Prez Studded Border

President Biden and former President Trump traded barbs on immigration during their visits to the Texas border, highlighting the ongoing contentious debate. The Israel-Hamas conflict marked nearly five months of violence, resulting in a staggering death toll exceeding 30,000 in Gaza, with over 70,000 injured. The US House of Representatives passed a short-term spending plan, extending funding for key government programs into March. Alabama moved to grant immunity to providers of IVF services. Actress Hunter Schafer's arrest at a pro-Palestine protest drew attention. Russian President Putin's threat of nuclear strikes against NATO nations escalated tensions. Basketball standout Caitlin Clark announced her decision to enter the 2024 WNBA draft. The Bulletin Brief: Biden & Trump visit the border (CBS) (NBC) Thousands Dead and Injured in Gaza after almost 5 months of conflict (AP) (NBC) US House passes government spending bill to avert shutdown (AP) (CBS) Alabama legislation voted to ensure protection of IVF services (CBS) Hunter Schafer arrested after pro-Palestine protest in New York (AP) Russia’s Putin threatens NATO with nuclear war (NYT) Iowa’s Caitlin Clark to the WNBA (NBC)