Morning Wire Arizona GOP Chair Resigns & Houthis Attack Intercepted | Afternoon Update | 1.24.24
Jan 24, 2024
The resignation of Arizona's GOP chair over bribery allegations uncovers deep party conflicts. Meanwhile, the U.S. intercepted Houthi missiles targeting American vessels, raising maritime security concerns. A tragic crash of a Russian military transport plane complicates narratives from both Russia and Ukraine. In Virginia, tensions escalate as Texas deploys razor wire at the border, stirring debate over security roles, while Biden faces backlash over comments viewed as election denial amid increasing crime in Oakland.
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DeWitt Resignation
- Arizona GOP Chair Jeff DeWitt resigned after a leaked audio tape.
- The tape suggested DeWitt tried to bribe Republican Carrie Lake to not run for Senate.
Houthi Missile Attack
- The USS Gravely intercepted Houthi missiles targeting a US container ship in the Gulf of Aden.
- This is the third attack on a US-owned ship by the Houthis in recent weeks.
Plane Crash
- A Russian military transport plane crashed, killing all 74 people on board.
- Russia blames Ukraine, claiming the plane was hit by anti-aircraft missiles.