John Kerry, the White House's "climate czar," faces criticism for paying his staff hefty salaries, costing taxpayers $4.3 million annually. Despite the scrutiny, Kerry refuses to disclose the identities and positions of the staff members earning over $100,000. This has led to accusations of hypocrisy, especially in light of Kerry's own frequent use of private jets.

Meanwhile, Britain issues a warning of further strikes on Houthi targets if attacks on ships in the Red Sea continue. The joint strikes by the United States and the United Kingdom have significantly weakened Houthi capabilities. Lord Cameron rejects the notion that these strikes are connected to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Nevertheless, pro-Palestinian protesters in London express support for the Houthi attacks. In response, the Houthis taunt the UK and US, vowing a forceful retaliation. Military action was only taken as a last resort, following repeated warnings. The escalating severity of the attacks on commercial shipping has made them increasingly intolerable.

In other news, multiple oil tankers ignite in Epping, New Hampshire, prompting firefighters from various communities to work together in controlling the blazing inferno.

The Digest, 1/13/2024 @700PM, CDT

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