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Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) criticizes President Biden's border policies ahead of his State of the Union speech at a House Republican leadership press briefing.

During the House Republican leadership press briefing today, Speaker Johnson shared insights on the GOP conference's current status.

WILLIS: "Ma'am, you're mischaracterizing my testimony greatly. I‘m not going to allow you to mischaracterize my testimony. I know that I keep money in my house. The amounts of money I gave to Mr. Wade, it was never that serious. I don‘t think I‘ve ever handed him more than $2,500 in a reimbursement. So, we're not talking about $20,000 in cash. I don‘t have $20,000 in cash right now. The most I ever gave him, I know I gave him $2,500 when we went to Belize, because we went to one hotel and then we went to a second hotel. That $2,500 I actually gave him while we were still in Belize. I know that the Aruba trip, the one that you described with his mom, I think I gave him about $2,000 for that trip for, like, total."

A New York judge is set to rule on Donald Trump's bid to dismiss the first of four indictments he faces. This decision will determine if the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president can proceed next month. Trump, the 2024 Republican presidential nominee frontrunner, has asked Justice Juan Merchan to throw out a 34-count indictment. The charges accuse him of falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Trump, 77, arrived at the courthouse ahead of the hearing and has used his court dates to raise campaign funds.

House Intel Committee Chair Mike Turner has revealed a national security threat linked to Russia's space technology. The timing of this discovery, disclosed by Fox News, raises questions. While the threat is not immediate, the Biden Administration views this as a matter of grave seriousness. Interestingly, this development coincides with the House's deliberation on a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine.

MEJIA: "I think everybody needs to start opening up their doors, because this is a shared responsibility."

Although it's too late to prevent the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the already slim Republican majority in the House has further diminished. Tom Suozzi, a Democratic candidate who previously served three terms representing New York's 3rd congressional district before the election of former Rep. George Santos in 2022, emerged victorious in a hard-fought race to replace the Republican in a special election held on Tuesday. Suozzi defeated GOP candidate Mazi Pilip in the special election, which was called after Santos was expelled from Congress. The Associated Press declared Suozzi as the winner approximately an hour after polls closed, with Suozzi holding around 59% of the vote compared to Pilip's 41%, with 52% of the votes counted. The district encompasses portions of Long Island and Queens.

WATCH: President Joe Biden criticized comments made by Donald Trump about NATO, referring to them as "dangerous" and "un-American." Biden emphasized the need for Congress to approve new funding to support Ukraine and defend against Russia.

When even #AlSharpton on #MSNBC starts calling it an "invasion at the border," you know we've got a "big" problem! #borderwoes

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) took a firm stance when she informed former Trump White House adviser Steve Bannon that she had directly conveyed her intentions to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). She made it clear that she would "vacate the chair" if her demands on the budget were not met. Johnson has faced opposition from the far-right wing of his conference due to disagreements over passing a budget that would gain agreement from Senate Democrats.

Prince Harry's mother-in-law is reported to be moving in with the royal couple, as Meghan Markle's ambitions for a career in Hollywood grows.Doria Ragland, Meghan's mother, is set to make the Montecito mansion her home amid suggestions that the Duchess of Sussex will be hoping to secure deals in Los Angeles.Speaking to GB News, Angela Levin said: "He has no power. You don't feel that he's making decisions. The decisions come from Meghan."Maybe Meghan discusses them with her mother, or maybe she just tells her mother, but Harry as a shrunk in every single way."She writes his speeches, she tells him what to do. Pushing him here and there, moving him to different places like you might do with a child."

US President Joe Biden has declared the strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, a success.

Outgoing president Tsai Ing-wen and this year's presidential candidates have all cast their ballots in Taiwan's elections. Polls close at 4 p.m.

Votes for Taiwan's elections are being counted. Reece Ayers explains how the process works.

WhatsApp's latest update introduces intriguing features. With the release of the new version, users can now easily search for messages based on dates and conveniently drag and drop media from various apps. Here are the specifics.

Voting is now underway here in Taiwan. The candidates for the legislature and for president are on the mind

It's been 11 years since Joseph Canazaro was murdered inside his own home in Bucks County. Officials say a suspect has finally been taken into custody, Wednesday.

During a press briefing, New York City Mayor Eric Adams addressed the issue of vendors setting up on the Brooklyn Bridge, discussing the safety and legal concerns surrounding this matter.

During his campaign rally in Waukee, Iowa, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) was questioned by a voter regarding his approach to former President Trump, characterized as "soft."

During a House Republican press briefing held in Eagle Pass, Texas, Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH) voiced strong criticism of President Biden's immigration policies.

In a video shared on social media on Wednesday, Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) discussed government funding allocated for the southern border.

During an interview on CNN, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas attributed the challenges at the border to a shortage of resources. He emphasized that the limited availability of necessary tools and support has contributed to the difficulties in managing the situation effectively.

During a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing before the Congressional recess, Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) extensively interrogated whistleblowers from the Coast Guard Academy regarding the prevailing culture of sexual assault and harassment within the academy.

Throughout the previous year, the Senate Health Committee witnessed numerous confrontations between Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK).

At a House Homeland Security Committee hearing before the House recess, Rep. Carlos Giménez (R-FL) raised concerns about competition in the AI field and the potential threats to national security posed by rival AI technologies.