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Jobless Benefits Run Out as Trump Resists Signing Relief Bill
Emily Cochrane, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
Millions of Americans lost crucial unemployment coverage as President Trump
continued to criticize the bill that would keep pandemic aid from lapsing.
No relief.
2
George Blake, British Spy Who Betrayed the West, Dies at 98
Robert D. McFadden, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
He was caught spilling secrets to the Soviets in 1961 and imprisoned. Five
years later, he escaped and fled to Moscow, where he was hailed as a hero.
Easy stages.
3
Trump’s Fraud Claims Died in Court, but the Myth of Stolen Elections Lives On
Jim Rutenberg, Nick Corasaniti and Alan Feuer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago
For years, Republicans have used the specter of cheating as a reason to
impose barriers to ballot access. A definitive debunking of claims of
wrongdoing in 2020 has not changed that message.
Trump can't quit.
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Unemployment Aid Set to Lapse Saturday as Trump’s Plans for Relief Bill Remain Unclear
Alan Rappeport, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
At least a temporary lapse in expanded unemployment benefits for millions
of Americans is now inevitable because of President Trump’s delay in
signing a $900 billion pandemic relief bill.
People are still trying to pass somethimg.
5
Democrats in Georgia Runoffs Bring in Record Haul
Rick Rojas, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The Rev. Raphael G. Warnock and Jon Ossoff each raised more than $100
million, according to campaign filings, signaling Democrats’ optimism
heading into the Jan. 5 contests.
The Georgia Democrats know.
6
For Trump, Pardons as an Expression of Grievance
Peter Baker, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
President Trump’s grants of clemency to convicted liars, corrupt
congressmen and child-killing war criminals are a way to lash out at a
system that he believes has treated him and his friends unfairly.
Trump hurts us any way he can.
7
o, 90, a New Battle Unfolds on His Childhood Street
Elaina Plott, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Before he defended Rosa Parks and became a leading legal force, Fred Gray
grew up on an avenue named for Jefferson Davis in Montgomery, Ala. Now a
push is underway for a new name for the street: Mr. Gray’s.
Good idea.
8
Scenes From a Pandemic Holiday Road Trip
Ruth Fremson, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Scenes from a holiday season that shone bright in dark times.
Been there; done that.
I did the road trip and soon will do the return.
Maybe the driveway will be ice free.
9
Behind Trump Clemency, a Case Study in Special Access
Kenneth P. Vogel, Eric Lipton and Jesse Drucker, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 days ago
Philip Esformes was sentenced last year to 20 years for Medicare fraud.
Then a well-connected organization supported by his family weighed in with
the White House.
Trump believes in Santa.
10
Merry Christmas
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 2 days ago
I hope you all have a good one. If you don’t, and many won’t, my
condolences and best wishes that the next year is a better one for you.
I had a christmas And hope your holiday is going well.
11
Democrats Try and Fail to Jam $2,000 Stimulus Payments Through House
Emily Cochrane and Luke Broadwater, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 days ago
In a brief bit of political theater, the House majority leader opened the
chamber for business to ask for unanimous consent to accede to President
Trump’s request for larger checks.
Hard times for most.
12
On Working With Congress, Biden Predicts Success Where Predecessors Failed
Michael D. Shear, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 days ago
The president-elect insisted that his skills and his history would enable
him to secure bipartisan support for bold initiatives.
Biden is feeling sanguine.
13
What Does President-Elect Biden Owe to Black Voters, Communities?
Astead W. Herndon, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 days ago
In his victory speech, the president-elect said of Black voters: “You’ve
always had my back, and I’ll have yours.” Many of those voters are watching
to see what he does in office.
Biden will keep Faith and her baby.
14
Biden Expected to Expand US-India Relationship, While Stressing Human Rights
Pranshu Verma and Jeffrey Gettleman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 days ago
Most experts agree that China will be the driving force behind how India’s
relationship with Washington changes in a Biden administration.
I am not hopeful.
15
Brad Parscale Fell From Trump’s Favor. Now He’s Plotting a Comeback.
Nellie Bowles and Annie Karni, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 days ago
Mr. Parscale, President Trump’s former campaign manager, was angry after he
was demoted last summer, and wanted out of politics. That didn’t last long.
He is starting a new political data company.
Even the Republican party will not have him.
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Trump Pardons: Manafort, Stone, Charles Kushner and More Granted Clemency
Maggie Haberman and Michael S. Schmidt, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 days ago
It was the second wave of pardons and commutations by the president in two
days, showing his willingness to use his power aggressively on behalf of
loyalists.
These are figuritively the walking dead.
17
Trump Outflanks Dems From the Left
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 3 days ago
So, as you’ve probably heard by now, Trump is opposing the Covid “stimulus”
bill and asking it be amended to include a $2,000 check, not a $600 on.
Pelosi says he should pass the bill then they’ll pass another bill with the
extra $1,400 (which is a ludicrous lie and we all know that.) The […]
"Winning is the only thing."
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How Trump's Attack on Relief Bill Has Divided GOP
Luke Broadwater, Emily Cochrane, Astead W. Herndon and Maggie Haberman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 days ago
From the campaign trail in Georgia to Capitol Hill, President Trump’s
demand for changes to the $900 billion pandemic relief plan upended
political and economic calculations.
Another excuse!
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Trump Warns Iran of Retaliation After Attacks on U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
Helene Cooper, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 days ago
The administration and military officials blame Tehran for recent rocket
attacks in Iraq, adding to the growing tensions between the United States
and Iran.
Trump carries a big schtic.
20
Why Georgia Runoff Ads Are Running on Tennessee's News Stations
Shane Goldmacher, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 days ago
Nearly $470 million is set to be spent on ads for the Georgia Senate runoff
races. With the airwaves already saturated, the candidates are heading
across state lines to seek any possible advantage.
All the airtime in Georgia is commited.
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