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The inauguration is still two months away and Emperor Donald I is displaying how he will govern as an absolute ruler — the Constitution be damned. It started with his instructions to Senate Republicans to allow recess appointments in direct contravention of the Advise and Consent clause in the Constitution. Hopefully, GOP senators will collectively grow a spine and not forfeit their prerogatives. This demand signals his intent to appoint people whose primary qualification is loyalty or telegenic looks, such as Fox TV host Pete Hegseth at the Defense Department and Rep.

Today is Saturday, Nov. 16, the 321st day of 2024. There are 45 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 16, 1973, President Richard Nixon signed the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act into law, authorizing the construction of an 800-mile (1,290-kilometer) oil pipeline from the Alaska North Slope to the port city of Valdez. Also on this date: In 1907, Oklahoma became the 46th state of the union. Related Articles National News | Judge blocks Biden administration’s rule to expand overtime pay for millions National News | New Hampshire shelter faces enor-mouse problem after man surrenders nearly 1,000 rodents National News | The daughters of Malcolm X sue CIA, FBI and NYPD over civil rights leader’s assassination National News | Rudy Giuliani has turned over his luxury watches in defamation case, rep says National News | Fighting conspiracy theories with comedy?

COCONUT CREEK — It was just another day at the office for Monarch’s Samari Reed. The senior Ole Miss commit had an interception, two pass breakups, a 23-yard scoring run, 47 yards rushing, and 43 receiving yards. Still, sophomore Jack Spaeder’s 8-yard TD run with 1:22 remaining gave Monarch a come-from-behind 28-21 victory over Homestead in the Class 6A regional quarterfinal on Friday night at Coconut Creek High School. “The guys need me on the field, so I am going to do whatever I have to,” said Reed, who sat out only 10 plays the entire night.

Regional quarterfinal results Friday 7A Palm Beach Central (1) 38, Fort Pierce Central (8) 0 Jupiter (3) 27, Treasure Coast (6) 0 Miami Columbus (1) 56, Spanish River (8) 8 South Dade (5) 48, Santaluces (4) 13 Western (7) 26, Miami Palmetto (2) 10 Boca Raton (3) 27, Miami Goleman (6) 21 (OT) 6A West Boca Raton (1) 42, George Steinbrenner (8) 7 Wesley Chapel Wiregrass Ranch (3) 42, Royal Palm Beach (6) 7 Miami Southridge (1) 37, South Broward (8) 6 Monarch (4) 28, Homestead (5) 21 Piper (2) 33, Doral Academy (7) 14 West Broward (3) 34, Flanagan (6) 7 5A Atlantic (1) 49, Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy (8) 13 St.

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