Morning Update

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Trump floats the idea of renegotiating the Panama Canal or even taking control of it, The Navy has an embarrassing friendly fire incident when it accidentally shoots down its own fighter. And Puerto Rican statehood may be just around the corner.

Congress works to finalize a spending bill to fund the government through March. John and Reagan discuss why the first two attempts failed, what this latest bill does, and what an ideal spending bill should look like.

Republicans introduce a new, clean spending bill to pass on the House Floor and avoid a government shutdown. Markets take big hits as they react to the rate cut on Wednesday. And California declares a state of emergency over the bird flu.

A Continuing Resolution Bill to continue funding the government through March is receiving heavy fire from Trump and House Republicans. The Federal Reserve cut interest rates, but by less than expected. And the Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok's case against a law that may potentially ban it in the US.

Trump gives a major press conference answering many questions on what he plans to do when in office. Major stock aggregators have continued on a downward trend for nearly record setting streaks. And Western nations across the globe are facing political uncertainty as their governments fall apart from within.

Australia passes a bill banning social media for children, John and Reagan discuss the implications of this and whether something like it is coming to the US. And TikTok is almost certain to be sold or banned in the next year, so they discuss why and why it's a good thing,

US memory manufacturer Micron receives a grant to build new factories in the US. Israel Strikes Syrian weapons to keep them from getting in the hands of the new regime. And UFO reports flood the media from New Jersey.

Syria's Civil War saw the rebels make a major advancement when they overthrew Assad's ruling government. The jury in Daniel Penny's case have made their decision. And China bans important metals from being exported to the United States.

Mexico is preparing for Trump by adhering to his demands to avoid tariffs. The US Trade Deficit shrank last month, making progress toward fair-trade. And a US Appeals Court upheld the law potentially banning TikTok and other apps controlled by a foreign adversary.