Morning Wire Scalise Nominated for Speaker & Israel’s Unity Government | Afternoon Update | 10.11.23
Oct 11, 2023
The nomination of a new Speaker of the House coincides with challenges faced by U.S. citizens in Israel, revealing urgent evacuation efforts. Political tensions rise as an emergency unity government forms in Israel with Netanyahu and Gantz. The discussion also tackles the Biden administration's decision to unfreeze funds for Iran, alongside revelations about Biden's family business emails. Meanwhile, the migrant situation in San Diego heats up, complicating ongoing political dialogues.
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Scalise's Speaker Nomination
- Steve Scalise was nominated for Speaker of the House, winning the GOP vote.
- He needs a majority of the full House to officially become Speaker.
American Casualties and Evacuations in Israel
- The U.S. State Department reports 22 Americans dead in Israel, relying on commercial flights for evacuation.
- Rep. Cory Mills traveled to Israel, helping 32 Americans leave the country.
Israel's Unity Government
- Israel formed an emergency unity government with Netanyahu and Gantz.
- This aims to speed up decision-making during the crisis.