Welcome to Wednesday, February 7th, carbons and hydrogens...

The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in the case determining Trump's ballot eligibility.

The suit argues that under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, Trump should be barred from holding office as a previously sworn-in official who engaged in insurrection.

Meanwhile, a Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled against Trump's immunity claim in the federal election interference case.

Should more states disqualify Trump?

Jennifer Crumbley, mother of school shooter, found guilty of manslaughter

In a landmark decision, a jury has found Jennifer Crumbley - mother of Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley - guilty of involuntary manslaughter. 

This verdict distinguishes Jennifer Crumbley as the first parent in the U.S. to be held criminally liable for a mass school shooting perpetrated by their child. Ethan Crumbley killed four students at his high school in 2021.

What do you think of the verdict?

The latest: Hostage death toll, IDF mocks Gaza, and more

Israeli officials reported that they believe at least 32 of the 136 hostages being held in Gaza have died. An analysis of videos posted on social media found Israeli soldiers celebrating and mocking the destruction of Gaza.

Gaza's Health Ministry has confirmed that at least 27,585 Palestinians have been killed by Israel's relentless attack.

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

Senate reveals border, Ukraine, and Israel funding deal

U.S. lawmakers revealed a cross-party deal that grants new aid to Ukraine and Israel and targets immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border.

If passed, the bill would be the most significant immigration overhaul since the 1980s, when Reagan was in office. 

Do you support the bill? Let your reps know.

House approves bipartisan tax package, expands child credit

The House approved a bipartisan tax package that includes a $33 billion temporary expansion on child tax credit for three years, along with tax breaks for businesses and credits to develop more low-income housing. 

Do you support the deal? Let your reps know?

And, in the end...

It's National Periodic Table Day, celebrating the chart pasted in science classrooms that saved many from flunking chemistry.

—Jamie Epstein

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