Morning Wire Biden Netanyahu Meeting & Trump’s Defamation Suit | Afternoon Update | 7.25.24
Jul 25, 2024
Tensions rise at the Capitol as protests linked to anti-Semitic vandalism escalate, prompting political leaders to respond. The critical meeting between the U.S. and Israel focuses on support against Hamas and urgent hostage negotiations. Meanwhile, U.S. military actions escalate, with surprising economic growth amid inflation. Also discussed are California's homelessness initiatives and a shift in Southwest Airlines' seating policy to improve profits.
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Biden-Netanyahu Meeting
- President Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.
- They discussed U.S. support for Israel and the hostage situation with Hamas.
Anti-Israel Protests
- Seventeen anti-Israel protestors were arrested in Washington D.C. after violent demonstrations.
- They vandalized property, burned flags, and threatened Jewish people.
Harris Border Handling Condemned
- Six House Democrats joined Republicans in condemning Kamala Harris's border handling.
- This marks the first legislative action targeting Harris since becoming the presumptive 2024 Democratic nominee.