President Biden and Defense Secretary Austin maintain frequent communication, ensuring a continuous chain of command and safeguarding national security. Though Secretary Austin expressed regret for not notifying the White House, he is committed to improving this aspect. The Pentagon is conducting reviews in response to his absence, resulting from prostate cancer surgery, to prevent future lapses in communication. 

The United States strategized to strike the Houthis at this particular moment, aiming to disrupt and diminish their capacity to target ships in the Red Sea effectively. Around sixteen locations were hit, substantially impacting their ability to launch attacks on commercial vessels. 

Following coalition strikes, the U.S. military conducted a second strike on Houthi rebels in Yemen. Tomahawk missiles were employed to target the rebels' radar, air defense systems, and missile launch sites.

The Digest, 1/13/2024 @1200AM, CDT

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