https://defendingtherepublic.org/an-important-victory-for-the-law-itself-and-for-sidney-powell/

Defending The Republic

An important victory for the law itself and for Sidney Powell. - Defending The Republic

Here's the rundown on the Trump jury. Seven men, five women. Diverse backgrounds, a couple lawyers, and some teachers. And why two jurors previously seated were excused from service.

https://technofog.substack.com/p/ny-v-trump-we-have-a-jury

The Reactionary

NY v. Trump: We have a jury.

Jury selection finishes.

Donald Trump and other Defendants in the Fulton County case request Judge Scott McAfee to issue a Certificate of Immediate Review - the first step in appealing Judge McAfee's refusal to disqualify Fani Willis (and dismiss the indictment).

Full document:

https://documentcloud.org/documents/24485285-trump-joint-motion-for-certificate-of-immediate-review

www.documentcloud.org

Trump - Joint motion for certificate of immediate review

https://www.ajc.com/politics/judge-wades-law-partner-must-testify-about-relationship-with-willis/FQLTCWX75JBG7AX3O4GVWEMFHE/

Judge has ordered Terrence Bradley to testify to matters that don’t concern the attorney-client privilege. This comes after Bradley’s closed door meeting with the Judge.

At this time, it is unclear just how much Bradley will testify concerning the Willis-Wade relationship. But it could potentially be catastrophic for DA Willis and her former lover.

The testimony could occur as soon as tomorrow.

Hard to predict such things, but we'll go for it:

We find it more likely than not that the Supreme Court does not rule on the immunity issue before the 2024 election. This will allow the Court to defer making a ruling on a novel question of first impression (Presidential immunity from criminal prosecution) that will have significant consequences. Should Trump be elected, he will have the power to pardon himself. Should he lose the election, the Court can make its ruling after that time. The Court isn't in a rush to decide this issue, and such a strategy will keep it from making an election-altering decision. The Court is sensitive to its public perception and generally doesn't want to insert itself into electoral matters.

Fulton County Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade's divorce case has settled.

This comes not long after his wife subpoenaed all of his financial records and travel records. It prevents discovery into his finances (and potential ethical issues in what he has purchased Willis), and shuts down Wade's testimony regarding his affair with Willis (which was supposed to occur tomorrow). It also forecloses on the potential that Fulton County DA Fani Willis would have to testify on their affair, trips, etc.

In light of what was going to be made public, Wade opened up his checkbook and gave his soon-to-be ex-wife an offer she couldn't refuse. This, my friends, is what we call leverage.

https://www.ajc.com/politics/special-counsel-wade-settles-divorce-case-negating-court-hearing/CJ3TOL6XMVBJJJHV5P5Y5WHPGM/

Here’s the latest on the Jeffrey Epstein files.

The names of some John Does. The allegations against Prince Andrew.

Epstein saying Bill Clinton liked “young” girls.

And - what to expect in the coming days.

https://technofog.substack.com/p/the-epstein-files-john-does-identified

The Reactionary

The Epstein Files - John Does Identified

Witness: Epstein described Bill Clinton's preference for "young" girls

After suffering personal losses and enduring crippling despair, one writer expressed a message of Christmas hope that still resonates to this day.

Merry Christmas!

-T

https://technofog.substack.com/p/i-heard-the-bells-on-christmas-day

The Reactionary

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

The story behind the song

The Supreme Court DENIES Special Counsel Smith's request for expedited review of the case against Trump.

No mistake - this is a big loss for the Special Counsel.

The DC case against Trump won't go before the 2024 election.

Washington Post: Ukraine bombed the Nord Stream pipeline

“A senior Ukrainian military officer with deep ties to the country’s intelligence services played a central role in the bombing of the Nord Stream natural gas pipeline last year, according to officials in Ukraine and elsewhere in Europe, as well as other people knowledgeable about the details of the covert operation.”

https://archive.is/LnjEV