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NYT > U.S. > Politics51 minutes ago
Biden Rejects Trump’s Claim of Privilege for White House Visitor Logs
The president informed the National Archives that it should turn over the logs sought by the Jan. 6 committee within 15 days. read more
 
Only the sitting president decides matters of executive privilege. 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics53 minutes ago
Is the Ukraine Crisis Biden's Moment to Win Back Credibility?
The confrontation with Russia is a chance for the president to win back credibility on foreign policy. Can he? read more
 
Trump destroyed presidential credibility.
Building credibility requires time and attention. 

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The Education Department will wipe out loans for students defrauded by DeVry University.
It’s the first such move involving a for-profit chain that’s still in business. read more
 
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=DeVry+university
 
npr.org/2022/02/16/1081107925/education-department-devry-university-borrower-defense-student-loan-relief
 
Low graduation rates + high costs.+ fraud
 
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Ryan Zinke Broke Ethics Rules as Interior Secretary, Inquiry Finds
Mr. Zinke, who left the department in 2019 amid multiple inquiries, misused his office and lied to investigators about his involvement in a Montana land deal, a government watchdog found. read more
 
Montana properly distrusts government.
They must pay attention.
 
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Jurors in Sarah Palin Trial Knew of Judge’s Decision to Dismiss
The judge said several jurors acknowledged knowing about his decision but said it had not “played any role whatever in their deliberations.” read more
 

U.S. Warns Americans Abroad Not to Count on a Rescue
In Ukraine and Ethiopia, Biden officials have made clear that the 2021 Kabul airlift was a “unique” operation that won’t be repeated. read more
 
Sabers are still rattling loudly.
 
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The Conservative Group Challenging Admissions at Elite High Schools
The Pacific Legal Foundation is behind lawsuits that challenge elite public high schools that are changing their admissions policies to diversify their student body. read more
 
The conservative label indicates racism.
 
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January Fed Minutes Show Concern About Inflation's Spread
Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s meeting in January reflected ongoing concern about prices rising across the economy. read more
 
There is no right to profit.
There is no federal mandate for losses.
Consumers have memories.
 
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Congressional Democrats Ask Biden to Review Treatment of Black Migrants
Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, is among 100 Democrats seeking a review of how Black migrants are treated by the immigration enforcement system. read more
 
Trump preferred racists.
 
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For Beto O’Rourke, 2020 Still Haunts 2022
Mr. O’Rourke’s remarks during his 2020 presidential campaign shadow him in the Texas governor’s race, complicating his attempt to pull off a Democratic upset. read more
 
Beto O'Rourke is stuck in the middle.
 
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Publishing C.E.O. Donates $500,000 to Fight Book Bans
Markus Dohle, the chief executive of Penguin Random House, said the effort “ties into the future of our democracy.” read more
 
Enlightened self interest strikes.
 
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Jan. 6 Inquiry Subpoenas 6 Tied to False Pro-Trump Elector Effort
The committee is digging deeper into a plan by former President Donald J. Trump’s allies to reverse his election loss in key states by sending fake slates of electors who would say he won. read more
 
Few dare call it treason.
 
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Kathleen Rice Announces Her Retirement From Congress
The decision by Representative Kathleen Rice of New York makes the number of Democrats leaving Congress the largest since 1992, as midterm elections loom. read more
 
Practical politics.
Nassau County is as Republican as any suburb built by racists.

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Putin's Motives Pose a Challenge for U.S. Intelligence Agencies
Knowing the intentions of any autocratic leader is difficult, but President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, who began his career as a K.G.B. officer, poses a particular challenge. read more
 

Sarah Palin’s Libel Claim Against The Times Is Rejected by a Jury
The verdict came a day after the judge said he planned to dismiss the case, ruling that Ms. Palin’s legal team had failed to prove that the newspaper defamed her. read more
 
Sarah Palin has always been a joke.

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Democrats Weigh Gas Tax Holiday and Deficit Cuts as Inflation Mounts
Democrats are looking to revamp their legislative agenda to focus on relief for rising prices before November’s midterm elections while trying to salvage their social policy bill. read more
 
Gas should go up or we will all cook.
 
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Opposition Research Goes Hyperlocal
The liberal group American Bridge is launching a new project to collect information for campaigns against Republicans running for state and local offices. read more
 
Defeat comes one vote at a time.
 
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Senate Republicans Stall Crucial Vote on Fed Nominees
The White House’s five Federal Reserve nominees, including picks for the chair and vice chair, were supposed to face a committee vote on Tuesday. read more
 
The Republican orthodoxy includes the destruction of the Federal  Reserve.

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Jan. 6 Inquiry Subpoenas 6 Tied to False Pro-Trump Elector Effort
The committee is digging deeper into a plan by former President Donald J. Trump’s allies to reverse his election loss in key states by sending fake slates of electors who would say he won. read more
 
Treason is real and Republican.
 
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Sarah Palin’s Libel Claim Against The Times Is Rejected by a Jury
The verdict came a day after the judge said that he planned to dismiss the case, ruling that Ms. Palin’s legal team had failed to prove that the newspaper defamed her. read more
 
Sarah Palin's claim should never have been on the calendar.
 
 
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