The Senate-passed stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown was approved by Congress with a 314-108 vote, heading to President Biden for approval before the midnight funding deadline; the Department of Justice's report on the Uvalde shooting revealed 'cascading failures' in police response; the judge in Trump's Georgia case set a hearing on accusations against DA Fani Willis; transgender candidate Arienne Childrey was cleared to run in Ohio; Pakistan retaliated with airstrikes against Iran; US House committees scheduled Hunter Biden's deposition for February 28th amid impeachment inquiries; and astronauts from Turkey, Italy, and Sweden launched to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX flight.

Must Know News:

Stopgap Bill Passed by Congress

1. Congress voting Thursday to avert shutdown and keep federal government funded through early March | AP News
2. Congress passes stopgap bill to prevent a shutdown until March, sending it to Biden

DOJ Report on Uvalde Shooting

1. Justice Department report finds 'cascading failures' and 'no urgency' during Uvalde, Texas, shooting
2. DOJ's Uvalde report finds "unimaginable failure" in school shooting response. Here are the key takeaways. - CBS Texas

DA Under Fire in Trump Case

1. Judge in Trump Georgia case sets hearing on accusations of misconduct by prosecutors as Fani Willis goes on attack
2. Georgia judge sets a hearing on misconduct allegations against Fani Willis in Trump election case | AP News

Other Notable News:

Ohio Trans Candidate

1. Trans candidate facing disqualification now cleared to run despite omitting deadname

Pakistan Airstrikes

1. Pakistani retaliatory strikes in Iran kill at least 9, raising tensions along border

Hunter Biden’s Deposition

1. House Republicans set Hunter Biden deposition date for late February

SpaceX Launch

1. Astronauts from Turkey, Sweden and Italy launch to space station on latest chartered flight