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NYT > U.S. > Politics13 minutes ago
Supreme Court to Consider Limits of Ruling on Oklahoma TribesBut the justices rejected a request from state officials to revisit a 2020
ruling that much of eastern Oklahoma falls within an Indian reservation. read more
Emotionally, tribal justice should prevail.
The minds of the court are closed to me.
I suspect the conservative majority of racism.
The Oklahoma justice system should be in chaos.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics17 minutes ago
Texas Man Charged With Threatening to Kill Georgia Election OfficialsA man accused of using Craigslist to call for the assassination of election
officials is the first to be charged by the agency’s task force on election
threats. read more
He may think he is protected by freedom of speech.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics3 hours ago
Racial Turmoil Mars Signs of Progress at the U.S. MintA new internal report found that Black employees felt marginalized at the
Treasury agency that produces the nation’s coins. read more
The employees of the mint probably have a case.
Success in court is unlikely in a Republican administration.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics7 hours ago
With Broad Safety Net Bill Stalled, Democrats Weigh What to SalvageAs discussions resumed over how to whittle down the plan, Senator Joe
Manchin, a key holdout, said any talks would be starting with “a clean
sheet of paper.” read more
Anything the "moderate" Democrats will allow should be presented under reconciliation..
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NYT > U.S. > Politics14 hours ago
Biden as a New F.D.R.? Try L.B.J.The president’s agenda — big progressive change — has placed Democratic
prioirities over the voters’ desire for practical help on the pandemic and
inflation. read more
Joe Biden is neither F.D.R. or L.B.J.
He does not control Congress and the Supreme court.
He will need to be returned with a solid majority in the senate.
The filibuster must be modified.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics18 hours ago
‘I Will Not Sit Quietly’: 3 Black Senators in Spotlight on Voting RightsSenators Cory Booker, Tim Scott and Raphael Warnock brought vastly
different perspectives to proceedings that highlighted the Senate’s
striking lack of diversity. read more
The senate will be a noisy place.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics19 hours ago
Fed opens debate over a U.S. central bank digital currency with long-awaited report.The Federal Reserve issued a paper on the pros and cons of a central
bank-backed digital dollar. It’s a first step, but will kick off discussion. read more
A digital currency is a deflationary trap.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics19 hours ago
Fact-Checking McConnell’s Comparison of Black Turnout RatesThe Republican leader’s claim about high voter turnout in previous
elections wasn’t too far off base, but that doesn’t mean voting access is
assured. read more
Conditions have changed.
History is not a guide.
The McConnell argument is meaningless.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics20 hours ago
Supreme Court Lets Texas Abortion Law Stay in Effect, for NowIn dissent, the three liberal justices said the majority, by allowing a
time-consuming legal detour, had created “a disaster for the rule of law.” read more
The Republican party would like abortion to be banned nationally.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics21 hours ago
On Voting Rights, Democrats Say They Had to Go Down SwingingSenator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, chose to plunge ahead because
of the importance of the issue even after the outcome became preordained. read more
The right to vote is being denied to citizens by the Republican party.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics21 hours ago
Atlanta D.A. Requests Special Grand Jury in Trump Election InquiryThe prosecutor, Fani T. Willis of Fulton County, Ga., is investigating
possible election interference by the former president and his allies. read more
There is no doubt of their crime in my mind.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics22 hours ago
With Safety Net Bill Stalled, Democrats Weigh PrioritiesAs discussions resumed over how to whittle down Democrats’ marquee plan,
Senator Joe Manchin, a key holdout, said any talks would be “starting from
scratch.” read more
Joe Manchin is enjoying his moment of power.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics22 hours ago
Winning Virginia Was the Easy Part. Can Glenn Youngkin Govern?The new governor is converting his education-centric campaign message into
policy. Republicans are pleased. Democrats are skeptical. read more
It will soon be known.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics22 hours ago
Supreme Court Refuses to Require Prompt Action on Texas Abortion LawIn dissent, the three liberal justices said the majority, by allowing a
time-consuming legal detour, had created “a disaster for the rule of law.” read more
The Republican party would like abortion to be banned nationally.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics23 hours ago
Biden the Negotiator Confronts the Cold Reality of Capitol Hill GridlockPresident Biden will retreat from fruitless negotiations with lawmakers and
instead emphasize his power to govern, senior White House advisers said. read more
President Biden will do what he can.
Congress cannot act.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics23 hours ago
Sean Hannity Told Trump After Jan. 6: ‘No More Stolen Election Talk’The Fox News host discussed with the White House press secretary how to
dissuade the president from pursuing claims of voter fraud, newly disclosed
documents show. read more
Some told Trump truths.
Trump was not listening.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics23 hours ago
Biden the Negotiator Confronts Capitol Hill GridlockPresident Biden will retreat from fruitless negotiations with Democrats and
instead emphasize his power to govern, senior White House advisers said. read more
President Biden will do what he can.
Congress cannot act.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Jan. 6 Committee Calls Ivanka TrumpThe House committee investigating the Capitol riot requested cooperation
from the former president’s daughter and revealed what it has learned about
what unfolded inside the White House that day. read more
It is time to prosecute Trump.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Will Congress Pass New Regulation on Big Tech? Time May Be Running Out.With midterm elections approaching, a vote taken on Thursday could be the
first of several that Congress takes on bills aimed at the industry. read more
Congress can do nothing as things stand.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Calling Civilian Casualties a ‘Failure,’ Democrats Urge Biden to Do BetterIn a letter to President Biden, dozens of Democrats in Congress raised
grave concerns about “repeated civilian casualties arising from secretive
and unaccountable lethal operations.” read more
Biden has been placed in a no win situation.
Irregular soldiers could be civilians.
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