Morning Wire Titanic Tour Search & Nashville Shooter Manifesto | Afternoon Update | 6.19.23
Jun 19, 2023
A gripping search unfolds for a missing submarine tied to Titanic tourism, spotlighting the crew's perilous situation. The ethical debate around releasing a school shooter's manifesto raises important societal questions. Tensions and progress in U.S.-China relations are highlighted by Secretary of State Antony Blinken's recent visit, providing insights from former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster. Additionally, China's influence in the Indo-Pacific is examined alongside a vaccine debate involving Joe Rogan, capped off by a tragic shooting at a Juneteenth celebration.
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Titanic Submersible Missing
- A missing submersible, used for Titanic tours, sparked a search by Coast Guard crews.
- The sub, owned by OceanGate, held five people and had 72 hours of oxygen left.
Nashville Shooter Manifesto
- A lawyer demands the release of the Nashville school shooter's manifesto, citing transparency.
- Concerns exist about copycat crimes, but the lawyer believes the manifesto could offer insights to prevent future shootings.
Blinken's China Visit
- Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded his visit to China, claiming progress on key issues.
- Blinken reiterated the U.S. One China policy and opposition to Taiwan independence.