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In a decision Friday, New York Judge Juan Merchan noted that his inclination was to not impose a sentence of incarceration. (Image credit: Rebecca Noble)

Trump will be sentenced Jan. 10 in New York case, days before his inauguration  NPR

(NEW YORK) — In an extraordinary turn, a judge Friday set President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case for Jan. 10 — little over a week before he’s due to return to the White House — but indicated

Judge Upholds Trump’s Conviction but Signals Plan to Spare Jail Time  The New York Times

New York Judge Sets Donald Trump Hush-Money Sentencing for Jan. 10  The Wall Street Journal

Trump’s Republicans reelect Mike Johnson US House Speaker despite dissent  Reuters Trump Congratulates Mike Johnson For Winning House Speaker Vote  Forbes Johnson prevailed in the speakership race. His problems are just beginning.  POLITICO GOP rebels switch vote to Johnson after Trump’s 11th hour

Watch live: Biden hosts Medal of Honor ceremony at White House  NBC News

Watch live: Biden hosts Medal of Honor ceremony at White House  NBC News

Watch live: Biden hosts Medal of Honor ceremony at White House  NBC News

Trump blasts ‘giddy’ Democrats for celebrating half-staff flags at his inauguration  POLITICO