Morning Wire New House Speaker Elected & Alleged Minnesota Poisoning | Afternoon Update | 10.25.23
Oct 25, 2023
Mike Johnson's recent election as Speaker of the House sets the stage for crucial debates on government funding and the conflict in Gaza. Global political tensions rise with Erdogan's cancelled Israel visit amidst heightened scrutiny on humanitarian issues. The unsettling story of a Minnesota poison expert accused of murdering his wife intertwines with a police chief's son involved in violence, revealing chilling connections. These events underline the complex realities shaping our world today.
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New House Speaker
- Mike Johnson is the new House Speaker, elected 22 days after Kevin McCarthy's ousting.
- Johnson won with a 220 to 209 vote and will address government funding, Ukraine, and Israel aid.
Israel-Hamas Conflict Update
- The Israel-Hamas conflict continues, with Israel seeking out Hamas terrorists in Gaza.
- Over 1,400 Israelis have been killed and over 200 taken captive since Hamas's October 7 attack.
Erdogan Cancels Israel Visit
- Turkish President Erdogan canceled his planned visit to Israel, criticizing Netanyahu.
- Erdogan referred to Hamas as a "liberation group" protecting Palestinians, sparking controversy.