1
For Artemis Mission to Moon, NASA Seeks to Add Billions to Budget
The funds would help accelerate the agency’s schedule for returning
astronauts to the lunar surface by 2024.
Texas needs money for R&D.
2
Donald Trump Jr.’s No-Shows Led to Subpoena, Republican Senator Says
The Trumps are not respectful of congress.
3
A ‘Calming Feeling,’ a Frenzy and a New Front in the War Over Anti-Semitism
Representative Rashida Tlaib’s set off another firestorm with her awkward
comment that she had a “calming feeling” knowing that her ancestors had
lost their land in the creation of Israel after the Holocaust.
The Arabs are more Semitic.
4
Barr Assigns U.S. Attorney in Connecticut to Review Origins of Russia Inquiry
The prosecutor has conducted other sensitive investigations into conduct by
national security officials, including accusations of C.I.A. detainee abuse.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Durham_(lawyer)
He's their boy.
5
A Mayor Walks Into Trump Tower. A Circus Follows.
Bill de Blasio’s news conference felt like a campaign event, as he fought
to be heard over hecklers with a “worst mayor ever” sign and the songs of
Tony Bennett.
Trump has rent-a-crowd on speed dial.
6
White House Reviews Military Plans Against Iran, in Echoes of Iraq War
The plans call for up to 120,000 American troops but not a land invasion of
Iran. They were updated at the request of John R. Bolton, the national
security adviser.
It worked the first time.
7
Tuesday: NY Fed Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit, Small Business Index
Tuesday:
• At 6:00 AM ET, NFIB *Small Business Optimism Index* for April.
• At 11:00 AM, NY Fed: *Q1 Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit*
Coming events.
8
Joe Biden Defends Record on Climate and Calls for ‘Environmental Revolution’
Mr. Biden highlighted his work on climate change dating back to the 1980s
in the face of criticism from rivals for the 2020 presidential nomination.
"The Green New Deal" belongs to the competition.
9
On Politics With Lisa Lerer: The Sanders-Biden Smackdown
How Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden are approaching each other; some clarity
on Democratic debate eligibility; and a setback for Apple.
Mind reading is undependable.
10
"Lowest Mortgage Rates in More Than a Month"
From Matthew Graham at Mortgage News Daily: Lowest Mortgage Rates in More
Than a Month
Mortgage rates moved moderately lower to start the new week as trade
tensions remained in focus. In general, the worse the US/China trade
relationship is looking at any given moment, the better it has been for the
bond market (and the worse it's been for stocks).
…
Today's drop brings the average lender back to the lowest rates since April
2. [*30YR FIXED - 4.125-4.25%*]
CR Note: The decline in mortgage rates - from around 5% late last year, to
just over 4% - has given the housing market a lift.
Houses are not selling well.
11
Trump Praises Hungary’s Viktor Orban, Brushing Aside Criticism
In a high-profile Oval Office meeting, the president expressed approval for
Mr. Orban’s tough immigration policies and emphasis on “Christian
communities.”
Viktor Orban is not admirable.
12
Trump Says Hungary’s Prime Minister Is ‘Probably Like Me’
NYT > Politics - 8 hours ago
President Trump met at the White House on Monday with Viktor Orban, the
prime minister of Hungary and one of Europe’s leading nationalists. He
offered praise for Mr. Orban’s immigration policies.
Unfortunately Viktor Orban is smarter.
13
Jimmy Carter Breaks His Hip and Undergoes Surgery
Mr. Carter, 94, the longest-living president in American history, fell at
his home as he was leaving to go turkey hunting, his office said. The
surgery was described as successful.
Yes
14
Jenna Welch, Laura Bush’s Mother, Dies at 99
Her $8,000 loss in the Enron scandal was cited by George W. Bush in
distancing himself from campaign contributors in the energy industry.
The years flit by.
15
Justices Split Over the Power of Precedent
In a 5-to-4 vote, the Supreme Court overruled a 40-year-old decision on
states’ rights and prompted fears that other precedents are at risk.
The court has been split for decades.
The ballance has changed.
16
Say Goodbye To Permafrost (And Civilization?)
So, atmospheric concentrations of CO2 in the atmosphere are now higher than
they have ever been since homo sapiens has existed. Meanwhile, on Russia’s
arctic coast, which is permafrost, the temperature is 29C, 84F. That means
the permafrost is melting. Since we continue to pump green house gasses
out, since every scenario includes more significant […]
We will find out.
17
Julián Castro Unveils Education Plan With Focus on Universal Pre-K
Mr. Castro’s sweeping plan would also eliminate tuition at public
universities and community colleges and overhaul the student-debt repayment
process.
Deligates count.
noise does not.
18
Tempers Fraying, Justices Continue Debate on Executions
In three unusual opinions on Monday, members of the Supreme Court wrote testily about votes they had cast in March."Do not tinker with the machinery of death."
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