December 8, 2025 • 4 mins
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your twenty four to seven use update the
latest use this.
Speaker 2 (00:04):
Hour in just four minutes.
Speaker 3 (00:08):
The Supreme Court takes up a major case today testing
whether President Trump can bypass long standing protections and fire
members of independent agencies. The challenge stems from his removal
of FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, even though federal law
only allows such firings for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance.
(00:28):
Justices will consider whether to overturn a nineteen thirty five
ruling that upheld those limits. Senator Adam Schiff is calling
for a thorough investigation into strikes against alleged drug boats
in the Caribbean. During an interview with NBC's Meet the Press,
the California Democrat called the strikes unlawful and morally repugnant.
Speaker 4 (00:49):
This is not at all lawful or constitutional, and frankly,
if the Pentagon and our Defense secretary is so proud
of what they're doing, let the American people see that video.
Speaker 3 (01:01):
In a speech Saturday at an event in California, Secretary
Pete Heggseth claimed the eighty people who have been killed
in the strikes since September were considered terrorists. He also
insisted President Trump can take military action if he sees fit.
Luigi Mangioni, accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson
on the streets of Manhattan last year. We'll be back
(01:22):
in a New York City courtroom today as his pre
trial hearings enter their second week. Jonathan O'Halloran has been
in the courtroom during the proceedings.
Speaker 2 (01:31):
Mangioni and his legal team one key evidence obtained during
his arrest at in Altuna, Pennsylvania McDonald's to be thrown
out of the trial. They say local police violated his
rights when they searched his backpack without a warrant. The
Altuna police officer who searched that bag is expected to
take the stand as early as today. It comes on
the heels of more evidence being released publicly over the weekend,
(01:54):
including a to do list and photos of the USB
drive Mangioni was wearing around his neck.
Speaker 3 (01:59):
On Wall Street before the opening. Bell Stock futures are
a little changed after Wall Street notch back to back
winning weeks. I'm Michael Kassner. Netflix has reached a deal
to buy Warner Brothers, Discovery's studio and streaming business, but
it's not without controversy. President Trump warns a deal could
be a problem, and a group of top Hollywood professionals
has written an anonymous letter to Congress speaking out against
(02:22):
the acquisition. More from Mitch McCann.
Speaker 5 (02:24):
The deal We'll see Netflix by two of Warner Brothers
Discovery's most valuable assets, its film studios, as well as
its streaming service HBO Max, for a reported seventy two
billion UIST dollars, representing the takeover of one of Hollywood's
oldest and most acclaimed businesses by a streaming giant. The
bidding wolf of Warner Brothers Discovery's assets was well publicized
(02:45):
and included bids from other entertainment giants like Paramount and Comcast.
Netflix co Chief executive said the move was a rea opportunity.
The deal, which doesn't include Warner Brothers Discovery's TV networks
like CNN, are expected to be finalized in the third
of twenty twenty six.
Speaker 3 (03:01):
Gene Simmons is heading to Washington. More from Mark Mayfield.
Speaker 1 (03:11):
On Tuesday, the Kiss member will testify before the US
Senate Judiciary Committee's Intellectual Property Subcommittee in support of the
American Music Fairness Act. The bipartisan bill aims to ensure
that radio corporations pay artists for their music. In a statement,
Simmons said, having spent my career in the music and
entertainment industry, I understand the vital importance of this issue,
(03:31):
adding that the Act represents sound public policy and that
artists must be properly compensated for their creative work.
Speaker 3 (03:42):
If you've ever dreamed of traveling through Tome, today is
a good day to get some practice in. It's National
Pretend to be a time traveler Day. There are plenty
of movies and TV shows to get you in the
swing of things. Think Back to the Future, Quantum Leap
and the Terminator, the Time Traveler's Wife, and so on.
Once you've settled on whether you prefer to be from
the pastor in the future, you can start acting like it.
(04:04):
I'm Michael Kassner.
