The United States announced that it will stage a diplomatic boycott at the Beijing Olympics next year. Next, we move to why the Justice Department has once again sued the state of Texas over its redistricted voter maps. Meanwhile, California Republican congressman Devin Nunes announced yesterday that he’s leaving his job to become the CEO of Donald Trump’s new media company. Then we cover the story on about the plumber who discovered of money hidden in the walls of Joel Osteen's Houston church. Finally, we discuss the alleged use of illegal drugs in the UK Parliament.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:
AP News: "US plans diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics"
Washington Post: "Texas voting maps targeted in Justice Department lawsuit"
CBS News: "GOP Congressman Devin Nunes will leave House to work for Trump media company"
CNN: "Plumber finds money in the walls of Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church"
Washington Post: "'Rife' cocaine use reported in U.K. Parliament — just as Boris Johnson announces crackdown on drug crime"
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