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Biden to Pause New Solar Tariffs as White House Aims to Boost Adoption

Critics said the move would shortcut an investigation by the Commerce Department, which has been considering whether to impose the tariffs as part of a trade case against Chinese companies. read more

Solar pannels are needed to reduce the need for fossil carbon.

NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago

Proud Boys Charged With Sedition in Capitol Attack

An amended federal indictment charged five members of the far-right group, including Enrique Tarrio, its former leader, with seditious conspiracy for their roles in the Jan. 6 assault. read more

An easy charge to prove.

NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago

With Cornyn in the Room, Senate Gun Talks Focus on Narrow Changes

The conservative Texan’s involvement in bipartisan talks means that an agreement, if there is one, is likely to include incremental steps. read more

No progress is to be expected.

NYT > U.S. > Politics2 hours ago

U.S. Warship Arrives in Stockholm for Military Exercises, and as a Warning

For Sweden and Finland, which want to join NATO, the U.S.S. Kearsarge is a promise of the protection that membership in the alliance would bring against President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. read more

The Kearsarge may encourage the populations.

It is just a target for the Russians.

Remember the Maine

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Maine_(1889)

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/05/us/politics/border-migrants-asylum.html

The southern border is seeing a historic spike in migrant crossings. Many are coming in hope of asking for asylum, a right that has been unavailable because of pandemic-related restrictions on immigration. A New York Times photographer documented three ways that people cross the border into the United States. read more

The would be immigrants at the southern border cross any way they can.

NYT > U.S. > Politics3 hours ago

Pete Buttigieg Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Mr. Buttigieg, who a White House spokesman said was not considered a close contact of President Biden, is at least the fifth cabinet secretary to test positive in about the last month. read more

Pete Buttigieg has a life. He goes out in public.

NYT > U.S. > Politics3 hours ago

The Potential Dark Side of a White-Hot Labor Market

The strong job market may be about to take a turn for the worse. That could come to haunt those who made choices based on today’s conditions. read more

Her problem is probably financial.

The kids will be back if things go badly.

Her staff will not be back.

NYT > U.S. > Politics5 hours ago

Georgia Candidate Who Appeared to Get Few Votes Was Actually in 1st Place

The discrepancy in a race for a county-level board of commissioners seat was blamed on a series of technical errors. read more

"Keep it simple silly"

NYT > U.S. > Politics5 hours ago

A Pro-Herschel Walker Group Gave Out Gas Vouchers, Angering Democrats

The group handed out $25 fuel vouchers and Walker campaign flyers to motorists in line at a downtown Atlanta gas station. read more

Politics is not gentle.

Buying votes is not lawful.

NYT > U.S. > Politics6 hours ago

High California Gas Prices Rattle Democrats Ahead of Midterms

“I don’t hear anything about the other national issues we’re focusing on in Washington,” a congressman said. A driver put it succinctly: “I’m really unhappy.” read more

Blame the Russians.

The use of fossil carbon must end.

NYT > U.S. > Politics13 hours ago

Supreme Court May Hear ‘800-Pound Gorilla’ of Election Law Cases

Next week the justices will consider whether to resolve a long-simmering rightsabout the power of state legislatures in federal elections. read more

Racists do not like The Civil Rights Act.

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Rights_Act_of_1964

"Reconstruction" continues.

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

NYT > U.S. > Politics18 hours ago

Biden Has ‘Only Bad Options’ for Bringing Down Oil Pricesoil

The president’s trip to Saudi Arabia is unlikely to reduce oil and gasoline prices, and it is not clear that anything else he might do would work, either. read more

The retail price of fossil carbon is set by the cost of entering the competitive local market.

Demand is roughly regulated by price.

The political situation is mostly timing.

The use of fossil carbon must end.

NYT > U.S. > Politics23 hours ago

In Races to Run Elections, Candidates Are Backed by Key 2020 Deniers

The origin story behind a slate of Republican candidates for secretary of state features a QAnon figure and several promoters of 2020 conspiracies. read more

Some Republicans are determined to try again.

Ian Welsh1 day ago

Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – June 5, 2022

[image: Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – June 5, 2022] Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – June 5, 2022 by Tony Wikrent *Strategic Political Economy* [Twitter, via Naked Capitalism 6-1-2022] Fascinating what De Gaulle had to say on the profile of those who joined the resistance during WW2. When asked whether there was a link between wealth and collaboration, he wholeheartedly agreed: "there were so few 'free French' was because so many French were landlords" [image: 🧵] pic.twitter.com/gqRU2ykSTO — Arnaud Bertrand (@RnaudBertrand) May 30, 2022 “Those who had to choose between... read more

The noise will calm as elections near.

NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Barry Sussman, Washington Post Watergate Editor, Dies at 87

He worked closely with the reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein in covering the break-in and the subsequent scandal that doomed Richard Nixon. read more

People grow old without help.

NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Fetterman’s Heart Issues Add Wild Card to Key Pennsylvania Senate Race

Part of John Fetterman’s appeal as the Democratic Senate nominee has stemmed from his brash sense of vitality. It’s not clear if his recent stroke and absence from the trail will affect that. read more

I am not going to worry about Fetterman.

NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago

Biden Evacuated From Beach Home After Plane Enters Restricted Airspace

A White House official said the incursion appeared to be an accident and that there was no threat to the president or his family. read more

The secret service is paid to worry.

NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago

Republicans Elevate Diverse Recruits in Bid to Win House Majority

The G.O.P.’s plan to win back the House rests on candidates of color who leaders hope can help broaden the party’s appeal. read more

The color of the candidate is less important than the party.

Ian Welsh2 days ago

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