In New Jersey, a federal appeals court ruled that refusing to wear masks at school board meetings is not protected speech under the First Amendment. Lawsuits were filed by George Falcone and Gwyneth Murray-Nolan, but the court concluded that during a public health emergency, the refusal is not a First Amendment right. Sadiq Khan's environmental claims for the expansion of Ulez in London have been criticized by the Advertising Standards Authority for being misleading. The claims about pollution levels were found to be inaccurate, resulting in a warning for Khan to provide evidence in future marketing claims. RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel is expected to step down, potentially allowing Trump to choose her replacement. Michael Whatley, a supporter of Trump's false election claims, may be backed by Trump for the role, alongside contenders Drew McKissick and Joe Gruters. The military is facing a recruiting crisis, with calls for free college exacerbating the problem. The concept of sacrifice and serving one's country has been replaced by the idea of "free" benefits, posing a national security threat that the military must address. British Airways apologized after a pilot activated an emergency slide, causing a delay and costing the airline £50,000.

The Digest, 2/7/2024 @200AM, CDT

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