Introduction

This chapter discusses major storms that swept the country, the defense secretary's hospitalization, and shares some good news related to weird tech. It also covers the skepticism shown by federal judges towards Donald Trump's claims of immunity from prosecution and mentions his threats of unrest if the charges against him damaged his presidential campaign. Additionally, it provides information about Trump skipping the final Republican debate before the Iowa caucuses and the debate between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former UN ambassador Nikki Haley.