⌨The morning brought reaction to Biden's death row commutations, with Trump vowing to expand capital punishment if elected. Only three inmates - Tsarnaev, Roof, and Bowers - remained on death row, sparking debate across media outlets.
American Airlines grounded all U.S. flights due to technical issues, creating Christmas Eve travel disruption. The freeze lasted approximately two hours before operations resumed, affecting thousands of travelers during peak holiday transit.
Trump's territorial ambitions gained renewed attention, with statements about acquiring Greenland and controlling the Panama Canal prompting diplomatic responses. The House Ethics Committee's Gaetz investigation continued to unfold, with new text messages emerging about alleged payments for sex.
By evening, coverage shifted to extreme weather threats on both coasts and expanding labor actions, as Starbucks workers extended their strike to over 300 locations nationwide.