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Trump's felony conviction and sentencing -

Donald Trump, now the president-elect, faces sentencing on November 26 for a felony conviction stemming from falsifying business records related to hush money payments in 2016.

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Jail time? -

Although this conviction could carry prison time, it is unlikely he will serve jail time. Judge Juan Merchan has options to impose probation, fines, or potentially overturn the conviction.

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Potential for conviction overturn -

Judge Merchan could consider overturning Trump’s conviction as early as November 12. This decision might be influenced by a recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.

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Alter legal implications -

If overturned, this could alter the legal consequences Trump currently faces, though it would not impact his other pending cases.

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Impact on future legal cases -

Being president-elect could affect several ongoing court cases, potentially delaying or even dismissing charges.

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Complicate federal prosecutions -

As president-elect, Trump's legal position could complicate federal prosecutions against him. 

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Delays and dismissals of several cases -

This may especially affect cases related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election and his handling of classified documents, potentially causing delays or even case dismissals.

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Lawsuits related to January 6 -

Trump is facing multiple lawsuits, including from Capitol Police officers injured on January 6, 2021. 

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Possible impact -

These cases seek damages for personal injuries, and their outcomes could influence public perception and possibly impact his presidential agenda and focus.

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Election day 2024 -

American voters cast their ballots by or on November 5, but the election process is ongoing.

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The counting continues -

States have until December 11 to certify their election results through Certificates of Ascertainment, which formally confirm the accuracy and finalization of their vote counts. 

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A crucial process -

This certification process is crucial, as it provides an official record of each state's election outcome, ensuring all results are verified before the Electoral College convenes to cast its votes.

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Electoral college votes -

On December 17, electors from all 50 states and Washington, DC, will gather in their state capitals to officially cast the 538 Electoral College votes.

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Government funding deadline -

The temporary government funding bill expires on December 20, pressing lawmakers to act during the "lame-duck" session to prevent a shutdown. They'll need to reach a bipartisan agreement to keep the government funded and operational.

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Lame-duck session -

Additionally, this session might address other legislative priorities, making it a critical period before the new Congress begins in January.

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Uncertainty in House Majority -

It remains unclear which party will control the House of Representatives after the 2024 election, adding uncertainty to the makeup of the next Congress.

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Senate majority and new congress -

While Republicans are expected to hold the majority in the Senate, the new Congress will officially begin on January 3, 2025, and after, all newly elected lawmakers take the oath of office.

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Counting of electoral votes -

On January 6, 2025, the new House and Senate will convene to count the Electoral College votes. Vice President Kamala Harris will preside over the counting process.

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A historic moment -

Harris overseeing the counting of Electoral College votes is a rare and historic moment, as she'll be presiding over the confirmation of her own electoral defeat.

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Inauguration Day -

On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second term as president on the west front of the US Capitol.

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Inauguration Day procession -

Inauguration Day begins with a formal procession to the US Capitol, typically starting from a location where the president-elect and vice president-elect are staying. This procession marks the beginning of the day's events.

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Vice president's oath of office -

The vice president-elect, this time JD Vance, is sworn in first, reciting the oath of office before the president.

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President's oath of office -

At noon, the president-elect takes the presidential oath of office. The president pledges to "preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States" as part of their commitment to the role.

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Inaugural address -

After the swearing-in, the newly inaugurated president delivers their inaugural address. Past presidents, including Trump, have used this speech to set their tone and priorities for governance.

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Departure of the previous president -

Following the inaugural address, the outgoing president traditionally makes an honorary departure from the Capitol. This moment is a symbol of the peaceful transfer of power.

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Signing ceremony -

After the previous president's departure, the new president participates in a signing ceremony to sign executive orders or other official actions.

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Pass-in review -

The final traditional event is the pass-in review, where the president and vice president review military troops.

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Procession to the White House -

Following the pass-in review, the president and vice president lead a procession from the Capitol to the White House. This ceremonial procession includes military regiments, marching bands, and citizen groups. 

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The 45th and 47th president -

The inauguration ceremony marks the start of Trump's presidency, and he will hold office until noon on January 20, 2029, when his term concludes.

Sources: (Independent) (CBS News) (CNN) 

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