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NYT > U.S. > Politics49 minutes ago
Biden Falls Off Bike During Visit to Rehoboth Beach
The president did not need medical attention after he fell off his bike at a state park near his vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, according to the White House. read more
 
It is easy to do.
 
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Despite Growing Evidence, a Prosecution of Trump Would Face Challenges
As House hearings highlighted testimony that could create more pressure to pursue a criminal case, the former president tried out a defense that strained credulity. read more
 
Trump will not plead guilty to a charge of treason.
 
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Mark Shields, TV Pundit Known for His Sharp Wit, Dies at 85
A former campaign strategist, he became a fixture in American political journalism and punditry and was seen on “PBS NewsHour” for 33 years. read more
 
Mark Shields will be missed. 

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How the Proud Boys Breached the Capitol on Jan. 6: Rile Up the Normies
A Times investigation of court documents, text messages and hundreds of videos shows how the Proud Boys coordinated to instigate multiple breaches of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. read more
 
Carefully.
 
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Trump’s Shadow Looms Over Fading Iran Nuclear Talks
With no compromise in sight and Iran making steady progress toward nuclear capability, the Biden administration could soon face a stark choice. read more

The Republican party intends to kill the Iran deal.

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F.D.A. Authorizes Moderna and Pfizer Covid Vaccines for Youngest Children
A recommendation from the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would be the final step before doses are rolled out for the roughly 20 million children younger than 5. read more
 
Done.
 
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The Biggest Surprises of the Jan. 6 Hearings So Far
Maggie Haberman breaks down the House select committee’s first two weeks of public testimony. read more
 
The break between Pence and Trump should not have been a shock.
 
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Semiconductor Makers Push Congress for New Funding
American semiconductor giants are pressing Congress to pass legislation that would provide $52 billion for their industry, warning that they may otherwise relocate overseas. read more
 
The horse has left the barn.
Microsoft needs to be competitive.
 
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Amid Jan. 6 Revelations, Election Lies Still Dominate the G.O.P.
The hearings have demolished the myth of a stolen presidential election, but with the 2022 primary season in full tilt, the revelations have not loosened the grip of the lie on Republicans. read more
 
The past can not change.
 
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A Day After a Portrait of Pence in Danger, Trump Attacks Him Again
In a speech, Donald J. Trump was undeterred by the Jan. 6 House committee’s account of how his rioting supporters menaced the vice president, and the panel’s dismantling of many of his election lies. read more
 
The past can not change.
 
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Michigan’s Chaotic G.O.P. Primary for Governor: ‘It’s a Circus’
Taking back the governor’s office in Michigan would be a huge prize for Republicans — but first, they have to get through a messy primary race. read more
 
The past can not change.
 
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A man who threatened Colorado’s secretary of state on Instagram faces two years in prison.
A guilty plea from a Nebraska man was the first conviction from a Justice Department task force created to combat the intimidation of election officials. read more
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_speech
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_speech_in_the_United_States
 
The law may not stand.
 
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Covid Vaccine and Fisheries Deals Close a ‘Roller Coaster’ W.T.O. Meeting
Members of the global trade group were forced to scale back plans for more ambitious agreements, but they were ultimately able to reach several deals at a meeting in Geneva. read more
 
Fishing must be regulated.
 
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Jan. 6 Panel Could Start Sharing Transcripts With Justice Dept. in July
Congressional Democrats, under pressure from federal prosecutors, say they will begin sharing interviews after their series of public hearings concludes. read more
 
Trump belongs in prison.
 
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Proud Boys Led Major Breaches of Capitol on Jan. 6, Video Investigation Finds
A monthslong Times investigation using court documents, text messages and videos reveals how teams of Proud Boys instigated critical breaches of the Capitol on Jan. 6. read more
 
Their lawyers will earn their fees.
 
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For Mike Pence, Jan. 6 Began Like Many Days. It Ended Like No Other.
An angry mob chanting “hang Mike Pence” came within 40 feet of the vice president. He spent nearly five hours in an underground loading dock. And the president called him a “wimp” and worse. read more
 
Mike Pence did his duty.
 
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Gun Talks Snag on Tricky Question: What Counts as a Boyfriend?
Among the sticking points holding up a final agreement on gun legislation is how to define a boyfriend in a provision meant to keep guns away from domestic abusers. read more
 
There is a group that would have no regulation of guns. 

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Homeland Security Department Will Make Changes to Its Disciplinary Process
The announcement comes as Congress investigates the removal of damaging findings from reports on domestic violence and sexual misconduct by department employees. read more
 
The department of Homeland Security is ill conceived. 

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Nydia Velázquez endorses city councilwoman in New York House race, bypassing a House colleague
Ms. Velázquez is backing Carlina Rivera, a Manhattan councilwoman, for an open seat that is also being sought by Representative Mondaire Jones and Bill de Blasio. read more
 
The New York Democratic party fights internally.
 
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Ian Welsh2 days ago
Ukraine KIA 500-1,000 A Day
[image: Ukraine KIA 500-1,000 A Day] And that’s what Ukraine is willing to admit to. Up to 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers are being killed or wounded each day in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine, with 200 to 500 killed on average and many more wounded, a top Ukrainian official said on Wednesday. In the initial attack, Russia took heavy casualties. They didn’t expect the Ukrainians to really fight, don’t seem to have taken into account the amount of fortifications built in the East since 2014 and were very sparing with artillery and air power. Since then, however, they have engaged in... read more
 
The results are not in.
Sanctions have only begun.
Guerilla war is a learned art.
 
 
 
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