This is your twenty four to seven use update the
latest use this.
Speaker 2 (00:04):
Hour in just four minutes.
Speaker 3 (00:08):
The Supreme Court takes up a major case today testing
whether President Trump can bypass long standing protections and fire
members of independent agencies. The challenge stems from his removal
of FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, even though federal law
only allows such firings for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance.
(00:28):
Justices will consider whether to overturn a nineteen thirty five
ruling that upheld those limits. Senator Adam Schiff is calling
for a thorough investigation into strikes against alleged drug boats
in the Caribbean. During an interview with NBC's Meet the Press,
the California Democrat called the strikes unlawful and morally repugnant.
Speaker 4 (00:49):
This is not at all lawful or constitutional, and frankly,
if the Pentagon and our Defense secretary is so proud
of what they're doing, let the American people see that video.
Speaker 3 (01:01):
In a speech Saturday at an event in California, Secretary
Pete Heggseth claimed the eighty people who have been killed
in the strikes since September were considered terrorists. He also
insisted President Trump can take military action if he sees fit.
Luigi Mangioni, accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson
on the streets of Manhattan last year. We'll be back
(01:22):
in a New York City courtroom today as his pre
trial hearings enter their second week. Jonathan O'Halloran has been
in the courtroom during the proceedings.
Speaker 2 (01:31):
Mangioni and his legal team one key evidence obtained during
his arrest at in Altuna, Pennsylvania McDonald's to be thrown
out of the trial. They say local police violated his
rights when they searched his backpack without a warrant. The
Altuna police officer who searched that bag is expected to
take the stand as early as today. It comes on
the heels of more evidence being released publicly over the weekend,
(01:54):
including a to do list and photos of the USB
drive Mangioni was wearing around his neck.
Speaker 3 (01:59):
On Wall Street before the opening. Bell Stock futures are
a little changed after Wall Street notch back to back
winning weeks. I'm Michael Kassner. Netflix has reached a deal
to buy Warner Brothers, Discovery's studio and streaming business, but
it's not without controversy. President Trump warns a deal could
be a problem, and a group of top Hollywood professionals
has written an anonymous letter to Congress speaking out against
(02:22):
the acquisition. More from Mitch McCann.
Speaker 5 (02:24):
The deal We'll see Netflix by two of Warner Brothers
Discovery's most valuable assets, its film studios, as well as
its streaming service HBO Max, for a reported seventy two
billion UIST dollars, representing the takeover of one of Hollywood's
oldest and most acclaimed businesses by a streaming giant. The
bidding wolf of Warner Brothers Discovery's assets was well publicized
(02:45):
and included bids from other entertainment giants like Paramount and Comcast.
Netflix co Chief executive said the move was a rea opportunity.
The deal, which doesn't include Warner Brothers Discovery's TV networks
like CNN, are expected to be finalized in the third
of twenty twenty six.
Speaker 3 (03:01):
Gene Simmons is heading to Washington. More from Mark Mayfield.
Speaker 1 (03:11):
On Tuesday, the Kiss member will testify before the US
Senate Judiciary Committee's Intellectual Property Subcommittee in support of the
American Music Fairness Act. The bipartisan bill aims to ensure
that radio corporations pay artists for their music. In a statement,
Simmons said, having spent my career in the music and
entertainment industry, I understand the vital importance of this issue,
(03:31):
adding that the Act represents sound public policy and that
artists must be properly compensated for their creative work.
Speaker 3 (03:42):
If you've ever dreamed of traveling through Tome, today is
a good day to get some practice in. It's National
Pretend to be a time traveler Day. There are plenty
of movies and TV shows to get you in the
swing of things. Think Back to the Future, Quantum Leap
and the Terminator, the Time Traveler's Wife, and so on.
Once you've settled on whether you prefer to be from
the pastor in the future, you can start acting like it.
(04:04):
I'm Michael Kassner.
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