Five Things The Political Media Is Thankful For This Thanksgiving

The 12-person jury in Donald Trump's historic criminal hush money trial will continue to deliberate Thursday in the New York courthouse. Follow here for the latest live news updates, analysis and more.

[time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The U. S. Supreme Court is facing mounting pressure to address its procedures for handling potential conflicts of interest amid a recent string of ethical questions involving the Justices. The Justices rely on self-policing mechanisms to uphold ethical standards and maintain the integrity of the court. But with public trust in the judiciary the lowest it’s been in 50 years, some are pushing for more stringent and enforceable policies.

Via HuffPost, a reporter asked Joe Biden if he planned to serve the full four-year term if he wins back the White House. The exchange occurred at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday soon after Biden had arrived on Air Force One for campaign events. "President Biden, will you be serving your full four-year term or handing over power to Vice President Harris?" the reporter yelled on the tarmac. "Are you okay?

Denver Parks and Recreation has scrambled to stay on top of upkeep in the city’s green spaces after temporary city budget cuts prompted by the migrant crisis delayed spring hiring, department officials say. The result has been longer grass, along with plentiful dandelions and other weeds, spotted by visitors to Mestizo-Curtis Park in Five Points, Mamie D.

This is a bit of a weird one. Georgia's 11th congressional district is quite red, with Trump winning by 15 points in 2020. Longshot candidates run in those districts because no one else wants to. In this case, though, Katy Stamper took it upon herself, for whatever reasons, to run in the Democratic primary where she ended up winning.

When it comes to Trump, piling on is a civic duty. We cannot afford to allow him even the slightest chance of retaking power. He needs to be overwhelmed. Simon Rosenberg— the veteran political analyst who famously predicted that the Red Wave of 2020 would be the Republican debacle it turned out to be — is urging a practical, grassroots approach to the problem.