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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago
Democrats Demand Investigation of Trump-Era Seizure of Lawmakers' DataOfficials at the Justice Department and in Congress said seizing data on
lawmakers is nearly unheard-of outside of corruption investigations. read more
The Trump administration knew no limits.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago
Hunting Leaks, Trump D.O.J. Officials Seized Records of DemocratsThe Justice Department seized records from Apple for metadata of House
Intelligence Committee members, their aides and family members. read more
The Trump administration was paranoid.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago
F.D.A. Tells J.&J. to Throw Out 60 Million Doses Made at Troubled PlantSuspect is bad.
Out is not a waste.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago
Biden Plans to Restore Tongass National Forest ProtectionsThe Trump administration allowed road building in Alaska’s Tongass National
Forest, a pristine wilderness. President Biden intends to change those
plans. read more
Forests are better without roads and mines.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 hours ago
William Clinger Jr., 92, Dies; Led House Inquiries on ClintonA nine-term Pennsylvania Republican, he oversaw investigations into the
so-called Travelgate and Filegate matters. The Clintons were exonerated in
both. read more
William F. Clinger Jr. was never competent.
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Ian Welsh5 hours ago
Your Phone Is A Sucking Security Wound & Basic Anti-Surveillance Hygiene
Might as well send anyone who cares an itinerary: While this is for
smart-phones, old-style cell phones can also be compromised. If you have a
phone on you, even off, it can be used to track all your movements and
listen to what you are saying. Even putting it in a Faraday bag will […] read more
Ian Welsh is almost paranoid enough.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics7 hours ago
America May Be ‘Back’ in Europe, but How Much Has Really Changed?Despite the feel-good imagery expected to be on display at the Group of 7
meeting, many Europeans suspect that President Biden is little more
interested in give-and-take than was his predecessor. read more
Everything does not change instantaneously.
The diplomats must talk.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics9 hours ago
Eighty Years Later, Biden and Johnson Revise the Atlantic Charter for a New EraThe original was the work of Churchill and Roosevelt at the dawn of World
War II. The new version pledges cooperation against 21st century global
challenges and rivalries. read more
Time passes and the world changes.
Almost all the veterans of the second world war are dead.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics11 hours ago
Oregon House Ejects Mike Nearman for Aiding State Capitol BreachThe Oregon House voted 59 to 1 to remove Representative Mike Nearman, a
Republican, for his actions in December. read more
This ejection is probably good.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics13 hours ago
May 2021 Consumer Price Index Shows Fastest Inflation Since 2008The Consumer Price Index showed the strongest year-over-year reading since
2008, and a core index popped the most since 1992. read more
This bump qualifies as noise.
Recoveries imply change.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics14 hours ago
Policing Reform Negotiations Sputter in Congress Amid Partisan BickeringJust as a bipartisan deal was supposed to be emerging, a new proposal has
sown discontent among Republicans and Democrats and divided law enforcement
groups, raising doubts about a deal. read more
Policing is supposed to be a local matter.
Local may be state wide.
Racism looks like a church and state problem.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics15 hours ago
E.P.A. to Review Rules on Soot Linked to Deaths, Which Trump Declined to TightenThe Biden administration says it will consider tougher limits on a deadly
air pollutant that disproportionately affects low-income and minority
communities. read more
Soot is as old as fire.
It has always been toxic.
Less is better and less is possible.
Carbon fuels do suffer.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics16 hours ago
Bipartisan Group of Senators Announce Proposal on InfrastructureFive Democrats and five Republicans announced a plan that would be fully
paid for, though they did not offer details. Many lawmakers remained
skeptical that it would be approved. read more
This "plan" should die early.
It is unsatisfactory to both sides.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics17 hours ago
6 Men Said to Be Tied to Three Percenters Movement Are Charged in Capitol RiotThe indictment marks the first charges lodged against conspirators linked
to the radical gun rights group or involved with planning any of the
political events held the week of the attack. read more
A solid case is a priority.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics17 hours ago
U.S. Lifts Some Sanctions on Iranians Before Nuclear TalksThe move was unrelated to negotiations over the 2015 nuclear deal, a State
Department spokesman said. The United States also imposed new sanctions on
other Iranians. read more
Trump's hostility toward Iran was pointless.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics18 hours ago
How to Watch Tonight's NYC Mayoral Debate: Time, Streaming and CandidatesFive candidates will participate in the debate, which takes place Thursday
night from 7 to 8 p.m. read more
New York City will be reasonably well governed.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics18 hours ago
Can Biden Put Workers First in Trade Talks?What the White House will need to do to fulfill its promise to ensure
trade’s benefits are spread more equitably. read more
Macroeconomics does not discount labor.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics18 hours ago
Centrist Senators Announce ‘Realistic’ Infrastructure DealMany lawmakers remain skeptical that the compromise will be approved. read more
The proposed compromise is not realistic.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics19 hours ago
Defense Secretary Backs Changes to Handling of Sexual Assault CasesLloyd Austin signaled support for removing sexual assault cases from the
military chain of command but declined to endorse a broader measure to deal
with other serious crimes. read more
The military does not deal with sexual assault well.
There is learning about interpersonal relations that needs doing.
It is not a subject that is at the core of military command.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics19 hours ago
Jeffrey Toobin Returns to CNN After SuspensionAs Mr. Toobin spoke with the anchor Alisyn Camerota, an on-screen graphic
read: “JEFFREY TOOBIN APOLOGIZES FOR ‘EMBARRASSINGLY STUPID MISTAKE.’” read more
This is prime noise.
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