A bill in Georgia is now awaiting Gov. Brian Kemp's approval, which would require cash bail for more crimes, including misdemeanors, and also restrict charitable organizations' ability to bail people out. The bill has sparked a debate, with some lawmakers arguing that it unfairly targets the poor, while others contend that it helps keep repeat offenders off the streets.

In a separate incident, a Newcastle United fan was expelled from the club after expressing gender-critical views on social media. The investigation into her comments left her shaken and raises questions about freedom of expression in society.

Meanwhile, Lord Kinnock expressed his lack of confidence in Sir Keir Starmer's ability to win the next general election, despite Labour currently leading the Tories in the polls. Kinnock believes that while Labour may be in a strong position, victory is far from guaranteed.

In the world of politics, President Joe Biden's secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, narrowly survived an impeachment vote in the House of Representatives. The vote, which ended with a 214-216 result, rejected two articles of impeachment against Mayorkas, accusing him of refusing to comply with the law and betraying the public's trust.

The Digest, 2/7/2024 @300AM, CDT

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