Morning Wire Jenna Ellis Pleads Guilty & New House Speaker Nominee | Afternoon Update | 10.24.23
Oct 24, 2023
Jenna Ellis faces accountability after pleading guilty in a case tied to Georgia's election. Meanwhile, Tom Emmer is nominated as the new House Speaker amid challenging political dynamics. Tensions in the Middle East raise discussions about the U.S. evacuation plans for Americans, with calls for international cooperation against Hamas. Additionally, a Daily Wire investigation uncovers alarming recidivism rates tied to pandemic-era prison releases, alongside insights into the ongoing auto industry strikes and a Game 7 preview in baseball.
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Jenna Ellis Guilty Plea
- Jenna Ellis pled guilty to aiding false statements regarding the 2020 election.
- She expressed remorse and will testify against other defendants.
New House Speaker Nominee
- Tom Emmer won the GOP nomination for House Speaker, succeeding where others failed.
- He now needs 217 votes to officially secure the position.
Potential Evacuations from Middle East
- The US government is preparing for potential evacuations of Americans from the Middle East if the conflict escalates.
- This follows Israel's planned ground invasion against Hamas.