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John Kerry, President Biden’s high-flying climate czar, will leave his post later this winter to focus on his boss’s re-election campaign. The 80-year-old former secretary of state and onetime Democratic presidential candidate – who has drawn criticism for his luxe jet-setting while preaching energy austerity for the masses – told his staff of his imminent departure after speaking with Biden Wednesday, Axios reported Saturday. The administration has not chosen a replacement for Kerry, who has been Biden’s top climate diplomat since 2021, source familiar with the situation told Reuters. Kerry has not taken an official job in Biden’s re-election, but...

Kangaroo Court Day 3, Live Thread. President Trump, Judge Engoron, and Attorney General James. Yesterday the judge apparently disputed that 80% of the charges were cleared, no update or clarity.. Yet, they are still judging Trump based on evidence and not-made charges that are past the statute of limitation? And still to be answered, will Trump get new attorneys? Lastly, Trump got his hand slapped and received a gag order for personally attacking a female member of the court. Haven't heard Schumer agree or deny the Trump's charge, but the judge quickly said enough. Trump even pulled down the Truth...

I'm surprised that there has been no (or little) comment about Biden's suggestion to eliminate the "stepped-up basis" on capital gains at the death of the investor. What gives?