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Numb. 1469 Deck The Walls With Donald's Folly

Trump unveils makeover of iconic White House room with very telling details about his personal style - Daily Mail

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The provided image appears to be a satirical or fictional newspaper clipping with the headline "Trompe Installs J. Davis Portrait in Non-Oval Office". The text also mentions a "Confederate Victory" and states that the "Dred Scott" decision is to be enforced, implying that the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments would only apply to White people. This seems to be a controversial reference, as the Dred Scott case was a landmark Supreme Court decision in 1857 that ruled people of African descent, whether free or enslaved, were not American citizens and could not sue in federal court. This decision was widely criticized and is regarded as one of the worst rulings in US history. The 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments, also known as the Reconstruction Amendments, were passed after the Civil War to abolish slavery, define citizenship, and grant voting rights irrespective of race. The idea that these amendments would only apply to White people directly contradicts their intended purpose and historical significance. The author is identified as "Golly Wedon-Hitt" and the publication as "The Now Dark Times."

Numb. 1468 Not Our Current ‘Dread Scot'

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The provided image appears to be a satirical or fictional newspaper headline. It claims that the Supreme Court affirmed the 1857 Dred Scott decision, a case which upheld slavery and stated that Black people were not citizens according to the National Archives (.gov). This decision was later nullified by the 13th and 14th Amendments to the Constitution. The headline further suggests that Justice Clarence Thomas authored a 5-4 majority opinion and then resigned, and that Chief Justice Roberts sided with liberals on the decision. Finally, it mentions that Thomas's wife is set to "buy him", possibly referencing reports about gifts and payments received by Justice Thomas and his wife from a conservative activist and donors. 

Based on reliable news sources and historical information:

• The Supreme Court has not recently affirmed the Dred Scott decision. This decision is widely condemned and has been overturned by subsequent constitutional amendments.

• There are no credible reports of Justice Clarence Thomas authoring such an opinion, resigning from the Supreme Court, or his wife "buying him".

• Chief Justice Roberts has, however, at times sided with the liberal wing of the court on certain issues, particularly in high-profile cases. 

Therefore, the image presents a fictional scenario that draws on current political discourse and past controversies surrounding the Supreme Court and Justice Thomas.

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Doctors at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals nationwide could refuse to treat unmarried veterans and Democrats under new hospital guidelines imposed following an executive order by Donald Trump. - Guardian