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King Charles has turned heads earlier this week as he sported a pair of previously banned satin breeches to an event at Buckingham Palace. The breeches, steeped in royal tradition, had been a topic of debate leading up to his coronation last year. Ultimately, the King opted for a more modernised pair of Royal Navy trousers for the historic ceremony. However, on Tuesday, he finally donned the ceremonial outfit, which boasts a storied lineage. Accompanied by Queen Camilla, Charles paired the breeches with black silk stockings and bespoke shoes crafted for his coronation by Tony Gaziano of Gaziano & Girling. The shoes, described as black opera pumps with a "family buckle", were made by the Kettering-based company, whose founder noted the King’s "delicate" feet during the fitting process. The satin breeches hold deep historical significance, having been worn by Charles’s grandfather, King George VI, as well as great-grandfather King George V and great-great-grandfather King Edward VII at their coronation ceremonies. In a nod to royal tradition, Charles, 76, also wore a garter on his left leg inscribed with the Order of the Garter’s motto, "Honi soit qui mal y pense", meaning "shame on he who thinks ill of it". Queen Camilla, 77, complemented the occasion by wearing a velvet blue gown and a sentimental piece from the late Queen Elizabeth’s collection, a diamond and aquamarine tiara previously seen on Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. Camilla paired it with matching aquamarine earrings and a necklace, as well as the King’s family order displayed on a royal blue sash. In a nod to Charles’ passion for sustainability, his likeness is believed to be painted on polymin, rather than ivory. The Diplomatic Corps reception, one of the largest annual events at Buckingham Palace , welcomed approximately 1,000 guests. Invitations were extended to ambassadors, high commissioners, past prime ministers, and other notable public figures. This year’s reception was moved to November to avoid clashing with the Emir of Qatar’s state visit in December. Prince William attended the event alongside his father and stepmother, looking dashing in a black suit and trousers as he mingled with guests. Absent from the event was Princess Catherine, who is gradually resuming royal duties after completing chemotherapy in October. The Duchess of Wales made a public appearance at Remembrance Sunday earlier this month and is reportedly preparing for her Together at Christmas carol service on December 6. This year’s carol service is themed around the Christmas story, which "encourages us to consider the experiences of others and the important human need of giving and receiving empathy."President-elect Trump's the next director of the FBI would be a serious mistake that could haunt America for decades, writes historian and journalist Garrett M. Graff in a op-ed. Patel's only qualification for the post seems to be that he is fiercely loyal to Trump and willing to do his bidding, writes Graff. He argues that the agency has a long history of independence in its post-Hoover years, in part because directors serve 10-year terms that overlap presidencies. (Trump wants to break with that tradition and oust current director Christopher Wray three years early.) "What this independence illustrates is that the FBI is not, as many MAGA loyalists believe, some liberal bastion of wokeness," writes Graff, who points out that no Democrat has ever served as permanent director of the agency. "Trump has been clear in what he is trying to do with a nominee like Mr. Patel: He wants to bend and break the bureau and weaponize it against those he sees as his political enemies and domestic critics," writes Graff. Putting someone like Patel in charge even for a few years "could cause grave, lasting harm to the institution," he adds. That harm would come from the promotion of like-minded people into top positions, with those choices shaping "the bureau for decades." (Read the .)
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ATLANTA — A Fulton County judge dismissed a lawsuit that sought to force the county to hire Republican poll workers for last month’s general election. The county hired 23 of 61 election workers recommended by the party. But in a lawsuit, the Republican Party argued that state law required Fulton to hire all of the workers. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Image Small Image Body Thanks to Bradford Clark who teaches at George Washington Law School and has a home here, we were able to connect with another constitutional scholar and media favorite, Professor Jonathan Turley. Turley has agreed to speak at a U.S. Constitution Scholarship Foundation event at Walker’s Landing Monday, Dec. 2. His presentation will cover our present political climate and his recent bestselling book, “The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in the Age of Rage.” In addition to being a professor at the George Washington University Law School, Turley has written articles for the New York Times , The Washington Post , USA Today, and the Wall St. Journal . He also is a featured guest on Sunday talk shows like Meet the Press , ABC This Week , Face the Nation, and Fox News Sunday . He has worked closely with many of the networks’ most famous reporters from Tim Russert and Dan Rather to Britt Hume. Since the 1990s, he has served as a legal analyst for NBC News, CBS News, and BBC, and is currently a legal analyst for Fox News. He has covered stories that ranged from the Clinton impeachment to Trump’s impeachments, and the recent Presidential elections. Many of us on the island are extremely impressed by Turley who, unlike many of today’s political commentators, comes across as not only very knowledgeable, but also very thoughtful. Turley grew up in Chicago. His dad was an international architect who was an associate of famed modernist architect Ludwig Mies van der Roh. His mom was a social worker and activist, who was the former president of the Jane Addams Hull House. In the late 1970s, Turley served as an Illinois Democrat House Leadership Page. He went to the University of Chicago for his BA and then attended Northwestern Law School where he served as Executive Articles Editor of the Northwestern University Law Review. After law school, Turley worked as an intern with the general counsel’s office of the National Security Agency. His interests have been to teach, practice, write, and be a commentator. Before joining George Washington Law School, he taught at Tulane Law School. At George Washington University Law School, he teaches torts, criminal procedure, and Constitutional Law. He also happens to be the youngest individual to receive an academic chair in the school’s history. He is best known for his writing and commentary in the media and his views and actions have impacted both sides of the aisle. He called for the criminal prosecution of George W. Bush administration officials for war crimes, which included torture. On the other side, in December 2019, Turley testified before the House Judiciary Committee arguing against a Trump impeachment, arguing that the evidence did not meet the standard definitions of those crimes and that the charges against Trump represented lowering of impeachment standards to “fit a paucity of evidence and an abundance of anger.” While he condemned Trump’s speech before the riots at the Capitol, he argued, instead of impeachment, for a bipartisan, bicameral vote of censure to condemn Trump’s words and actions leading up to the riot. While he declined to represent Trump, he did speak in his favor to Republican Senators before the first and second impeachment trials. Turley is very concerned about political reporting and commentary today. He is worried that most commentators and reporters have become advocates of specific positions rather than subscribing to objectivity. In addition, he believes our major universities and law schools have become far too biased, with less than 10% of professors being conservative, which he believes prevents students from getting a balanced view of our laws and the U.S. Constitution. Amelia Island resident Howard Pines has more than 30 years of experience as CEO, chairman and founder of BeamPines, a premier firm in the executive coaching business. He also co-founded the BeamPines/Middlesex University master’s Program in Executive Coaching. Before that, he served as senior vice president of human resources for a Fortune 100 corporation. He is the author of "The Case for Wasting Time and Other Management Heresies."
