The Conservative Political Action Conference features the biggest stars in the GOP — the people who might lead the party in the future. NPR reports that this year, it’s still all about Donald Trump. A Politico analysis says potential Republican presidential candidates will have to decide whether to run as Trump Ultra, Trump Lite, or Trump Zero. President Biden is making important new moves in the Middle East, launching airstrikes against Iran-backed militias and shifting to a new diplomatic approach with Saudi Arabia. CNN looks at the state of play in Iran, while the Wall Street Journal covers the Saudi developments. The Philippines is offering nurses to European countries in exchange for vaccines. Vice reports that many nurses don’t appreciate being treated as tradable commodities. The Golden Globes are Sunday night, and this year there’s controversy involving race, power, and ethics. The L.A. Times reports on how the organization that gives out the awards is under scrutiny for its lack of diversity and accusations of bad conduct.

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“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.