Morning Wire Submersible Search Effort & Hunter Biden Child Support | Afternoon Update | 6.21.23
Jun 21, 2023
The ongoing search for the Titan submersible continues, with heavy equipment deployed to the Titanic wreck site. Experts discuss the submersible's design and the challenges of deep-sea exploration. Meanwhile, political figures testify about an FBI investigation, revealing tensions in the political landscape. On another note, Texas faces extreme heat, raising concerns for its power grid. Lastly, Hunter Biden's child support settlement sparks debate, alongside controversies over gender admission policies in sororities.
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Titan's "MacGyvered" Design
- CBS reporter David Pogue noted the "MacGyvered" nature of the Titan submersible, citing improvised elements.
- The sub's creator, Stockton Rush, defended the vessel's safety, emphasizing the robust pressure hull designed in collaboration with Boeing, NASA, and the University of Washington.
Durham's Testimony
- Special Counsel John Durham testified before the House Judiciary Committee, stating there wasn't sufficient credible evidence to open a Trump investigation.
- Durham's report criticized the FBI's handling of the investigation into alleged Trump-Russia links.
Declining Test Scores
- Math and reading scores for US students hit a decades-low, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress.
- The decline, exacerbated by the pandemic, reveals a concerning trend in basic educational skills.