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3+ min ago (919+ words) Amy Howe is the co-founder of SCOTUSblog and its primary reporter. She was part of the blog team that won a Peabody Award in 2013, as well as a National Press Club Journalism Award for Breaking News. Before turning to full-time journalism, she served as counsel in over two dozen merits cases at the Supreme Court and argued two cases there. From 2004 until 2011, she co-taught Supreme Court litigation at Stanford Law School; from 2005 until 2013, she co-taught a similar class at Harvard Law School. She has also served as an adjunct professor at American University's Washington College of Law and Vanderbilt Law School. Amy is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and holds a master's degree in Arab Studies and a law degree from Georgetown University. A group of immigration judges on Wednesday afternoon urged the Supreme…...

8+ min ago (174+ words) JUST IN: Trump DOJ Ordered by Federal Judge to 'Immediately' Free Kilmar Abrego Garcia Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick told Fox News Thursday that President Donald Trump sleeps just four hours a night, declaring it "the most impressive thing!" Lutnick's appearance was designed to promote the new "Trump Gold Card" immigration visa meant to attract "the best people" to the United States: those who can afford to pay out $1 million " plus a $15,000 processing fee " to the U.S. Treasury. During his pitch, Lutnick touted Trump's vigor, and cited the fact that the president doesn't need much sleep. Lutnick's unsolicited comments about the president's stamina come as concerns for Trump's health reaches a fever pitch. On Wednesday, Trump accused The New York Times of "seditious, perhaps even treasonous" behavior for questioning his health. In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump claimed, "There has…...

12+ min ago (233+ words) Rep. James Comer of Kentucky in 2019 (Creative Commons) Republicans are growing annoyed with President Donald Trump's pardons and commutations. The Washington Post reported Monday that Trump has granted clemency to about 100 people accused of drug-related crimes in his first year in office. "I wouldn't have pardoned those people," Oversight Chair James Comer (R-KY) said of Reps. George Santos (R-NY), Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and Honduran President Orlando Hern'ndez, NOTUS reported. "But I'm not president." Comer claimed he has "always been an advocate for pardon reform." Senate Judiciary Republican Thom Tillis (R-NC) said the pardons prompted "more fundamental questions about the people making the recommendations" to Trump, NOTUS said. "I wouldn't expect the president to go through the details of a pardon application," he said. "But I do expect those who make the recommendations to, and I've got some concerns with…...

12+ min ago (779+ words) UK porn model Bonnie Blue to be deported after Indonesia arrest Marjorie Taylor Greene meets Medea Benjamin in rare Gaza stance Barrack urges Israel, Syria to strike deal amid rising tensions A smaller cage: Israel's 'two-state solution' on Gaza's ruins Lebanon and Israel: Will direct talks change the status quo? Southern uprising: A power shift that could redraw Yemen's map Trump's Gaza plan: 'Alternative Safe Communities' are Bantustans "Frugal AI: This is how MENA can catch up to global tech race El Sett: A cinematic tribute to Umm Kulthum's legacy and life Exploring love and memory in Sarah Francis Dead Dog Bengal Tiger at Baghdad Zoo: Inside Iraq War's chaos and trauma A 35-year-old man died inside a police station on the outskirts of Cairo only hours after his arrest, prompting fresh concerns over torture and detention conditions as new…...

12+ min ago (583+ words) Unease grows in Washington, including among some Republicans, over Trump administration's escalating military posture in the Caribbean Senior Democratic lawmakers and at least one Republican have condemned Wednesday's seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker off the nation's coast, with one saying Donald Trump is "sleepwalking us into a war with Venezuela. Trump confirmed the tanker seizure shortly after it occurred, telling reporters: "We've just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela " large tanker, very large, largest one ever seized, actually. When asked what would happen to the oil, Trump responded: "We keep the oil, I guess! Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, who serves on the Senate foreign relations committee, said the tanker seizure indicated the administration was being dishonest about its military operations in the region. "This shows that their whole cover story " that this is about interdicting…...

