1.1.25 Political and global news of the year, significant people in government and law who died, and Jimmy Carter’s spiritual legacy

Political news of the year, global trends of 2024, and those in government and law who died this year. Plus, Cal Thomas reflects on Jimmy Carter’s faith, a chess champion challenges the dress code, and the Wednesday morning news.

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