Côte d'Ivoire surprises and defeats Senegal in AFCON 2024, securing a spot in the quarter-finals. Despite a shaky start to the tournament, the Ivorians turn things around and win on penalties.

Rep. Adam Smith argues that Iran is allowing attacks on U.S. soldiers without facing consequences. He advocates for a targeted response to change Iran's behavior. The Biden administration's deterrence approach has not been effective, and there is a fine line between deterrence and escalation.

Israel faces rejection and violence from Palestinian leaders who prioritize their own power over their people's well-being. Activist Bassem Eid calls for the removal of these leaders and highlights Israel's historical offers for peace and compromise.

Elon Musk surpasses Bernard Arnault to become the world's richest person again. After a slight decline, Tesla stocks recover, boosting Musk's net worth to over $210 billion. Tesla's share price rises by 4.2% following disappointing quarterly earnings.

Ret. Col. Jack Jacobs claims that Iran encourages its allies to attack, taking advantage of the U.S.'s reluctance to directly engage Iran. Critics worry that wider attacks could escalate into a full-blown war, putting President Biden in a difficult position.

Former Sen. Al Franken urges former Trump officials to inform voters about the dangers of President Trump. He quotes concerns expressed by John Kelly and James Mattis regarding Trump's dishonesty and dangerous behavior. Franken believes it is their patriotic duty to speak out.

The Digest, 1/30/2024 @1230AM, CDT

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