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Barr Suggests Impeachment Inquiry Undermines Voters’ Intent
Katie Benner at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 50 minutes ago
The attorney general strongly defended President Trump’s assertions of
executive power.
Barr does not know the constitution.
Impeachment allows for second thoughts.
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Labeled ‘Bad News’ by the President, an Ambassador Headlines a Bad Day for Trump
Mark Leibovich at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
In an impeachment hearing, Marie L. Yovanovitch expressed disbelief that an
American president would call her “bad news” in a call with a foreign
leader.
Presidents are not omnipresent.
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With a Tweet, Trump Upends Republican Strategy for Dealing with Yovanovitch
Michael D. Shear at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
House Republicans planned ahead, hoping to strike a respectful tone at
Friday’s impeachment hearing. Mr. Trump’s tweet was exactly the kind of
attack they had hoped to avoid.
Trump has a death-wish.
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Obama Says Average American Doesn’t Want to ‘Tear Down System’
Lisa Lerer at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Former President Barack Obama, in an address to liberal donors, warned
candidates not to go too far left and sought to calm those who were
concerned about the state of the Democratic primary.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_contract
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Impeachment Briefing: What Happened Today
Noah Weiland at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
A veteran diplomat responded in real time to Twitter attacks by President
Trump.
Smoking gun.
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Smoking gun.
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Embassy Official Confirms Trump Asked About Ukraine Investigation
Nicholas Fandos at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
The official in Kiev also said that he was told President Trump cared more
about the investigations than about Ukraine.
More smoke.
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More smoke.
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Did Trump Commit ‘Bribery’? Pelosi’s Impeachment Accusation, Explained
Charlie Savage at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
Her declaration reflected a shift by Trump’s critics from talking about the
Ukraine affair using more abstract concepts like “quid pro quo” or “abuse
of power.”
OK
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OK
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Ex-Envoy’s Tale of Acid Attack Spotlights Ukraine’s Anticorruption Wars
Michael Crowley at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
Marie L. Yovanovitch learned she was being recalled from Kiev after hosting
a ceremony honoring a murdered young activist.
Ukraine gets fewer headlines than it should.
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Ukraine gets fewer headlines than it should.
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Jordan Brings Pugnacious Style to Impeachment Defense of Trump
Sheryl Gay Stolberg at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
For Representative Jim Jordan, acting as President Trump’s chief defender
in the impeachment inquiry is a chance to redeem himself with Republican
leaders.
Jim Jordan has a right to his opinions.
Those opinions do not change Trump's facts.
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Jim Jordan has a right to his opinions.
Those opinions do not change Trump's facts.
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Ex-Envoy to Ukraine ‘Devastated’ as Trump Vilified Her
Sheryl Gay Stolberg at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
As Marie Yovanovitch testified, President Trump tweeted insults at her,
drawing charges of witness intimidation.
Trump does not do diplomacy.
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Trump does not do diplomacy.
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The Supreme Court May Let Trump End DACA. Here’s What the Public Thinks About It.
Giovanni Russonello at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
Polls show the program to protect young undocumented immigrants from
deportation is broadly popular. Democratic organizers see an opportunity to
mobilize voters if it is ended.
Trump should not be president.
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Trump should not be president.
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What Ads Are Political? Twitter Struggles With a Definition
Kate Conger at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
Twitter has said it will ban all political ads. But what is or isn’t a
political message is often in the eye of the beholder.
Twitter should struggle.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/politics
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Twitter should struggle.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/politics
"
- politics (countable and uncountable, plural politics)
- (countable) A methodology and activities associated with running a government, an organization, or a movement.
- (countable) The profession of conducting political affairs.
- He made a career out of politics.
- (countable) One's political stands and opinions.
- Their politics are clear from the bumper stickers on their cars.
- (uncountable) Political maneuvers or diplomacy between people, groups, or organizations, especially involving power, influence or conflict.
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Impeachment Hearings Schedule: What’s Coming Up
Nicholas Fandos at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
The House’s impeachment inquiry, which burst into public view this week,
will only pick up speed in the coming days.
I will read the reviews.
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I will read the reviews.
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Read Marie Yovanovitch’s Prepared Opening Statement From the Impeachment Hearing
NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
The former American ambassador to Ukraine appeared in front of the House
Intelligence Committee during the second day of public impeachment hearings.
She is a good witness.
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She is a good witness.
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Roger Stone Is Convicted of Impeding Investigators in a Bid to Protect Trump
Sharon LaFraniere and Zach Montague at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
Mr. Stone, a longtime informal adviser to President Trump, obstructed one
of Congress’s Russia investigations and lied to lawmakers.
Confirmation.
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Confirmation.
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Trump Attack on Envoy During Testimony Raises Charges of Witness Intimidation
Charlie Savage and Michael D. Shear at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
The president publicly targeted Marie L. Yovanovitch, the former ambassador
to Ukraine, even as she was testifying about how she felt threatened by an
earlier smear campaign.
Trump is not helping his cause.
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Trump is not helping his cause.
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Elizabeth Warren Vows to Expand Health Coverage in First 100 Days
Abby Goodnough, Thomas Kaplan and Margot Sanger-Katz at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
Ms. Warren laid out a blueprint to pass major health legislation at the
start of her presidency. But she would wait as long as three years to seek
passage of a full-scale “Medicare for all” plan.
A more possible plan to start.
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A more possible plan to start.
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To Lower Costs, Trump to Force Hospitals to Reveal Price of Care
Reed Abelson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
A proposed federal rule would make hospitals list the prices they negotiate
with insurers, allowing consumers to seek better deals for care.
In an emergency there is no time to search.
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In an emergency there is no time to search.
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Rough Transcript of Trump’s First Phone Call With Ukrainian Leader Released
Mark Mazzetti and Eileen Sullivan at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
The White House’s release of a memo about the call does not mention
“corruption,” which appeared in an earlier description of the conversation.
Editors have had time to fix the words.
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Editors have had time to fix the words.
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Who Is Marie Yovanovitch? Former Ambassador Testifies in Impeachment Hearing
Sheryl Gay Stolberg at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
The ousted ambassador to Ukraine recounted how she became the target of a
smear campaign by President Trump’s personal lawyer and the right-wing
media.
Trusted and loyal to the whole government.
Trusted and loyal to the whole government.
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