Morning Wire Biden Contempt Resolution & FAA Grounded Flights | Afternoon Update | 1.8.24
Jan 8, 2024
House Republicans are pushing to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for not responding to a subpoena related to his father's impeachment inquiry. Meanwhile, the FAA has grounded the Boeing 737 MAX 9, leading to massive flight cancellations and safety concerns. The podcast also discusses a Chinese espionage case and significant winter storms looming over several states. Finally, it touches on the Golden Globe Awards, highlighting 'Oppenheimer's' triumph and 'Barbie's' mixed reviews.
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Hunter Biden Contempt Resolution
- Republicans initiated a contempt resolution against Hunter Biden.
- This follows his refusal to comply with a subpoena related to the impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden.
Fauci Testimony
- Dr. Anthony Fauci testified for 14 hours over two days before the House Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic.
- The testimony covered pandemic origins, vaccines, and mask mandates.
FAA Grounds Boeing 737 MAX 9
- Hundreds of flights were canceled after the FAA grounded Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft following a mid-flight panel blowout.
- One passenger, whose daughter was initially booked on a MAX 9, expressed relief after her flight was changed to a different aircraft.