Morning Wire 9-11 Terrorist Plea Deal & Puerto Rico’s Power Grid | Afternoon Update | 12.31.24
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Dec 31, 2024 Recent developments reveal plea deals for three September 11th terrorists might soon be reinstated. Meanwhile, Puerto Rico faces significant power outages and Donald Trump's defamation case hits another snag. Legal controversies abound, featuring a court ruling on sexual abuse allegations and a lawsuit focused on women's prison safety. The political landscape is shifting, with a close look at the President’s approval ratings and political ad removals in D.C. Plus, get ready for an exciting upcoming meteor shower!
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9/11 Terrorist Plea Deal Reinstated
- A military appeals court ruled that the Defense Secretary overstepped his authority.
- This ruling has reinstated plea deals for 9/11 terrorists, removing the death penalty.
Puerto Rico Power Grid Collapse
- Puerto Rico's power grid failed, leaving most of the island without electricity.
- Preliminary findings suggest an underground line failure is responsible.
Trump Loses Defamation Appeal
- Donald Trump lost his appeal in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case.
- The court upheld the jury's decision that Trump defamed Carroll.