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JUST IN: Trump-appointed judge questions Lindsey Halligan's continued use of US Attorney authority and title in EDVA despite "binding" ruling that she was illegally appointed. Judge David Novak wants Halligan to explain in writing within 7 days. Doc: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
#16 in United States v. Jefferson (E.D. Va., 3:25-cr-00160) – CourtListener.com
ORDER (Directing Government Filing) - The Court hereby DIRECTS Ms. Halligan to file, within seven (7) days of the issuance of this Order, a pleading explaining the basis for Ms. Halligans identificati...
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January 7, 2026 at 4:23 AM
JUST IN: Trump-appointed judge questions Lindsey Halligan's continued use of US Attorney authority and title in EDVA despite "binding" ruling that she was illegally appointed. Judge David Novak wants Halligan to explain in writing within 7 days. Doc: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Something interesting you might not have realized: a number of words in English are NOUNS when you stress the FIRST syllable, but VERBS when you stress the SECOND syllable.
"Your CONduct is better when you conDUCT yourself appropriately.”
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"Your CONduct is better when you conDUCT yourself appropriately.”
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January 7, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Something interesting you might not have realized: a number of words in English are NOUNS when you stress the FIRST syllable, but VERBS when you stress the SECOND syllable.
"Your CONduct is better when you conDUCT yourself appropriately.”
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"Your CONduct is better when you conDUCT yourself appropriately.”
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"Where are these Republicans!?!" -- Joe Scarborough was yelling on Morning Joe today over Republicans refuse to honor the Capitol Police who were assaulted on January 6
January 7, 2026 at 2:48 PM
"Where are these Republicans!?!" -- Joe Scarborough was yelling on Morning Joe today over Republicans refuse to honor the Capitol Police who were assaulted on January 6
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EVERCORE: “.. We think the Supreme Court is more likely than not to rule against the government ..
“.. we are watching as to whether and how the Court allows for a process for refunds, which could cost the government at least $133bn (IEEPA receipts as of Dec. 14).”
“.. we are watching as to whether and how the Court allows for a process for refunds, which could cost the government at least $133bn (IEEPA receipts as of Dec. 14).”
January 7, 2026 at 3:24 PM
EVERCORE: “.. We think the Supreme Court is more likely than not to rule against the government ..
“.. we are watching as to whether and how the Court allows for a process for refunds, which could cost the government at least $133bn (IEEPA receipts as of Dec. 14).”
“.. we are watching as to whether and how the Court allows for a process for refunds, which could cost the government at least $133bn (IEEPA receipts as of Dec. 14).”
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ELB Book Corner: Julia Azari: “What Does History Tell Us about the Prospects for Impeachment in Trump’s Second Term?” electionlawblog.org?p=153716 @juliaazari.bsky.social
ELB Book Corner: Julia Azari: "What Does History Tell Us about the Prospects for Impeachment in Trump’s Second Term?" #ELB
I am pleased to welcome Julia Azari to ELB Book Corner, writing about her new book, Backlash Presidents: From Transformative to Reactionary Leaders in American History. Here is the third of three post...
electionlawblog.org
January 7, 2026 at 3:54 PM
ELB Book Corner: Julia Azari: “What Does History Tell Us about the Prospects for Impeachment in Trump’s Second Term?” electionlawblog.org?p=153716 @juliaazari.bsky.social
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The president is not entitled to operate slush funds outside the operation of law.
Let’s turn to the Glorious Revolution:
Revenues “of Prerogative without Grant of Parlyament for longer time or in other manner then the same is or shall be granted is Illegall.” 1 W. & M., 2d sess., c.2 (1688/9).
Let’s turn to the Glorious Revolution:
Revenues “of Prerogative without Grant of Parlyament for longer time or in other manner then the same is or shall be granted is Illegall.” 1 W. & M., 2d sess., c.2 (1688/9).
January 7, 2026 at 12:59 AM
The president is not entitled to operate slush funds outside the operation of law.
Let’s turn to the Glorious Revolution:
Revenues “of Prerogative without Grant of Parlyament for longer time or in other manner then the same is or shall be granted is Illegall.” 1 W. & M., 2d sess., c.2 (1688/9).
Let’s turn to the Glorious Revolution:
Revenues “of Prerogative without Grant of Parlyament for longer time or in other manner then the same is or shall be granted is Illegall.” 1 W. & M., 2d sess., c.2 (1688/9).
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🧵Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu shot.
Even if you still get the flu, vaccination reduces your risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death.
Protect yourself and the people you love. 💉🫶
Even if you still get the flu, vaccination reduces your risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death.