Trump's Republican Party is increasingly winning union voters. It's a shift seen in his labor pick WASHINGTON (AP) — Working-class voters helped Republicans make steady election gains this year and expanded a coalition that increasingly includes rank-and-file union members. It's a political shift spotlighting one of President-elect Donald Trump’s latest Cabinet picks: a GOP congresswoman, who has drawn labor support, to be his labor secretary. Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer narrowly lost her bid for a second term this month, despite strong backing from union members. They're a key part of the Democratic base but are gravitating in the Trump era toward a Republican Party traditionally allied with business interests.
Inter take Champions League lead with narrow win over LeipzigQuarterback is undecided on whether he wants to continue his legendary career in 2025. If he does, he wants it to be with the . The four-time MVP, appearing Tuesday on "The Pat McAfee Show," addressed his future amid reports over the weekend that said he wants out of New York and that he could be benched or even released by the end of the season. "I don't even know if I want to play yet, but New York would be my first option," Rodgers said during his weekly appearance, commenting on next season. Rodgers, who turns 41 next Monday, said he will base his decision on how his body feels and whether the Jets want him back. "You want to be in a spot where you feel like you can win and you're valued," said Rodgers, mired in one of the worst statistical seasons of his career. The choice might not be his. The Jets (3-8), who fired coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas, will have a new regime in 2025. The new leaders may opt to cut ties with Rodgers, who is signed for 2025 but has no guaranteed money remaining in his contract. They could turn the position over to current backup and a highly drafted rookie. Rodgers used his spot on the show to deny various reports, including a report by The Athletic that he wants to play in 2025, just not for the Jets. "That's 100% false," he said, adding that he's "not jumping off the ship." But he created waves by expressing uncertainty about his desire to keep playing. When asked two weeks ago if he wants to play in 2025, Rodgers said, "Yeah, I think so" -- hardly a convincing yes. A few days later, the Jets' disappointing season unraveled even further with a crushing last-minute loss to the and the firing of Douglas. Rodgers mulled retirement after the 2022 season, ultimately deciding during his infamous darkness retreat that he wanted to continue. The traded him to the Jets in April 2023. His goal, he said, was to give "two good seasons" to the Jets. His 2023 season lasted only four snaps before he ruptured his left Achilles, and he joked that this season hasn't been that good, either. "When you're 40, going on 41, you're obviously at the end of your career," he said. "... Obviously, if it's New York, they have to want me to be here. And then the new GM, new staff all have to want me to be with the Jets. And then body-wise, I have to see how I'm feeling and if I want to sign up to go back to the grind and all that, but it feels good. I'm healthy now. "It's not as much fun when you're dealing with rehab all the time. So, if I can stay healthy the rest of the year and play the way I want to play, and everybody feels good about bringing me back, then there's a decision there. And if not, then there's all the other options. I think, at this point, I'm open to everything and attached to nothing. So, it's a good place to be." Rodgers battled hamstring, knee and ankle injuries earlier in the season, no doubt contributing to his pedestrian numbers -- 17 touchdown passes, seven interceptions. There were reports that he could be benched or placed on injured reserve or even released by the end of the season. On Monday, interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said there has been no internal discussion about shutting down the future Hall of Famer. He said Rodgers will "absolutely" start Sunday against the and that "a healthy Aaron Rodgers is an Aaron Rodgers we all love." Rodgers made it clear that he wants to keep playing even though the Jets have virtually no shot at the playoffs. "I will not willingly go on IR without an injury," he said. He confirmed that he hasn't had any medical imaging tests for his injuries, insisting he didn't need them because he trusted his own gut feeling and the evaluations of the team's medical staff. The Rodgers experiment has been a major disappointment for the Jets, who are 10-18 since the trade (including the 16 games he missed). He acknowledged the two seasons have been "frustrating and difficult," but not a total loss. "These have been two of the most important years of my life and two of the best years of my life," he said. Rodgers said he felt bad that Douglas was fired last week. It happened after a bye-week practice. Rodgers said he noticed owner Woody Johnson arriving via helicopter during practice, as he often does. This time, he had a funny feeling. "I just knew something might be going down here, and I was like, 'Damn, I hope it's not Joe,'" said Rodgers, who learned during a flight to California that Douglas had been fired.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Kevin McCarty will be Sacramento next mayor, according to a final tally by Sacramento County election officials. McCarty’s victory is over opponent and epidemiologist Flojaune Cofer. The final election results showed McCarty with 50.51% of the 190,923 ballots counted, as of 3 p.m. Pacific time Monday. Cofer had secured 49.49%, a mere 1,941 votes behind McCarty. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Jon M. Chu Embraced the Politics of ‘Wicked’ and Audiences Seeing It Through a Post-Election Lens
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