Pro-Palestinian protesters peacefully gather outside the UK home of the Israeli ambassador, expressing their rejection of a two-state solution. Israeli hostages Yotam Haim, Samar Talalka, and Alon Lulu Shamriz were tragically shot dead by troops, prompting protests calling for a return to hostage talks. The US lends support to the Palestinian Authority in governing Gaza, while Israeli leaders advise against discussing the two-state solution. Texas sheriff's deputy seizes $110,000 during a traffic stop on I-10 from a Mexican woman and her companions. 
Senator Markwayne Mullin argues that President Joe Biden cannot be impeached for pre-election crimes, stressing the necessity of a strong case by the House. Mullin links the Biden family's business dealings to the president and highlights the high bar required for conviction, including a misdemeanor, high crime, or treason committed during office. Fairfax County School Board Chair, Karl Frisch, is sworn in for his second term using banned LGBTQ-themed books, accompanied by his male partner. 
In a controversial incident, a sexually explicit video involving a Democratic senator's staffer, Aidan Maese-Czeropski, goes viral, leading to accusations of filming gay sex in a Senate hearing room. Maese-Czeropski defends himself, attributing the scrutiny to his sexual orientation. He is also accused of shouting "Free Palestine" directed at a Jewish congressman.

The Digest, 12/16/2023 @1200PM, CDT

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