Why am I mentioning this? Because it’s a good thing my neck doesn’t hurt the way it used to — because with everything going on news-wise, court-wise, etc., I’m having to keep my head on a swivel just to try and keep up with everything. (Okay — I know that was a long way to get to my point, but I’ll stand by it. On non-painful feet, ankles, and knees, thank you very much.)
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) January 9, 2025
The Senate is primed to take a test vote today to begin debate on the Laken Riley Act. They need 60 votes to move it forward — and appear to at least be close with several Democrats signaling their support for it.
Lessons, Painful At Times, Are Only Lessons If They’re Eventually Learned
The response to this entire wildfire fiasco has been shambolic from top to bottom.
SCOTUS on his emergency application to stay sentencing in Manhattan NY Court of Appeals (high court) on his appeal to stay sentencing in Manhattan NY Appellate Division (intermediate court) on his civil fraud appeal (argued in September) 11th Circuit Court of Appeals on the motion for injunction re: the Jack Smith reports And that’s assuming there aren’t some other wildcard rulings handed down in other cases involving him. Rest assured, we’ll be monitoring them all.
Former President Jimmy Carter continues lying in state Thursday morning. His casket will then be moved to the National Cathedral, where his funeral service will be held beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern.
WATCH: Whiny Gavin Newsom Files Hurt Feelings Report After Trump’s Criticisms Hit Too Close to Home
MORNING MUSING
Years ago, I learned that I had cervical stenosis — in laymen’s terms, the narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck, caused (in my case) by age-related degenerative (arthritic) changes. This, of course, causes neck pain (among other potential issues). I spent months — maybe even a year or two — popping Advil most mornings to deal with the pain (which, of course, isn’t optimal). Then a funny thing happened: I’d gotten a bit too big for my britches (literally) and couldn’t stand it anymore, so I researched the Keto diet — and decided it was too restrictive for me, and I’d never stick with it. But in the process, I stumbled upon the Mediterranean diet, and that, I determined, was doable. So, I began following it — religiously. And it worked! The pounds started to melt off (slowly but steadily). And one morning, about three or four weeks into it, I woke up, stepped out of bed, and realized that my ankles and knees didn’t hurt the way they always did in the morning. And…come to think of it…my neck didn’t feel bad either. In fact, I realized I didn’t need to take any Advil to feel okay.
President Joe Biden is back in D.C. following his coincidentally ill-timed junket to Los Angeles. He was scheduled to leave for Rome, Italy, following Carter’s funeral but has now canceled that trip, purportedly due to the ongoing wildfires in L.A.
White House What’s Up
Gavin Newsom Whining About Trump As Homes Burn Behind Him Perfectly Captures Dem Incompetence
Scott Jennings Goes Up Against New Wildfire Talking Points Meant to Deflect Blame Away From Democrats
What Started L.A.’s Firestorm? Hint: It’s Not ‘Climate Change.’
LIGHTER FARE
Looks like he’s figured out the trick…
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Of course, none of these new talking points addresses the shortage of firefighters, budget cuts to the fire department, the lack of water to put out the fires, or leadership more concerned with DEI goals than actually being prepared to battle raging blazes.
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Buckle up, my friends — we could be looking at four different (and significant) court rulings today regarding Trump:
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