Morning Wire Harvard Antisemitism Investigation & US Aircraft Crash | Afternoon Update | 11.29.23
Nov 29, 2023
Tensions rise with the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, while investigations into anti-Semitism at Harvard intensify. A tragic aircraft crash in Japan adds to the military woes, highlighting former Marine Paul Whelan’s plight in Russia. Meanwhile, President Biden challenges Representative Boebert in Colorado, emphasizing successes from the Inflation Reduction Act, while winter storms wreak havoc in the northeast. The discussion is rounded out by reflecting on the legacy of influential investor Charlie Munger.
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Hostage Situation Update
- Hamas claims a 10-month-old hostage and his brother were killed in an Israeli bombing.
- Israel is working to verify this claim, as Hamas has a history of exaggerating.
Harvard Anti-Semitism Investigation
- The Department of Education is investigating Harvard for alleged anti-Semitism.
- A complaint claims Harvard failed to address harassment of Jewish and Israeli students.
Schumer on Anti-Semitism
- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer addressed the rise of anti-Semitism.
- He stressed the urgency of denouncing anti-Semitism, calling it a five-alarm fire.