3 Things To Know Today

1 Dozens Dead After Mexico Road Accident

Officials confirm 54 people are dead and 58 are injured after a trailer collided with a truck and overturned in southern Mexico. The cargo truck was reportedly jammed with Central American migrants heading for the United States. It apparently rolled over and crashed into a pedestrian bridge over a highway near the capital of Chiapas. Following news of the incident, Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei offered his thoughts via Twitter. “I deeply regret the tragedy in Chiapas state,” he writes. “And I express my solidarity for the victims’ families, to whom we will offer all the necessary consular assistance, including repatriation.”

2 Trump Loses Appeal Over January 6th Documents

A federal appeals court has unanimously rejected ex-President Trump's attempt to block the release of documents related to the January 6th attack on the Capitol. The House committee investigating the attack has subpoenaed the records from the White House archives. "On the record before us,” Judge Patricia Millett wrote in the ruling. “Former President Trump has provided no basis for this court to override President Biden's judgment and the agreement and accommodations worked out between the Political Branches over these documents." All isn’t completely lost for Mr. Trump, as the court has a 14-day hold on the document release to allow his lawyers to appeal. They’re now are expected to file an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court.

3 Top U.S. Political Leaders Remember Bob Dole

The nation's top political leaders are remembering the late Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole. Republican Dole died this past weekend at the age of 98. As his body was lying in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, President Biden called Dole a hero of American democracy – and recalled Dole's "great wit." Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell cited Dole's heroic service in World War Two and said the veteran Kansas lawmaker always knew "where he came from." House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Dole was an extraordinary patriot who enjoyed wide respect on both sides of the political aisle. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called Dole a remarkable leader who knew how to work with Democrats to get things done. Dole was the Republican presidential nominee in 1996, but lost the race to President Bill Clinton. After the election, Clinton awarded Dole the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Dole’s funeral will take place at the National Cathedral this morning – and President Biden along with Senators Pat Roberts and Tom Daschle, and Senator Dole's daughter Robin Dole, will offer tributes. Lee Greenwood will perform.


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