Morning Wire Biden Phone Call Allegations & Spain’s Election Results | Afternoon Update | 7.24.23
Jul 24, 2023
Unfolding stories lead with Devin Archer's upcoming testimony regarding President Biden's ties to Hunter's business dealings. The rebranding of Twitter to 'X' raises eyebrows with plans to integrate social media and banking. Protests in Israel ignite over a contentious judicial overhaul impacting democracy. In Spain, the Conservative Popular Party gains seats in a snap election, while a cookie recall from Trader Joe's adds a sweet twist to the day’s news.
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Biden Phone Calls
- Hunter Biden's former business associate, Devin Archer, will testify about President Biden's alleged phone calls with Hunter's business partners.
- Archer claims Biden was on these calls roughly two dozen times, contradicting Biden's denial of involvement in his son's dealings.
Border Barrier Dispute
- Governor Greg Abbott refuses to remove floating border barriers despite a lawsuit threat from the Biden administration.
- Abbott insists Texas will use its authority to address the border crisis.
Twitter Rebrands to X
- Twitter is rebranding to X, aiming to be more than social media.
- It will incorporate AI-powered features like banking and a virtual marketplace.