Morning Wire Trump Trial Juror Excusal & New Iranian Sanctions | Afternoon Update | 4.18.24
Apr 18, 2024
In a high-profile trial, juror changes stir discussions around legal proceedings involving a former president. Meanwhile, new sanctions on Iran are introduced by the U.S. and U.K. The podcast also covers pressing legal news, including a murder suspect's alibi supported by cell phone data. A fatal car accident linked to an illegal immigrant adds to the grim headlines. Lastly, listeners hear about the significant impacts of a widespread 9-1-1 service outage and the ongoing investigations that follow.
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Trump Trial Juror Excusals
- Juror number two was removed from Trump's hush-money trial for impartiality concerns.
- Juror number four's honesty about past criminal activity was also questioned.
New Sanctions on Iran
- The U.S. and U.K. imposed new sanctions on Iran targeting drone producers and military supporters.
- This action follows an April 13th attack involving Iranian drones.
House Speaker Under Pressure
- House Speaker Mike Johnson faces pressure for a weekend vote on aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan.
- His speakership is threatened by Representatives Greene and Massey, but Johnson prioritizes doing what's right.