Chaos ensues when Hunter Biden crashes a congressional hearing, debates between Haley and DeSantis get heated with personal attacks, candidates criticize Trump's immigration policies, and there is outrage over housing migrants in a New York school.
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Hunter Biden's surprise appearance at his contempt hearing causes chaos and criticism from Republicans, highlighting allegations of influence peddling involving Joe Biden.
The final Iowa debate between Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley intensifies as they aggressively strive to become the clear alternative to Donald Trump, marked by attacks on campaign spending, management abilities, and stances on Ukraine and liberalism.
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Hunter Biden Crashes Committee Hearing on Contempt
During the House Oversight Committee hearing, Hunter Biden, flanked by his attorney and associate, briefly enters the room causing chaos. Republicans criticize Hunter for engaging in a political stunt and exhibiting white privilege, calling for his immediate arrest. Despite calls to detain him, practical concerns and the focus on investigating influence peddling involving Hunter's father, Joe Biden, prevented his arrest. Later, Hunter and his team leave the hearing room and take questions in the hallway, where he answers about his phone calls with Joe Biden, disregarding allegations of influence.
DeSantis and Haley Face Off in Iowa Debate
Leading up to the first Republican primary vote in Iowa, Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley engage in a debate. The smaller crowd featured only the two candidates, as former President Donald Trump chose not to participate. Both candidates aggressively strive to become the clear alternative to Trump. The debate is marked by intense exchanges, with Haley repeatedly mentioning the website DeSantisLies.com, criticizing DeSantis's campaign spending and questioning his management abilities. DeSantis, in response, also launches attacks, comparing Haley's liberalism to Gavin Newsom and challenging her stance on Ukraine. Trump, absent from the debate, holds a town hall event on Fox News, primarily focusing on illegal immigration.
Outrage as NYC High School Shelters Migrants
New York City Mayor Eric Adams orders nearly 2,000 migrants to be housed temporarily at James Madison High School due to bad weather. This decision forces hundreds of students to attend classes remotely, leading to outrage among parents and local leaders. Adams aims to protect the welfare of the migrants but faces backlash from those opposing the use of public schools as shelters. Parents express hygiene concerns and some vow to keep their children out of school. Adams's attempts to crack down on migrant flows into the city have faced challenges, including a lawsuit against Texas over busing migrants into New York City.
Congress erupts in chaos when Hunter Biden makes surprise appearance at his contempt hearing, DeSantis and Haley face off in final Iowa debate, and New York parents outraged over housing migrants in local school. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.
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