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Biden picks Pete Buttigieg for transportation secretary.
Coral Davenport and Michael D. Shear, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 33 minutes ago
I have nothing against him.
2
Biden to Face a Confrontational Russia in a World Changed From His Time in Office
Jennifer Steinhauer and Michael Crowley, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 35 minutes ago
The president-elect will have to assure American national security in ways
that will require pushing back on the Kremlin at times and, at others,
seeking Russian cooperation
The Russians are not nice neighbors. Talking to them will help.
3
Who Is Jeffrey Rosen, Who Will Lead the Justice Dept. for Trump’s Endgame?
Charlie Savage, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 35 minutes ago
Attorney General William P. Barr’s resignation makes his low-profile deputy
the nation’s top law enforcement official for President Trump’s last month.
Jeffrey Rosen has been helping Trump put his thumb on the scales of justice.
Trump would have it no other way.
4
Use It or Lose It: Tenant Aid Effort Nears a Federal Cutoff
Conor Dougherty, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 37 minutes ago
Emergency pandemic funding to help renters must be distributed by Dec. 30.
But getting the money to those who need it is no small task.
Trump is a sadist.
Mitch McConnell is his proffit.
5
Leaders in Congress Meet in Search of Spending and Stimulus Deals
Emily Cochrane, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 37 minutes ago
The top four congressional leaders had their first in-person spending
discussions in months, but were still short of a deal on a pandemic
stimulus measure or a broader spending plan.
The Republican congress will spend no money but on Republicans.
6
Mitch McConnell Congratulates Joe Biden for Being President-elect
Nicholas Fandos and Luke Broadwater, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 58 minutes ago
Mitch McConnell has turned his coat.
His heart is hard money.
He blames the victims like a good fiduciary should.
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D.C. Passes Bill to Give Young Offenders Chance at Reduced Sentences
Hailey Fuchs, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Fueled by a debate over when the justice system should consider young
people adults, the legislation would apply to those under 25 when they
committed a crime who have served at least 15 years.
Those once young offenders remain damned.
8
Dominion’s C.E.O. defends his firm’s voting machines to Michigan lawmakers, denouncing a ‘reckless disinformation campaign.’
Kathleen Gray, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
There is no scandal like an old scandal.
Machine errors occured in 2016.
9
Drug Makers Are Pulling Back From a Program to Help the Needy
Sheryl Gay Stolberg, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Some pharmaceutical companies are scaling back their participation in a
federally mandated drug discount program. State attorneys general are
demanding that the administration take action.
There is no such thing as an excess profit.
10
Defying Trump, McConnell Seeks to Squelch Bid to Overturn the Election
Nicholas Fandos, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Senator Mitch McConnell, the majority leader, congratulated President-elect
Joseph R. Biden Jr. and pleaded with Republicans privately not to join an
effort by House members to throw out the results.
Trump lost.
He belongs under the bus.
11
Carlos Araujo Preza, Doctor on the Pandemic’s Front Lines, Dies at 51
Clay Risen, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
A pulmonologist, he tested positive for Covid-19 and was treated at the
same hospital where he once saw patients. He died of the disease.
Early deaths are tragic.
Covid-19 is not selective.
Covid-19 is oportunistic.
12
Facebook lifts ban on political ads for Georgia runoff elections.
Mike Isaac, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
The social network said it made the change because of the“importance of
expressing voice and using our tools to reach voters.”
There is money to be made.
13
Fundraising Update and Fundraiser Ending Friday the 18th
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 5 hours ago
I want to thank everyone who’s given. It’s been a bad year for anyone not
in the top 1% or so, and I appreciate the donations and subscriptions
greatly. We’ve raised approximately (some crypto donations have made the
numbers not even) $8,925. That means we’ve passed the second tier: Three
more articles, this set most […]
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
14
Biden struggles to manage the Democratic Party’s competing interests.
Alexander Burns and Jonathan Martin, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
Government is messy.
Democrats fight like democrats.
15
Biden will have to make difficult decisions about the Guantánamo Bay prison.
Carol Rosenberg, Charlie Savage and Eric Schmitt, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
The decision to close the prison and send the prisoners home is not difficult.
The Republican party does not want to plead guilty.
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How Biden Can Move His Economic Agenda Without Congress
Noam Scheiber, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
Union leaders and policy experts say the next administration could do
plenty on behalf of workers through regulation and other powers.
To spend money requires congress.
17
More Senate Republicans warily accept Trump’s loss after Electoral College vote.
Nicholas Fandos, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
The senate Republicans have no choice.
18
Families at the border will present a familiar test for Biden’s Homeland Security pick.
Zolan Kanno-Youngs, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
The border is a federal responsibility.
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Biden won the Electoral College, but Trump’s attacks on the process will have lasting effects on democracy.
Shane Goldmacher and Adam Nagourney, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
The details will change as they often do.
Trump did not have the power to end history.
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‘Faith in Our Institutions Held’
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
Biden passes an electoral milestone as the Republicans’ dam cracks: This is
your morning tip sheet.
The institutions survived the Trump challenge.
"God answers prayers. The answer is often no."
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