During the House Judiciary Committee’s impeachment hearing on Wednesday, constitutional law scholar Pamela Karlan criticized President Trump’s phrasing during his July 25 call with the Ukrainian president. Karlan said that when Mr. Trump asked Volodymyr Zelensky to “do us a favor, though,” he was using the “royal we.” “Only kings say ‘us’ when they mean ‘me,'” she said. Source
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One city attempts to fight rising security deposit costs
A small but growing number of companies offer security deposit insurance, which is marketed as a cheaper way to move into a new apartment. Cincinnati wants to make those policies a mandatory option for renters. Source
Toughest jobs? Try working in a pet store
Retail employees have a higher rate of injury and illness than factory and construction workers, federal data show. Source
Titans QB Ryan Tannehill Focused on Present, Not Future
Since taking over the starting job in Week 7, Ryan Tannehill has passed for 1,458 yards, 12 touchdowns and three interceptions with a passer rating of 117.1 in six starts. The Titans are 5-1 in those contests. Source
Wednesday’s Quick Hits: Tramaine Brock Practices, What’s Up with Adoree’?, and the Titans Injury Report
The Titans claimed the former Cardinals defensive back off waivers after he was released on Monday. Source
N.Y. film critics name Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman” year’s best
Antonio Banderas, Lupita Nyong’o, Joe Pesci and Laura Dern earn acting honors from critics group. Source
Steve Chabot warns against a “party-line impeachment”
Congressman Steve Chabot argued against a “party-line impeachment” during the House Judiciary Committee’s impeachment hearing on Wednesday. “‘We must not overturn an election and impeach a president without an overwhelming consensus of the American people,'” the Republican from Ohio said, quoting the committee’s Democratic chairman, Jerry Nadler, during the impeachment of President Clinton. “… Well, what you said should never happen … is exactly what you’re doing now.” Source
American women are working more but “overwork” is holding them back
But disparities still exist between men and women — dads work more hours than men who aren’t fathers. Mothers, however, work fewer hours than women who don’t have kids. Source
Karlan says Trump is not a king because of the Constitution
Pamela Karlan of Stanford Law School explained what makes President Trump different from a king during her testimony in front of the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee asked Karlan what characteristics of kings influenced the Founding Fathers in shaping the Constitution. “Kings could do no wrong because the king’s word was law,” Karlan told the Democrat from Texas. “And, contrary to what President Trump has said, Article 2 does not give him the power to do anything he wants.” She added an example: “While the president can name his son Barron, he can’t actually make him a baron.” Source
Sneak peek: The Case Against Enrico Forti
A former TV producer and windsurfing champion says he’s in prison for a murder he didn’t commit — the only physical evidence against him: a teaspoon of sand. “48 Hours” correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates Saturday, December 7 at 9/8c on CBS. Source