Monday Afternoon Update: Xi Goes To Russia, Border Crisis Continues, Spring Break Mayhem

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Macron Survives No Confidence Votes

The French President, Emmanuel Macron, passed a critical no-confidence vote today amidst his lowest approval ratings during his presidency. This comes after he shook the nation’s pension system by increasing the retirement age by two years, which led to a massive wave of protests.

Xi Goes To Russia

Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, visited Moscow on Monday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Beijing referred to it as a “mission of peace.” More on this from Daily Wire reporter, Amanda Prestigiacomo, who joined Afternoon Update:

Xi’s meeting with Putin signals a rise in the relationship between the powerful nations, and Xi is attempting to mediate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. The United States is against any peace agreement brokered by Beijing, fearing that it may favor Russia. Xi believes that his talks with Putin will be productive. Putin’s visit to Russian-occupied city, Mariupol, in southern Ukraine the day before also adds significance to the meeting.

Border Crisis Continues

New data reveals that in February, sixteen individuals on the FBI watchlist were stopped along the southern border. Tim Meads, writer for Daily Wire, came on the podcast for more details:

In 2023 Fiscal Year, a total of 69 individuals on the terror watchlist have been apprehended at the U.S. Southern border so far. Officials claim that the United States is on the verge of surpassing last year’s 98 encounters. Immigration officials also discovered at least 214 people on the Terrorist Screening Database, combined at both the northern and southern U.S. borders.

DeSantis Responds

Following this morning’s article, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a potential candidate in the 2024 GOP, shared his opinion on former President Donald Trump’s claim of being charged by Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg:

The response can be seen here:

“Manufactured circus by some Soros DA.”

Brilliant response from DeSantis. pic.twitter.com/XAh5ro7eSc

— (AD) Deo Non Fortuna (@_labour_first) March 20, 2023

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Congress Goes After Soros-Backed Prosecutor

Three Republican committee chairmen at the federal level launched a probe into Manhattan prosecutor, Alvin Bragg. Judiciary Committee chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), Oversight committee chairman James Comer (R-KY), and House Administration committee chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI) wrote to Bragg’s office on Monday, claiming that Bragg’s authority was “unprecedentedly abused.”

The house lawmakers aim to acquire records and communications concerning Bragg’s inquiry into Trump, and also a transcribed conversation with the prosecutor. This pertains to Trump claiming that Bragg would prosecute him, which would be a first in the history of the US.

Bragg has been investigating Trump for the past year regarding a payout to porn star, Stormy Daniels, to conceal an affair.

American Hostage Freed

The State Department announced on Monday the release of Jeff Woodke, an American who had been imprisoned in Niger for six years by a terrorist group. Woodke was stationed in West Africa and was a Christian who worked in humanitarian aid. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed gratitude to the government of Niger for their assistance.

Spring Break Mayhem

The Mayor of Miami Beach asked for the cancellation of Spring Break after two men were killed in violent shootings over the weekend, amidst chaotic and wild street parties. The Democratic Mayor, Dan Gelber explained that it was too turbulent, too much disturbance, and too difficult to monitor crowds.

Many Miami Beach locals and business owners have claimed that uncontrolled crowds and significant property damage has become a usual occurrence in recent years. The introduction of the midnight curfew on Sunday night was ordered by Gelber: 

Miami Beach officials have imposed a curfew during spring break after two fatal shootings and rowdy, chaotic crowds that police have had difficulty controlling. pic.twitter.com/iNNiR4SkFL

— The Associated Press (@AP) March 19, 2023

20th Anniversary Of Iraq War

Today commemorates the 20th Anniversary of the Iraq War’s onset. Roughly 2,500 US ground soldiers remain stationed throughout the country.

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