15+ min ago (478+ words) Background: The homes of the suspect (left) and the victim (right) on Kempshall Terrace in Fanwood, New Jersey (WNBC/YouTube). Inset: Virginia Cranwell (Memorial Funeral Home). A man well-known and highly regarded in his New Jersey neighborhood as the "street mayor" was once celebrated for apparently trying to rescue his next-door neighbor from a house fire. Now, authorities believe he is the one who actually started the blaze. William Ahle, 70, has been charged with first-degree murder, first-degree felony murder, first-degree burglary, and second-degree aggravated arson, the Union County Prosecutor's Office announced. He was arrested on Wednesday and placed in the Middlesex County Jail. In the early hours of July 25, a fire broke out at a home on Kempshall Terrace in Fanwood, a small town in north-central New Jersey. Fire crews raced to the scene, but they were unable to save…...

16+ min ago (400+ words) It should have been obvious to Judge Bove, either at the start of the rally or fairly close to it, that this was a highly charged, highly political event that no federal judge should have been within shouting distance of," Gabe Roth, executive director of the nonpartisan group Fix the Court, wrote in his judicial misconduct complaint. I spoke with Roth to understand why he filed the Bove complaint, what could happen next for the appeals court judge, and what message Bove may have been hoping to send with his rally stunt. Our conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity. Shirin Ali: Why did you decide to file an official complaint against Emil Bove? Do you know of any other instance when a sitting judge attended a political rally? I can't think of any recent examples. There are plenty…...

19+ min ago (358+ words) Background: The Laurel Grove condominium community in Sandy Springs, Ga. (Google Maps). Inset: Shannen Grimes (Fulton County Sheriff's Office). A Georgia woman who allegedly stabbed her 11-year-old daughter to death and positioned her in a recliner was reportedly "fearful and paranoid" in the moments leading up to the grisly incident. During a court hearing on Wednesday, police who responded to the scene testified about the disturbing scene and the texts that led up to the alleged murder. According to courtroom coverage by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Grimes did not appear in person for the hearing. Sandy Springs Police detective Isaiah Tomlin provided testimony about the alleged events of Nov. 14 and what he uncovered as he investigated the lead-up to Genesis' death. Police arrived at Grimes' home within minutes of her sister's 911 call. When they got inside the home, they found Genesis…...

19+ min ago (1140+ words) What comes to mind when you think of winter? For some, it's glittery parties, for others, maybe it's apr's ski. For all, no matter where you close out the year " and welcome a new one " we hope it's a well-deserved rest and a fresh start in style. Here's where the latest edition of the R29 Lookbook comes in.We gave three industry-leading creatives across styling, makeup, and nails the ultimate task: Dream up five unforgettable winter looks that capture everything the most magical time of year has to offer: Holiday parties, snowy getaways, cozy nights in, Valentine's Day dinners, and everything in between.For glam, we tapped celebrity makeup artist and founder of KJH.brand, Katie Jane Hughes. Fresh off a global tour with Dua Lipa, Hughes applied her refreshingly real (read: Endlessly DIY-able) approach to editorial beauty. Then there's nail…...

27+ min ago (818+ words) The countdown to Christmas is officially on, and if you've still got half of your gifting list unchecked, fear not. Though we're in the final stretch'now that we're into the double-digit December days, it's a race against the clock'there's still time to press "add to cart" on thoughtful presents for everyone left outstanding. For the Tech Lover: Ray-Ban Meta " Wayfarer Glasses, $224 For the Person You Don't Know What To Buy: A'sop Party in the Greenhouse, $132 For Your Secret Santa: Nostalgia Electric S'Mores Maker, $20 For the Practical Friend: Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9900 Prestige Electric Toothbrush, $299 For the Hostess: Voluspa Holiday Essentials Candle Trio, $90 For the Journaler: Rifle Paper Co. Boxed Journal Set, $60 For the Runner: On Cloudnova 2, $170 For the Crafter: MakeBox & Co. Love Tokens Embroidery Kit, $40 For the Music Lover: Crosley Voyager Bluetooth Record Player, $99 For the Bookworm: Rifle Paper Co. Bookmark,…...