Today’s Headlines: Yesterday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the war against Hamas could potentially continue until 2025 until they complete all their goals, sparking speculation about political considerations. In a related development, President Biden met with congressional leaders to address stalled aid for Ukraine, Israel, and southern border funding. The $110 billion security package proposed by Biden in October, covering Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and border security, is under discussion, with hopes for a spending package vote next week. Additionally, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan announced the U.S. re-designating Yemen's Houthi militants as a terrorist group due to consistent attacks on commercial ships. The move entails freezing funds and imposing bans on members. Shifting to financial matters, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed new rules limiting overdraft fees, potentially saving U.S. households billions annually. Meanwhile, research from the American Cancer Society reveals colon and rectal cancers as the leading causes of cancer death in young adults, with unclear causes. In a courtroom development, Donald Trump faced a day of legal proceedings, with reports of potential expulsion after disruptive behavior during E. Jean Carroll's testimony about defamation accusations.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

The Jerusalem Post: Israel-Hamas war in Gaza could continue into 2025, Netanyahu admits


AP News: Biden brings congressional leaders to White House at pivotal time for Ukraine aid and US border deal


BBC: Yemen strikes: Houthis to be re-designated as terror group by US


NY times: Consumer Bureau Proposes Overdraft Fee Limits for Large Banks


NBC News: Colon cancer is killing more younger men and women than ever, new report finds


AP News: E. Jean Carroll defamation trial: Judge threatens to boot Trump from courtroom



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