Supreme Court Rejects Delay in Trump Falsifying Records Sentencing
The high court declined to halt sentencing in Donald Trump’s falsifying business records case, allowing proceedings to proceed after the election. Prosecution and defense sparred over presidential immunity, with Trump appealing and prosecutors urging ordinary appeals paths.
Supreme Court split over Trump case timing and sentencing
Ruth Marcus analyzes the high court's decision on a New York judge's sentencing plan for President Elect Trump. Justices Thomas and Alito would halt, while Roberts Barrett Gorsuch and Kavanaugh allowed it to proceed in a rare split, signaling uncertain loyalty in a potential second term.
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Why GOP dominance fades in a warlike Congress
The piece surveys historic and modern congressional power shifts, noting weaponized rhetoric and growing executive authority. It contrasts past armed legislatures with today’s performative battles driven by presidentialism, emergency powers, and fragmented governance. It cites Lincoln, Madison, and recent scholars on executive overreach and diminished congressional leverage.
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Dirty words on TV and a flight crew’s language show
A columnist notes how air travel and television have shifted from family friendly to risqué. The piece mocks ex players comments on a college game and cites increasing use of explicit language across prime time. The author questions when Carlin’s seven words may all appear in a single broadcast.
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Almanac Highlights January Thirteenth History
The almanac notes birthdays for Horatio Alger Sophie Tucker Robert Stack Gwen Verdon Charles Nelson Reilly Julia Louis Dreyfus Patrick Dempsey Shonda Rhimes Michael Pena Orlando Bloom Nate Silver Liam Hemsworth and other figures. It also mentions Emile Zola buried in Paris Pantheon and Michael Jordan’s 1999 retirement. The moon is full on January 13.
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