have some important midday updates right now. The women's hockey team from the team USA,

they have snubbed Donald Trump's request, invitation to join the state of the union

addressed tomorrow night, citing scheduling concerns when, in reality, it's in response to

Donald Trump making a misogynistic comment, suggesting on the phone with Team USA hockey members, the male team,

that he was obligated essentially to invite the women as well, or that he would be impeached.

At the same time, a massive new arrest has been made in the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein

and those connected to him, Peter Mendelsohn, the former UK ambassador to the

United States of America, has been detained by British authorities, like Andrew, formerly known as

Prince Andrew, he is facing charges related to corruption in public office, all while the president

of the United States continues to complain about his lower-than-normal approval ratings,

ratings that are the lowest of any president this century.

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Let's jump right into it this afternoon, according to Monica Alba from

NBC. The White House did invite the U.S. women's hockey team to the state of the union,

but a spokesperson says, while they were sincerely grateful for the recognition,

the players are unable to attend due to the timing and previously scheduled academic and

professional commitments. According to the spokesperson,

quote, we are grateful for the invitation extended to our gold medal winning U.S.

women's hockey team and deeply appreciate the recognition of their extraordinary achievement.

They were honored to be included and are grateful for the acknowledgement. But it does come just

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