1
Five Policy Clashes Between John Bolton and President Trump
Eileen Sullivan at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
John R. Bolton, a national security hawk, and President Trump disagreed on
how to approach a number of international issues.
It is easy to disagree with Trump.
It is easy to disagree with Trump.
2
Prosecutors Could Ask for Prison Time for Michael Flynn
Adam Goldman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
In a reversal, prosecutors hinted that they could ask for prison time for
Michael T. Flynn, the president’s first national security adviser.
The justice department is owned by Trump
3
Can Jon Ossoff Help Turn Georgia Blue?
Astead W. Herndon at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Two Senate seats will be up for grabs in Georgia in 2020, and Mr. Ossoff,
who narrowly lost a congressional race two years ago, is the
highest-profile Democrat to enter the ring so far.
The election is nearing.
4
A Look at the West Bank Area Netanyahu Vowed to Annex
Karen Zraick at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The Jordan Valley and northern Dead Sea are considered strategically vital
zones by Israel for security. If Israel annexed them, it would encircle any
future Palestinian state in the West Bank.
There will be no future Palestinian state.
5
Study Shows Income Gap Between Rich and Poor Keeps Growing, With Deadly Effects
Lola Fadulu at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
The Government Accountability Office, which looked at the relationship
between income, wealth and longevity, found that poor people are living
shorter lives and the rich are living longer.
Yes.
6
Canada Tries a Forceful Message for Flood Victims: Live Someplace Else
Christopher Flavelle at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
As the costs of climate change mount, the country has begun forcing flooded
homeowners to move, prompting clashes over what counts as fair.
Learning continues.
7
With the Faithful at Trump’s North Carolina Rally: ‘He Speaks Like Me’
Astead W. Herndon at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
Two months after his rally there produced “send her back” chants, the
president brought identity politics back to the state.
Identity is racism.
8
After String of Mass Shootings, Democrats Begin New Push for Gun Control
Sheryl Gay Stolberg at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
The fate of the Democrats’ proposals, and of the broader effort to enact
gun safety measures, remains murky amid uncertainty about where President
Trump stands.
Same old, same old.
9
NOAA Chief, Defending Trump on Dorian, Also Tries to Buoy Scientists
Christopher Flavelle, Lisa Friedman and Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
The remarks by Neil Jacobs, head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, were the first since a report that a cabinet secretary had
tried to coerce agency leaders.
After the fact helps little.
10
Trump Ousts John Bolton as National Security Adviser
Peter Baker at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
President Trump had complained privately in recent months that Mr. Bolton
was too hawkish, a tension made worse in recent weeks over Iran and North
Korea.
John Bolton did not help.
11
Pelosi Energizes Battle to Lower Drug Prices
Abby Goodnough at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s draft plan to allow the federal government to
negotiate the price of hundreds of drugs will add new urgency to
Washington’s effort to fight rising prescription costs.
The senate must pass it and the president must sign it.
12
Democrats to Force Another Vote to End Trump’s National Emergency at the Border
Emily Cochrane at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
The move is designed to force Senate Republicans to choose between
rejecting Mr. Trump’s border wall or endorsing his plan to divert funding
from projects in their states.
Work continues.
13
Share of Americans With Health Insurance Declined in 2018
Margot Sanger-Katz, Ben Casselman and Jeanna Smialek at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
The drop, despite a strong economy, was the first since 2009 and at least
partly caused by efforts to weaken the Affordable Care Act.
Yes.
14
What You Need to Know About North Carolina’s Special Election
Jonathan Martin and Richard Fausset at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
Voters in the Republican-leaning 9th Congressional District will choose
between Dan McCready, the Democratic candidate, and Dan Bishop, the G.O.P.
candidate.
Yes.
15
Trump Chides ‘America-Hating Left’ in Rally for House Candidate
Annie Karni and Michael Crowley at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
Dan Bishop, a conservative well known for sponsoring a bill requiring
transgender people to use restrooms based on the gender listed on their
birth certificates, faces a tough race in North Carolina.
It is not Trump's America.
16
Capitalism Requires Loss Of Money And Power
Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 13 hours ago
Capitalism existed before widespread limited liability. The textiles
revolution (aka. modern industrial capitalism started before it, even.)
We’ve been running on forms of capitalism in parts of the world for
hundreds of years. There was, in fact, violent opposition to limited
liability from some capitalists when it was introduced. They thought it
unfair. In […]
Yes.
17
Moderate Democrats Fared Best in 2018. One Gets Another Chance Today.
Nate Cohn at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
A North Carolina election is also a chance to think about what kind of
candidate might do best against President Trump.
18
Presidential Power Must Be Curbed After Trump, 2020 Candidates Say
Charlie Savage at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago
The presidential hopefuls detailed their views on the limits of executive
power in response to a New York Times survey.
true
19
On Politics: For Sanders, It All Began in Canada
NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
A trip Bernie Sanders took to Ottawa in 1987 helped forge his determination
to transform the American health care system.
OK
20
Jon Ossoff Will Run for Senate in Georgia
Maggie Astor at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
Mr. Ossoff, a former documentary filmmaker who nearly flipped a
conservative House district in 2017, will run in one of two Senate races in
the state next year.
good
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