Morning Wire McCarthy Ousted & Missing NY Girl Found | Afternoon Update | 10.3.23
Oct 3, 2023
The dramatic ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy highlights the GOP's internal turmoil. Hunter Biden's ongoing legal battles add another layer of complexity to the political landscape. A carjacking incident involving a Democratic Representative sparks calls for tougher crime measures in Congress. Meanwhile, Los Angeles County's new zero cash bail policy raises questions about financial discrimination. Additionally, a kidnapped nine-year-old girl is safely recovered, amidst rising crime concerns in Sweden, prompting potential government action.
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McCarthy Ousted
- Kevin McCarthy has been ousted as House Speaker in a historic 216-210 vote.
- Eight Republicans joined Democrats, marking the first time a Speaker has been removed.
Hunter Biden Plea
- Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to felony gun charges.
- He faces a maximum of 25 years in prison and $750,000 in fines if convicted.
Cuellar Carjacking
- Representative Henry Cuellar was carjacked in D.C., but was unharmed.
- He joked that the thieves even took his sushi, which was later recovered.