Missouri Legislation: 

There is new Missouri legislation that the opposition is dubbing as the ‘Make Murder Legal Act.’

• Prosecutors oppose Missouri bill dubbed ‘Make Murder Legal Act’ by critics (KY3)

Senate Bill 666 is wanting to modify provisions on self-defense. You can read SB 666 for yourself by following the link below.

• Senate Bill 666 (Missouri Senate)

Winter Olympics: 

Freestyle skier Eileen Gu is an American-born athlete competing for China in the Winter Olympics.

• Praise for Eileen Gu breaks Chinese social media (Fox News)

Many questioned why Gu would use her talents to serve a communist country known for authoritarian rule and long suspected of committing human rights atrocities.

• US-born and raised ski star Eileen Gu faces backlash after taking home Olympic gold for China, fires back at critics with a biting response (The Blaze)

Former US Senator Claire McCaskill, was among those leading the charge in criticizing Gu. McCaskill wrote, “I don’t get it. And never will. I think it is wrong for an American to compete for China. China is represses free speech, is well known for their human rights violations. Did she abandon her US citizenship or not? (China does not have dual citizenship) ugh.”

• Eileen Gu’s gold medal prompts torrent of vile jingoism in US media (Audacy)

Airbnb: 

Airbnb has banned Michelle Malkin, blocking the right-wing political commentator from booking reservations on its platform.

• Airbnb Confirms Ban On Commentator Michelle Malkin (The Daily Wire)

Maryam Mohammadkhani:

Springfield School Board member, Dr. Maryam Mohammadkhani, joins Nick Reed this morning. Dr. M joined us last week to give her opinion on the upcoming election. If you missed the interview, you can listen by clicking on the link below.

• Nick Reed PODCAST: 02.02.22 – A Chat with SPS Board Member Maryam Mohammadkhani (KSGF)

Candidates have been announced for the Springfield Public Schools Board of Education.

• CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED FOR SPS BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTION (KSGF)

Joe Biden: 

Nearly 40 Republican lawmakers are calling on President Biden, 79, to take a cognitive test. The Republican push for Biden to undergo cognitive testing comes as recent polls have shown Americans are unsure of the president’s mental fitness for office.

• Republicans urge Biden to take cognitive test, say his ‘mental decline’ has ‘become more apparent’ (Fox News)

Nick plays audio of Joe Biden on the campaign trail when he was asked if he would take a cognitive test. You can listen to the audio below.

Afghanistan: 

An Army investigative report details how senior officials from the White House and State Department failed to comprehend how quickly the Taliban was taking over Afghanistan.

• Commanders Involved In Chaotic Afghanistan Withdrawal Say White House, State Department Dismissed Warning Signs (Daily Caller)