Morning Wire Thursday Afternoon Update | 11.17.22
Nov 17, 2022
A significant shift in political leadership unfolds as the Speaker of the House steps down, hinting at broader changes ahead. Senator Ted Cruz pushes for more congressional scrutiny of the Biden administration. Controversial topics arise, including a Texas bill impacting HOV lane usage for unborn children and pushback from Oregon sheriffs on gun laws. Tragedy strikes in Waukesha, Wisconsin, with a life sentence handed down for a Christmas parade incident, alongside CNN's new New Year's Eve alcohol policy and a state of emergency declared in New York due to severe weather.
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Pelosi Steps Down from Leadership
- Nancy Pelosi will not seek re-election to Democratic leadership in the next Congress.
- She will, however, continue to serve as a member of the House, representing San Francisco and California.
Biden Family Investigation
- The House Oversight Committee will investigate President Biden and his son, Hunter.
- They allege numerous crimes committed by the Biden family related to international business schemes.
Texas HOV Lane Bill
- Texas proposes House Bill 521.
- This bill would legally count unborn children as a second person, allowing pregnant women to use the HOV lane.