Morning Wire Tuesday Afternoon Update | 2.7.23
Feb 7, 2023
Hear about the urgent humanitarian crisis in Turkey and Syria, featuring a touching story of a mother giving birth amid chaos. Delve into Federal Reserve concerns on inflation and get a sneak peek of President Biden's upcoming State of the Union address. The discussion also covers a proposed tax on billionaires, a probe into classified documents, and highlights crucial economic initiatives and legislative actions that impact both local and national landscapes.
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Tragic Birth in Aleppo
- A mother gave birth while trapped beneath rubble in Aleppo, Syria, after the earthquake.
- The newborn survived, but the mother tragically died.
Fed's Inflation Fight
- Fed Chairman Jerome Powell warned of further interest rate hikes to combat inflation.
- He acknowledged that the process will likely be bumpy but necessary to reach the 2% inflation goal.
State of the Union Guests
- President Biden's State of the Union address guest list includes Brandon Tsay, the Monterey Park hero.
- It also includes the parents of Tyre Nichols and Mark Houck, a pro-life activist.