On the Docket

The Supreme Court weighs Jan. 6 charges. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( April 17, 2024 Good morning! In sports, we’ll explain [why people are mad about Caitlin Clark’s salary](, and in entertainment, [we've got the latest on The Golden Bachelor divorce]( — including Theresa Nist's first statement. But first, we’ve got the latest on the insurrection case being heard at the Supreme Court and [how the ruling could impact one of Trump’s charges]( — plus a consequential decision that could limit First Amendment rights in some states. Read on…   In the News [Pro-Trump supporters storm the capitol]( Pro-Trump supporters storm the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. (Getty Images) On the Docket The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tuesday for a legal battle over [a federal law that’s been used to charge hundreds of Jan. 6 rioters](. The measure in question makes it a crime to “corruptly” obstruct or impede an official proceeding. Violations carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. It stems from a law passed in 2002 in the aftermath of the Enron financial scandal. While a ruling isn’t expected until the summer, conservative justices appeared skeptical over concerns that it was being applied too broadly and could be weaponized against political protests. This comes just a day after the high court declined to hear an appeal from a Black Lives Matter organizer, effectively leaving in place a ruling that allows demonstration organizers to be held liable for violence caused by anyone who shows up to a mass demonstration — even counterprotestors. We took a closer look at how the obstruction case could potentially [impact Donald Trump’s ongoing criminal cases](. 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Republicans are already pondering potential replacements — including House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, per CNN. Navy officers reacted with anger and denial after the deaths of five sailors by suicide within a year on the USS George Washington, per emails seen by NBC News. “I myself, have an extremely limited understanding of mental health issues," wrote one. Female athletes have called out Nike for a revealing track uniform it's designed for the Paris Olympics this summer. Responding to a pic of the leotard, which is cut super-high on the hip, U.S. long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall posted: “My hoo haa is gonna be out.”   By the Numbers Caitlin Clark was the No. 1 pick in Monday night's WNBA draft — so you’d think her yearly salary would be astronomical, right? Think again. Clark's contract, especially compared to last year's No. 1 men's draft pick, is an all-too-important reminder of how women's contributions are too often undervalued — no matter their industry or level of fame. [Chart showing differences in salary between Caitlin Clark and Victor Wembanyama: She'll make $338k over 4 years compared to his $55 million.]( [@katiecouricmedia]( / Instagram   Must-Reads [Theresa Nist and Gerry Turner raising flutes of champagne in the air, with a tear between the two of them]( Nothing Gold Can Stay Days after announcing she and Gerry Turner are getting a divorce, Golden Bachelor winner Theresa Nist broke her silence about the split. [Read More »]( [Blue balloon tied to a weight with a red string]( Lighten Up Feeling mentally weighed down? This meditation from Ryan Cooper can help you release some of the load you've been carrying. [Read More »]( [Illustration of brown-haired woman hugging chest]( How It Works Radiation therapy is a common breast cancer treatment. Two experts give insight on why it's used and the potential side effects. 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