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Biden's ATACMS Authorization, Mpox Strain in US, and Trump's FCC Chairman Pick
Episode 8 delves into President Biden's authorization of ATACMS for Ukraine, examining potential impacts. It also covers North Korea's role in the conflict and President-elect Trump's stance. The episode reports the first severe Mpox case in the US and the public health response. It highlights 32 students selected for the Rhodes Scholarship and discusses the award's significance. President-elect Trump's choice of Brendan Carr as FCC Chairman is explored, focusing on his policies. Finally, the episode looks at a lawmakers' letter on Imran Khan's release and its implications for US-Pakistan relations.
Key Points
- President Joe Biden has authorized the use of United States-supplied long-range missiles by Ukraine, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy towards the conflict.
- The first known case of a more severe strain of the mpox virus has been reported in San Mateo County, California, originating from a resident who traveled to Eastern Africa.
- President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brendan Carr, a critic of Big Tech and the Biden administration's telecommunications policies, to serve as the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.
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