Smith Gets Coal for Christmas

Published: Sat, 12/23/23


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Smith Gets Coal for Christmas

Associated Press

The Supreme Court said Friday it will not immediately take up a plea by special counsel Jack Smith to rule on whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted for his actions to overturn the 2020 election results.

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It’s 4:20 at the White House

ABC News

President Biden announced he is granting clemency to a dozen people who have been serving sentences for non-violent drug offenses. He is also signing a proclamation to pardon certain marijuana offenses.

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Report: Police Have a Ziegler Sex Tape

FCGA

A sex video involving Sarasota School Board member Bridget Ziegler and an unidentified woman has been recovered by police as part of the ongoing criminal investigation of a rape allegation made against Bridget’s husband.

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Another Poll Shows Haley Closing

American Research Group

The American Research Group conducted a survey of likely republican primary voters living in New Hampshire. Among the most likely Trump contenders, Nikki Haley continues to gain momentum.

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Was Hamas Using Hospital as Post?

Washington Post

Legal and humanitarian concerns arise over the military operations' proportionality. The Post's analysis questions the evidence, making al-Shifa a crucial case study in Israel's adherence to laws of war.

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Behind That Congressional Cluster

Politico

In certain circles of Washington and New York, the conversation is turning toward a less visible dimension of the controversy: Who got paid to give advice on one of the most disastrous public relations moments in modern memory?

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Motive Sought for Prague Mass Shooting

CBS News

People in the Czech capital were trying to come to grips Friday with the worst mass shooting in the country's history that left 14 dead and dozens injured.

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No Middle East War End in Site

Foreign Affairs

Wars in the Middle East rarely end cleanly. Some observers, however, have expressed the hope that the Israel-Hamas war could upend a dangerous status quo and eventually lead to more stability in the region.

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Did Hunter Give 1/2 Salary to Joe?

New York Times

A 2019 message from the president’s son alluded to giving his father half his salary. The backstory offers unflattering insights into the Biden family but does not support assertions of corruption.

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Bradley Cooper Was Early to HS Reunion

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Bradley Cooper, spotted last month celebrating his 30th high school reunion, told Jimmy Kimmel that he in fact arrived early to the big event, and ended up being the greeter for his former high school classmates.

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Wayfair CEO Embraces Long Hours

USA Today

Christmas cheer? Bah, humbug. Wayfair CEO Niraj Shah dished out some tough love in a year-end memo to employees of the Boston home goods company.

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Friedman: Time for Some Tough Love

New York Times

It is time for the Biden administration to give Israel more than just gentle nudges about how it would be kind of, sort of nice if Israel could fight this war in Gaza without killing thousands of civilians.

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Cali Keeps Losing Population

LA Times

For the third year in a row, California saw its population drop, raising new concerns about how the much-discussed exodus could hurt the state’s political influence.

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How "Buddy" Became a Classic

Wall Street Journal

Now 20 years old, the story of Buddy from the North Pole ranks right up there with ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ and ‘A Christmas Story.’ ‘You did it! Great work, everybody!’

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Too Many Airport Security Lines

CNN

TSA PreCheck members are complaining on social media of longer wait times, and Clear members are grumbling that they paid more than TSA PreCheck members for slower service. Travelers are scratching their heads.

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Phillips Unloads on Biden’s Age

New York Post

Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Dean Phillips has unloaded with his most brazen criticism of President Biden to date, telling The Post his re-election would be “dangerous” for the country.

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The "What-Ifs" of 2024

The Hill

Recent events illustrate how 2023 events will continue or conclude with more polarizing consequences. 2024 could rank among the most harrowing and catastrophic in national and world history based on the following 11 “what if” questions.

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U.S. Abstains From UN Resolution

Huffington Post

Wielding the threat of a veto, American officials weakened proposals to limit fighting and reduce Israel's control of aid. Most Gazans now face high levels of acute food insecurity.

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Yamamoto Destined for Tinseltown

MLB

If it’s possible to be stunned by a massive free agent signing by the Dodgers, waking up on Friday morning to the news that Yoshinobu Yamamoto had signed a 12-year, $325 million deal with the team was truly stunning.

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What if CNN and CBS Merge?

Hollywood Reporter

The cable network and broadcaster held merger talks 20 years ago. A possible mega-deal between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount could bring those ideas to the forefront again.

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WV Judge Dismisses Lawsuit To Keep Trump Off 2024 Ballot

For the Left

The U.S. District Court dismissed a lawsuit that sought to disqualify former President Donald Trump from appearing on West Virginia's ballot for the Presidential Primary and General Elections. 

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Seattle Hospital Sues After TX AG Asks for  Patient Records

For the Right

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has asked a Seattle hospital to hand over records on gender-affirming treatment given to children from Texas, sparking a lawsuit by the hospital. 

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