The history behind Jack Smith's Trump-Supreme Court gambit  —  A key 2020 episode — also involving the Supreme Court and a Trump claim of absolute immunity — is worth recalling in this moment  —  The question of Donald Trump's criminal jeopardy could be headed to the Supreme Court sooner rather than later.

It's ‘insulting’ to have ‘nonsense Republicans’ on Biden impeachment inquiry panel, Democrat says  —  Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) dubbed some of her Republican colleagues “idiots” and “a-holes” alongside criticism of the House Oversight Committee's attempts to launch a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden.

Stalled border negotiations complicate Zelensky's visit  —  Good morning, Early Birds.  The National Christmas Tree in front of the White House toppled in the wind.  Only half of the lights on the British Parliament's tree lit up last week when it was turned on.  Let's hope Santa's Christmas tree is still standing.

Statement from the Harvard Corporation: Our President  —  As members of the Harvard Corporation, we today reaffirm our support for President Gay's continued leadership of Harvard University.  Our extensive deliberations affirm our confidence that President Gay is the right leader to help …

Texas Supreme Court Rules Against Woman Who Sought Court-Approved Abortion  —  Hours before the ruling, a group representing the woman, whose fetus received a fatal diagnosis, said she was leaving Texas for an abortion.  —  The Texas Supreme Court on Monday overturned a lower court order allowing …

Thirty-One Percent of Republicans Would Not Vote for Trump If He Gets Felony Conviction: Poll  —  Trump's four criminal cases have posed a significant risk to his candidacy, especially if he receives a conviction before Nov. 5, 2024, the poll found  —  More than 30% of Republicans who responded …

Harvard's Board Says President Will Stay, Despite Calls for Her Ouster  —  Claudine Gay, who became head of the university in July, faced criticism for her responses to questions at a congressional hearing about antisemitism.  —  Claudine Gay will stay on as president of Harvard University …

Rep. Bob Good, DeSantis backer, elected new Freedom Caucus chair  —  The Virginia Republican's selection underscores the far-right group's independent streak, especially at a time Republicans are reluctant to break with the mercurial Donald Trump.  —  WASHINGTON — Rep. Bob Good, R-Va. …

An Iowa fight over a Satanic display reminds us: Republicans believe “free speech” is only for them  —  The key to understanding the GOP furor over “anti-semitism” on campus?  A altar to Lucifer in the Des Moines Capitol  —  It's become a holiday tradition, especially in the red states.

Missouri AG launches investigation of Media Matters  —  Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R) says he has launched an investigation into Media Matters for America, the progressive watchdog, following its report about harmful antisemitic content on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.

Democrat Says Elise Stefanik Plagiarized Her Letter To Universities  —  Rep. Kathy Manning (D-N.C.) claimed the New York Republican undermined the bipartisan effort to “score political points.”  —  LOADING  —  Democratic Rep. Kathy Manning (N.C.) on Monday accused Rep. Elise Stefanik …

Biden extends White House invitation to families of Americans held hostage by Hamas  —  Biden has held Zoom meetings with the family members and they have met in person with other administration officials.  —  WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has invited family members of Americans taken hostage …

Gov. Chris Sununu to announce endorsement in Republican presidential race at Tuesday event, sources tell WMUR  —  Governor to endorse Nikki Haley, sources say  —  MANCHESTER, N.H. —  Republican presidential candidates have been competing for Gov. Chris Sununu's endorsement for months.

‘This is Definitely Plagiarism’: Harvard University President Claudine Gay Copied Entire Paragraphs From Others' Academic Work and Claimed Them as Her Own  —  Harvard University president Claudine Gay plagiarized numerous academics over the course of her academic career …

Inflation slowed to a 3.1% annual rate in November  — The consumer price index, a closely watched inflation gauge, increased 0.1% in November, and was up 3.1% from a year ago.  — Excluding volatile food and energy prices, the core CPI increased 0.3% on the month and 4% from a year ago.