Morning Wire Defense Bill Passes House & Trump Trial Paused | Afternoon Update | 12.14.23
Dec 14, 2023
Discover the U.S. House's groundbreaking approval of an $886 billion defense policy bill aimed at military funding and personnel pay raises. Hear about the dramatic arrest of seven suspects in Denmark linked to Hamas, alongside a House resolution condemning rising anti-Semitism on campus. Delve into the controversial legislation around transgender rights in Ohio and the backlash faced by Boston's Mayor over a minority-only holiday gathering. Plus, an entertaining tale of an Australian woman and her donut-filled heist adds some quirky flavor to the mix!
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Defense Bill Passes
- The House approved an $886B defense bill, authorizing aid for Ukraine and countering China's influence.
- The bill also includes a 5.4% raise for military personnel, the largest in over a decade.
Trump Trial Paused
- Donald Trump's election interference trial is paused as an appeals court reviews his prosecutorial immunity claim.
- The court aims for a ruling by March, requiring all filings by January 2nd.
Denmark Arrests
- Seven people were arrested in Denmark and the Netherlands for an alleged terror plot.
- Israeli officials say the arrests exposed Hamas infrastructure in Europe.