Biden Pardons Son, Trump Names FBI Chief, and Snuggling Polar Bears

President Joe Biden [pardoned his son Hunter]( Sunday night after promising he wouldn’t use his executive authority to pardon or commute his son’s conviction on federal gun charges. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ [The Flyover] [The Flyover]( [Calendar] Monday, December 2, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1982, Barney Clark made history as the first human to receive a [permanent artificial heart](, a groundbreaking milestone that revolutionized medical technology and cardiac care. We hope you're enjoying our special holiday section this season, featuring a mix of news, how-to tips, gift ideas, and fun activities. We'd love to hear your feedback—just click "Reply" to this email and let us know how we're doing! Today's sponsor is [OneSkin](. Be sure to check out their only sale of the year with deals just for Flyover readers. [Take Off] [Article Icon 1]Biden Gives Surprise Pardon to Son Hunter President Joe Biden [pardoned his son Hunter]( Sunday night after promising he wouldn’t use his executive authority to pardon or commute his son’s conviction on federal gun charges. [In a statement accompanying the pardon](, Biden blamed Hunter’s conviction on his political enemies. “Hunter was singled out only because he was my son—and that is wrong,” Biden said. Both David Weiss, the special counsel prosecuting the case, and Hunter Biden’s lawyer Abbe Lowell declined to comment. The White House said as recently as last Monday that the president wouldn’t pardon his son. Biden said he believed in the justice system but that [his son’s conviction was “infected”]( by “raw politics,” adding “I hope Americans will understand why a father and a President would come to this decision.” [Article Icon 1] Trump Taps Former Aide for FBI Chief President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to name former White House aide [Kash Patel as FBI Director](, calling the 44-year-old lawyer an “‘America First’ fighter.” Patel, a former national security prosecutor and chief of staff to the acting defense secretary, drew [praise from Speaker Mike Johnson]( and other Republicans. He faced criticism over his [limited law enforcement experience]( from some in that field. If confirmed by the Senate, Patel would replace Chris Wray, appointed by Trump in 2017, whose term runs until 2027 unless removed. [Article Icon 1]Football Conference Championships Set College football’s [conference championship games]( are set after a wild, brawl-filled rivalry weekend. Ohio State’s fourth straight loss to rival Michigan, a stunning 13-10 upset, paved the way for Penn State to take on undefeated Oregon in the Big Ten title game and for a [post-game brawl]( when Michigan players planted a flag on the Buckeyes’ field. Other conference matchups: Georgia and Texas will face off in the SEC championship game in Atlanta; Syracuse’ upset of Miami gave an ACC championship berth to Clemson for a matchup with SMU; and Iowa State and Arizona State play for the Big 12 title in Arlington, Texas. [Here’s a rundown]( of every conference championship game, all scheduled for this coming Saturday, Dec. 7. [Politics] ➤ President-elect Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs on the nine-nation alliance known as BRIC, which includes China, Russia, and India if any of them acts to undermine the U.S. dollar. ([More]() ➤ Meanwhile, Trump selected Charles Kushner as ambassador to France and Massad Boulos as an adviser on the Middle East. Kushner and Boulos are the fathers-in-law of Trump’s daughters, Ivanka and Tiffany, respectively. ([See Details]() ➤ Ken Martin, head of Minnesota’s Democratic party, has emerged as the early favorite in the race for chair of the Democratic National Convention, while Wisconsin Democratic Chair Ben Wikler announced his bid for the post on Sunday. ([More]() Flying together with our sponsor [The Flyover]( It’s your last chance to shop [OneSkin’s only sale of the year](. 