Patch Morning Briefing: Trump Takes Congress; Back To The Moon; Leaked Trump Audio

Good morning, Patchers. Here's what you need to know on this Tuesday morning.

President Trump To Speak To Congress

He'll make the trek over to Capitol Hill later this evening for his first major speech to federal lawmakers. It's not technically a "State of the Union" address, though. First-term presidents traditionally give an address to the joint session in their first year in office in place of one. (Patch)

SpaceX To Fly Two Passengers Around The Moon

Ever wanted to take a trip around the moon and back? Keep dreaming, unless you're really, really rich. Space X's Elon Musk said his company plans to complete the first lunar tourism trip in 2018. (Patch)

Quick Hits

• Brooklyn Prison's Holiday Carrot Cake Was Laced With Rat Poison, Inmates Say
• Texas Transgender Student's Wrestling Championship Win Sparks Controversy
• Trader Joe's Recalls Applesauce That Might Contain Glass Fragments
• MTA To Trump: No, Queens-Midtown Tunnel Tiles Are Not Falling On People

Today in you-could-see-this-coming-from-a-mile-away. (Patch)

Yemen SEAL Raid Has Yielded No Significant Intelligence: Officials

NBC News reports that the raid, which killed Chief Petty Officer William "Ryan" Owens, did not lead to any significant intelligence, contrary to the White House's public comments. Owens was the first American combat death during Trump's presidency. (NBC News)

Jewish Centers Once Again Targeted By Threats

The disturbing trend continued Monday. It's the fifth wave of targeted threats against the centers in the last two months. (Patch)

Dealing With Everything Life Throws At Us Like

A Few More

• Renowned French Holocaust Scholar Was Detained at Bush Intercontinental Airport
• These Tenants Say They Haven't Had Heat For 2 Years
• Trump Tower Climber Pleads Guilty, Avoids Jail Time For Ill-Fated Ascent

Famous Birthdays

1977 — Jason Aldean, country music singer

1955 — Gilbert Gottfried, comedian

On This Day In History

1983 — The final episode of "M*A*S*H" airs, and 106 million viewers watch, which remains the largest audience in television history.

2013 – Pope Benedict XVI resigns, the first pope to do so since 1415.

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