—Here are 3 big things you need to know—

One — President-elect Trump is expected to be in South Texas today for the sixth launch of the SpaceX Starship prototype after yesterday’s planned blast off was delayed.   SpaceX founder Elon Musk supported Trump’s campaign for president and will take on a special role in the new administration to promote efficiency in the operation of the federal government.

Two —- A new Detroit News investigation shows that Allies of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used millions of dollars from secret donors and a web of nonprofit organizations to promote her policy agenda and celebrate Democrats who joined in championing it. One State Rep. quoted says the state government in Michigan has less transparency than your local library board.

And number three — Thirty-nine of 43 monkeys have now been recaptured after escaping from a South Carolina research facility earlier this month.  The CEO of Alpha Genesis said Monday evening that the recaptured animals walked back into the facility and into humane traps.