Alexander Stubb, Finland's ex-PM, emerged as the winner in a close presidential election, defeating Pekka Haavisto from the Green Party. Stubb, known for his pro-European views and support for Ukraine, is expected to adopt a tough stance against Russia. As the new president, he will play a crucial role in shaping Finland's foreign and security policies with regards to Russia, an important consideration in the current geopolitical climate. Stubb faces the challenge of effectively managing the growing tensions surrounding this issue. Moving across the Atlantic, a shooting incident at the Lakewood Church in Texas resulted in two individuals being injured and the death of the suspect, who was armed with a long rifle and had a small child in tow. Off-duty officers at the scene responded promptly, engaging in a firefight that ultimately killed the assailant. Tensions rise in the realm of politics as Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas faces tough questions from NBC news host Kristen Welker concerning the crisis at the southern border and his competency. Mayorkas defended himself, pointing out that the increase in illegal border crossings and the backlog of asylum cases are symptomatic of a broken immigration system that necessitates legislative action to rectify the situation. He rejected the House GOP's impeachment efforts, deeming them unfounded and emphasized the urgent need for Congress to address the flaws in the system. While Mayorkas admitted the presence of a crisis at the border and acknowledged its lack of security, he placed the responsibility of fixing the broken system firmly on the shoulders of Congress. Consequently, he faces scrutiny and pressure as his ability to lead in a time of crisis is questioned.

The Digest, 2/11/2024 @530PM, CDT

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