Morning Wire Drone Strike Response & Littlejohn Sentenced | Afternoon Update | 1.29.24
Jan 29, 2024
The podcast dives into the aftermath of a drone strike in the Middle East, raising questions about U.S. responses and tensions with Iran. It also tackles the fallout from serious allegations against U.N. employees that have led to significant firings. Meanwhile, truckers are rallying for changes in border policies amidst rising tensions. Lastly, it covers the sentencing of an IRS contractor for leaking Trump’s tax returns and discusses recent scandals in sports, including a high-profile doping case and an incident at the Louvre.
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Drone Attack and Iran's Involvement
- The U.S. experienced its first casualties in months from Iran-backed militias after a drone attack.
- Iran denies involvement, but the U.S. acknowledges Iran's support for these groups.
US Response to Drone Attack
- The Biden administration is considering retaliatory actions following the drone attack.
- The U.S. will respond at a time and manner of their choosing, emphasizing the seriousness of the attack.
Israel's Accusations Against UN Employees
- Israel accuses a dozen UN employees of participating in the October 7th attacks, including alleged abductions.
- Nine accused employees were fired, and some countries froze funding for the UN agency.