Saturday, February 4, 2017

@20:25, 2/4/17

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Most Popular on NYTimes.com

U.S.

Kellyanne Conway Admits ‘Bowling Green Massacre’ Error

Ms. Conway, a counselor to President Trump, cited a terrorist attack in Kentucky that never happened. She said it was a mistake.
REFUGEES AND DISPLACED PERSONS; TERRORISM 

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Business Day

Trump Moves to Roll Back Obama-Era Financial Regulations

The actions constituted a broad effort to loosen rules enacted after the financial crisis that restrict the way Wall Street can operate.
UNITED STATES POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT; DODD-FRANK WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT (2010); BANKING AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS 

His supporters want to cheat.

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U.S.

Melania Trump’s Absence From Washington Raises Questions About Her Role

Mrs. Trump’s decision to remain in New York temporarily has made for an unusually slow transition into a hectic, demanding and heavily scrutinized job.
UNITED STATES POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT; FIRST LADIES (US) 

Probably justified.

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U.S.

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Said to Have Helped Thwart L.G.B.T. Rights Rollback

President Trump’s daughter and son-in-law advised the president to reject a draft executive order that would have rescinded a number of Obama-era protections for the L.G.B.T.Q. community.
UNITED STATES POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT; EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND MEMORANDUMS 

A triumph of hope over experience.

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Business Day

Nordstrom Drops Ivanka Trump Brand From Its Stores

The department store chain said it would put the brakes on its relationship with Ms. Trump and it removed her brand from a list on its site.

Even buyers can learn.

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U.S.

Trump Officials Move to Appeal Ruling Blocking Immigration Order

In announcing its intent to appeal a Seattle judge’s temporary restraining order, the White House used fairly muted language. Not so the president.

The president cannot violate constitutional law.

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U.S.

New Yorker and Vanity Fair Pull Out of Correspondents’ Dinner Parties

The organization that holds the annual White House roast says the main event itself is still on, despite President Trump’s combative relationship with the news media.
NEWS AND NEWS MEDIA; UNITED STATES POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT 

"I would not join any club that would have me as a member."
                                                 "Groucho" Marks

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U.S.

Trust Records Show Trump Is Still Closely Tied to His Empire

New documents on the president’s trust, set up to allay fears of conflicts of interest, show just how closely tied he remains to his business.
UNITED STATES POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT; CONFLICTS OF INTEREST; REAL ESTATE (COMMERCIAL) 

There is no surprise in that.

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Style

Dress Like a Woman? What Does That Mean?

A report that President Trump wants women who work for him to dress a certain way led Twitter users to post pictures of women in nontraditional clothes.

Meaningless.

Sumptuary laws are extinct. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumptuary_law

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U.S.

Court Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Travel Ban, and Airlines Are Told to Allow Passengers

A judge in Seattle ordered a nationwide halt to the ban while a Boston court refused to extend a stay. Earlier the State Department said 60,000 visas had been revoked.
EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND MEMORANDUMS; IMMIGRATION AND EMIGRATION; VISAS 

They do make noise.

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Opinion

Donald the Menace

This isn’t a strategy; it’s a syndrome.
UNITED STATES POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT 

Krugman is usually correct.

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U.S.

Trump Vows to ‘Destroy’ Law Banning Political Endorsements by Churches

President Trump said he planned to repeal the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits churches from engaging in political activity at the risk of losing their tax-exempt status.
UNITED STATES POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT; LAW AND LEGISLATION 

"Congress shall make no regarding an establishment of religion . . ."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Separation_of_church_and_state_in_the_United_States

Such a destruction would constitute an high crime. 

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World

Trump Embraces Pillars of Obama’s Foreign Policy

In a turnabout, the president appeared to embrace decades-long United States policy on what is necessary for a two-state solution.
UNITED STATES POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT; EMBARGOES AND SANCTIONS 

Israel has decided against democracy.

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Technology

Uber C.E.O. to Leave Trump Advisory Council After Criticism

Travis Kalanick plans to step down from the president’s council, after internal pressure from employees and a social media backlash.

Trump listens to no outside advice.

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U.S.

Trump Responds to Louvre Attack in Paris, Urging U.S. to ‘Get Smart’

After a soldier shot a machete-wielding attacker at the museum, President Trump chimed in on Twitter, apparently urging support for his policies.
UNITED STATES POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT 

Trump listens to no outside advice.

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The Upshot

Which Country Is America’s Strongest Ally? For Republicans, It’s Australia

A new online survey from YouGov details which countries Americans consider to be allies. Australia tops that list for Republicans.
POLLS AND PUBLIC OPINION 

Trump does not agree. 

He has gratuitously insulted the government of Australia.

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U.S.

Vincent Viola, Nominee for Army Secretary, Drops Out

Mr. Viola, a billionaire Wall Street trader and West Point graduate, withdrew his name from consideration, citing business conflicts.
UNITED STATES POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT; APPOINTMENTS AND EXECUTIVE CHANGES 

Fine by me.

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Business Day

America’s Most Expensive House ... Times Two

Near Los Angeles, the most expensive house in the nation is on the market for $250 million, but one is rising nearby that may cost half a billion.
REAL ESTATE AND HOUSING (RESIDENTIAL); HIGH NET WORTH INDIVIDUALS 

No sale. 
I have no desire to be a "greater fool".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_fool_theory

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Science

The Purpose of Sleep? To Forget, Scientists Say

Two studies suggest that the brain edits itself during sleep, paring back the tangle of neurons that grows in waking hours.
SLEEP; BRAIN 

Probably correct. 

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U.S.

Soul-Searching at Clinton Foundation in Trump Era

Its fund-raising, leadership and ambitions potentially in flux, the foundation is grappling with its place after the election.
PHILANTHROPY 

I am not going to worry about the Clinton Foundation.
They will look at their income and capital and advance their projects.
The projects are their choice.  
Let them get on with the work they want the money to do.

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