A roommate dispute in Maryland turns violent as one man shoots the other during an argument over a remote control, resulting in an arrest. The suspect claims self-defense. 

Former President Trump criticizes President Biden's handling of conflicts in the Middle East. Trump expresses concern over Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin running the war remotely from a hospital room. Additionally, Trump condemns Biden's actions in Afghanistan and questions the lack of action at the Southern Border.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since January 1 due to complications from prostate cancer treatment. President Biden was reportedly unaware of Austin's hospitalization until January 4 and learned about his cancer diagnosis just last week. Despite Austin's hospitalization, the US military carries out strikes on Houthi forces in Yemen, with Biden ordering the strikes and Austin overseeing them from the hospital.

President Biden vows to continue efforts to secure the release of hundreds of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, reaching a devastating 100th day of captivity. The spokesperson for Hamas's armed wing hints that many hostages may have been killed.

Turkish prosecutors launch an investigation into Israeli soccer player Sagiv Jehezkel for inciting hatred with a gesture supporting Israeli hostages. Jehezkel is suspended and faces the possibility of contract termination.

The Digest, 1/14/2024 @600PM, CDT

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