Morning Wire Biden Signs Massive Spending Bill & Terror Attack Shakes Moscow | 3.25.24
Mar 25, 2024
President Biden signs a $1.2 trillion spending bill, stirring debate among House Republicans over military and social program funding. A tragic terror attack in Moscow, linked to ISIS-K, claims over 130 lives, raising geopolitical concerns. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris advocates for new gun control initiatives, including red flag laws, in response to growing safety fears. Legislative changes are also discussed, impacting U.S. embassies and diversity efforts.
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Spending Bill Breakdown
- The $1.2 trillion spending bill passed by Congress and signed by President Biden includes funding for defense and social programs.
- The bill also includes provisions to disband the House Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and restrict the types of flags flown at U.S. embassies.
Moscow Terror Attack
- A terror attack at a Moscow concert hall killed 137 people and injured hundreds more.
- ISIS-K claimed responsibility, but Putin implied Ukrainian involvement, which Zelensky denied.
Gun Control Push
- Vice President Harris advocates for universal background checks and an assault weapons ban.
- She also promoted red flag laws and the new National Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center, urging states to adopt them.