Morning Wire Evening Wire: New Mexico Floods & Biden Doctor Pleads Fifth | 7.9.25
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Jul 9, 2025 Flash floods in New Mexico lead to tragic losses and government response. A Trump meme-maker's election interference case is dismissed, while Biden faces scrutiny over his cognitive health amidst campaign developments. Tensions rise as NATO responds to a major Russian drone attack on Ukraine. Meanwhile, alarming statistics reveal that one in three U.S. teens are pre-diabetic, highlighting a serious health crisis. Lastly, Ozzy Osbourne bids farewell with an emotional concert celebrating his legacy.
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Tragic Redoso Flash Floods
- Flash flooding in Redoso, New Mexico, killed a man and two children as the river surged over 19 feet within minutes.
- Homes were swept away including one caught floating downstream on video, showcasing the disaster's intensity.
Camp Mystic Flood Tragedy
- Camp Mystic's emergency plan was approved just two days before a deadly flood killed 27 campers and counselors.
- Despite compliance with disaster procedures, the Guadalupe River surge proved fatal and more than 170 remain missing.
Election Meme Case Overturned
- Douglas Mackey's election interference conviction for posting satirical memes was overturned due to lack of evidence.
- The case highlighted significant First Amendment concerns about free speech protections for political satire.