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[0] I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire Editor -in -Chief John Bickley.
[1] It's Monday, May 29th, and this is your Morning Wire Memorial Day afternoon update.
[2] Authorities in Davenport, Iowa are conducting a massive search and rescue operation after a six -story apartment building partially collapsed Sunday afternoon.
[3] So far, authorities have not released the number of any possible casualties or injuries.
[4] It's unclear what caused the building to crumble, but officials say that they found a gas leak and water leaking when they arrived at.
[5] at the scene.
[6] A few witnesses told a local CBS affiliate what they saw.
[7] There was a lot of screams, a lot of cries, a lot of people saying help.
[8] The entire thing shook.
[9] I dropped everything I was doing.
[10] When I checked out of my door and down the hall, I saw some apartments had water coming out from under their doors.
[11] There was a lot of dust and debris.
[12] President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy struck a deal over the weekend to raise the nation's debt ceiling, with the clock ticking down on a default.
[13] The Democratic president and Republican House Speaker reached a final agreement late on Sunday, as negotiators scrambled to draft and submit the bill for review.
[14] The text includes various spending cuts and increased work requirements for food stamp recipients, which Democrats had initially called a non -starter.
[15] Congress has until June 5th to vote on the measure.
[16] We'll discuss the latest on the negotiations tomorrow morning.
[17] Retail giant Target has lost $10 billion in market capitalization in 10 days.
[18] That's apparently due in large part to the backlash over prominent LGBTQ pride displays, including clothing items designed for children.
[19] As of Monday morning, the stock price had dropped to under $140 per share, which translates to a 14 % decrease in value for the Minnesota -based company.
[20] The families of two of the four victims slain in the University of Idaho killings last, year reportedly have signaled they will support the death penalty for the 28 -year -old man accused of the quadruple murder.
[21] The suspect, Brian Koberger, was indicted on charges including first -degree murder of four friends and college students, Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, Ethan Chapin, Zana Kernodal, and Madison Mogan, who were stabbed to death on November 13th of 2022.
[22] Attorney Shannon Gray spoke to News Nation about the latest in the case.
[23] Like every family, I think they want justice for the deaths of their daughters.
[24] and Maddie and Zana and Ethan, so, you know, it's part of the process.
[25] Following an investigation into allegations of corruption, the Texas House of Representatives took the unprecedented move to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday.
[26] They've been 121 hours and 23 nays.
[27] The vote triggered an automatic, temporary suspension of Paxton until the Senate trial is over.
[28] Paxton faces 20 articles of impeachment, including accusations of violating the state's whistleblower law, entering into a set.
[29] settlement agreement with the whistleblowers that provides for payment of the settlement from public funds, violating the Securities Act and more.
[30] Paxton slammed the impeachment as illegal, unethical, and profoundly unjust after the vote.
[31] Now the state Senate will begin its trial, which requires two -third support for the removal of the Attorney General.
[32] We'll have the full report tomorrow morning.
[33] Turkey's incumbent president, Rejep Erdogan, cruised to re -election in a historic runoff vote over the weekend.
[34] Turkey's Supreme Election Council declared Erdogan the winner on Sunday, and he will now remain in office until 2028.
[35] Erdogan, who has been in office since 2008, said, quote, the only winner today is Turkey.
[36] His supporters filled the streets of Turkey in celebration.
[37] Those are your drive -home updates this afternoon.
[38] Thanks for tuning in on this Memorial Day as we all take a moment to remember our fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us all free.
[39] We'll be back tomorrow morning with the news you need to know.