Iran has launched direct attacks in neighboring countries, marking a shift from its typical use of proxies. Their recent strikes targeted ISIS positions and a Sunni terrorist group responsible for killing Iranian police officers. This aggression poses a threat to regional stability. 

In England, over 300 schools have joined a program by LGBT+ charity Stonewall, advocating for gender-neutral language, toilets, and uniforms. The charity aims to create a safe environment for young LGBT+ people. However, Conservative MPs criticize the scheme and call for a blacklist of organizations like Stonewall that promote partisan material in schools. The Department for Education has withdrawn from the program and halted funding for diversity and inclusion initiatives since 2022.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis canceled interviews to campaign in New Hampshire, but surprised everyone by dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. He endorsed Donald Trump and cited a lack of a viable path to victory as the reason for his decision. DeSantis' withdrawal is a setback for Nikki Haley, as she now faces a two-person race with Trump in New Hampshire. His campaign was plagued by mistakes, overspending, and a failure to engage with mainstream media earlier, contributing to his downfall.

The Digest, 1/22/2024 @230AM, CDT

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