Tucker Carlson released a 2-hour interview with Vladimir Putin, where Putin justified the invasion of Ukraine with historic claims and sought U.S. support for negotiations. Israel's strikes in Rafah killed at least 44 Palestinians following Netanyahu's evacuation order, with warnings against a ground invasion. The Senate's Bipartisan Bill for Ukraine-Israel aid passed, moving to the House, while Donald Trump signaled a hands-off approach to Russia's actions against other nations. A Medicare scam involving over 400,000 beneficiaries and fraudulent catheter charges was uncovered, linked to seven companies. A shooting at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston by a woman resulted in two injuries before she was killed by an off-duty officer. Pakistan's former prime minister, despite being jailed, secured the most parliamentary seats, challenging the generals who imprisoned him. The Kansas City Chiefs won the Superbowl in overtime, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22.

Must Know News:

Israel Strikes in Rafah

1. Israeli strikes kill 44 Palestinians in Rafah after Netanyahu says ground invasion is coming there
2. Live Updates: Terrified Gazans Await an Israeli Advance in the City Where They Fled

Tucker Carlson’s Putin Interview

1. In Tucker Carlson interview, Putin urges US to push Ukraine to talks | AP News
2. Tucker Carlson exposed Putin’s true war motive: for Russia to own Ukraine - The Washington Post

Foreign Aid and Trump’s Take

1. Ukraine-Israel Aid Bill Clears Critical Hurdle in the Senate - The New York Times
2. Trump says he once told a NATO ally to pay its share or he'd 'encourage' Russia to do what it wanted

Other Notable News:

Medicare Scam

1. Staggering Rise in Catheter Bills Suggests Medicare Scam - The New York Times

Houston Church Shooting

1. Shooting reported at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston

Pakistan’s Election Crisis

1. Shocking Opposition Victory Throws Pakistan Into Chaos - The New York Times

Chiefs Win the Superbowl

1. Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl 2024