Today, we're talking about Ukrainian President Zelensky's visit to Washington, D.C., record

breaking winter weather-disrupting travel plans, the Taliban's education crackdown, and

other top news for Friday, December 23rd.

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Max Lucato.

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In his first visit outside Ukraine since the war began, President Zelensky arrived in

Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, where he addressed a joint session of Congress, thanking

the lawmakers and American families for their support.

He spoke in English for just over 20 minutes, invoked FDR, and was interrupted multiple

times with standing ovation.

Your money is not charity, he said.

It's an investment in the global security and democracy that we handle in the most

responsible way.

This is becoming a sticking point for some Republicans, who want an audit of how the

billions Uncle Sam is giving is being spent.

During the visit, President Biden confirmed the U.S. will be sending Ukraine a patriot system.

It's the world's most advanced missile defense system, but it takes months of training

to operate.

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