Morning Wire Garland Questioned & Greece Train Crash | Wednesday Afternoon Update | 3.1.23
Mar 1, 2023
Get the latest on political tensions as Attorney General Merrick Garland faces tough questioning about perceived biases within the DOJ. In Chicago, a new moderate candidate emerges amid a backdrop of electoral change and rising crime concerns. Dive into the shocking details of a tragic train crash in Greece, where 36 lives were lost, and hear survivor stories along with the fallout that led to the Transport Minister's resignation. Plus, explore the intriguing link between the investigation and the mysterious 'Havana syndrome' affecting diplomats.
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Garland Questioned
- Republican senators questioned Merrick Garland about the DOJ's alleged bias against conservatives and Christians.
- They also discussed the lack of arrests of left-wing protestors outside Supreme Court justices' homes.
Lightfoot Loses Re-election
- Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her re-election bid, becoming the first mayor in 40 years to not win a second term.
- Overall crime in Chicago is up 52% from last year and more than 100% since 2021.
Wray Confirms Lab Leak Theory
- FBI Director Christopher Wray confirmed the FBI believes COVID-19 likely originated from a Wuhan lab.
- This is the first public confirmation of the bureau's classified judgment on the virus's origins.