Morning Wire Speaker Race & Gaza Evacuations | Afternoon Update | 10.13.23
Oct 13, 2023
Political upheaval grips the House GOP as they scramble for a new speaker. In Gaza, urgent evacuation orders emerge amid escalating military tensions. The healthcare sector also feels the heat, with Kaiser Permanente workers striking and reaching a tentative agreement. Shifting gears, frustrations mount over the SAG-AFTRA strike and stalled negotiations. A new law, the Ebony Alert, aims to help locate missing Black youth, while a tragic maritime accident in Maine adds to the day's serious news.
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House Speaker Selection
- The House GOP is selecting a new Speaker after Steve Scalise withdrew his candidacy.
- Jim Jordan is the frontrunner but may lack enough votes to unify the party.
Gaza Evacuation
- Israel has requested the UN to evacuate Northern Gaza before a potential ground invasion.
- Hamas has instructed residents to disregard the evacuation warning.
Harvard Student Display
- A truck with digital billboards displayed photos of Harvard students who allegedly blamed Israel for Hamas attacks.
- The display was organized by the non-profit group Accuracy in Media.