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NYT > U.S. > Politics7 minutes ago

Delta Is Dominant Variant in the U.S., C.D.C. Estimates

Research suggests that most vaccines still provide good protection against it and remain highly effective at preventing hospitalizations and deaths. New cases and deaths, as well as hospitalizations, are significantly down across the country from the devastating peaks during previous national surges. 

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No news here.

Borders are porus to viruses.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics17 minutes ago

Tony Podesta Weighs Return to Lobbying and Democratic Politics

Tony Podesta turned to art dealing after becoming ensnared in the Trump-Russia scandal. With his friends running Washington, he is eying a return to lobbying. read more

 

Tony Podesta is probably active in Washington.

His operations will be quiet.  His calls will be returned.

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago

In Michigan, Pro-Impeachment Republicans Face Voters’ Wrath

Representative Peter Meijer, a Republican who voted to impeach Donald J. Trump, seeks “decency and humility” in Western Michigan, but has found anger, fear and misinformation. read more

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Armstrong_Custer

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago

Spy Agencies Turn to Scientists As They Wrestle With Mysteries

American intelligence agencies are tapping outside expertise as they wrestle with mysteries like the coronavirus and U.F.O.s that are as much about science as they are about espionage. read more

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Groves

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 hours ago

Abbott Opens Texas G.O.P.'s Push to Reshape the State

Calling a special session of the Legislature, Gov. Greg Abbott commenced a fierce political clash as state Republicans seek to restrict voting, transgender rights and how schools teach about racism. read more

 

Greg Abbott is doing as he promised.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 hours ago

Biden to Speak on Afghanistan Pullout as Taliban Gains Ground

The president's remarks will follow a meeting where his national security team will update him on the progress of the withdrawal. read more

 

The Taliban are legitament.

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NYT > U.S. > Politics12 hours ago

Eric Adams Wins Democratic Primary for NYC Mayor

Mr. Adams held off Kathryn Garcia after a count of 118,000 absentee ballots saw his substantial lead on primary night narrow to a single percentage point. read more

 

A one percent win is a win.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics13 hours ago

Biden Weighs a Response to Ransomware Attacks

The president summoned his top cybersecurity advisers to consider immediate action to disrupt Russian incursions. read more

 

https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/politics/100000007859356/biden-putin-russia-hackers.html?searchResultPosition=2

 

Jaw  Jaw is better,

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics13 hours ago

Trump Announces Suit Against Facebook, Twitter & Google Over Bans

Speaking about “freedom of speech” and the First Amendment — which applies to the government, not to private-sector companies — Mr. Trump called his lawsuit a “very beautiful development.” read more

 

Trump is crazy and rich.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics16 hours ago

Texas' Abbott Adds Voting, Critical Race Theory to Special Session Agenda

Gov. Greg Abbott is up for re-election next year, when he will face a challenge from his right. read more

 

Texas Republicans would set pi equal to three.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics17 hours ago

Fencing Put Up Around Capitol After Jan. 6 Riot Coming Down

The fence was viewed by many as a physical manifestation of the consequences of the Capitol riot. read more

 

If there is a next time the invaders will bring an army.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics17 hours ago

Biden Insists He Can Do More With Less on the Economy

The president’s aides say they have found ways to replace lead pipes, wire homes for broadband and build charging hubs for electric cars, for less money than initially proposed. read more

 

There are always smaller goals.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics17 hours ago

U.S. Promises Not to Imprison Julian Assange Under Harsh Conditions

The Biden administration told a British court that the WikiLeaks founder would not be isolated and could serve out any sentence in Australia. read more

 

Julian Assange commited no crime in the U.S.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics18 hours ago

Biden Headed to Illinois to Pitch His American Families Plan

The president’s proposal would direct $1.8 trillion toward child care, education and other social programs. read more

 

A past event.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics18 hours ago

Judge Declines, For Now, to Block Parts of Georgia Voting Law

The order was based on the imminence of runoff elections scheduled for July 13 and was not a ruling on the merits of the case. read more

 

Judges like their power.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics21 hours ago

Biden Meets With Top Advisers After Latest Cyber Attack

The meeting came as several recent attacks test the red lines set by President Biden during his high-stakes summit with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia last month. read more

 

The next step on cyber attacks is locking the attacking system.

Microsoft will die.

 

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Ian Welsh22 hours ago

The Spread Of New Covid Variants

[image: Story 451376137] There is a  of Covid, called Lambda, which started in Peru in August, and is now showing up in multiple countries, including the UK and Canada. How dangerous it is is uncertain: it has some changes that might make it better able to avoid antibodies, but studies so far are inconclusive. The spread of new variants beyond their initial country, however, is something which shouldn’t happen. Very few countries are quarantining properly. Where I live in Canada quarantine is essentially voluntary: there’s a fine if you don’t, and people who can afford to tr..e. read more

 

Making people think is impossible.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Biden Preps Executive Order Targeting Noncompete Clauses

The order is expected to include several measures aimed at giving workers more leverage to negotiate higher wages or better benefits. read more

 

The noncompete contract is an attempt to protect "intelectual property".

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

For One Times Reporter, the Campaign Trail Kept Going

The Times political correspondent Katie Glueck discusses covering two intense races: the presidency and the New York City Democratic primary for mayor. read more

 

Politics  is a continuous process.

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Senator Fights to End Deportation of Veterans

The Democratic senator from Illinois is pushing for legislation that would end the government’s practice of deporting people who have served honorably in the United States military. read more

 

These deportations are broken promises.

 

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