Morning Wire Biden Damage Control & Trump Sweeps Nevada | Afternoon Update | 2.9.24
Feb 9, 2024
President Biden faces scrutiny over his mental fitness and handling of classified documents, while Trump celebrates a victory in the Nevada caucus. The FCC takes steps to ban AI-generated robocalls to protect voters. A disturbing cruise incident raises questions about passenger safety. Additionally, JetBlue encounters flight cancellations at Logan Airport, and delays in federal student aid are causing concerns ahead of Super Bowl LIV, where the Chiefs and 49ers look to leave their mark.
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Political Fallout
- Biden's press conference performance and the special counsel report are seen as politically damaging.
- Both Democrats and Republicans acknowledge the potential negative impact.
Biden's Press Conference
- President Biden held a press conference to address the special counsel report on his handling of classified documents.
- He denied some findings, called himself the best person for president, and made factual errors like misidentifying a foreign leader.
Trump Sweeps Nevada Caucus
- Donald Trump won the Nevada caucus with 99% of the vote, securing all 25 delegates.
- Nikki Haley skipped the caucus, having placed second to a "none-of" option in the earlier primary.