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Biden: GOP lawmakers favor Trump, Russia

President Joe Biden said Tuesday that Congress will play into the Kremlin's hands if it fails to renew funding for Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion -- and blamed Donald Trump for playing politics with US border security. The "clock is ticking" for Ukraine, Biden said, calling out the former president and his likely 2024 rival for discouraging lawmakers from passing a $118 billion bill which ties Ukraine aid to immigration curbs, and which Republicans have threatened to block.

SEE BIDEN'S STRONG COMMENTS AGAINST TRUMP, KREMLIN



Boeing investigation indicates missing bolts

Four of the bolts securing the panel of a Boeing 737 MAX 9 Alaska Airlines jet that blew off mid-flight last month were missing, according to the NTSB's initial report into the Jan. 5 incident. The lack of damage around the holes "indicate that the four bolts that prevent upward movement of the (door) plug were missing before the plug moved upward off the stop pads." The NTSB has evidence that Boeing employees removed four bolts from these spots during an inspection.

SEE THE INITIAL EVIDENCE UNCOVERED IN THE BOEING PROBE


Musk's X helps Carano sue Disney for firing

A "Star Wars" actor backed by Elon Musk's X is suing Disney for firing her over inflammatory social media posts about the Holocaust, the pandemic and trans rights. Gina Carano, who had a major role in the wildly popular Disney+ series "The Mandalorian" until 2021, filed a lawsuit in California on Tuesday claiming wrongful termination. The suit alleges that Disney's actions and comments had damaged her reputation and ability to find work in the future.

THE CONTEXT OF CARANO'S COMMENTS AND DISNEY'S FIRING


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What is Disney's most successful movie series? How much did it gross?

Tuesday's answer: This year, Paris will join London as the only cities to host three modern Olympics. Los Angeles will host its third in 2028.

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