We begin today with what’s happening between OANN and DirecTV. Next, we have an update in the hostage situation in Colleyville, Texas. Then, we discuss Tonga’s volcanic eruption, a concerning discovery from Microsoft, and the Senate’s debate on voting rights legislation. To close the show, let's finish off with some Omnicron headlines.

Resources/Articles mentioned this episode:

Axios: “DirecTV to remove conservative news network OANN”

CNN: “The FBI is investigating the Texas hostage standoff as a ‘terrorism-related’ incident, the agency says”

NY Times: “Officials Investigating Synagogue Attacker’s Link to 2010 Terror Case”

BBC: “Tonga tsunami: Anxious wait for news after Tonga cut off”

AP News: “Microsoft discloses malware attack on Ukraine govt networks”

NY Times: “Senate Democrats Press Ahead With Debate on Voting Rights Bill”

AP News: “Israel study: 4th vaccine shows limited results with omicron”

NPR: “In Greece, unvaccinated people ages 60 and up now face monthly fines”

Washington Post: “China halts Winter Olympics ticket sales as omicron arrives in Beijing”

Axios: “CDC director says COVID-19 messaging should have been clearer”