Protect yourself and the people you love. 💉🫶
January 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM
🧵Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu shot.
Even if you still get the flu, vaccination reduces your risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death.
Protect yourself and the people you love. 💉🫶
Even if you still get the flu, vaccination reduces your risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death.
Protect yourself and the people you love. 💉🫶
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🧵 Dear CDC political appointees, Jim O'Neil, Ralph Abraham, Stuart Burns, Lynda Chapman, Nina Witkofsky, and Matt Buzzelli.
It's a bad flu season.
But remember how you kneecapped vaccine promotion campaigns and 🪱🧠 removed flu from the childhood vaccine schedule?
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/05/h...
It's a bad flu season.
But remember how you kneecapped vaccine promotion campaigns and 🪱🧠 removed flu from the childhood vaccine schedule?
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/05/h...
Flu reaches highest levels in the US in 25 years | CNN
Flu continues to visit misery across the US, with all but four states showing high or very high levels of activity as a new virus strain called subclade K continues to spread.
edition.cnn.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM
🧵 Dear CDC political appointees, Jim O'Neil, Ralph Abraham, Stuart Burns, Lynda Chapman, Nina Witkofsky, and Matt Buzzelli.
It's a bad flu season.
But remember how you kneecapped vaccine promotion campaigns and 🪱🧠 removed flu from the childhood vaccine schedule?
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/05/h...
It's a bad flu season.
But remember how you kneecapped vaccine promotion campaigns and 🪱🧠 removed flu from the childhood vaccine schedule?
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/05/h...
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2/ Don't let anyone tell you the international and domestic law issues are separate.
"As supreme Law of the Land, it would require an act of Congress to supersede the UN Charter (the so-called “last in time rule”). In other words, it is Congress’ prerogative. The President cannot do so alone."
"As supreme Law of the Land, it would require an act of Congress to supersede the UN Charter (the so-called “last in time rule”). In other words, it is Congress’ prerogative. The President cannot do so alone."
Congress, the President, and Military Force in Venezuela
Experts write the president did not have authority to undertake Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela without congressional authorization.
www.justsecurity.org
January 7, 2026 at 3:46 PM
2/ Don't let anyone tell you the international and domestic law issues are separate.
"As supreme Law of the Land, it would require an act of Congress to supersede the UN Charter (the so-called “last in time rule”). In other words, it is Congress’ prerogative. The President cannot do so alone."
"As supreme Law of the Land, it would require an act of Congress to supersede the UN Charter (the so-called “last in time rule”). In other words, it is Congress’ prerogative. The President cannot do so alone."
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It was an honor to work with Brian Egan and Tess Bridgeman on this important piece.
- The President did not have constitutional authority for the Venezuela operation.
- It also violated the "supreme Law of the Land" - UN Charter, which the Senate passed 89-2.
- The President did not have constitutional authority for the Venezuela operation.
- It also violated the "supreme Law of the Land" - UN Charter, which the Senate passed 89-2.
Congress, the President, and Military Force in Venezuela
Experts write the president did not have authority to undertake Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela without congressional authorization.
www.justsecurity.org
January 7, 2026 at 2:49 PM
It was an honor to work with Brian Egan and Tess Bridgeman on this important piece.
- The President did not have constitutional authority for the Venezuela operation.
- It also violated the "supreme Law of the Land" - UN Charter, which the Senate passed 89-2.
- The President did not have constitutional authority for the Venezuela operation.
- It also violated the "supreme Law of the Land" - UN Charter, which the Senate passed 89-2.
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Job openings dropped to 7.1M in November, undershooting expectations.
January 7, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Job openings dropped to 7.1M in November, undershooting expectations.
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The Pushover. Intentional or not?
January 5, 2026 at 4:56 PM
The Pushover. Intentional or not?
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Winter is a busy time at bird feeders—here’s what ornithologists recommend to attract the widest variety of birds. www.wired.com/story/our-be...
Winter Is a Great Time for Bird Watching—Here’s How to Attract Them to Your Yard
Winter is a busy time at bird feeders—here’s what ornithologists recommend to attract the widest variety of birds.
www.wired.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Winter is a busy time at bird feeders—here’s what ornithologists recommend to attract the widest variety of birds. www.wired.com/story/our-be...
