DONALD TRUMP (Shutterstock).

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that former president Donald Trump is ineligible to serve as president on the grounds that his actions related to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S Capitol constituted “insurrection.”

Under the court’s ruling, the Colorado secretary of state is ordered to remove Trump’s name from the Republican primary ballot. The ruling overturned a decision by a lower court saying that the constitutional provision about insurrection did not refer to presidents.

If similar rulings are issued in other states, it could have a major impact on the 2024 presidential race. The issue could ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.

O’Connor praised by Biden, Roberts

SANDRA DAY O’CONNOR

Sandra Day O’Connor, the first female member of the U.S. Supreme Court, was remembered as a pioneer and trailblazer at funeral services for her on Tuesday at the Washington National Cathedral.

O’Conner, 93, had served on the court from 1981 to 2006. She was appointed by President Ronald Reagan. 

“The daughter of the American West, was a pioneer in her own right,” said President Joe Biden, “breaking down the barriers of legal and political words and the nation’s consciousness.”

Chief Justice John Roberts said “She was a strong, influential and iconic jurist.”

O’Conner passed away on Dec. 1.

Dozens held in Israel-Gaza war protest

HAMAS vs. Israel (Shutterstock).

A protest inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday advocating for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war led to the arrest of at least 60 people.

A sign was unfurled reading “Stop Funding Violence,” and protesters chanted “Not enough nickel! Not another dime! No more money for Israel’s crimes!”

The protesters entered the building as a tour group and were arrested as they began their demonstration, which is illegal under District of Columbia law.

Also on Tuesday, the United Nations Security Council met in its seventh try at passing a resolution urging a cease-fire in Gaza. Previous attempts have been stopped by the United States as a permanent member of the council.

Sports: Rodgers won’t play in 2023

AARON RODGERS (Wikipedia).

Certain Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers will likely not be adding to his resume this year as he seemed to indicate he would not be playing for the New York York Jets in 2023

“If I was 100 percent today, I’d be definitely pushing to play,” he said Tuesday on an interview show.” The fact is, I’m not.”

Rodgers was a superstar quarterback for the Green Bay Packers through the 2022 season, but in the opener for the Jets, he tore an Achilles tendon in the Jets’ first possession in September.

Now 40 years old, Rodgers has vowed to try again in 2024 for the Jets.

Weather: Rainy days for us

Some early-winter weather will usher in the official onset of winter this week in our West Orange County area. The forecast calls for daytime highs in the mid-60s and overnight lows ranging from the high-50s to mid-50s. On Wednesday there should be a high of 65 and a low of 58 with rain and thunder. Thunderstorms are expected on Thursday with a high of 67 and a low of 57. Light rain will continue through Friday with the temps at 65 (48).