President Biden addressed reporters about the investigation into a car driving into a crowd on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street on New Year’s Eve. He stated that he was coordinating with every agency to gather the facts before commenting further. This incident resulted in at least 10 deaths, and Biden released a statement condemning the attack as a “horrific incident.” The ongoing investigation is being closely monitored, with updates on new information about the incident being released periodically.
In addition to the New Orleans attack, there were severe weather reports across southern states resulting in at least three deaths. Extreme weather conditions coast-to-coast also impacted holiday travel rush. Aviation experts suggested that the plane crash reported may have been due to a misidentification event.
Meanwhile, preparations were underway in Times Square for the New Year’s Eve celebration, with over 1 million revelers expected to attend. Security measures have been ramped up by the NYPD to ensure the safety of attendees. Former President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100, with tributes pouring in from political figures and commentators highlighting his legacy as a man of principle. President Trump offered condolences to the Carter family, and Rep. Lee remembered Carter’s contributions to the nation.
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