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Pentagon Weighs Sharp Drawback in Support for C.I.A.
Julian E. Barnes and Eric Schmitt, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
A broad review of the military’s support for the agency is underway,
including pulling back personnel and rethinking support for C.I.A.
operations around the world.
The C.I.A. reports facts.
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Biden Clashes With the Left
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
Democrats are trying to work out their differences as Biden prepares to
take office. It’s Friday, and this is your politics tip sheet.
The Left fights even with itself.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/12/11/us/joe-biden-trump
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Experts Debate the Prospects for Bipartisan Deals
Ephrat Livni, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
A group of experts gathered to debate the prospects for compromise in an
era of partisanship.
Trump will not sign any relief.
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States Overpaid Unemployment Benefits and Want Money Back
Gillian Friedman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
A pandemic relief program allows no forgiveness of overpayments, even when
recipients are not at fault and the funds are already spent.
All money belong Trump.
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A Single Senator Dashes Hopes for Latino and Women’s Museums — For Now
Nicholas Fandos, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
Senator Mike Lee, Republican of Utah, blocked the creation of Smithsonian
museums honoring women and Latinos, warning they would worsen societal
divides.
The Republican senators drew straws.
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To Deter Iranian Attacks on U.S. Troops, Pentagon Orders B-52 Flights to Middle East
Eric Schmitt, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
It was the second time in three weeks that Air Force bombers had conducted
long-range flights near Iranian air space on short notice.
Talking works better. Trump likes his big stick.
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F.D.A. Panel Gives Green Light to Pfizer's Covid Vaccine
Katie Thomas, Noah Weiland and Sharon LaFraniere, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
The blessing of these experts means that the agency will likely OK the
vaccine’s use, paving the way for health care workers to begin getting
shots next week.
Vaccines are inevetable.
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Investigation of His Son Is Likely to Hang Over Biden as He Takes Office
Peter Baker, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
Unless the Trump Justice Department clears Hunter Biden, the new president
will confront the prospect of his own administration handling an inquiry
that could expose his son to criminal prosecution.
Trump is a sadist.
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Biden Names Susan Rice, Denis McDonough to Key Jobs
Michael Crowley, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
Susan Rice, who was President Barack Obama’s national security adviser,
will lead the Domestic Policy Council. Denis McDonough, Mr. Obama’s chief
of staff, was nominated secretary of veterans affairs.
Good choices.
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Stimulus Deal Falters as McConnell Signals Republican Resistance
Emily Cochrane, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago
Aides to the senate majority leader privately warned that most Republicans
would be unlikely to support an emerging compromise on liability
protections and state and local funding.
McConnell is another sadist.
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Morocco Joins List of Arab Nations to Begin Normalizing Relations With Israel
Lara Jakes, Isabel Kershner, Aida Alami and David M. Halbfinger, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
Morocco follows Bahrain, Sudan and the United Arab Emirates in setting
aside generations of hostilities toward the Jewish state, part of a major
foreign policy effort of the Trump administration.
Money helps.
Another nonvictory in North Africa.
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Student Loan Cancellation Sets Up Clash Between Biden and the Left
Erica L. Green, Luke Broadwater and Stacy Cowley, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
Democratic leaders are pressing the president-elect to cancel $50,000 in
debt per student borrower by fast executive action, but he wants Congress
to pass more modest relief.
Biden wants to cancel student loan payments for the duration.
13
Barr Plans to Finish Term Despite Wanting to Leave Early
Michael S. Schmidt, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
The attorney general had weighed whether to step down by the end of the
year, potentially avoiding a contentious transition.
Barr wants a pension.
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Open Thread
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 16 hours ago
Had some computer issues today, so no post. Feel free to use comments to
discuss topics unrelated to recent posts. I’m doing my annual fundraiser.
If you like my writing and can afford to, please consider giving.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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Experts Debate How To Tame Big Tech
Ephrat Livni, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago
A group of experts gathered to debate privacy, competition and what to do —
if anything — about tech giants’ growing power
This is the best government money can buy. Trump will allow no action.
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Mnuchin Grilled Over Whether Relief Money Was Politicized
Alan Rappeport and Jeanna Smialek, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
The Treasury secretary defended a loan to a struggling trucking company and
his decision to end emergency lending programs.
Treasury secretary, Steven T. Mnuchin has joined the band of sadists.
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Inspector General Criticizes V.A.’s Handling of Sexual Assault Complaint
Aishvarya Kavi, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
The inspector general’s report also expressed disappointment that the V.A.
did not determine whether to take action “to provide a safer and more
welcoming environment” for women at its facilities.
Robert L. Wilkie is a Trump loyalist.
Women get what they deserve according to the Trump party.
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Antitrust Suits and a Hail Mary
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Antitrust will require government action.
The delay of the election has not worked.
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States Try to Rescue Small Businesses as U.S. Aid Is Snarled
Ben Casselman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
State governments are offering loans, grants and tax rebates, but budget
constraints limit their impact.
The states have no more money. Trump is pleased.
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Biden Asks Congress to Grant Waiver for ‘Cool Under Fire’ Defense Pick
Michael Crowley and Eric Schmitt, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Senior Democrats appear willing to exempt Lloyd J. Austin III, a retired
four-star general, from a law meant to protect civilian control of the
military.
The Republicans don't like it.
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