1
Anti-Muslim Group, ACT for America, to Host Gala at Mar-a-Lago
Tickets for the November event start at $1,500 per person.
Racists.
2
Top Biden Donors Gather Amid Storm Clouds Over Campaign
Now fourth in the Democratic money chase and under fire from President
Trump, Joseph R. Biden Jr. is increasingly dependent on his top donors,
many of whom met in Philadelphia.
Yes.
3
U.S. Nuclear Talks With North Korea Break Down in Hours
The State Department says the United States brought “creative ideas’’ to
the talks. The North Koreans say the Americans arrived “empty-handed.”
Typical of Trump.
4
Kurt Volker, Ukraine and a Turbulent End in the Trump Administration
Friends say that Mr. Volker, who was President Trump’s envoy to Ukraine,
was in an impossible situation. But they also say he was papering over his
role.
If I favored the president, getting the order of the events reversed would aid the cause.
Volker stopped papering, resigned, and testified.
5
Pompeo Defends Trump’s Ukraine Conspiracy Theory
In Athens, the American secretary of state dismissed the House Democrats’
impeachment inquiry and the political drama that it has sparked as a “silly
gotcha game.”
Pompeo is finding his job difficult.
6
Biden Faced His Biggest Challenge, and Struggled to Form a Response
As Trump made unfounded allegations about Biden and his son, the former
vice president was torn over what to do. He now looks more vulnerable than
at any point in the campaign.
Yes.
7
What Happened in the Trump Impeachment Inquiry This Week
Trump requests China’s help. Read the whistle-blower complaint at the heart
of the inquiry. See who’s been subpoenaed. Ukraine, Ukraine, Ukraine. And
more.
Things are broken by Trump.
8
The ‘Never Trump’ Coalition That Decided Eh, Never Mind, He’s Fine
They signed open letters, dedicated a special magazine issue to criticism
of him and swore he would tear at the fabric of this nation. Now they have
become the president’s strongest defenders.
The office was larger than the man.
They shrank the office.
9
These Republicans May Not Endorse an Impeachment Inquiry. But They Aren’t Saying No.
Republicans like Representative Mark Amodei of Nevada are balancing the
risk of President Trump’s wrath and the knowledge that history will hold
them accountable for their actions.
Count the votes.
10
Jumbo Shrimp and Lobster Tails: D.C.’s Fund-Raising Hot Spots
Political campaigns spend a small fortune on food, drink, staff and other
fees when they raise money in the nation’s capital. These are the top 11
spots.
Low hanging fruit.
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11
Open Thread
As usual, feel free to use the comments to discuss topics not related to
recent posts.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
12
Bernie Sanders Has a Heart Attack: This Week in the 2020 Race
Here are seven things that happened in the presidential campaign this week.
Watch developments.
13
China Loves News About Trump’s Controversies. Not This Time.
Since President Trump called for China to investigate the Bidens, Chinese
media and officials have been notably muted. They have reason for caution,
said experts.
China needs trade.
14
2nd Official Is Weighing Whether to Blow the Whistle on Trump’s Ukraine Dealings
The official, a member of the intelligence community, was interviewed by
the inspector general to corroborate the original whistle-blower’s account.
Done.
15
Impeachment Investigators Subpoena White House and Ask Pence for Documents on Ukraine
House Democrats sent a subpoena to the White House requesting a vast range
of documents about President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine and efforts to
cover up his actions.
Refused.
16
Facing Fresh Revelations, Republicans Struggle to Mount a Defense of Trump
Top Republicans have labored to find a unified message to push back against
the rapidly expanding inquiry and break through a cascade of damaging
information.
17
Bernie Sanders Had Heart Attack, His Doctors Say as He Leaves Hospital
“After two and a half days in the hospital, I feel great, and after taking
a short time off, I look forward to getting back to work,” Mr. Sanders said.
18
Saudi Arabia and Iran Make Quiet Openings to Head Off War
Weeks after the Middle East seemed on the verge of war, Saudi Arabia and
Iran are seeking ways to ease tensions. A warming relationship could have
far-reaching consequences.
19
The Trump Impeachment Inquiry: What Happened Today
House committees request documents from Vice President Pence. Plus, text
messages raise questions of quid pro quo.
20
Elizabeth Warren Campaign Fires Staff Member for ‘Inappropriate Behavior’
Richard McDaniel, Ms. Warren’s national organizing director, was let go
from the campaign after it “determined that his reported conduct was
inconsistent with its values.”
No news.
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