Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman criticized a mother, Josephine Dunn, during a House Homeland Security hearing. Dunn had testified about the failure to secure the border after her daughter died from a fentanyl overdose. Goldman accused Dunn of being part of a Republican stunt. The incident stirred controversy. 

A New Hampshire man, Allan Poller, received probation for threatening to kill Rep. Matt Gaetz. Poller accused Gaetz of targeting the LGBTQ+ community, saying, "If you keep on coming for the gays, we're gonna strike back." He admitted to placing the threatening call and was sentenced accordingly. 

An aging mobster requested leniency as he faced prison time for stealing worthless glass slippers from the Judy Garland Museum, believing they were worth $1 million. Due to his poor health and short life expectancy, his lawyer and prosecutors recommended a compassionate release or "time served."

Presidential candidates Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, and Ron DeSantis made their final pitches before the New Hampshire primary. Trump received a significant endorsement from her home state, while DeSantis focused on South Carolina. Meanwhile, the government passed a short-term spending bill, but the debates regarding border security, and assistance to Ukraine and Israel persisted.

Kenya Barris, the creator of "black-ish," plans to remake "It's a Wonderful Life" and "The Wizard of Oz" from the perspective of a person of color. Barris aims to share stories about supporting communities and envisioning a better life through these iconic films. He hopes to bring pride to underrepresented communities while appealing to a global audience.

The Digest, 1/21/2024 @200PM, CDT

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