Schumer Hopeful for Border, Ukraine Funding Agreement Post Biden Meeting

TL/DR - Top congressional leaders met with President Joe Biden to discuss a national security supplemental aid package, with focus on support for Ukraine and border policy. While Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed optimism about reaching an agreement due to bipartisan agreement on the need to support Ukraine, House Speaker Mike…

Defamation Lawsuit Against Kari Lake Halted by AZ Supreme Court

TL/DR - The Arizona Supreme Court has temporarily paused a defamation lawsuit against former gubernatorial and current U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake. The lawsuit, filed by Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, accuses Lake of spreading false information about him following the 2022 elections. The court will determine whether to hear Lake's…

St. Pete Congresswoman Hosts Inflation Reduction Act Workshop

TL/DR - U.S. Representative Kathy Castor is hosting an Inflation Reduction Act Workshop for commercial property owners on January 24 at the USF St. Petersburg Student Center. The event, aimed at businesses, nonprofits, places of worship, municipalities, and contractors who are members of the Florida Solar Energy Industries Association, will focus…

Blinken Stranded in Davos Due to Plane Critical Failure – BBC.com

TL/DR - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was temporarily grounded in Davos, Switzerland, after his Boeing 737 experienced a "critical failure". The mechanical issue required him to switch planes. A new plane was sent to continue his journey. Blinken's Plane Suffers 'Critical Failure' in Davos US Secretary Antony Blinken found himself…