Morning Wire Senate GOP Leader Elected & Congressional FEMA Investigations | Afternoon Update | 11.13.24
Nov 13, 2024
Senate Republicans have elected John Thune as their new leader, with plans to unite the party and tackle past issues. The podcast also discusses Trump's appointment of Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, stressing military reforms. In addition, a CIA official was arrested for disclosing classified information about Israel and Iran. Investigations into FEMA reveal concerns over the politicization of disaster relief, while surprising burglaries involving Kansas City Chiefs players add an unexpected twist.
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New Senate GOP Leader
- Sen. John Thune will replace Mitch McConnell as Senate Republican leader.
- Thune won by a vote of 29 to 24 against Sen. John Cornyn.
Trump's Defense Secretary Pick
- Trump announced Pete Hegseth, Fox News host and Army National Guard veteran, as his pick for Secretary of Defense.
- Hegseth has been critical of the military's adoption of woke ideology.
Leaked Documents Arrest
- CIA official William Rahman was arrested for leaking classified documents about Israel's potential attack on Iran.
- Rahman was indicted on two counts of retaining and transmitting national defense information.