In a Tuesday, December 19 MSNBC op-ed, former U.S. attorney Carol C. Lam argues that while Donald Trump Georgia co-defendants’ Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro wrote “limp apologies” as part of their plea deals — they made perfect sense in this case….
Why Trump co-defendants’ ‘child dragged by the ear’ apologies are what Willis ‘bargained for’: ex-prosecutor
In a Tuesday, December 19 MSNBC op-ed, former U.S. attorney Carol C. Lam argues that while Donald Trump Georgia co-defendants’ Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro wrote “limp apologies” as part of their plea deals — they made perfect sense in this case….
Colorado’s top court removes Trump from 2024 ballot
The U.S. state of Colorado’s highest court removed former U.S. President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 election ballot, ruling that he cannot be considered as a candidate because of the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban,” CNN reported on Dec. …
Frisco Bowl Featured Sons of Former NFL Quarterbacks, and Football Fans Were Feeling Old
By Karl Rasmussen Tuesday night’s Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl clash between UTSA and Marshall featured an intriguing matchup consisting of the sons of a pair of former NFL quarterbacks. The quarterback duel at the Frisco Bowl was enough to make most f…
UK foreign minister Cameron to visit Jordan, Egypt this week
British foreign minister David Cameron will travel to Jordan and Egypt this week to push for a sustainable ceasefire and further humanitarian pauses in Gaza, the foreign office said on Wednesday. Cameron, on his second visit to the region, will travel …
Conflicted Clarence Thomas has ‘no business’ hearing Trump’s Colorado appeal: ex-judge
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is too conflicted to hear any appeal of the decision blocking former President Donald Trump from the ballot in Colorado, former California Superior Court Judge LaDoris Cordell said on MSNBC Tuesday. Trump was disqu…
Tokyo stocks rise in morning as BOJ policy change speculation recedes
Tokyo stocks rose sharply Wednesday morning on receding speculation the Bank of Japan could alter its ultraloose monetary policy early next year, after its governor offered few hints of imminent change the previous day. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Avera…
Feds warn of nationwide uptick in assaults on transit workers
Assaults on transit workers are up around the country, prompting federal regulators to require major transit systems to conduct internal safety assessments, according to a draft proposal from the Federal Transit Administration. The plan is meant to “ad…
C.J. Stroud Likely to Miss Another Game for Texans Due to Injury, per Report
By Tyler Lauletta Texans’ quarterback C.J. Stroud will likely be out for a second straight week after suffering a concussion in the team’s Week 14 clash against the Jets, according to ESPN’s DJ Bien-Aime. Stroud is still in the concussion protocol, and…
Toshiba ends 74-year history as public firm, set for turnaround
Toshiba Corp. was delisted on Wednesday, bringing down the curtain on its 74-year history as a listed company following a 2 trillion yen ($14 billion) buyout from a consortium led by Japan Industrial Partners Inc. Under the new owner, the major Japanes…