Morning Wire Ray Epps Sentenced & Lloyd Austin’s Hospitalization | Afternoon Update | 1.9.24
Jan 9, 2024
Ray Epps receives probation sentencing, stirring controversy around the January 6th events. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is hospitalized amid his battle with prostate cancer. The political scene heats up in Maine with an impeachment push against Secretary of State Shinnah Bellows over ballot concerns. Additionally, the podcast delves into the political climate as candidates gear up for the Iowa caucus and discusses severe weather incidents impacting communities.
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Ray Epps Sentencing
- Ray Epps, a key figure in the January 6th events, was sentenced to probation.
- He faced conspiracy theories, lawsuits, and displacement, despite denials of being an FBI operative.
Lloyd Austin's Health
- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer and underwent a prostatectomy.
- He was hospitalized due to complications, but his prognosis is excellent.
Maine Impeachment Vote
- Maine's House voted against impeaching Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.
- Bellows removed Trump from the state's ballot, citing the 14th Amendment.