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Rich couple from Ohio, per former anti-abortion pastor/advocate, were told the outcome of Hobby Lobby and Alito’s opinion authorship weeks ahead of time. They then told the anti-abortion leader, he says, and his org prepared accordingly. nytimes.com/2022/11/19/us/…
The former anti-abortion leader, whose work to influence the court has been covered in Rolling Stone and Politico in recent months, sent a letter to the Chief Justice in July about the Hobby Lobby leak — in reference to the Dobbs leak investigation. int.nyt.com/data/documentt…
Here’s the specific Hobby Lobby leak allegation. And Alito’s denial.
BREAKING: Attorney General Merrick Garland announces a special counsel into Jan. 6/election certification delay attempts investigations and Trump classified records investigation.
This special counsel order does not include ongoing or future prosecutions of the actual people who are alleged to have or admitted to having entered the Capitol.
SPECIAL COUNSEL JACK SMITH, a war crimes prosecutor who formerly headed the Public Integrity Section at DOJ.
So, per AP, this coming statement from AG Garland in 10 minutes is him announcing a special counsel in the Trump investigations. apnews.com/article/politi…
Here's that link, and I imagine the networks/cable channels will (should?) have it: justice.gov/live
Y’all know I’ll love this place to the bitter end. It’s why you know me. It’s why I have a career. It played a key role in my getting sober — thanks Dan — so, it’s totally legitimate to say that it’s why I’m alive today.
So, I’m big “laughing so I don’t cry” with all of this.
But, something that I’ve learned in the 4,527 days since I last had a drink is acceptance. Not giving up—but accepting what’s in front of me. When it comes to Twitter, yeah, it’s bleak!
I’ve also learned what to do after acceptance. It’s to do what I can next. And we will.
For as much as I might know about the law, and as much as I love the theater, countless others here have similar knowledge and the same love. We’ll find our way — here or elsewhere.
AND! There are people who know a ton about and love tech. They’ll do what they can next.
BREAKING: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who has twice served as speaker, announces that she will step down from House Democratic leadership in the next Congress, as Republicans retake the House majority. She joined the House in 1987 and first became speaker in 2007.
Pelosi also announces that she will continue to represent her district and the people of San Francisco in the House.
Lots of applause for Pelosi, who has led the House Democratic caucus since 2003 — a 20-year tenure.
Notably, in her floor speech, Pelosi spoke about working with three presidents — George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Joe Biden — and ignored the prior occupant completely.