Morning Wire Thursday Afternoon Update | 12.22.22
Dec 22, 2022
Dive into a recap of the latest political developments, including the Senate's spending bill approval and noteworthy changes in border wall policy. Explore how winter weather is impacting communities and catch up on the ongoing legal troubles surrounding FTX. Find out about new COVID testing recommendations and hear insights into the FBI's approach to Twitter censorship, all while preparing for the holiday rush.
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Omnibus Spending Bill Passed
- The U.S. Senate passed a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill.
- 18 Republicans voted in favor of the measure.
Arizona Border Wall Removal
- Arizona Governor Doug Ducey agreed to dismantle a makeshift border wall.
- This follows an agreement with the Biden administration.
GOP Threatens to Block Bills
- Chip Roy and 31 GOP colleagues threatened to block bills from senators who voted for the spending bill.
- They oppose the spending bill's passage.