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We begin this morning with the latest on the ongoing FBI investigation into the New Orleans truck attack that killed at least 15 people. Mere hours before what's being called a "terror" incident, the Army veteran suspected of being behind the wheel posted videos on social media indicating that he was inspired by ISIS. Plus, despite a key endorsement from the president-elect, House Speaker Mike Johnson still faces a numbers game in his fight to keep the gavel.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Funeral preparations are underway to honor the 39th president as America and the world pay tribute. Donald Trump endorses Mike Johnson in the House speaker fight, but will it be enough to save him? Plus, a MAGA civil war is brewing over immigration, pitting the president-elect's advisers versus his base.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world is paying tribute to Jimmy Carter, America's 39th president, who died yesterday at the ripe old age of 100. We explore how a life of steadfast faith shaped his legacy both in and out of office. Plus, the search for answers is underway in South Korea after a plane crash kills 179 people.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A second black box is recovered as new questions swirl about Russia's involvement in that deadly Kazakhstan plane crash. Plus, how a discussion about immigration and visas turned into a referendum on American culture, sparking a MAGA civil war. And who wants to be a billionaire? The Mega Millions jackpot now over $1.15 billion.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump uses his Christmas greeting to take aim at Panama, Greenland and Canada. Plus, new video of a deadly plane crash shows the aircraft flying erratically before crashing in Kazakhstan. And Beyonce spreads holiday cheer with an epic Netflix halftime show with a full lineup of special guests.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An ethics panel finds evidence that Matt Gaetz paid tens of thousands of dollars for sex and drugs while serving in Congress. Plus, new reaction this morning over Donald Trump's threat to take back the Panama Canal. Bill Clinton hospitalized. And the lawyer for the suspected CEO killer calls out New York City's mayor over that staged perp walk.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump's latest threat is to take back the Panama Canal. How is that country's president responding? Plus, once a staunch supporter of the death penalty, President Biden is now commuting the sentences of dozens of federal death row inmates. And we bring you the best strategy if you're in the market for a new home in the new year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans head back to the drawing board after their plan to keep the government open fails. What will happen to Donald Trump's election case in Georgia now that prosecutor Fani Willis has been disqualified? Meanwhile, thousands of Amazon workers walk the picket line during the crucial holiday shopping rush.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A GOP-backed spending bill is scrapped after Donald Trump and Elon Musk criticized the deal. In an abrupt turn, the House Ethics committee decides to release its report on Matt Gaetz. The Supreme Court will now hear arguments on whether TikTok should be banned next month. Amazon workers plan to walk off the job this morning, right in the middle of the most critical holiday shopping days.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Siding with Donald Trump, House Republicans call for their former colleague Liz Cheney to be criminally investigated. Kamala Harris promises to keep fighting as questions swirl about her political future. Jeff Bezos becomes the latest in a long line of tech CEOs trying to make nice with the president-elect. Investigators try to piece together a motive after a teacher and a student were killed at a Wisconsin school. The government remains steadfast that there is nothing nefarious going on with those mysterious drones.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices