Morning Wire Unsettled House Speaker Search & Sidney Powell’s Plea | Afternoon Update | 10.19.23
Oct 19, 2023
The internal struggles of the GOP following the ousting of Speaker McCarthy take center stage, raising questions about who will lead next. Meanwhile, Sidney Powell's guilty plea adds layers to the legal troubles facing other high-profile figures in the election interference saga. On the global front, tensions escalate as evacuations unfold in Lebanon amidst Hezbollah's actions, while the U.S. navigates sanctions on Venezuela and a journalist's controversial arrest in Russia.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
House Speaker Vote
- The House failed to give temporary Speaker McHenry more power.
- They will hold a third vote for Speaker, with McCarthy nominating Jordan.
Sidney Powell Plea Deal
- Sidney Powell pled guilty to misdemeanor charges related to 2020 election interference.
- Her plea deal involves probation, fines, an apology, and testifying against other defendants, including Trump.
Evacuation from Lebanon
- Several countries urged citizens to leave Lebanon immediately due to Hezbollah's attacks on Israel.
- Hezbollah, backed by Iran, possesses a large number of militants and rockets.