Morning Wire Epps Sues Fox News & Wray Testifies in Congress | Afternoon Update | 7.12.23
Jul 12, 2023
A defamation lawsuit against Fox News is making waves, initiated by a man claiming FBI ties to the January 6th riots. Tensions rise as FBI Director Christopher Wray confronts Congress about investigations into the Biden family and the Capitol incident. Also discussed is a serious cybersecurity breach linked to the Chinese Communist Party, alongside ongoing legislative challenges in California regarding human trafficking and recent rulings on abortion and Aretha Franklin's will.
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Epps Sues Fox
- Ray Epps sued Fox News, claiming they falsely said he encouraged the January 6th Capitol invasion.
- He alleges that Tucker Carlson significantly contributed to this defamation.
Wray's Testimony
- FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before Congress, addressing the alleged FBI double standard towards the Biden family.
- He also discussed the January 6th pipe bomb and other matters.
Chinese Cyberattack
- The Chinese Communist Party hacked Microsoft email accounts of U.S. and European government agencies.
- Senator Mark Warner highlighted China's improving cyber capabilities and the need for a joint response.