Justice Samuel Alito's inability to restrain himself during the State of the Union address brought to wide attention a truth that too many have tried to ignore: The Supreme Court is now dominated by a highly politicized conservative majority intent on working its will.
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MATTHEW DALY / The Associated PressThe conservative commentator, who just announced he has advanced lung cancer, is presented with the honor during Trump's State of the Union.
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