In Virginia, a teenager pleads guilty to multiple swatting incidents that caused panic and prompted large-scale law enforcement responses. The teenager faces charges of aiding terrorism and falsely summoning law enforcement.

Meanwhile, in Michigan, supporters of Hamas demand that President Biden halt Israel's bombings, threatening to withdraw their vote. To address their concerns, Biden dispatches a delegation led by Jon Finer to meet with Hamas and Hezbollah supporters. Arab American voters feel betrayed by this move.

On a different front, conservatives in Florida seek to regain control of universities to counter what they perceive as the left's influence and to "defend the West." Conservative activist Christopher Rufo leads this charge, blaming progressive ideologies in higher education for the moral decline of the United States. Rufo has achieved an initial victory by joining the board of trustees at New College, accompanied by other right-wing intellectuals appointed by the Republican governor.

Furthermore, President Biden's administration sends Jon Finer to meet with Hamas supporters in Michigan, attempting to assuage their concerns and expressing doubts about Israel's treatment of Gaza residents. Finer also hints at unpopular actions towards Saudi Arabia, raising questions about the direction of U.S. foreign affairs.

The Digest, 2/11/2024 @230AM, CDT

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