This Thursday, the Senate will hold a key procedural vote on a measure that would repeal the legal justifications used to attack Iraq in 1991 and 2003. The resolution is co-sponsored by Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia and Republican Senator Todd Young of Indiana, and if passed, it would be a major victory for those who have long sought to reassert Congress’s authority in military intervention abroad.
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Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan has announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Debbie Stabenow in 2024, making her the first high-profile candidate to enter the race. In her announcement video, Slotkin highlighted her service in the CIA, U.S. military, and private sector, emphasizing her experience in the national security space and her work to help small businesses and veterans. It is expected that more candidates will enter the race in the coming months.
In his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden announced a package worth more than $2.17 billion to Ukraine, including longer-range missiles, tanks, and other military support. RowVaughn and Rodney Wells, the parents of Tyre Nichols, a Black man who died after being beaten by Memphis police officers, were invited to the address to honor his memory and recognize the fight for racial justice. This package is part of the US' commitment to global security and stability, and a strong signal of support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
Kim Petras and Sam Smith made history at the Grammy Awards Sunday night, becoming the first out nonbinary and trans woman to win the award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their song “Unholy.” Petras thanked the “incredible transgender legends” before her, while Smith graciously allowed Petras to accept the award, recognizing her history-making moment. Petras’s win is a testament to the progress the LGBTQ community has made in recent years, and a reminder of the importance of recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of trans and nonbinary artists.
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on Monday morning, killing at least 360 people and injuring 440. Rescue teams are working to reach those trapped in the rubble, with the death toll rising in both government-controlled and rebel-held areas. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared a day of national mourning and is urging citizens to donate blood for the injured.
Every year on February 2nd, thousands of people gather at Gobbler's Knob in Pennsylvania to witness the annual Groundhog Day celebration. The event is a beloved tradition in the United States and has been celebrated for over a century. This year, Punxsutawney Phil, the legendary groundhog weather watcher, saw his shadow and predicted six more weeks of winter, which has been confirmed.
A 23-year-old German-Iraqi woman is being held in a prison in Ingolstadt, Germany, in connection with the death of a 23-year-old Algerian woman. The case, dubbed the “doppelganger murder”, began when the suspect’s parents reported her missing and the car was later found with the body of the woman inside. The suspect and her friend have now been issued arrest warrants on suspicion of murder, and the Kosovan man is also in custody in connection with the murder.