5 PM ET: United Airlines discovery, Biden’s campaign speech, Jonathan Majors interview & more
Jan 8, 2024
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In this podcast, actor Jonathan Majors gives his first interview since his conviction in a domestic dispute case. Other topics include loose bolts found on United Airlines planes, Secretary of State Blinken's trip to the Middle East, former President Trump's motion to dismiss his election subversion case in Georgia, and President Biden's speech at a church in South Carolina.
United Airlines found loose bolts on its Boeing planes after an Alaska Airlines blowout incident, leading to nationwide grounding of certain aircrafts.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the need for a diplomatic solution to prevent escalation of the conflict between Hamas and Israel, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed intention for diplomatic efforts to ensure security and homecoming for people in southern Lebanon.
Deep dives
Boeing planes grounded and cancellations by United Airlines
Following a blowout incident on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX-9 plane, United Airlines has discovered loose-door plug bolts on its own Boeing aircrafts. As the FAA mandates inspections, United has canceled over 470 flights since Saturday, causing nationwide grounding of certain Boeing planes.
Secretary of State Blinken's diplomatic efforts in the Middle East
Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the importance of finding a diplomatic solution to prevent escalation of the conflict between Hamas and Israel during his visit to Saudi Arabia. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed their intention to pursue a diplomatic approach that ensures security for Israelis and allows people in southern Lebanon to return to their homes. Diplomatic efforts continue with the aim of de-escalation in the region.
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News updates on United Airlines, Blinken's trip, Trump's case, Biden's speech, and Majors' interview
United Airlines says it found loose bolts on some of its Boeing planes in the wake of a blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight last week. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken addressed tensions between Israel and Hezbollah ahead of key meetings with Israeli officials. Former President Donald Trump wants his election subversion case in Georgia to be dismissed under presidential immunity. President Joe Biden tries to rally Black voters during his campaign stop in South Carolina. And, actor Jonathan Majors gave his first interview since his conviction in a domestic dispute case.