President Biden issues an executive order targeting Israeli settlers accused of attacking Palestinians, imposing sanctions such as visa bans and financial restrictions. Jennifer Crumbley, mother of the Oxford school shooter, testifies in her defense, denying responsibility for the attack and expressing regret over her son's actions. The House approves a $78 billion bipartisan tax package expanding the child tax credit and reinstating corporate tax breaks, with Speaker Mike Johnson announcing support. Universal Music Group pulls music from TikTok, negotiating for AI protections and fair wages. President Biden appoints John Podesta as his new global climate representative, overseeing $370 billion for clean energy projects. The European Union passes a $54 billion deal to support Ukraine nonmilitarily against Russia through 2027. The first day of Black History Month is celebrated, marking the beginning of various events honoring Black lives in America since its inception as Black History Week in 1975.
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West Bank Sanctions
Oxford Shooter Parent ‘Regrets Son’s Actions’
Mother of Michigan school shooter takes stand in her trial for involuntary manslaughter
Jennifer Crumbley, mother of Michigan shooter, testifies that she regrets her son's actions
House Passes Bipartisan Tax Bill
House Passes Bipartisan Tax Bill, but Election-Year Politics Complicate Its Path
House approves major bipartisan tax bill to expand Child Tax Credit, business breaks - CBS News
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TikTok Music Removals
Podesta as Climate Rep.
EU Aid to Ukraine
Black History Month