Senate's New Proposal & Israel Issues Warning to Iran

Heyo, reader! We hope you’re having a good Monday morning!

2️⃣ This Morning’s Two Reports:

• 🔒 Senate's Border & Aid Proposal: What You Need to Know

• ⚠️ Israel's Warning to Hezbollah & Iran

📊 Market Snapshot | Extended Edition

Stocks (Year-to-date)

• DOW: 🔼 2.49% (38,654.42)

• S&P 500: 🔼 4.55% (4,958.61)

• NASDAQ: 🔼 5.84% (15,628.95)

Cryptocurrency (Year-to-date)

• BTC: 🔽 4.05% (42,384.30)

• ETH: 🔽 3.12% (2,279.33)

Real Estate Mortgage Rates

• 15-year: 6.25% +0.30

• 30-year: 6.92% +0.29

_{*Stock numbers as of market close Friday, cryptocurrency as of 9:50pm EST yesterday. Real estate rates as of yesterday via Mortgage News Daily.}

First Report

🔒 Senate's Border & Aid Proposal: What You Need to Know

Senators have taken a significant step by unveiling a border and foreign aid package that includes support for Ukraine and Israel, just ahead of a pivotal vote in the chamber. This deal, valued at $118.2 billion, proposes robust measures to curb illegal migrant crossings at the U.S. southern border, potentially altering immigration laws for the first time in decades. The legislation, which has sparked a heated debate among lawmakers, aims to balance the enforcement of stricter immigration controls with the provision of critical foreign aid. With President Joe Biden endorsing the package amidst criticism from former President Donald Trump and others, the proposal seeks to address one of the most challenging political issues by implementing unprecedented limits on asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border, thereby shifting away from longstanding practices. 🗣️📜

TL;DR ⏳: The Senate's deal proposes significant changes to border security and foreign aid, facing uncertain outcomes amid political opposition.

Second Report

⚠️ Israel's Warning to Hezbollah & Iran

As the Gaza war approaches its fourth-month mark, Israel has issued a firm warning to Hezbollah and Iran, emphasizing its readiness to respond to any provocations. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Daniel Hagari stated that Israel is prepared to "attack immediately" in the face of threats, emphasizing a stance of readiness over desire for conflict. This message extends beyond Lebanon, indicating Israel's commitment to act against Hezbollah and Iranian influences across the Middle East, regardless of the current focus on the conflict with Hamas in Gaza. 🌍🛡

TL;DR ⏳: Israel has made it clear that it will target Hezbollah and Iranian positions if provoked, even amidst efforts for a cease-fire with Hamas.

⚡ Quick Hits

1. 🎂 Facebook celebrates its 20th anniversary

2. 🎭 S.N.L. introduces Nikki Haley to its skits

3. 🚗 Paris votes to triple parking fees for SUVs

4. 🔫 Ex-Trump official killed in DC carjacking rampage

5. 🚫 Target removes Black History Month book over incorrect icon identifications

6. 🇳🇦 Namibian leader Hage Geingob passes away in hospital

7. 🔥 Over 99 perish in Chile forest fires amid containment efforts

8. 🗳️ El Salvador election ends, Bukele poised for win

9. 📢 Trump mentions Tim Scott, Kristi Noem among VP options

10. 🛍️ Tony Spring appointed CEO and future chair of Macy’s

Games

Fun Fact: Did you know? The man behind your crispy Pringles was such a fan, he's chilling in one? Fred Baur, the brainiac who dreamt up the iconic Pringles can, loved his creation so much that he ended up in a Pringles can—well, his ashes did. Talk about a crunchy afterlife twist! 🥔💀