Morning Wire Durham Report Released & China Sentences U.S. Citizen | Afternoon Update | 5.15.23
May 15, 2023
The latest discussion reveals significant insights from the Durham Report, highlighting the absence of collusion evidence in the 2016 election. There's also a deep dive into the border policy, spurred by President Biden's recent remarks. The conversation shifts to the mounting national debt crisis, featuring a spirited exchange between Biden and Senator Cruz. Lastly, tensions rise as China sentences a U.S. citizen for espionage, while Ukraine’s Zelensky seeks European support against Russia.
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Durham Report Findings
- The Durham report concludes that the U.S. government lacked actual evidence of collusion between Trump and Russia when it began Operation Crossfire Hurricane.
- The infamous Steele dossier, used to justify surveillance, wasn't corroborated by investigators.
Conflicting Views on Border Situation
- President Biden expressed satisfaction with the situation at the southern border post-Title 42, stating he had no immediate plans to visit.
- Governor Kathy Hochul disagreed, calling for federal aid and camps to house the growing number of illegal aliens.
Secret Service Withholds Visitor Logs
- The Secret Service refused to provide emails identifying visitors to Biden's Delaware homes, citing a court ruling about Trump's residence.
- This ruling doesn't apply to current officials, and House Republicans are investigating Biden family finances.