Morning Wire California Storm & Mexico Kidnappers Update | Afternoon Update | 3.9.23
Mar 9, 2023
California is facing a weather crisis with predictions of heavy rain and snow, raising concerns about flooding and government accountability. A senator's hospitalization coincides with a key congressional hearing on social media censorship. Meanwhile, critical current events unfold globally, including journalist confidentiality and concerns over TikTok's data practices. The FBI issues warnings alongside updates on Russia's missile strikes in Ukraine and the Gulf Cartel's reactions to a kidnapping involving American citizens, highlighting the chaos across media and international relations.
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California Weather Crisis
- California faces extreme weather, including heavy rains, thunderstorms, and snow.
- This follows a series of storms that have already caused fatalities and significant damage.
McConnell Hospitalized
- Senator Mitch McConnell was hospitalized after falling at a private dinner, suffering a concussion.
- This is the 81-year-old senator's second fall in recent years.
Twitter Files Hearing
- Congress held a hearing on the Twitter files, featuring journalists Matt Taibbi and Michael Schellenberger.
- They discussed alleged collusion between Twitter and the government to censor certain viewpoints.