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As mere inches and seconds separated Manhattan High football from its second perfect season in three seasons, the Indians have no reason to hang their heads. “They’re champions in my heart,” head coach Joe Schartz said after the game.Venture investor and podcaster David Sacks will join the Trump administration as the "White House A.I. & Crypto Czar," President-elect Donald Trump announced on Truth Social on Thursday. > Philadelphia news 24/7: Watch NBC10 free wherever you are Sacks will guide the administration's policies for artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency, Trump wrote. Some of that work includes creating a legal framework for crypto, as well as leading a presidential council of advisors on science and technology . "David will focus on making America the clear global leader in both areas," Trump wrote. "He will safeguard Free Speech online, and steer us away from Big Tech bias and censorship." The appointment signals that the second Trump administration is rewarding Silicon Valley figures who supported his campaign. It also indicates that the administration will push for policies that cryptocurrency entrepreneurs generally support. Sacks became a major Trump booster earlier this year, hosting a fundraiser for the then-Republican nominee at his San Francisco mansion. Tickets sold for $50,000 a head, with a $300,000 tier that included perks like a photo with Trump. It was a stark change of tone for Sacks, who was sharply critical of Trump after the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Sacks said on an episode of his All-In podcast soon after that Trump was "clearly" responsible for the events of Jan. 6, and that he had "disqualified himself from being a candidate at a national level." In July, Sacks spoke at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Sacks is a venture capitalist and entrepreneur who sold Yammer, to Microsoft for $1.2 billion in 2012. He's also affiliated with the "PayPal mafia," an unofficial club of prominent technology figures and investors, including Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, who worked at PayPal in the 1990s. In recent years, Sacks has been best known for hosting the All-In podcast alongside fellow investors Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, and David Friedberg. In his post, Trump called it the "top podcast in Tech, where he and his friends discuss economic, political and social issues."
Walmart’s DEI rollback signals a profound shift in the wake of Trump’s election victoryWhatever you may think of the Hunter Biden pardon, there is a far more important clemency issue at hand: preventing widespread politicized prosecutions in the next administration. President Joe Biden is uniquely positioned to stave this off, and he should use his remaining power to protect the many likely victims of President-elect Donald Trump 's planned retribution. Indeed, in the face of the nomination of Kash Patel—who has publicly vowed to attack Trump's critics—to head the FBI , Biden has been discussing that very idea with senior aides and is feeling pressure from Democratic allies to act quickly. Those needing protection include those who testified against Trump and others the former and future president has directly threatened, including figures such as Michael Cohen . Doing so would spare them and all of us the trauma of watching people face public punishment for having done their jobs with fidelity to the rule of law and the Constitution, but against Trumpian headwinds. We come to our position from the recognition and likelihood that there will be political "revenge" prosecutions by the incoming Trump administration. Statements about the power to prosecute political enemies by political extremists surrounding the president-elect—and statements by Trump himself—have raised this possibility. The Supreme Court has vastly exacerbated matters by ruling that a president has absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for his communications with the Justice Department. The threats that point toward selective prosecutions conflict with longstanding norms of the Department of Justice , and ethics standards binding on all prosecutors. Prosecutors must abstain from prosecuting others based on partisan affiliation or personal animosity. But if the DOJ becomes an agency subservient to the president's political goals, as Trump and his allies have threatened, the public will have no legal or practical assurance that prosecutors will adhere to these standards. In a more perfect world, Congress in the remaining weeks of this session would pass legislation prohibiting politically motivated prosecutions and giving criminal defendants legal authority to challenge cases brought against them—and to obtain related evidence—where there is a threshold showing that prosecutors' motives were tainted by politics or vengeance. If a federal court finds that a prosecution is improperly devoid of sufficient grounding in law or facts, Congress should create a mechanism for having them tossed out and require the federal government to reimburse the victims for their attorneys' fees. The current law governing selective prosecution is far too stingy, in part because it was not built for a president like Trump. (We note that in the Georgia anti-racketeering case, which was brought over the 2020 election, several defendants were allowed to cross-examine Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis about her personal relationship with another prosecutor and to seek interlocutory or interim review of the prosecution by appellate courts. One would think that defendants alleging politically motivated prosecutions—a matter more serious than prosecutors being in bed with each other—should have a similar opportunity to prove that a prosecution was improper before a case proceeds to trial.) But that is too much to hope for given our divided Congress. Accordingly, as a last resort, the departing president should use his pardon power to exonerate individuals who have already been singled out for prosecution by persons associated with the president-elect. With the Supreme Court so heavily favoring the president's near-absolute control over the Justice Department, and Trump suggesting that he will vindictively use that control against perceived enemies, it is time for Biden to more aggressively use another "absolute" power embedded in the Constitution: the pardon power. Biden should issue pardons to witnesses and anyone else at risk of retaliation for having taken steps to legally expose Trump to wrongdoing, as well as anyone whom he or his henchmen have specifically threatened. Consider Trump's former counsel Michael Cohen, who testified before the House Oversight Committee in 2019 and provided key testimony in Trump's Manhattan criminal prosecution—testimony that was credited by a jury in its return of 34 guilty counts. Cohen has already served his sentence, as well, which is a