This podcast covers the unsettled House speaker search, Sidney Powell's guilty plea in the 2020 election case, escalating tensions in Lebanon, war zone evacuation efforts, Biden administration easing Venezuela sanctions, and an American journalist detained in Russia.
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The GOP-led House rejects a plan for expanded powers for temporary speaker Patrick McHenry and will hold a third vote for the speaker.
Attorney Sidney Powell pleads guilty to reduced charges in the Georgia election interference case.
Multiple countries issue alerts for citizens to evacuate Lebanon due to increased attacks by Hezbollah on Israel.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis charters flights to evacuate stranded US citizens from Israel.
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GOP-led House rejects plan for expanded powers for temporary speaker and will hold a third vote for speaker
The GOP-led House voted against a plan to grant temporary speaker Patrick McHenry expanded powers until January 2024 and will instead hold a third vote for the speaker. Former speaker Kevin McCarthy nominated Jim Jordan for his third attempt. Congressman Matt Gaetz expressed opposition to the plan, stating the need to elect a speaker. Jim Jordan, despite losing votes earlier, remained in the race and plans to secure the necessary votes to become the speaker.
Attorney Sidney Powell pleads guilty to reduced charges in Georgia election interference case
Attorney Sidney Powell, a key attorney in Trump's 2020 election legal battle, pled guilty to six misdemeanor counts related to election interference in Georgia. Powell will serve six years of probation, pay fines, and write an apology to the citizens of the state. In exchange for the guilty plea, Powell agreed to testify against the remaining defendants, including Trump, in the case. Her punishment is significantly reduced compared to the initial indictment.
Multiple countries issue alerts for citizens to evacuate Lebanon amid increased attacks by Hezbollah on Israel
Several countries, including the US, the UK, Saudi Arabia, Canada, and France, have issued alerts for their citizens in Lebanon to evacuate due to increased attacks by Hezbollah on Israel. Israeli officials are concerned about a potential full-scale attack by Hezbollah, which has a large number of militants and rockets. The US State Department has also issued a global caution advisory for American travelers, warning about potential terrorist attacks or demonstrations against US citizens.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis charters flights from Israel to evacuate stranded US citizens
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis used his executive power to charter flights from Israel to help evacuate US citizens stranded after the Hamas terrorist attacks. Several commercial airlines had canceled travel to and from Israel. So far, around 500 Americans have been safely transported back to the US through these flights. Critics highlight the difference in costs, with the federal government requiring repayment while DeSantis's flights are free.
President Biden faces criticism for easing sanctions on Venezuela in exchange for democratic developments
President Biden's administration decided to ease sanctions on Venezuela imposed by the Trump administration. This decision came after Venezuelan dictator Nicholas Maduro made concessions to the opposition by allowing more transparency in the upcoming 2024 elections. Republicans criticize the move, expressing doubt about Maduro's commitment to transparent elections. They also criticize Biden for restricting domestic oil production while allowing some Venezuelan oil and gas transactions.
Dual Russian-American reporter arrested and charged in Russia, joining another American journalist who was also detained
Dual Russian-American reporter Alsou Kermesheva, from Radio Free Europe, Radio Free Liberty, was charged with failing to register as a foreign agent in Russia. This charge could result in up to five years of imprisonment. Kermesheva's arrest follows the recent detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on espionage charges. Both reporters deny any wrongdoing.
Summary of the podcast episode
In this podcast episode, the GOP-led House rejects a plan for expanded powers for temporary speaker Patrick McHenry, leading to a third vote for the speaker. Attorney Sidney Powell pleads guilty to reduced charges in the Georgia election interference case. Multiple countries issue alerts for citizens to evacuate Lebanon due to increased attacks by Hezbollah on Israel. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis charters flights to evacuate stranded US citizens from Israel. President Biden faces criticism for easing sanctions on Venezuela. A dual Russian-American reporter is arrested and charged in Russia, joining another American journalist who was also detained.
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House Speaker Search, Sidney Powell's Plea, and Escalating Tensions
