Russian journalist Alexander Rybin, a critic of Russian officials, was found dead. The cause of death is uncertain; some claim it was due to heart disease, while foul play is suspected. This echoes similar cases of journalists critical of the regime meeting untimely ends in Russia. 

Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis plans to finance a border wall by taxing remittances from foreign workers and outlawing sanctuary cities. He advocates for programs like E-Verify, increased water interdictions, and deportations of illegal immigrants arriving onshore. DeSantis proposes implementing a fee on international remittances, following Pennsylvania's example, to generate funds for the wall. He also aims to combat the drug trafficking crisis by treating Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. 

In the United States, oil and gas companies may face fines of up to $1,500 per metric ton of wasted methane emissions under a proposed rule by the Environmental Protection Agency. The Waste Emissions Charge targets facilities emitting over 25,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent annually, with the charges escalating over time. This initiative aligns with President Joe Biden's objective to curb methane emissions and prioritizes environmental responsibility.

The Digest, 1/13/2024 @1000AM, CDT

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