Morning Wire Trump’s Border Wall Brief & Congress’ Funding Plan | Afternoon Update | 12.20.24
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Dec 20, 2024 The podcast dives into President-elect Trump's legal strategies to safeguard border wall materials and the House GOP's funding plans to avert a government shutdown. It highlights the Supreme Court's looming decision on a TikTok ban, exploring its implications on free speech. The discussion also touches on concerning new drone regulations in New Jersey and health emergencies in California. Lastly, it emphasizes advocacy for female athletes while addressing significant changes at the LA Times to enhance journalistic integrity.
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Trump Challenges Border Wall Material Sale
- President-elect Donald Trump filed an amicus brief, urging a Texas court to halt the Biden administration's sale of border wall materials.
- The brief cites a Daily Wire exclusive report, claiming the materials are being auctioned for pennies on the dollar, potentially violating federal law.
House GOP Spending Plan
- House GOP leaders are proposing a new spending plan with separate votes on a three-month spending plan, disaster relief, and farm aid.
- The plan excludes action on the debt ceiling, and discussions within the Republican conference are ongoing.
TikTok Ban
- The Supreme Court will hear arguments on January 10th regarding TikTok's bid to block a federal ban.
- TikTok argues the ban violates First Amendment rights, while a lower court cited security concerns over potential Chinese government data access.