Convicted killer Euren Balbuena was attacked in a California courtroom during his sentencing for murdering his girlfriend. The victim's stepfather lunged at Balbuena and landed a punch. Balbuena received a 33-year to life prison sentence for the murder.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasizes the importance of recognizing Palestine's right to statehood, calling the denial of this right unacceptable and a threat to global peace. The Non-Aligned Movement condemns Israeli military aggression in Gaza and supports the independence of Palestine through a two-state solution.

Former President Donald Trump plans to speak in Manchester, New Hampshire, shortly before the state's Republican presidential primary.

Biden Campaign Co-Chair Sen. Chris Coons states that previous US and British attacks have failed to deter the Houthis in Yemen. President Biden has rallied a coalition of countries and obtained a UN Security Council resolution to halt the attacks as it disrupts global commerce.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis canceled two TV appearances in New Hampshire due to a scheduling conflict. He was supposed to appear on "Meet the Press" and "State of the Union," but both shows confirmed the cancellations. DeSantis' campaign cited a last-minute schedule change, and he will be attending public events instead.

Iran's decision to launch strikes in Syria, Iraq, and Pakistan breaks away from their cautious strategy and turns into a diplomatic crisis.

Although the US military has the capability to take out the Houthis, the Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary puts the responsibility on the Houthis to stop their attacks. The US aims to avoid a regional war and has already degraded the Houthis' capabilities.

The Digest, 1/20/2024 @800PM, CDT

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