Morning Wire Longest J6 Sentence & Biden Vetoes Bi-Partisan Safety Bill | Afternoon Update | 5.25.23
May 25, 2023
The podcast dives into the financial fallout for Target after a boycott over its Pride collection. It also explores President Biden's veto of a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill. Key political developments include the January 6th investigation and the significant sentencing of an Oath Keepers founder. The conversation highlights the relationship between political divisions and the U.S. credit rating, along with recent Supreme Court rulings that affect environmental regulations and property rights.
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Target Boycott Impact
- Target's market value dropped $9 billion after facing boycotts.
- Conservative and Christian groups boycotted Target over its Pride collection.
Biden Vetoes Bill
- President Biden vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have overturned D.C.'s Criminal Justice Reform Act.
- Critics argue the act weakens police power and endangers D.C. visitors.
January 6th Bomber Investigation
- Republicans requested FBI Director Wray to brief them on the January 6th pipe bomber investigation.
- Whistleblowers suggest the FBI has information like a Metro card swipe and license plate number.