Welcome to Friday, November 17th, friends and foes...

The latest: Israel combs through Al-Shifa Hospital, continues questioning patients. 

Israel said they found military equipment, information, and footage of the hostages during their search. Israel released a photo and video of an “operational tunnel shaft,” which it said was found inside the hospital complex.

The U.N.’s human rights chief, Volker Türk, warned that “massive outbreaks of infectious disease, and hunger” are on the horizon in Gaza. Two-thirds of the Gaza Strip’s population of 2.3 million have been made homeless since the war began.

How do you feel about the U.S. response?

Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping talk yields agreements

President Biden and President Xi emerged from their meeting with an agreement to cooperate moving forward. The hours-long talk yielded understandings that could introduce stability to the relationship, according to analysts. 

Are you worried about U.S.-China relations?

Australian government to apologize for Thalidomide tragedy

The Australian government will issue a formal national apology to those harmed by thalidomide, a morning sickness drug that caused severe congenital disabilities in the 1950s and 1960s.

Do you support national apologies?

House panel finds evidence of Rep. Santos crimes

The House Ethics Committee found "substantial evidence" that Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) violated federal law in using campaign funds for personal purposes, defrauding donors, and filing false financial disclosure reports. This could lead to another vote to expel the representative.

What do you think about Santos?

Senate passes measure to avoid government shutdown

The Senate voted 87 to 11 to pass the temporary funding bill, bringing the country one step closer to averting a government shutdown.

Do you support Rep. Johnson's measure? Let him know.

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

It's National Take A Hike Day. So, get out there, take a walk, take a hike, and just enjoy some fresh air. 

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—Emma Kansiz & Jamie Epstein

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