Morning Wire Trump Twitter Warrant & Biden Talks Hawaii Visit | Afternoon Update | 8.16.23
Aug 16, 2023
Explore the legal twists surrounding Trump's Twitter account and the implications for digital privacy. Discover the potential impacts of Tropical Storm Hillary on California and President Biden's visit to support wildfire survivors. Dive into frustrations over slow environmental cleanups, a band's apology for a controversial fan interaction, and Target's struggles with declining sales amid consumer backlash over Pride merchandise.
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Trump Twitter Data Access
- Special Counsel Jack Smith obtained access to former President Trump's Twitter data.
- This included direct messages, deleted messages, drafts, and more via a search warrant.
Travis King's Defection
- North Korea claims Travis King defected due to alleged mistreatment and racial discrimination in the U.S. Army.
- The Pentagon says it cannot verify these claims made by the North Korean propaganda arm.
Tropical Storm Hillary
- Tropical Storm Hillary formed off Mexico's coast and may become a hurricane.
- It could hit Southern California next week, a first in over 80 years.