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    Titanic Tour Search & Nashville Shooter Manifesto | Afternoon Update | 6.19.23

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    • Tourist Submarine Goes Missing Near Titanic Wreck, Lawyer Demands Release of School Shooter's Manifesto, Blinken Concludes China VisitA missing tourist submarine near the Titanic wreck raises concerns for passengers' safety, a lawyer pushes for transparency on school shooter's manifesto, and Blinken emphasizes peaceful resolution during China visit

      A tourist submarine went missing near the Titanic shipwreck, raising concerns for the safety of its passengers. The sub, operated by Ocean Gate Expeditions, was carrying an estimated 5 people and had approximately 72 hours of oxygen left as of 1 PM. The famous Titanic wreck is located over 12,000 feet underwater, and the ascent can take up to 8 hours. Meanwhile, a lawyer for the National Police Association is demanding the release of the Nashville school shooter's manifesto, arguing that public transparency could provide insights to prevent future shootings. Tennessee State law requires authorities to release such documents. In international news, Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded his visit to China, emphasizing the need for both countries to address regional and global challenges, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Blinken reiterated the U.S. one China policy, which has not changed, and emphasized the importance of peaceful resolution of differences.

    • Tension Between US and China EscalatesFormer National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster attributes the deteriorating US-China relationship to flawed assumptions and interconnected economies. China's aggressive actions in the South China Sea and display of strength near Taiwan indicate their desire for regional primacy.

      The relationship between the United States and China is experiencing significant deterioration, according to former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster. McMaster believes this is due in part to flawed assumptions about China's intentions and the interconnected nature of the economies. This tension was evident during Antony Blinken's recent visit to China, which lacked the usual pomp and circumstance and came after months of aggressive Chinese actions in the South China Sea. McMaster also noted China's display of strength near Taiwan as a power play, indicating their desire to establish primacy in the Indo-Pacific region. Elsewhere, the debate over vaccine efficacy took center stage when scientist Dr. Peter Hotez was invited on Joe Rogan's podcast to debate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Hotez declined, citing concerns over vaccine disinformation, which he believes has become a lethal force in the US. Despite the potential for raising significant funds for charity, Hotez felt the discussion could devolve into a sensationalized debate, similar to a tabloid talk show.

    • Tensions Rise Between Political Figures Amid Shooting and CampaignsPresident Biden's team presses forward with fundraisers amid concerns about his age and fitness, while tensions rise between political figures following a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration and RFK Jr's campaign challenge.

      Tensions continue to rise between political figures, as demonstrated by the exchange between Kenny and Hotez on Twitter, following Hotez's TV appearance regarding the recent shooting at a Juneteenth celebration in Willowbrook, Illinois. The shooting left 23 people injured and one person dead, and the motive behind the violence remains unclear. Meanwhile, President Biden and his team are pressing forward with campaign fundraisers, despite concerns about the president's age and fitness for office. These events come as Robert F Kennedy Junior continues to challenge Biden for the Democratic nomination. The shooting and political developments serve as a reminder of the complex and often contentious issues facing our society today. Stay informed by visiting dailywire.com for more in-depth coverage and tuning in to the latest episode of Morning Wire.

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