The 7 Friday, January 3, 2025
Jan 3, 2025
The podcast dives into the tragic New Orleans attack, highlighting the shocking loss of life and the ongoing FBI investigation into extremist connections. It navigates the current political turmoil, including a significant steel sale blockage and the pressures surrounding the House Speaker vote. Urgent discussions around the Capitol riot's pipe bomb evidence reveal ongoing tensions. Additionally, it examines Brazil's divisive stance on daylight saving time and the implications of climate change on energy and timekeeping.
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New Orleans Attack
- A Texas man, Shamsuddin Jabbar, drove a truck into a New Orleans crowd on New Year's Day, killing 14.
- Jabbar, an Army veteran, had pledged support to the Islamic State and acted alone, according to the FBI.
Las Vegas Tesla Explosion
- A Tesla explosion outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas is suspected to be a suicide.
- The driver, likely Matthew Libelsberger, a U.S. Army soldier, shot himself before the blast.
U.S. Steel Sale Blocked
- President Biden will block the sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel, citing national security risks.
- This decision could strain U.S.-Japan relations and lead to legal action.