Everyone is in a dither over a “motion to dismiss” the articles of impeachment against Donald Trump. Here’s the real story about that situation and how it may or may not play out. Nancy Pelosi is under pressure from Republicans and Democrats to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate. We’ll see if she does that today after the House votes. Then, we get to watch Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell set down the procedural rules for how the impeachment will proceed. Ignore the noise coming from both sides. Here’s how it will probably play out.

Maggie Haberman of the New York Times believes somehow that American journalists face the same threats as Iranian journalists because President Trump refers to American journalists as “enemies of the people.” Any American journalist who believes that is living in bubble of delusion.

In the aftermath of Iran admitting that they were responsible for the downing of the Ukrainian airplane in which 82 of the 176 passengers killed were Iranians, scores of angry Iranians are in the second day of protests at universities in Tehran and throughout the city as they demand that the Ayatolla and officials step down. The protesters are taking a substantial risk in voicing their demands as just two months ago, the regime killed more than 1,500 protesters.

CNN has settled the defamation lawsuit brought by Covington Catholic High School student Nick Sandmann for its coverage of his encounter with Native American activist Nathan Philips. The settlement is undisclosed but Michael breaks down what it means and why CNN probably settled. Reason Magazine thinks the lawsuit could have a chilling effect on journalism. Michael thinks it will have the opposite effect.

Michael filled in for another talk radio host today and this is his discussion on the Iranian crisis after having had a day to consume additional information about the Iranian attacks.

Michael has just returned late from Washington, DC. After reading as much of the news as possible about the Iranian missile strikes in Iraq earlier, he doesn’t believe this is as serious as the media and pundits portray it to be. See if you agree; or, if his opinion is “overtaken by events” tomorrow.

Slate Magazine has an article claiming that the sanctuary city movement for illegal aliens is different than the sanctuary city movement for Second Amendment rights. Is is a false equivalency as they claim? Michael breaks down the article to compare the two movements from the left’s point of view.

Michael unplugged for almost two weeks. He talks about how refreshing it was to not pay attention to the news. And, a Denver judge ruled the city’s camping ban unconstitutional on the grounds that it is cruel and unusual punishment. Michael describes how this judge acted as an activist to get what he wanted, regardless of the Constitutional issues. How is banning anyone from camping in a public place cruel and unusual punishment? Remember, the ban applies to everyone, not just the homeless.

Back at the beginning of the month, I asked all of you what gives meaning to your life. I never expected the response I would get. I have picked three of the most personal and fascinating emails to share with you. Perhaps like me, you’ll learn something from their stories. Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Judge Rosemary Collyer issued a stunning rebuke to the FBI and it’s handling of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) warrants in the Russian election probe. I believe the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act needs to be reformed, if not discarded. There is a difference between intelligence gathering and criminal prosecutions. Due process is absent in FISA warrant applications, and there is no checks and balances to ensure due process. Congress must act to reform this system because we cannot - and should not - rely on the miscreants in the FBI to reform itself.