Friday, April 22, 2022

This Friday starts with the closing of the consulates of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in Russia. Next, the Florida state legislature has passed a bill to cancel Walt Disney World's special tax district. Meanwhile, The Department of Education announced it will retroactively cancel student loans for at least 40,000 borrowers. Finally, Donald Trump Jr will be voluntarily testifying before the January 6th committee. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Reuters: Russia closes Baltic consulates, expels employees CNN: Florida legislature approves end of Disney's special status NPR: Student loan borrowers will get help after an NPR report and years of complaints ABC News: Donald Trump Jr. expected to meet with Jan. 6 committee: Sources