Morning Wire Tuesday Afternoon Update | 1.10.23
Jan 10, 2023
Dive into intriguing conversations about the discovery of classified documents linked to President Biden amid California's severe weather chaos. The discussion also covers the latest political landscape, including a new Senate campaign and surprising mask mandates. Plus, hear about the impeachment of the Secretary of Homeland Security and significant funding cuts to the IRS. On the international front, Ukrainian troops are undergoing training in advanced missile systems as tensions escalate.
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Mayorkas Impeachment
- House Republicans filed impeachment papers against Mayorkas for his handling of the border crisis.
- They accuse him of misconduct and failing to maintain control, citing 98 folks on the terrorist watch list apprehended at the border.
IRS Budget Cuts
- House Republicans voted to cut over $70 billion from the IRS budget, slashing funding for 87,000 new agents.
- The bill passed along party lines and now heads to the Democrat-controlled Senate.
Ukrainian Troop Training
- Ukrainian troops will train on Patriot Missile Systems at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
- This is a rare instance of Ukrainian troops receiving training on U.S. soil.