Morning Wire Xi Jinping Visits Russia & GSA’s Equity-Based Misconduct | 3.21.23
Mar 21, 2023
Xi Jinping's visit to Russia aims to negotiate peace in Ukraine while boosting China's global influence. A former federal prosecutor discusses the intricate legal challenges facing Donald Trump, emphasizing the complexities of proving charges. Meanwhile, a federal agency grapples with significant misconduct, exposing $200 million wasted on inadequate software due to poor oversight. This episode dives into geopolitical maneuvering and legal battles, alongside troubling revelations within government tech management.
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Xi Jinping's Visit to Russia
- Xi Jinping visits Russia to broker peace and show support for Putin.
- This visit is China's strongest show of support for Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.
Potential Arrest of Trump
- Trump's potential arrest for falsifying business records is unprecedented.
- This act is usually a misdemeanor; Bragg needs to prove Trump intended to conceal another crime to make it a felony.
GSA Misconduct
- GSA's tech department hid their refusal to implement facial recognition due to equity concerns.
- They misled federal agencies into paying for software they claimed met high-security standards.