Legal & Political Developments - Former FBI Director James Comey is facing arraignment on two counts: making a false statement and obstruction of a political proceeding, stemming from a 2020 Senate Judiciary Committee hearing [1][2] - President Trump publicly pressured Attorney General Pam Bondi and the DOJ to prosecute Comey [2] - Attorney General Pam Bondi faced scrutiny from senators regarding public pressure from President Trump to prosecute Comey [10] - The Supreme Court heard arguments regarding LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, with a focus on whether banning it violates First Amendment rights [68][69] - A Christian counselor from Colorado argues that banning faith-based conversion therapy for kids violated her First Amendment rights [69] Government Shutdown & Impact - The federal government shutdown is in its eighth day, impacting airports nationwide [33] - The White House is considering not providing back pay to furloughed workers, potentially as a pressure tactic [30][31] - Thousands of flight delays have occurred due to the shutdown, with the FAA warning of potential continued delays [34] - Controller shortages at airports are causing delays, with concerns that the situation could worsen if controllers miss paychecks [35][36] Immigration & Border Security - Illegal crossings at the southern border have reached record lows [53] - DHS is touting the lowest number of illegal border crossings since 1970 [55] - President Trump's policy banning asylum seekers at the border is being challenged in court [59] Weather - Rain is affecting the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, causing a soggy commute [60][61] - Frost advisories, freeze watches, and freeze warnings are in effect for nearly 30 million people across parts of the Midwest and Northeast [63]