New Year Bringing Changes

Updated for the new year, 2024 will bring about changes in various areas. The immigration system is under pressure with increasing migrant arrivals from the southern border, while bipartisan negotiations in the Senate are struggling to find a compromise. In the midst of this, the Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump, faces legal challenges regarding his role in the Capitol attack, and an urgent court filing by special counsel Jack Smith warns that all presidents can be held criminally liable. In addition to this, various mayors are dealing with the influx of migrants, and Texas' governor's attempts to transport migrants have caused chaos. The southern California coastline is also experiencing rogue waves and climate experts predict more extremes in the year ahead, including record heat. On the technological front, artificial intelligence regulation is being discussed in the Senate AI Forum, while social media companies continue to grapple with the spread of misinformation and disinformation. Additionally, the Federal Reserve is expected to make decisions on interest rates, and climate scientists anticipate more record heat and extreme weather events due to long-term global warming and the impact of El Nino. Electric vehicle sales are on the rise, but concerns about charger infrastructure continue to be an obstacle. Ultimately, the 2024 presidential race is expected to bring climate change to the forefront of the political agenda.