Today’s Smerconish Poll

Given Trump’s pardon promises, should the DOJ still prosecute non-violent January 6 participants?
Yes
No

Yesterday’s Poll Results

Will Trump 2.0 be more or less chaotic than Trump 1.0?
78.14% – More
21.86% – Less
*Percentage of 31,769 votes

Associated Press

Congress certifies Trump won the election without challenge, in stark contrast to the 2021 violence

UK leader Starmer slams ‘lies and misinformation’ after attacks from Elon Musk

Heavy snow and ice create dangerous conditions across the U.S.

Politico

‘Stay tuned’: GOP leaders struggle over how to advance Trump’s legislative agenda
The incoming president’s latest comments have caused further confusion among Republican lawmakers, as they grapple with how to pass legislation on the border, energy and taxes.

Axios

Iran 2025: Nuclear crisis awaits Trump

Biden: Jan. 6 is a reminder that democracy “is never guaranteed”

Vox

TikTok should lose its big Supreme Court case
The Supreme Court case asking if the government can ban TikTok is easier than it looks.
by Ian Millhiser

Why are so many men doing ayahuasca?
From Aaron Rodgers to Industry, this psychedelic brew is having a cultural moment with dudes — here’s why.
Kyndall Cunningham
Jan 6, 2025, 7:00 AM EST

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