The capital riot one year later, massive unrest in Kazakhstan, rough winter weather, and other top news for Friday, January 7th.

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Here's the quote of the day.

The most important thing in your life is not what you do. It's who you become. That's what you will take into eternity. Dallas Willard.

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Yesterday marked the one year anniversary of the capital riot.

While both sides of the aisle condemn the actions of the day, that doesn't mean they see eye to eye.

Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi led a moment of silence to reflect on the events.

Later, President Biden pulled no punches, criticizing former President Trump for, quote, watching it all on television and doing nothing.

Republican House minority leader Kevin McCarthy called the riot, quote, lawless and as wrong as can be, unquote,

before condemning Democrats for, quote, using it as a partisan political weapon to further divide our country, unquote.

So far, 725 people have been arrested in connection with the capital riot.

The majority face charges of disorderly conduct or unlawful, violent entry of restricted building.

Followers of Christ are not identified by their political affiliation, but by their love for others.

And yes, that means loving people that you believe have unloving beliefs or stances, aka your enemies.

Matthew 544 says, but I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you so that you may be children of your father in heaven.

You may want to postpone that trip to Kazakhstan.

Earlier this week, the Kazakhstan government lifted price caps on liquid gas, used to fuel cars and heat homes, and the prices immediately doubled.

Anti-government protests erupted and have grown over the last three days despite the price caps being reinstituted, reflecting broader frustration with the authoritarian government.

President Tokayev, whose entire cabinet resigned this week, is struggling to control the country.

He instituted a two-week curfew, shut down the internet, and requested policing help from neighboring Russia, which sent paratroopers to serve as, quote, unquote, peacekeepers.

Dozens of people have died, hundreds have been injured, and multiple buildings have been burned down, including the presidential palace.

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