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Novartis reported an almost 5% rise in core operating profit in the fourth quarter, with sales boosted by its heart and psoriasis drugs, and said it expected high single digit earnings growth in 2024.

Santander forecast increased profits in 2024 after the bank reported a higher-than-expcted net profit for the fourth quarter.

Pakistan: Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years for corruption  The Associated Press Pakistan’s former leader Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in prison, a day after being jailed for 10 years  CNN Imran Khan hit with another jail sentence as Pakistan elections

House Republicans vote to advance effort to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas  CNN Split-screen of Mayorkas impeachment, border bill frustrates Senate GOP  The Hill Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee criticized for saying impeachment is not meant to be used for revenge  Fox News Don’t Impeach

Mayorkas impeachment articles approved by committee, setting up full House vote  Fox News House Republicans vote to advance effort to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas  CNN House GOP on track to impeach Mayorkas over the border: What’s next?  USA TODAY House Panel Approves Impeachment

House Panel Approves Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas  The New York Times Mayorkas impeachment articles approved by committee, setting up full House vote  Fox News Late-night vote sends historic Mayorkas impeachment vote to House floor  Axios House Republicans hold hearing on impeaching Homeland Security

An examination of President Biden’s record reveals how he failed to overcome a surge in new arrivals and political obstacles in both parties.

Iran on high alert as Biden mulls response to killing of US servicemen  The Guardian Powerful Iran-backed militia in Iraq to suspend military ops against US forces in region  CNN ‘I hold them responsible’: Biden says he’s made a decision on response

In a party-line vote, Republicans on the Homeland Security Committee recommended that the House impeach the homeland security secretary over his handling of the border.

House Republicans debate on impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas  The Associated Press Mayorkas impeachment articles approved by committee, setting up full House vote  Fox News Late-night vote sends historic Mayorkas impeachment vote to House floor  Axios House Republicans hold hearing on impeaching Homeland