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Trump Hints at Another Act in Four Years, Just Like Grover Cleveland
Peter Baker, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The president is eying a comeback in 2024 aimed at making him the only
person other than Cleveland to win another term after losing the White
House.
A second term for Trump would be a guaranteed failure.
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How Is Trump’s Lawyer Jenna Ellis ‘Elite Strike Force’ Material?
Jeremy W. Peters and Alan Feuer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
She bills herself as a “constitutional law attorney.” Her experience
doesn’t align with the sort of lawyer she plays on TV.
Playing a character on television is not the same as being a professional.
3
Top Democrats Back Compromise Plan to Revive Stimulus Talks
Emily Cochrane and Jim Tankersley, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The Democratic leaders in Congress endorsed a $908 billion plan put forth
by moderates in both parties, offering a significant concession in efforts
to jump-start negotiations.
Relief will be necessary.
Relief is not the same as stimulus.
4
U.S. Cyberforce Was Deployed to Estonia to Hunt for Russian Hackers
Julian E. Barnes, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
An operation ahead of the November election was part of stepped-up efforts
by the military to stop Russian interference in American politics.
It is not a bad idea but it seems pointless.
The internet is not location specific.
5
A Bipartisan Stimulus Bill Lives
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
Will Mitch McConnell get on board? Time will tell: This is your morning tip
sheet.
Any relief plan will need McConnell and Trump.
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Cyberattacks Discovered on Vaccine Distribution Operations
David E. Sanger and Sharon LaFraniere, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
IBM has found that companies and governments have been targeted by unknown
attackers, prompting a warning from the Homeland Security Department.
The internet is not ethical.
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U.S. Tightens Visa Rules for Chinese Communist Party Members
Paul Mozur and Raymond Zhong, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
New guidelines mean that China’s 92 million party members will be limited
to one-month, single-entry U.S. permits — if the State Department can
figure out who they are.
The Trump administration fails Thinking 101
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U.S. Hopes a Small Step in Easing a Mideast Rivalry Could Further Rattle Iran’s Economy
Lara Jakes, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
The Trump administration wants Saudi Arabia to open its airspace to Qatari
flights that are currently paying millions of dollars to route over Iran.
Diplomatic relations with Iran would be better.
9
Georgia Republicans Contort Themselves to Avoid Trump’s Fury
Richard Fausset, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
Many in the state G.O.P. are expending significant effort to seek cover
from the president’s outrage over his defeat, hoping to retain the support
of his base.
There just aren't enough Republicans in Georgia this year.
10
Can Trump Pre-emptively Pardon Himself? Clemency Power, Explained
Charlie Savage, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
The president has discussed potential pardons that could test the
boundaries of his constitutional power to nullify criminal liability.
Efforts to prosecute Trump in federal courts will probably fail.
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Trump Delivers 46-Minute Diatribe on the 'Rigged' Election From White House
Michael D. Shear, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago
The president posted a recording on social media of what he said “may be
the most important speech I’ve ever made.” It was filled with false
allegations about voter fraud.
Donald Trump may need to be escorted from the building.
12
China Poised to Be First to Distribute Virus Vaccine in Latin America, U.S. Official Says
Carol Rosenberg, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
China, which has been expanding its presence in the region, is likely to
beat the United States in its own backyard with vaccine diplomacy as
Washington looks “at taking care of the U.S. first.”
China will like that.
Latin America will like that.
Trump will not like it.
13
2,596 Trades in One Term: Inside Senator Perdue’s Stock Portfolio
Stephanie Saul, Kate Kelly and Michael LaForgia, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago
The Georgia Republican’s stock trades have far outpaced those of his Senate
colleagues and have included a range of companies within his Senate
committees’ oversight, an analysis shows.
It looks like insider trading.
14
Congress Will Press Ahead on Military Bill, Defying Trump’s Veto Threat
Catie Edmondson and David McCabe, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
Republicans said they would not add a repeal demanded by President Trump of
a legal shield for social media companies, and Democrats said they were
prepared for a veto showdown.
Pay the troops, change the base names, and leave social media alone.
15
Many Trial Volunteers Got Placebo Vaccines. Do They Now Deserve the Real Ones?
Carl Zimmer and Noah Weiland, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
Some vaccine experts worry that “unblinding” the trials and giving all of
the volunteers vaccines would tarnish the long-term results.
The long term results can be known without a control group.
Vaccinate the control group.
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Mark Kelly Is Sworn In, Narrowing G.O.P.’s Senate Majority
Catie Edmondson, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago
The induction of Mr. Kelly, a former astronaut who won a special election
last month, marks the first time in decades that two Democrats have
represented Arizona in the Senate.
There is still a Republican majority.
17
Schools and Covid
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 19 hours ago
Back in August, when it became clear that schools were going to reopen in
countries like the US and Britain that did not have Covid under control,
and which never would control Covid until there is a vaccine, I wrote an
article warning against going back to school while Covid was out of
control. I’d […]
The schools should be closed.
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In a Fox News interview, Parscale blames Trump’s lack of coronavirus empathy for his election loss.
Annie Karni, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Faux news is fake.
19
Pardon Chatter Picks Up
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Mysterious, eyebrow-raising news arises from the Justice Department: This
is your morning tip sheet.
Serve Trump and get a presidential pardon.
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After Biden Win, Nation’s Republicans Fear the Economy Ahead
Jim Tankersley and Ben Casselman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Polling shows that Republicans have turned bearish on the outlook for their
family finances since the election, while Democratic optimism is rising.
The nation has been there without damage.
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