Friday, February 23rd, 2024

Today’s Headlines: Yesterday saw significant developments in various fronts, starting with the ongoing saga surrounding Hunter Biden's investigation. David Weiss, the DOJ special counsel, requested Smirnov's return to jail, citing concerns over his dual citizenship and alleged ties to Russian intelligence, particularly his potential influence on U.S. elections. Meanwhile, Russian hackers targeted Ukrainian media outlets amidst escalating tensions, prompting the EU to approve new sanctions against individuals and entities linked to the Kremlin's military efforts. President Biden announced forthcoming sanctions against Putin and the Kremlin, coinciding with a meeting with Alexei Navalny's family and an appeal for emergency military funding for Ukraine. In the Middle East, negotiations between Israel and Gaza resumed under U.S. pressure, aiming for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange. On the legislative front, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Jan Schakowsky introduced a bill targeting price gouging by corporations, while an American spacecraft, Odysseus, made a historic lunar landing, though its communication signals remain uncertain.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

WA Post: Informant who allegedly lied about the Bidens is rearrested

Politico: Prosecutors push to send FBI source accused of lying about Bidens back to jail

The Hill: Republican: Colleagues were warned informant's Biden claims were not verified

The Hill: Russian hackers attack Ukrainian media outlets | The Hill

Reuters: EU approves new sanctions package against Russia | Reuters

NBC News: Biden administration to impose major sanctions to hold Russia accountable for Navalny's death

NBC News: President Biden met with Alexei Navalny's widow and daughter

Axios: Bibi agrees to send Israeli negotiators for hostage talks after U.S. pressure

NY Times: Live Updates: The Spacecraft Odysseus Has Landed on the Moon

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Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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