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Here’s what we know about the process:Who are the prospective jurors? (Mr. Trump will not). They will also be asked to divulge feelings or opinions they have about how Mr. Trump is being treated in this case. In a previous defamation case, Mr. Trump was fixated on the jurors from the moment they walked into the courtroom. But Mr. Trump’s comments about the jurors in this case should start and stop in the courtroom.

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☆ Election 2024 Frozen Iowa Is Set to Vote as G.O.P. Presidential Contest Gets Underway
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( Adam Nagourney | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

Traditionally, Iowa caucuses are squeakers, so close that Democrats failed to produce definitive results in the chaotic 2020 contest. Ms. Haley had 20 percent and Mr. DeSantis 16 percent — a separation at the edge of the survey’s margin of error. Traditionally, the Iowa caucuses have winnowed out the also-rans. (Mr. Burgum endorsed Mr. Trump at the Indianola rally.) But depending on their performance Monday, it remains to be seen whether they will drop out and pick a side: Mr. Trump, or anyone else.

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Traditionally, Iowa caucuses are squeakers, so close that Democrats failed to produce definitive results in the chaotic 2020 contest. Ms. Haley had 20 percent and Mr. DeSantis 16 percent — a separation at the edge of the survey’s margin of error. Ms. Haley, in the Times/Siena poll, had the support of just 3 percent of those voters. (Mr. Burgum endorsed Mr. Trump at the Indianola rally.) But depending on their performance Monday, it remains to be seen whether they will drop out and pick a side: Mr. Trump, or anyone else.

☆ 7 Numbers That Tell the Tale of the G.O.P. Primary
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( Shane Goldmacher | More About Shane Goldmacher | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

But the Arctic air has lowered those figures — or, at least, raised serious questions of not just who will turn out, but who will benefit. Ms. Haley is expected to run strongest in more urban areas — where road conditions are less likely to be a concern — so that is an advantage for her. Mr. Trump’s team has said it has the most impassioned supporters, so put that in his potential ledger. Will Mr. Trump’s big edge dampen enthusiasm to brave the elements? voters than her weak standing among voters who didn’t graduate from college.

Persons: Haley, DeSantis, Trump’s, caucusgoers, Mr, Nikki Haley’s Organizations: New York Times, Siena Locations: nudging

☆ Biden Speaks, but Will He Act?
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-21 | by ( The Editorial Board | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

Journal Editorial Report: The administration gives full support, but will it last? Image: Samuel Corum - Pool Via Cnp/Zuma PressPresident Biden on Thursday night finally told Americans the truth about a new world of threats, which he called “an inflection point.” It’s also a decisive moment for the Commander in Chief: Will Mr. Biden respond if Iran keeps attacking U.S. forces abroad? And will he build support in Congress to restore U.S. military power? Wars in Israel and Ukraine “can seem far away,” the President said in a rare Oval Office address. Vladimir Putin, Mr. Biden noted, views the Baltic countries in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization as rogue Russian provinces.

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☆ A Disney executive who left after 3 months amid its 'Don't Say Gay' missteps made almost $120,000 a day
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-19 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Disney faced intense criticism over its slow response to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill. During his time at the company, Morrell got a $489,500 salary, Disney's proxy statement released on Tuesday shows. The Wall Street Journal first reported on Morrell's compensation. But during Morrell's tenure the company faced intense criticism over its response to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law. However, in a copy of Morrell's general release from the company, Disney said that it had exercised its termination right in late April.

☆ The House GOP’s Immaturity Caucus
▼ + stars: | 1801-02-11 | by ( Karl Rove | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

Kevin McCarthy ’s election as speaker on the 15th ballot early Saturday morning was a spectacle, and his concessions left him weaker than he would have been with unified support. Still, he isn’t the only speaker elected with only 216 votes—two fewer than a majority of a full 435-member House. The 1800 election ended in an Electoral College tie, sending the contest to the House. Six days and 36 ballots later, Jefferson prevailed over his running mate, Aaron Burr , who attempted to grab the White House with support from the Federalist opposition. So will Mr. McCarthy, though his path is harder.

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