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([More]() ➤ Yesterday’s results: [NFL]( | [NCAAF]( | [CFP]( | [NBA]( | [NHL]( | [NCAAM]( | [NCAAW](  [The Holiday Section] Today's holiday section is brought to you by: [The Flyover]( Holiday shipping deadlines vary by carrier and service. USPS, UPS, and FedEx offer earlier cutoffs for standard options, with pricier last-minute delivery available. ([See Deadlines]() The Elf on the Shelf Christmas phenomenon continues, and if you’re new to it, here’s a list of the most important rules to remember. ([See Rules]() Hallmark is hosting a live holiday rom-com event at their Kansas City headquarters through Dec. 23, featuring their film's stars, ice skating, twinkling lights, and a festive Christmas market. ([See Details]() [Finance] ➤ Moana 2 brought in $221 million over its first five days in theaters, setting a record for the largest Thanksgiving box office mark in history. ([More]() ➤ Chinese robotaxi company Pony AI was valued at $5.25 billion in its Nasdaq debut this week, with shares rising 15%. ([See Details]() ➤ Holiday gift catalogs from companies like Lands’ End and Hammacher Schlemmer are shrinking this year to save on postage and paper costs. ([More]() Flying together with our sponsor ➤ Softbank joined top investors like Howard Shultz, Maveron, and others by backing [this “unlisted” stock]( that’s already earned $100M in gross profits by disrupting luxury real estate. [Become an investor before their share price changes Dec. 5](.     This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at [invest.pacaso.com](.      Flying together with our sponsor The holidays are all about surprises, right? Well, [OneSkin](, the first company to target skin aging at the cellular level, wants to give you the gift of healthy aging, free. Starting tomorrow (12/3) through the end of December, [you’ll get a free, travel size product valued at up to $42 with every order of $125 or more.]( The best part? You’ll get a different gift each week. Whether you're shopping for someone else or treating yourself, now is the perfect time to try OneSkin. [For a limited time, save 15% with code FLYOVER when you checkout at oneskin.co/FLYOVER.]( [Science & Technology] ➤ Saturn’s rings will be invisible through telescopes on Earth for a few days this coming March, according to NASA, as the planet tilts on its axis relative to Earth. ([More]() ➤ Here's a guide to prepping your iPhone for emergencies by setting up Medical ID, enabling SOS features, and learning quick ways to call 911. ([See Guide]() ➤ Facebook's parent company, Meta, plans to build its first solely-owned global underwater internet cable, spanning over 25,000 miles—a $10 billion project designed to give the company full control over its vast data traffic. 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Public protests followed and were met with police using water cannons and tear gas. ([More]() ➤ Severe flooding has struck northern Malaysia and southern Thailand, killing at least 12 people and forcing over 135,000 to evacuate their homes. ([See Photos]() ➤ The German town of Gengenbach transformed its town hall into the "world's largest" advent calendar on Sunday, unveiling artwork nightly and attracting thousands. ([See Photos]() [Et Cetera] ➤ A South Carolina small-town mayor died in a crash while being pursued by deputies concerned for his “well-being” days after his entire police force mysteriously resigned. ([More]() ➤ U.S. Customs seized 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars worth $18 million at the LA-Long Beach Seaport. The fakes from Asia copied Gibson's handcrafted instruments made in Nashville and Bozeman. ([See Details]() ➤ Scientists captured a rare moment as two wild polar bears snuggled together on the Arctic tundra. ([Watch Video]() [Poll Position] Does your family participate in "Elf on the Shelf"? - [Yes]( - [No](  Yesterday's Results: Have you begun making a Christmas list? - Yes: 41.5% - No: 58.5% [Quote Box]Daily Quote [Quote] "At the end of the day, you know some people got to learn how to lose, man. We had 60 minutes, we had four quarters, to do all that fighting.” — [Michigan running back Kalel Mullings]( reacting to the post-game brawl with Ohio State after Michigan's upset victory Saturday. [Trivia]Today's Trivia What's the most expensive substance on Earth? [Show me the answer]( [Unsubscribe]( (Step One) The Flyover, LLC 1910 Thomes Ave. Cheyenne, WY 82001-3527 [.]( [Flyover] [Join the Flyover]( [Facebook Icon]( [Instagram Icon]( [Twitter Icon]( [LinkedIn Icon](