Sen. Marsha Blackburn is questioning the VA about diverting taxpayer money from veterans to provide healthcare for illegal aliens. Millions of dollars meant for veterans have reportedly been used for the medical expenses of illegal aliens in federal custody. Blackburn and other lawmakers have introduced a bill to stop the VA from using its resources for this purpose. In the UK, PM Rishi Sunak faced a rebellion over his plan to send migrants to Rwanda. Although the bill passed in the House of Commons, it may encounter challenges in the House of Lords. Public perception of the government's handling of immigration remains negative. The U.S. Special Envoy to Yemen defended the Biden administration's decision to remove the terrorist designation from Houthis. He claimed that focusing on Yemen led to a truce and humanitarian aid, but Houthi attacks on shipping threaten progress. Former top staffer Dan Hanlon is challenging Rep. Nancy Mace in the Republican primary for a South Carolina seat. Hanlon has garnered support from donors and voters critical of Mace's leadership style and decisions. There is tension between Hanlon and Mace, exacerbated by Mace's vote against Rep. Kevin McCarthy. McCarthy aims to end Mace's political career as he does not support her. In Pennsylvania, House Democrats are advancing bills such as an "assault weapons" ban, a ban on non-serialized gun parts, and regulations on 3D-printed firearms. However, the chances of survival for these bills in the Republican-controlled Senate are slim.

The Digest, 1/17/2024 @1000PM, CDT

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