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Trump Rejects Renaming Military Bases Named After Confederate Generals
Peter Baker and Helene Cooper at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
By dismissing an idea under consideration by the Pentagon, the president
positioned himself firmly against the movement to remove racist symbols and
combat racism touched off by George Floyd’s death.
Trump needs the racists.
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Trump needs the racists.
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Kamala Harris Is Done Explaining Racism
Lisa Lerer at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The senator and vice-presidential prospect has a message for her white
friends who are surprised about police brutality.
Blacks have not been allowed to build wealth in general.
The color of one's skin is a constant.
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Blacks have not been allowed to build wealth in general.
The color of one's skin is a constant.
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Trump Demands CNN Retract a Poll, as OANN Teases a Rosier View
Michael M. Grynbaum and Maggie Haberman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The president’s campaign urged CNN to apologize for a poll that showed him
well behind Joe Biden. Soon after, One America News suggested a more
favorable survey was on the way.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/10/us/politics/jon-ossoff-georgia-senate.html
CNN has facts on their side.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_America_News_Network
This narrow caster should be avoided.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/10/us/politics/jon-ossoff-georgia-senate.html
CNN has facts on their side.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_America_News_Network
This narrow caster should be avoided.
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Drawing on Decades of Activism, Karen Bass Leads Democrats’ Policing Overhaul
Nicholas Fandos at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The California congresswoman, who heads the Congressional Black Caucus and
was the first black speaker of a state legislature, has navigated internal
divides to produce Democrats’ expansive bill.
The senate will not act.
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The senate will not act.
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LeBron James and Other Stars Form a Voting Rights Group
Jonathan Martin at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
“This is the time for us to finally make a difference,” the N.B.A.
superstar said of the new group, which will aim to protect
African-Americans’ voting rights.
First elect Biden.
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First elect Biden.
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An Eyesore in Washington Becomes an Icon
Mark Leibovich at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
Once reviled, the chain-link fence surrounding Lafayette Square and the
White House is now seen as a bulletin board of art and artifacts dedicated
to George Floyd and hope.
Trump is not paying attention.
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Trump is not paying attention.
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Pompeo Aide Who Pushed Saudi Arms Sale Said to Have Pressured Inspector General
Edward Wong, Michael LaForgia and Lara Jakes at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
Congress is looking into whether Secretary of State Mike Pompeo asked
President Trump to fire Steve Linick, the department’s inspector general,
to retaliate for investigations.
Everyone is watching.
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Everyone is watching.
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Georgia’s Election Mess: Many Problems, Plenty of Blame, Few Solutions for November
Richard Fausset and Reid J. Epstein at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
Tuesday’s disastrous primary election was plagued by glitches, but
Democrats also saw a systemic effort to disenfranchise voters.
There are results.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/06/09/us/elections/results-georgia-west-virginia-nevada-primaries.html
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There are results.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/06/09/us/elections/results-georgia-west-virginia-nevada-primaries.html
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Aggressive Tactics by National Guard, Ordered to Appease Trump, Wounded the Military, Too
Thomas Gibbons-Neff, Eric Schmitt and Helene Cooper at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
Some members of the D.C. Guard — comprising more than 60 percent people of
color — have not told family they were part of the crackdown. Guard
leadership, concerned about public opposition, even warned against buying
food from vendors.
Trump's orders were improper.
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Trump's orders were improper.
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Pandemic-Stricken Schools Tell Senate They Need Help to Reopen
Erica L. Green at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The Senate Education Committee held a hearing on returning to “normalcy”
this fall, but education leaders said they were struggling with budget cuts
and demands to meet health guidelines.
The public schools are dependent on subsidies.
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The public schools are dependent on subsidies.
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As Coronavirus Infections Climb, Washington Moves On to Other Business
Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Noah Weiland at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
New cases are rising in almost half of the states. But in the capital,
restless lawmakers and White House officials appear ready to focus on other
subjects.
The sick and the dead have trouble voting.
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The sick and the dead have trouble voting.
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Trump 2020 Campaign Will Return With Rally in Tulsa
Annie Karni at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
The president is set to hold his first rally since the coronavirus
shuttered most of the country, with polls showing Joe Biden establishing a
significant national lead over his rival.
A rally should not be a good move for Trump now.
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A rally should not be a good move for Trump now.
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Head of Justice Department’s Criminal Division to Step Down
Katie Benner at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
Brian A. Benczkowski’s tenure is marked in part by the department’s
handling of a whistle-blower complaint into the president’s dealings with
Ukraine.
Facts do not change. Opinions change.
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George Floyd's Brother Testifies in House Hearing on Police Reform
Facts do not change. Opinions change.
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George Floyd's Brother Testifies in House Hearing on Police Reform
Catie Edmondson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago
Philonise Floyd, the star witness at a House hearing on Democrats’ policing
bill, called for Congress to “stop the pain” caused by the killings of
black men at the hands of the police.
Congress probably does not have the power to end racism.
It could make a dramatic gesture if it could get a veto proof majority in the
senate.
The question deserves debate.
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Congress probably does not have the power to end racism.
It could make a dramatic gesture if it could get a veto proof majority in the
senate.
The question deserves debate.
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Beyond Georgia: A Warning for November as States Scramble to Expand Vote-by-Mail
Nick Corasaniti and Michael Wines at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago
Turnout has remained high as states have raced to allow voting by mail. But
getting a full count on Election Day looks increasingly difficult.
The political machine in Georgia has no interest in change.
The problems are at the local level.
There is always a delay for the absentee ballots.
Victory parties may be delayed.
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The political machine in Georgia has no interest in change.
The problems are at the local level.
There is always a delay for the absentee ballots.
Victory parties may be delayed.
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White House Tells Bolton His Book Still Contains Classified Information
Michael S. Schmidt and Maggie Haberman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago
A White House official said Mr. Bolton would be given a redacted version of
his manuscript by June 19, four days before the book’s current publication
date.
The book will be delayed a few weeks.
Only John Bolton and his publicist are annoyed.
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The book will be delayed a few weeks.
Only John Bolton and his publicist are annoyed.
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Michael Flynn Case a 'Gross Abuse' of Power, Says Former Federal Judge
Charlie Savage and Adam Goldman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago
A former federal judge said that the attorney general gave special
treatment to a presidential ally, undermining public confidence in the rule
of law.
The facts have not changed.
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The facts have not changed.
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Has Lindsey Graham Become Too Trumpy for South Carolina? Not So Fast
Astead W. Herndon at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
Democrats are mounting a vigorous Senate campaign, backing Jaime Harrison,
a candidate with strong fund-raising. But as they argue that Mr. Graham has
become too conservative for the state, the senator has gained supporters.
A win would be good.
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A win would be good.
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Republicans Weighing New Convention Options as They Eye Move to Jacksonville
Maggie Haberman and Annie Karni at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
The Florida city has been Republicans’ top choice for days, after President
Trump told officials in North Carolina that he did not want the convention
to feature social distancing.
Trump should learn. Covid-19 is not politically sensitive.
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Trump should learn. Covid-19 is not politically sensitive.
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Georgia’s Election Descends Into Chaos
Giovanni Russonello at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
A dry run for November raises new questions about ballot access: This is
your morning tip sheet.
Only the Republicans were confused.
Only the Republicans were confused.
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