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Judge sets date for Trump hush-money sentencing but rules out prison term

President-elect will be sentenced for his 34 felony convictions on 10 January, Judge Juan Merchan rules

The Guardian - US

Judge To Sentence Trump Before Inauguration In Hush Money Case

The New York judge presiding over President-elect Donald Trump's hush money case on Friday set sentencing for 10 days before his January 20 inauguration and said he was not inclined to impose jail time.

International Business Times

Delegate Stacey Plaskett Protests Nonvoting Status Of U.S. Territories

Delegate Stacey Plaskett advocates for voting rights of U.S. territories in Congress, sparking mixed reactions among lawmakers.

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Two and a Half Men star Jon Cryer brands Trump’s second term a ‘clown show already’

Actor says Trump ‘doesn’t even like America’

The Independent UK

Trump Finally Gets Sentencing Date In New York Hush Money Case, But Dodges Harshest Penalty

The president-elect will learn his fate on January 10, days before his swearing-in ceremony

Latin Times

Immigrant-Friendly Chicago Church Halts In-Person Spanish Services Due To Deportation Fears Under Trump

The president-elect is reportedly planning to remove a policy that stops agents from arresting undocumented individuals from sensitive places such as churches and schools

Latin Times

Republicans re-elect Mike Johnson as US House speaker in nail-biting vote

The US has opened the 119th Congress with a vote for the speakership in its lower chamber, the House of Representatives.

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New York governor to push for expanded mental health laws, citing violent subway crimes

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will introduce legislation to expand the state’s involuntary commitment laws to allow hospitals to compel more mentally ill people into treatment

The Independent UK

Ohio Lawmakers Sneak In a New Law to Charge Public for Police Body Camera Videos

Civil liberty groups and press advocates worry that excessive fees could stifle police oversight.

Reason

Johnson flips votes after falling short

Republicans hold a paper-thin majority of the House, so losing just three GOP members was enough to block Johnson

Salon

Mike Johnson Is Speaker of the House. Again.

After a delay, Johnson secured the slimmest of majorities.

Reason

Mexico Hawks Outline Plans To Attack Cartels When Trump Takes Office: 'We Must Treat Them Like ISIS'

Trump's cabinet picks have publicly supported sending American troops to assassinate cartel leaders and operatives, but experts caution it could backfire

Latin Times

After first opposing Mike Johnson, Texas Congressman Keith Self changes vote to allow him to retain speakership

Rep. Keith Self was initially one of three who voted against House Speaker Mike Johnson’s reelection to lead the lower chamber.

The Texas Tribune

Zuck puts Republican in charge of policy

Zuckerberg promoted Joel Kaplan, a former Republican White House official, to head up policy at Meta

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Three Members Skip Vote, Speaker Election In Suspense

GOP members' strategic moves and personal convictions add suspense to the House Speaker election process.

Salon

MAGA "offended" at Liz Cheney award

Biden gave the Presidential Citizens Medal to Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, two members of the Jan. 6 committee

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GOP Rep. Massie Challenges House Speaker Vote

Rep. Massie challenges Speaker Johnson's potential speakership, hints at alternative candidates and potential opposition. Trump's endorsement may not be de...

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House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Tight Re-Election Battle

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges securing support for reelection in the 119th Congress amidst GOP dissent. The outcome of the speaker election w...

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The Guardian - US

Mike Johnson re-elected as House speaker after brief Republican revolt – as it happened

Incumbent speaker swayed two members who initially voted against him, giving him 218 votes to win over Democrat Jeffries’ 215 votes

Latin Times

The Three Republicans Who Could Seek To Replace Johnson As House Speaker If His Bid Fails

Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana, GOP Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota and Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan of Ohio could step up in that scenario

Latin Times

Trump Claims Mike Johnson Has 'Very Close' to Full GOP Support, But Just Two Votes Could Tank His Chances

Rep. Thomas Massie has already said he won't support Johnson, so another rejection would doom his bid if all Democrats are present in the House and vote against him as well

Salon

Trump doesn't have the juice for Johnson

GOP civil war: House speaker vote is just the first of many tough battles for a GOP with only a razor-thin margin

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President-Elect Trump Endorses Speaker Mike Johnson For House Leadership

President-elect Trump endorses Speaker Mike Johnson, boosting his re-election bid amid conservative hesitancy.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Re-Election Battle

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces reelection challenges amidst far-right discontent and Trump's endorsement. Implications for Trump's agenda and House funct...

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Mike Johnson's Speakership In Shaky Ground Ahead Of Crucial Vote Despite Trump's Backing

Johnson must secure the votes of skeptical Republicans, including hardliners from the Freedom Caucus, to continue in his post

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