Morning Wire Weisselberg Sentenced & EPA Limits PFAS | Afternoon Update | 4.10.24
Apr 10, 2024
Allen Weisselberg faces prison time for perjury tied to Trump’s civil fraud case, stirring political maneuvers. The discussion highlights delays in impeachment articles against Secretary Mayorkas and key GOP actions regarding surveillance laws. Additionally, there's insight into current border control challenges, unexpected inflation trends, and fresh EPA regulations on PFAS chemicals. Severe weather alerts in the southern U.S. add urgency to the current events landscape.
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Weisselberg Sentenced
- Allen Weisselberg, Trump Organization's ex-CFO, received a 5-month prison sentence.
- He pleaded guilty to perjury during Trump's civil fraud trial, accused of lying about when he learned of Trump's apartment overvaluation.
FISA Renewal Blocked
- House GOP members blocked a bill renewing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
- The bill aimed to restrict data access but faced criticism for not protecting American data enough.
Mayorkas Impeachment Delayed
- Delivery of articles impeaching DHS Secretary Mayorkas is delayed until next week.
- This ensures the Senate has enough time to perform its duty after the House voted to impeach Mayorkas.