Good Wednesday morning.

Here is what’s on 46 agenda today:

11am: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

News roundup:
New federal rule bans ‘junk fees’ on hotels, live-event tickets
Senate to vote on expanding Social Security payments for some teachers, firefighters
Judge rejects Trump’s request to overturn hush money conviction
41% of young voters say UnitedHealthcare CEO killing “acceptable”: Poll
Churches turn to Christmas migrant story amid deportation fears
AOC defeated by Gerry Connolly in battle to lead House Oversight Committee
Trump’s transition team eyes expansion of ankle monitors for illegal immigrants not in custody
Environmental group launches six-figure battleground state ad buy against Newsom’s ‘climate leadership’
FBI should probe ‘potential’ Liz Cheney ‘witness tampering’ in Jan 6 matter, House Republicans say
Biden administration pressuring African country to adopt lax abortion laws in exchange for foreign aid: report
ICE removes notorious drug cartel leader from US
CNN admits man freed in viral segment was notorious lieutenant for Assad regime, not civilian as he claimed
Jury in Cash App founder’s death reaches verdict
Chicago mayor boots public from rowdy city meeting as residents object to migrant ‘invasion’
DOGE Caucus founding member debuts 2 bills to kick-start waste cuts in Trump term
Fat-Shaming ‘Expert’ Goes To Work For San Francisco. Her Mission? Make Obesity Great Again
Terrorists Attempted To Assassinate Pope Francis In 2021, Autobiography Claims
Senate Dems Move To Abolish ‘Undemocratic’ Electoral College After Crushing November Losses
City Hall Meeting Erupts Into Chaos As Residents Protest ‘Migrant Invasion,’ Mayor Calls In Police To Clear Them Out
China Is Halting Critical Mineral Exports to the US. An Idaho Mine Could Help—If It Ever Secures Federal Permits.

And that’s all I’ve got, now go beat back the angry mob!