Morning Wire No Labels Calls It Quits & Janet Yellen’s China Trip | Afternoon Update | 4.4.24
Apr 4, 2024
No Labels has decided to drop its third-party presidential bid due to a lack of candidates. Meanwhile, tensions are rising in the Middle East after an Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate, provoking threats from Iran. President Biden and Israeli PM Netanyahu discuss strategies for civilian safety amidst these conflicts. In other news, Taiwan continues rescue operations after a severe earthquake, and the Federal Reserve pauses interest rate cuts as inflation rises. The podcast also touches on women's basketball achievements and NASA's plans for lunar time standards.
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No Labels Suspends Ticket
- No Labels suspended its third-party presidential ticket efforts due to a lack of viable candidates.
- The group sought candidates with a "credible path" to winning, but none emerged.
Trump's Dismissal Bid Rejected
- Trump's bid to dismiss Georgia election interference charges was rejected by Judge Scott McAfee.
- The judge ruled their First Amendment rights didn't protect against these specific charges.
Biden-Netanyahu Discussion
- Biden and Netanyahu discussed Israel's war against Hamas, including the accidental killing of aid workers.
- Biden stressed a ceasefire and warned that future U.S. support depends on Israel addressing civilian harm.