Morning Wire Trump’s Gag Order & China’s Space Mission | Afternoon Update | 6.25.24
Jun 25, 2024
Dive into the latest political turns with a partial lifting of a gag order on a former president and the nuances of Julian Assange's plea deal. The discussion also tackles gun violence as a pressing public health issue. In space news, China's ambitious lunar mission takes center stage. Plus, there's excitement in sports as the Florida Panthers celebrate their first Stanley Cup win. Stay informed on these pivotal stories that shape our world!
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Trump Gag Order Partially Lifted
- Judge partially lifts gag order on Donald Trump in hush-money trial.
- Trump can now discuss witnesses and jurors, but not court staff or prosecutors’ families.
Assange Plea Deal
- WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is returning to the U.S. for a plea deal.
- He faces charges under the Espionage Act for publishing classified documents.
Contentious NY Primary
- New York's 16th district sees incumbent Jamal Bowman challenged by George Latimer.
- This race is the most expensive House primary in U.S. history, backed by AIPAC and opposed by Sanders.