President Biden addresses funding disputes, medical schools prioritize DEI over merit in surgeon recruitment, and the CIA's involvement in Ukraine's intelligence operations is revealed. Get the Morning Wire facts first.
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Congress faces pressure to reach a bipartisan agreement on government funding amidst disagreements over spending allocations and policy writers.
Top medical schools are hiring surgeons based on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) over merit, raising concerns about patient care standards and civil rights violations.
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Congressional Foreign Funding Battle and Government Shutdown
Congress faces a crucial decision on preventing a government shutdown and aiding Ukraine, with President Biden urging bipartisan agreement. The impending shutdown deadline has pressured lawmakers to reach a deal, amidst disagreements on spending allocations and policy writers. The potential shutdown looms as a threat, with Republicans pushing for reduced government spending, increased border security funding, and changes in international organization funding. Negotiations continue with stakes high as the deadline approaches.
Medical Schools Hiring Surgeons Based on DEI
A Daily Wire investigation uncovered top medical schools hiring surgeons based on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) rather than merit-based metrics, potentially violating the law. Hospitals have reportedly abandoned key qualifications in favor of DEI considerations, leading to concerns about patient care standards and potential civil rights violations. Examples include Duke University, where surgeons were reportedly hired based on non-metric criteria, triggering legal and ethical questions about hiring practices.
CIA's Role in Ukraine's Intelligence Operations
The CIA's deep involvement in Ukraine's intelligence community over the past decade has significantly shaped the ongoing conflict with Russia. CIA support has aided Ukrainian intelligence in targeting military facilities and monitoring Russian activities, enhancing Ukraine's offensive capabilities. The partnership, established post-2014 under the Obama administration, led to the creation of secret bases and special forces units, indicating a strong collaborative effort. Despite tensions over lethal operations early on, the relationship has endured, with significant US investment in Ukraine's intelligence community.
President Biden convenes a meeting amid funding disputes, a Daily Wire investigation finds medical schools recruit surgeons using Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion over merit, and a new report details the CIA’s role in Ukraine’s intelligence operations. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.