🥁 Axios PM: Biden's '24 preview

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Open in app View in browser   Presented By Walmart   Axios PM By Mike Allen ·Jan 06, 2022 Good afternoon: Today's PM — edited by Justin Green — is 496 words, a 2-minute read.     1 big thing: Biden's fiery 2024 preview Photo: Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA via Getty Images President Biden says holding former President Trump accountable for the Jan. 6 attack is about confronting the truth so America can move on. "I'm crystal clear about the threats America faces," he said at the Capitol today in a fiery speech on the anniversary of the riot. "But I also know that our darkest days can lead to light and hope." Between the lines: Biden also previewed themes for 2024 — especially if there's a Biden-Trump rematch, Axios' Margaret Talev and Glen Johnson write. Biden signaled that he'd argue directly that Trump would be a threat to America and that his role in fomenting the attack was disqualifying. Photo: Sipa USA via Reuters Biden told reporters after his remarks in Statuary Hall that he referred to Trump as the "former president" — rather than call him by name — because "I did not want to turn it into a contemporary political battle between me" and Trump. "It's way beyond that. ... It's about the system." But during his speech, Biden made a point to call Trump "a defeated former president" driven by "profit and power" over principle. He taunted Trump that he "can't accept he lost," and declared he must not be allowed to "rewrite history." The other side: Trump responded with a string of emailed statements alleging that Biden "used my name today to try to further divide America." He labeled it "political theater" and "all just a distraction for the fact Biden has completely and totally failed." Share this story.     2. The day's biggest surprise Photo: Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Former Vice President Dick Cheney and his daughter Rep. Liz Cheney were the only Republicans on the House floor for a moment of silence marking Jan. 6, Axios' Andrew Solender and Noah Garfinkel report. The former V.P. said in a statement that he's "deeply disappointed at the failure of many members of my party to recognize the grave nature of the January 6 attacks and the ongoing threat to our nation." Keep reading. Capitol Police arrive this morning. Photo: Evan Vucci/AP     A message from Walmart Walmart commits $1B in career training for associates     As part of a five-year, $1 billion investment in career training and development, Walmart will now pay 100% of college tuition and books for associates. The goal: Eliminate the burden of education debt for nearly 1.5 million eligible U.S. associates so they can pursue a degree — and their dreams.     3. Catch up quick Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open last February. Photo: Hamish Blair/AP Vocal vaccine skeptic Novak Djokovic, the world's No. 1 men's tennis player, was denied entrance to Australia and confined to an immigration detention hotel, Kendall Baker writes in Axios Sports. Djokovic's visa was canceled after officials reviewed his vaccine exemption. Now he awaits a court ruling. Go deeper. N.Y. Times columnist Nick Kristof was ruled ineligible to run for Oregon governor because the state's constitution requires candidates to be a resident for at least three years. Go deeper. The N.Y. Times bought The Athletic in a deal valuing the sports media startup at $550 million, Axios' Sara Fischer reports.     4. 🌮 1 food thing: A taco a day Photo: Taco Bell   Taco Bell today launched the Taco Lover's Pass, "a digital taco subscription service." Through the chain's app, for $10, you can get one of seven different "iconic tacos" a day for 30 consecutive days. That's a 33¢ taco. Why it matters: Given that fast food might be the only business with more copycats than media, look for more "subscription" promotions soon.     A message from Walmart Walmart to pay college tuition for nearly 1.5M+ eligible associates     Walmart will pay 100% of college tuition for U.S. associates as part of its Live Better U program. Now nearly 1.5 million part-time and full-time U.S. associates, like Brandon, can now pursue a degree or learn trade skills without the burden of education debt. Watch Brandon's story.   Like this email style and format? Bring the strength of Smart Brevity® to your team — more effective communications, powered by Axios HQ.   Axios thanks our partners for supporting our newsletters. If you're interested in advertising, learn more here. Sponsorship has no influence on editorial content. Axios, 3100 Clarendon B‌lvd, Suite 1300, Arlington VA 22201   You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from Axios. Change your preferences or unsubscribe here.   Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up now to get Axios in your inbox.   Follow Axios on social media: