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Holiday Ginger Cookies Recipe

  Ingredients: - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour - 2 tsp ground ginger - 1 tsp baking soda - 1 tsp ground cinnamon - 1/2 tsp ground cloves - 1/4 tsp salt - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup granulated sugar - 1 large egg - 1 tbsp water - 1/4 cup molasses - 1/4 cup additional granulated sugar for rolling Instructions: 1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. 3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, water, and molasses, and beat until well combined. 4. Mix Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. 5. Form Dough Balls: Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each ball in the additional granulated sugar to coat. 6. Bake: Place the...
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Supreme Court Affirms Presidential Immunity for Official Acts

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that presidents and former presidents enjoy broad immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts conducted while in office1. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, emphasized that this immunity applies to all occupants of the Oval Office. Here are the key points:

  1. Presidential Immunity: The court clarified that presidents have absolute criminal immunity for official acts related to their core constitutional powers. Additionally, they have presumptive immunity for other official actions but no immunity for personal actions.

  2. Trump’s Case: Former President Donald Trump faced charges related to his actions on January 6, 2021, when the federal government accused him of attempting to overturn the 2020 election. The court did not explicitly grant immunity to Trump in this specific case but remanded it back to lower courts to determine whether his actions constituted "official acts".

  3. Dissenting Opinion: Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, arguing that granting former presidents criminal immunity reshapes the institution of the presidency and undermines the principle that no one is above the law.

In summary, the Supreme Court’s ruling reaffirms the protection presidents receive for their official duties, while leaving room for case-specific evaluation. This decision will likely delay any potential trial for former President Trump until after the 2024 election.

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