Mitch Landrieu, Biden's co-chair, assures that the President will not drop out of the 2024 race, dismissing concerns about his health. A delicate peace talk, Armenian reforms, and the threat of a new war in the South Caucasus are discussed by Nikol Pashinyan, the Armenian prime minister. The importance of upholding commitments and working towards peace in the region is emphasized. Former President Trump's criticism of non-paying NATO nations during a rally in South Carolina receives condemnation from foreign allies, as it stems from the members' failure to meet defense spending pledges. Critics describe Trump's comments as "appalling" and "reckless". LA District Attorney Gascon is confronted by a grieving mother who takes issue with his lenient stance on crime. Gascon defends his criminal justice reform policies, while the mother asserts the importance of a DA who prioritizes victims. Madagascar passes a law allowing surgical castration for paedophiles in an effort to combat rape culture. Labour Party candidate Azhar Ali causes outrage in Rochdale by claiming that Israel allowed Hamas terrorists to massacre its citizens. Ali's comments draw condemnation from Jewish leaders and criticism from the Conservative Party. Despite the backlash, he later apologizes and expresses support for Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. At a vigil one year after her transgender daughter's murder, Brianna Ghey's mother Esther praises Brianna's brave friends, remembers her as an amazing teenager, and encourages parents to show love to their children.

The Digest, 2/11/2024 @1130AM, CDT

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