SUMMARY: The tradition of outgoing U.S. presidents writing letters to their successors began with Ronald Reagan, who left a note for George H.W. Bush in 1989. Each subsequent president continued this tradition, including George H.W. Bush for Bill Clinton, Clinton for George W. Bush, and so on, up to Donald Trump, who wrote a letter to Joe Biden. This letter-writing practice, while not required, reflects bipartisan respect and personal connections. Biden may continue the tradition, though it is unclear. Historically, such letters varied in tone, ranging from congratulations to practical advice, as seen in John Adams’ 1801 note to Thomas Jefferson.

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SUMMARY: South Korean law enforcement authorities are seeking to formally arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, currently detained after his lawyers failed to secure his release. Yoon faces rebellion charges for declaring martial law, igniting a political crisis. He imposed military rule in December, attempting to overcome legislative gridlock, but was quickly impeached by the opposition-dominated assembly. If arrested, Yoon could be held for 20 days pending indictment, with possible imprisonment of up to six months. His defense argues he poses no flight risk. Investigators claim Yoon’s actions aimed to disrupt legislative functioning, contradicting his claims of intent to maintain order.

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SUMMARY: A Texas truck driver, Homero Zamorano Jr., pleaded guilty to charges related to the deaths of 53 migrants in a fatal smuggling attempt in 2022. The tragedy occurred when the migrants were trapped in a sweltering, malfunctioning tractor-trailer for three hours, leading to temperatures over 100°F. Zamorano faces a possible life sentence. The victims included migrants from Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador, many of whom paid up to $15,000 for transportation. Alongside Zamorano, another driver, Christian Martinez, and four Mexican nationals were also charged, with additional suspects linked to the operation facing extradition from Guatemala.

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