Welcome to Friday, January 5th, readers...

Court documents have revealed various associates of Jeffrey Epstein.

The court documents identifying associates of Epstein were made public on Wednesday. Many high-profile names were revealed, including Prince Andrew, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and David Copperfield.

Will you read the list?

Deadly explosion at memorial for assassinated Iranian commander

Over 100 people were killed by two explosions during a ceremony in Iran commemorating Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who was assassinated by a U.S. drone in 2020. 

Soleimani was commander of the IRGC's Quds Force from 1998 to 2020 and played a key role in Iranian policy. 

How do you feel about Soleimani's legacy?

The latest: Hezbollah leader says Hamas deputy death ‘won’t go unpunished’

An explosion in the southern suburbs of Beirut killed Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri. Leader of Hezbollah, Hasan Nasrallah, spoke on the death of Hamas deputy head Saleh al-Arouri, saying it will "not go unpunished."

How do you feel about U.S. response so far?

Trump asks Supreme Court to keep him on Colorado ballot

Former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to reverse a ruling by a Colorado court to disqualify him from the 2024 ballot over his involvement in the events at the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.

Should more states disqualify Trump?

Several state capitols evacuated after bomb threats

Multiple state capitols were evacuated early this week following bomb threats emailed to state officials. The FBI said it was aware of the bomb threats, but the scare was dismissed as a hoax after no explosives were found on Capitol grounds.

Do you think Americans are desensitized to violence?

DOJ sues Texas over law making illegal immigration a state crime

The Justice Department is suing Texas over the law that allows police to arrest migrants who cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.

Should more states pass similar legislation?

And, in the end...

It's National Bird Day, celebrating the wide variety of birds in the U.S. What's your favorite kind?

—Jamie Epstein

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