Sunday, January 31, 2021

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C.I.A. analyst Morgan Muir to run Biden’s daily briefings
Julian E. Barnes and Adam Goldman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 31 minutes ago
The new intelligence chief wanted a briefer with experience and an apolitical record. She chose Morgan Muir, perhaps the first time a former White House briefer has returned to the post.
 
If the facts get through, that is what we hope for.
 

G.M. Announcement Shakes Up U.S. Automakers’ Transition to Electric Cars
Neal E. Boudette and Coral Davenport, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 53 minutes ago
Every carmaker is trying to figure out how to make the leap before governments force it and Tesla and other start-ups lure away drivers.
 
GM must move quickly if it is to survive.  Two years is an eternity in this market.
 
3
G.O.P. Quiet as Pressure Mounts to Address Lawmaker’s Conspiracy Claims
Catie Edmondson, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 59 minutes ago
In a newly unearthed video from 2018, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene suggested that 9/11 was a hoax, President Barack Obama was a Muslim and the Clintons were guilty of murder.
 
The Republican party can deal with her in the halls.
 
4
Biden Visits Walter Reed, Where His Son Battled Brain Cancer
Michael D. Shear, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
“I’ve spent a lot of time at Walter Reed,” Mr. Biden said as he left the White House for the visit on Friday. “They’re great Americans. They’re great people.”
 
The VA will be generously funded in support of the Covid-19 emergency.
 
5
Kevin Clinesmith, Ex-F.B.I. Lawyer, Is Sentenced to Probation
Charlie Savage, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
A judge rebuffed a request by prosecutors to impose a prison sentence on Kevin Clinesmith, who admitted doctoring an email used to help authorize a wiretap on a former Trump campaign aide.
 
Character assassination is not safe.
 
6
U.S. Airstrike Kills Top ISIS Leader in Iraq
Jane Arraf and Falih Hassan, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The joint operation with Iraqi forces was aimed at stemming the group’s resurgence, and illustrates Iraq’s continued reliance on the U.S. military.
 
The U.S. can kill anyone.  It changes few minds.
 
7
In Biden’s White House, Masks, Closed Doors and Empty Halls
Annie Karni, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The West Wing has become a different place in an administration serious about Covid restrictions.
 
More work is getting done.
 
8
Macron Tells Biden That Cooperation With U.S. Cannot Be Dependence
Roger Cohen, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
In a “very agreeable call,” the French president told his American counterpart that Europe wanted “strategic autonomy.” In an interview with foreign media, he also reflected on the pandemic and threats to democracy.
 
Macron understands vassalage.
Trump never did.
Biden seems to understand.
 
9
Biden Wants the Biggest Stimulus in Modern History. Is It Too Big?
Neil Irwin, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
Supporters of a ‘hot’ economy see a chance to correct the mistakes of the last recession. Others see danger.
 
The fix for economic overheating is known and even easy.
It is taxes.
Over heat the economy.
 
10
Job Seekers With Trump White House on Their Résumés Face a Cold Reality
Katie Rogers, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
Working at the White House has traditionally been a ticket to a lucrative future. But that hasn’t been the case so far for Trump alumni.
 
The Trump administration was a failure.
 
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Former U.S. Climate Leaders Press Biden on Amazon Deforestation
Lisa Friedman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
Former environmental officials from both parties are pressing President Biden to counter deforestation in the Amazon, especially in Brazil.
 
The deforestation of Amazonia must end.
It is a matter for the U.N. rather than the U.S.
 
12
Democrats Prepare to Move on Economic Aid, With or Without the G.O.P.
Jim Tankersley and Emily Cochrane, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
President Biden is trying to persuade Republicans to back a $1.9 trillion spending package, but Democrats are pursuing another path to get the relief approved without bipartisan support.
 
Generous relief is necessary.
The Republican party is convinced of things that just aint so.
 
13
Biden Moves to Expand Health Coverage in Pandemic Economy
Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Abby Goodnough, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
President Biden ordered the reopening of Affordable Care Act exchanges and moved to restore coverage mandates and Medicaid plans undermined by his predecessor.
 
