🏛️ Biden’s presidential FOMO
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It’s Sunday, December 29 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s edition:
Jeju Air crash
KEDGlobal says South Korea's aviation disaster is its deadliest since 1997 as a Jeju Air plane met tragedy.
CNN reports the crash claimed at least 177 lives, marking a devastating moment in South Korean history.
Bloomberg highlights a fiery end for the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 at a South Korean airport runway.
JPost adds that the crash transpired at Muan International Airport, leaving a heartbreaking toll of 177 dead out of 181 on board.
Biden’s presidential FOMO
Biden dropped out of the 2024 race after a weak debate and mounting pressure, but now says he could have beaten Trump.
He privately regrets not participating, telling aides he could have triumphed over Trump.
Low approval and that “disastrous” debate were factors, but Biden still feels he could've won.
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He blames a decision influenced by Democratic elites for ending the run prematurely.
In hindsight, he criticizes Garland's boring approach and feels sidelined from a race he could have won.
Texas tornado tragedy
Tornadoes tore across Texas and Mississippi, killing two and injuring six, reports the Corsicana Daily Sun.
Latestly shares that 71,000 are without power in Mississippi as storms intensified.
Hindustan Times highlights damage to Houston homes and major utility disruptions in Mississippi.
AP News notes that emergency responders are on the ground, assessing damage post-storm.
6 quick hits
1) A storm hit Liverpool, Brazoria County, causing at least one death and injuring four as tornadoes wreak havoc in Houston area.
2) Holiday travel chaos looms as thunderstorms and tornadoes threaten states from Texas to Alabama, with 6 million under watches.
3) Former FBI and CIA director William Webster raises alarms about Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel's nominations, citing concerns over their qualifications and potential political influences.
4) Israel detains Gaza hospital director, alleging it was a cover for Hamas military operations.
5) Hoover.org accuses the federal government of wasting nearly $100 billion on corporate welfare, harming the economy and leading to political corruption.
6) Trump nominates Miami Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera as ambassador to Panama Canal.