and addressing the matter.
Speaker 1 (03:30):
The person contacted three foreign ministers and two US officials
in mid June via the Signal messaging app and left
voicemails for at least two of them. The cable also
shared that the actor likely aimed to manipulate targeted individuals
using AI generated text and voice messages with the goal
of gaining access to information or accounts and the irs.
Since churches can endorse political candidates without losing their tax
(03:53):
exempt status. The change in a seven decade old policy
known as the Johnson Amendment was noted in a new
court filing Monday, alongside the National Religious Broadcasters Group, I
Mark Mayfield
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