Biden is doing his job.
 
14
Biden Moves Cautiously on Health Care
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
“There’s nothing new that we’re doing here”: This is your morning tip sheet.
 
Congress is not doing its job.
Health care will work better.
The battery business must grow beyond Tesla.  Other electric vehicles must enter the market.
 
15
U.S. Names Iran Envoy in Battle of Wills With Tehran Over Nuclear Negotiations
Lara Jakes and Michael Crowley, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago
Robert Malley, a former Middle East adviser to Democratic presidents and a conflict resolution analyst, had faced opposition from conservatives even before his appointment was announced.
 
We must negotiate with Tehran.
Republicans under Trump do not negotiate.
 
16
Capitol Police Call for More Security, Prompting Debate Over How Far to Go
Hailey Fuchs, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The Capitol Police, Washington’s mayor and lawmakers are weighing options for permanent fencing around Congress and bigger forces to respond to continuing threats.
 
More security on the capitol grounds is not required.
The next time the authoritarians come they will come in force.
The capitol police should setup an intelligence unit with good communications with the F.B.I.
There also should be a rapid response connection with the National Guards. 

17
Bernie Sanders Meme Merchandise Earns $1.8 Million for Vermont Charities
Derrick Bryson Taylor and Johnny Diaz, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Proceeds from sales of the T-shirts and sweatshirts will go to community organizations in the senator’s home state, including Feeding Chittenden.
 
Bernie has won his war.
Vermont will elect another as his replacement.
 
18
Pentagon May Send Troops to Assist With Vaccines, Enlarging Federal Role
Jennifer Steinhauer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The move would be the first significant sign that the Biden administration is taking more control of a vaccine distribution effort that states are struggling to manage.
 
Biden would be grabbing the wrong endof the process.
The problem seems to be with the necessary rationing.
 
19
McCarthy Seeks Thaw With Trump as G.O.P. Rallies Behind Former President
Maggie Haberman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The top House Republican met with former President Donald J. Trump, working to mend fences after saying that Mr. Trump bore responsibility for the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
 

After Presidency, Trump Hotel in Washington Is a Limited Draw
Eric Lipton, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Traffic on two recent evenings at the hotel was exceedingly slow, even after the city lifted a ban on indoor dining.
 
A Trump fire sale would please me.
 
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1
C.I.A. analyst Morgan Muir to run Biden’s daily briefings
Julian E. Barnes and Adam Goldman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 27 minutes ago
The new intelligence chief wanted a briefer with experience and an apolitical record. She chose Morgan Muir, perhaps the first time a former White House briefer has returned to the post.
 
She will do it well or suffer.
 
2
Federal Court Lifts Block on Trump Policy Expelling Migrant Children at the Border
Zolan Kanno-Youngs, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The prospect of border agents again turning away children is likely to renew pressure on the Biden 
administration.
 
The Texas decision will be appealed.
 
3
Marjorie Taylor Greene Controversies Are Piling Up. Republicans are Quiet.
Catie Edmondson, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
In a newly unearthed video from 2018, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene suggested that 9/11 was a hoax, President Barack Obama was a Muslim and the Clintons were guilty of murder.
 
Fiction should not win debates on facts.
 
4
G.M. Announcement Shakes Up U.S. Automakers’ Transition to Electric Cars
Neal E. Boudette and Coral Davenport, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
Every carmaker is trying to figure out how to make the leap before governments force it and Tesla and other start-ups lure away drivers.
 
GM must find a source for batteries.
 
5
Biden Visits Walter Reed, Where His Son Battled Brain Cancer
Michael D. Shear, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
“I’ve spent a lot of time at Walter Reed,” Mr. Biden said as he left the White House for the visit on Friday. “They’re great Americans. They’re great people.”
 
The VA will be funded.
 
6
Kevin Clinesmith, Ex-F.B.I. Lawyer, Is Sentenced to Probation
Charlie Savage, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
A judge rebuffed a request by prosecutors to impose a prison sentence on Kevin Clinesmith, who admitted doctoring an email used to help authorize a wiretap on a former Trump campaign aide.
 
