Morning Wire Thursday Afternoon Update | 1.12.23
Jan 12, 2023
Discover the latest buzz about classified documents linked to the President and the appointment of a special counsel for investigation. Delve into the recent drop in inflation as the Consumer Price Index takes a dip. Uncover key political drama with calls to revoke a former Brazilian President's visa and the resolution of a nurses' strike in New York City. Plus, learn about a U.S. citizen's release from Russia and a landmark settlement for discriminatory lending practices against a major bank.
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Biden's Classified Documents
- Classified documents from Biden's vice presidency were found in his Delaware garage.
- Biden defended storing the documents next to his Corvette, stating the garage was locked.
Inflation Decline
- The Consumer Price Index decreased by 0.1% in December 2022, the largest drop in nearly three years.
- Despite this decrease, prices remain near record highs across the US.
Born Alive Act
- The House passed the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
- Almost all Democrats voted against the bill, despite supporters claiming it's a non-partisan issue.