Morning Wire Wednesday Afternoon Update | 1.18.23
Jan 18, 2023
Dive into the latest political drama as the White House defends President Biden over classified documents. Explore corporate challenges with Microsoft’s layoffs and cultural controversies surrounding figures like Ivan Provorov. Tune in for gripping updates on a murder trial, heated debates about abortion pills, and the intriguing discovery of the oldest runestone. Environmental issues raised by Greenpeace and tributes to the passing of the world’s oldest living person add depth to this midweek briefing.
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White House Defends Biden
- The White House defends President Biden's handling of classified documents.
- They claim he was unaware of the documents and takes the matter seriously.
El Paso Shooter Update
- The Justice Department won't seek the death penalty against the El Paso Walmart shooter.
- The shooter is accused of killing dozens in a racially motivated attack in 2019.
Provorov's Jersey Protest
- Flyers player Ivan Provorov refused to wear a rainbow jersey during Pride Night, citing religious reasons.
- Coach John Tortorella supported Provorov's decision to stay true to his beliefs.