He should not have made himself guilty.
 
7
U.S. Airstrike Kills Top ISIS Leader in Iraq
Jane Arraf and Falih Hassan, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
The joint operation with Iraqi forces was aimed at stemming the group’s resurgence, and illustrates Iraq’s continued reliance on the U.S. military.
 
Killing flies with a heavy hammer.
 
8
In Biden’s White House, Masks, Closed Doors and Empty Halls
Annie Karni, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
The West Wing has become a different place in an administration serious about Covid restrictions.
 
Work is getting done.
 
9
Macron Tells Biden That Cooperation With U.S. Cannot Be Dependence
Roger Cohen, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
In a “very agreeable call,” the French president told his American counterpart that Europe wanted “strategic autonomy.” In an interview with foreign media, he also reflected on the pandemic and threats to democracy.
 
Deplomacy is necessary.
 
10
Biden Wants the Biggest Stimulus in Modern History. Is It Too Big?
Neil Irwin, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
Supporters of a ‘hot’ economy see a chance to correct the mistakes of the last recession. Others see danger.
 
Fixing inflation is easy.
Taxation does it.
 
11
Job Seekers With Trump White House on Their Résumés Face a Cold Reality
Katie Rogers, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
Working at the White House has traditionally been a ticket to a lucrative future. But that hasn’t been the case so far for Trump alumni.
 
Dramatic failure is not a plus.
 
12
Former U.S. Climate Leaders Press Biden on Amazon Deforestation
Lisa Friedman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
Former environmental officials from both parties are pressing President Biden to counter deforestation 
in the amazon.

Amazonia is a problem for the U.N.
Brazil is sovereign.

13
Democrats Prepare to Move on Economic Aid, With or Without the G.O.P.
Jim Tankersley and Emily Cochrane, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago
President Biden is trying to persuade Republicans to back a $1.9 trillion spending package, but Democrats are pursuing another path to get the relief approved without bipartisan support.
 
Republicans do not negotiate.
 
14
Biden Moves to Expand Health Coverage in Pandemic Economy
Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Abby Goodnough, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
President Biden ordered the reopening of Affordable Care Act exchanges and moved to restore coverage mandates and Medicaid plans undermined by his predecessor.
 
Biden has no choice.
 
15
Biden Moves Cautiously on Health Care
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago
“There’s nothing new that we’re doing here”: This is your morning tip sheet.
 
Trump and his congress left few options.
 
16
U.S. Names Iran Envoy in Battle of Wills With Tehran Over Nuclear Negotiations
Lara Jakes and Michael Crowley, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Robert Malley, a former Middle East adviser to Democratic presidents and a conflict resolution analyst, had faced opposition from conservatives even before his appointment was announced.
 
Tehran insists on diplomacy.
 
17
Capitol Police Call for More Security, Prompting Debate Over How Far to Go
Hailey Fuchs, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The Capitol Police, Washington’s mayor and lawmakers are weighing options for permanent fencing around Congress and bigger forces to respond to continuing threats.
 
The capitol police need an inteligence squad and rapid response from other forces.
 
18
Bernie Sanders Meme Merchandise Earns $1.8 Million for Vermont Charities
Derrick Bryson Taylor and Johnny Diaz, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Proceeds from sales of the T-shirts and sweatshirts will go to community organizations in the senator’s home state, including Feeding Chittenden.
 
Vermont will send another democratic socialist when the time comes.
 
19
Pentagon May Send Troops to Assist With Vaccines, Enlarging Federal Role
Jennifer Steinhauer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The move would be the first significant sign that the Biden administration is taking more control of a vaccine distribution effort that states are struggling to manage.
 
National Guards can do the job without more help.
 
20
McCarthy Seeks Thaw With Trump as G.O.P. Rallies Behind Former President
Maggie Haberman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The top House Republican met with former President Donald J. Trump, working to mend fences after saying that Mr. Trump bore responsibility for the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
 
Such a raprochment should cost McCarthy his next election.
 
 
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