traditional criterion for a pardon. Besides specific pardons for specific individuals who are known targets, another approach would be to pardon broad categories of people, such as anyone who allegedly committed crimes in connection with an investigation of a president or former president. While pardons extended to broad categories of people are rare, the approach has been used in the past to avoid the Justice Department becoming complicit in moral quagmires of the federal government's own making. President Jimmy Carter 's mass pardon of draft evaders after the Vietnam War is a prominent example. We recognize that use of the pardon power to preempt politicized prosecutions is not an ideal solution to the serious threat of retributive "justice," especially when a majority of those who ought to be pardoned have committed no crime. Use of the pardon power in this context could itself be regarded as political. But, if Congress insists on standing by as the Justice Department becomes politicized, with some members even encouraging movement in that direction already, the pardon power should be invoked to prevent an irreversible assault on the rule of law. Despite the widespread debate around the pardoning of his son, Biden has a long legacy of caring about public service and our founding charter of separated powers, which is designed to ensure, in James Madison's words, that "ambition must be made to counteract ambition." Should Biden wield his pardon power broadly, he should do so compassionately and fairly, showing mercy to all those at risk of political persecution—not just his Democratic allies. To prevent the worst from happening in the New Year, Biden must use his brief remaining time in office to firmly show force against Trump. Ambassador Norman Eisen (ret.) is a co-founder and board member of State Democracy Defenders Action , a nonpartisan group dedicated to defending the foundations of our democracy and defeating autocracy in 2025—and beyond. Richard W. Painter is a law professor at the University of Minnesota Law School and was the chief White House ethics lawyer for President George W. Bush. Kim Wehle, author of Pardon Power: How the Pardon System Works—and Why , is a law professor at the University of Baltimore. The views expressed in this article are the writers' own.
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Sir Keir Starmer said he would be looking towards a “better, brighter future for every person” in a Christmas message following a turbulent year for the UK. The Prime Minister said the season was a time to remember the importance of “being there for one another”, including in “the more difficult times”. He also expressed hope for “peace, particularly in the Middle East as the birthplace of the Christmas story” amid spiralling conflict across the region. The message comes after a challenging first five months in office for the Labour Government and against the backdrop of a flatlining economy and rising inflation. Sir Keir said: “This Christmas, people will be travelling up and down the country. Heading home, visiting relatives and loved ones to celebrate together the hope and joy of this special season. “It’s a time to remind ourselves what’s really important. Family. Friendship. And fellowship between all people. “Being there for one another – in these celebrations, as well as the more difficult times.” To our military and veterans, the whole nation thanks you for the sacrifices you make to keep us safe. My government will serve you as you have served your country. I wish you and your families a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. pic.twitter.com/LphMZog6np — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) December 22, 2024 The Prime Minister sought to strike an optimistic note following another year of political upheaval for Britain, which saw Labour win a landslide victory after a surprise election called by Rishi Sunak in the summer. After taking office in July, the new Government made a series of unpopular decisions as ministers confronted the realities of creaking public services and strained national finances. As well as dealing with the economic inheritance, Sir Keir said he needed to fix a “broken society” which manifested itself in summer riots across the country after the Southport knife attack. Sir Keir said: “This Christmas, I will be hoping for peace, particularly in the Middle East as the birthplace of the Christmas story. “I’ll be looking towards a better, brighter future for every person and celebrating the joy and wonder that Christmas brings. “So, from my family to yours, I hope you have a very merry Christmas.” The message comes after revised official figures released on Monday indicated that UK gross domestic product (GDP) showed no growth between July and September. Downing Street defended the Government’s record so far when asked about the data, telling reporters: “We had to take those tough decisions to lay the foundations of growth such that we can then deliver the higher living standards over this Parliament that people want to see.” The Prime Minister also used his message to thank those spending Christmas serving others, including in the NHS and emergency services, the armed forces, churches and charities. “I know that this is not an easy time for everyone, and my thoughts are with all those who are lonely this Christmas. “Having a tough time, missing a loved one. You are not alone,” he said. Meanwhile, Kemi Badenoch said Christmas was a time to reflect on “all that’s happened in the year” and “support all of those people who need our assistance”. “I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone, not just in the Conservative Party or in my constituency, but across the country,” the Tory leader said. “For all that you have been doing in your communities, supporting each other and helping to keep all our towns, villages and places going. “I think that Christmas is a time for us to reflect on all that’s happened in the year. “Sometimes we have amazing years. “Sometimes, like when I lost my dad, we have difficult years and we’re commiserating, but we do it together. “But it’s a time for us to support all of those people who need our assistance, who need our help, who need our support.” She added: “And I’m looking forward to 2025. “I wish you all the very best for the New Year and all of the exciting things to come.” Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said: “This year, I’ve had the chance to spend time with some amazing young carers. “Incredible young people who will spend this Christmas doing what they do all year round; looking after loved ones who are ill or disabled. “Carers embody the Christmas spirit of love, selflessness and generosity. “So I hope we can all take some time to think of them, and keep them in our hearts. “And wish them – and everyone – a Christmas full of peace, joy and love.”Jimmy Carter: president, global mediator, Nobel laureate
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