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In a recent breakthrough, scientists found that a deficiency of lithium in the brain causes dementia in mice. What does this mean for humans? 🧠
Lithium May Have A Role In Causing—And Treating—Alzheimer’s
This important breakthrough and other research projects have lost funding because of Trump’s cuts to the NIH.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:08 PM
In a recent breakthrough, scientists found that a deficiency of lithium in the brain causes dementia in mice. What does this mean for humans? 🧠
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#OTD in 1874, Rep Robert Elliott of SC delivered his famous rebuttal to a speech made by Rep Alexander Stephens of GA, the former Vice President of the Confederacy, in defense of a civil rights bill. https://loom.ly/nuKQDag
January 6, 2026 at 1:15 PM
#OTD in 1874, Rep Robert Elliott of SC delivered his famous rebuttal to a speech made by Rep Alexander Stephens of GA, the former Vice President of the Confederacy, in defense of a civil rights bill. https://loom.ly/nuKQDag
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Security tapes released by House Republicans show the last ditch effort - on the morning of January 6 - to get fake GOP elector documents to the office of Sen. Ron Johnson R-WI. It involved a document drop outside the U.S. Supreme Court.
January 6, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Security tapes released by House Republicans show the last ditch effort - on the morning of January 6 - to get fake GOP elector documents to the office of Sen. Ron Johnson R-WI. It involved a document drop outside the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Security tapes released by House Republicans show a final scramble - five years ago this morning on Jan. 6 - to get slates of fake GOP electors to Sen. Ron Johnson R-WI. The effort included a document drop by staffers outside the U.S. Supreme Court.
jamiedupree.substack.com/p/tapes-show...
jamiedupree.substack.com/p/tapes-show...
Tapes show final GOP fake elector push on Jan. 6
Documents sent to Sen. Johnson as crowd massed at U.S. Capitol
jamiedupree.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Security tapes released by House Republicans show a final scramble - five years ago this morning on Jan. 6 - to get slates of fake GOP electors to Sen. Ron Johnson R-WI. The effort included a document drop by staffers outside the U.S. Supreme Court.
jamiedupree.substack.com/p/tapes-show...
jamiedupree.substack.com/p/tapes-show...
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Report from Georgia that gives a picture of what’s happening with influenza.
Flu hospitalizations 2024: 427
Flu hospitalizations 2025: 1176
Flu deaths 2024: 0
Flu deaths 2025: 27
Flu hospitalizations 2024: 427
Flu hospitalizations 2025: 1176
Flu deaths 2024: 0
Flu deaths 2025: 27
Georgia sees rise in hospitalizations, deaths due to aggressive flu strain - The Current
Georgia has seen a significant increase in flu-associated hospitalizations and deaths since October, with the CDC recommending the flu vaccine for people over six months old, including pregnant women ...
thecurrentga.org
January 6, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Report from Georgia that gives a picture of what’s happening with influenza.
Flu hospitalizations 2024: 427
Flu hospitalizations 2025: 1176
Flu deaths 2024: 0
Flu deaths 2025: 27
Flu hospitalizations 2024: 427
Flu hospitalizations 2025: 1176
Flu deaths 2024: 0
Flu deaths 2025: 27
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Even though he’s starting from behind in terms of total war chest, Doug Jones outraised Tommy Tuberville in December as they head into the Alabama gubernatorial race www.al.com/politics/202...
Doug Jones outraises Tuberville in December but trails Republican’s multimillion dollar lead
Jones and Tuberville appear headed for a rematch of their 2020 U.S. Senate race as Alabama elects a new governor.
www.al.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Even though he’s starting from behind in terms of total war chest, Doug Jones outraised Tommy Tuberville in December as they head into the Alabama gubernatorial race www.al.com/politics/202...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation is effective today, which makes the party breakdown in the House 218 R - 213 D. Dems get another after the special election runoff in Texas on January 31. Close divide in the House this winter
Jake Sherman of Punchbowl reporting Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) has died. He was 65 years old
January 6, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation is effective today, which makes the party breakdown in the House 218 R - 213 D. Dems get another after the special election runoff in Texas on January 31. Close divide in the House this winter
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The Jan. 6 events, being held inside and outside, carry echoes of the split screen five years ago, as the House and the Senate gathered to affirm the election results while the president's supporters swarmed. https://to.pbs.org/4qHKBUR
WATCH LIVE: House Democrats hold special Jan. 6th hearing on five-year anniversary
The Democratic leadership is reconvening the now defunct Jan. 6 committee to hear from police, elected officials and regular Americans about what they experienced that day.
to.pbs.org
January 6, 2026 at 3:03 PM
The Jan. 6 events, being held inside and outside, carry echoes of the split screen five years ago, as the House and the Senate gathered to affirm the election results while the president's supporters swarmed. https://to.pbs.org/4qHKBUR
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Five years ago today, Trump tried to overturn an election he lost by force.
January 6, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Five years ago today, Trump tried to overturn an election he lost by force.