Morning Wire Wednesday Afternoon Update | 1.4.23
Jan 4, 2023
The podcast dives into the House speaker debacle, highlighting Kevin McCarthy's struggles against hardliners. There's an intriguing discussion about President Biden's absence from the Pope's funeral and its political ramifications. Recent news stories cover a shocking arrest related to electrical substation attacks and a lawsuit against Paramount Pictures. Travel woes are also addressed, including disruptions at Southwest Airlines and Japan's efforts to boost its population. Plus, updates on a murder suspect being transported to trial in Idaho add to the drama.
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Speakership Stalemate
- Kevin McCarthy failed to secure enough votes to become Speaker of the House.
- Hardline conservatives opposed the California Republican, leading to a stalemate.
Biden Not Invited
- President Biden was not invited to Pope Benedict XVI's funeral.
- The U.S. ambassador to Italy will represent America instead.
Substation Attacks
- Two men were arrested for attacking electrical substations in the Pacific Northwest.
- They allegedly damaged the substations to rob a business on Christmas.