Ann Carlson, a federal official in the Biden administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is stepping down in January 2023. Despite her failed Senate confirmation, Carlson served as acting administrator. She faced opposition due to her climate activism and support for regulations targeting gas-powered vehicles, which led to criticism from Republicans who accused her of favoring electric vehicles in fuel economy regulations. (#politics #economy)

In a noteworthy incident, the commercial ship MV Ruen has been hijacked by pirates. With the crew still on board, the ship is heading towards Somalia. The Spanish warship has taken the responsibility to investigate this incident, marking the first successful hijacking since 2017. #foreignaffairs

The Digest, 12/16/2023 @700PM, CDT

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