David McCormick, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, criticizes the Democratic Party's moral ambiguity on Israel. He supports Israel's war against Hamas and calls for strong leadership and support for the country. McCormick also condemns the Biden administration and incumbent Sen. Bob Casey for their weak stance on Iran and failure to deter adversaries.

An AI-powered restaurant named CaliExpress opens in Pasadena, California, featuring robots that cook and serve burgers and fries. This advancement in technology raises concerns about the potential obsolescence of the service workforce. Additionally, other AI robots like Chippy are being developed to produce tortilla chips for restaurants.

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin has been hospitalized since 2024 due to complications from an undisclosed elective medical procedure. No release date has been provided, and the reason for his hospitalization remains undisclosed.

Under President Joe Biden, the chances of illegal aliens being deported upon arrival at the US borders are significantly low, with only 4.4% being removed within a year. The number of deportations has decreased compared to the previous administration.

Congressional leaders have reached a spending framework deal to prevent a government shutdown. Defense funding is set at $866 billion, while non-defense spending is allocated $704 billion for the current fiscal year. The deal includes cuts to IRS mandatory funding and COVID-era slush funds; however, the Freedom Caucus believes it falls short in cutting spending.

The Digest, 1/7/2024 @700PM, CDT

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