Friday, August 25, 2017

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U.S.

John Kelly’s Latest Mission: Controlling the Information Flow to Trump

Mr. Kelly, the new chief of staff and a retired Marine general, is seeking to calm the chaotic churn around the president but not to directly control his behavior.

The Republicans will find order at the White House counterproductive.

2
Opinion

What Moderates Believe

Instead of ideology, moderation is a way of coping with the complexity of the world.

There are few that David Brooks would consider moderates.
Democrats pay for benefits with taxes.  
Republicans cut benefits to pay for tax cuts.
There is no common ground between them.

3
Reader Center

Roxane Gay Answers Your Questions About Race and Writing

Watch the best-selling author and New York Times Opinion contributor in conversation with our journalists and viewers on Facebook Live.

The rational written word will find readers.

4
U.S.

Gary Cohn, Trump’s Adviser, Felt Pressure to Resign After Charlottesville

The chief economic adviser to the president said the Trump administration “can and must do better” in condemning hate groups.

Gary Cohn may not last another year.

5
Opinion

Preparing for Hajj With a Case of ‘Dad Brain’

What’s the point of seeing the Kaaba if you can’t appreciate the miracle that is two maniac toddlers running around after midnight?

I had not thought of this set of concerns.

6
N.Y. / Region

Showing Mom the Ring

A happy occasion is shared via video chat on a No. 7 train.

Sooner is better.    As soon as you can is best.

7
Opinion

Truth, Lies and Numbness

This is how autocrats cement their power. They distract you.

Roger Cohen is not comfortable with Trump.

8
Business Day

Sarah Thompson of Droga5 on the Selfless Nature of Leadership

The chief executive of an ad agency says leaders have to focus on making their teams better. Droga5 has done advertising work for The New York Times.

"We stand on the shoulders of giants" means growing giants to stand on.

9
Opinion

Two Lessons in Prejudice

It feels better to be the victimizer than the victim.

"True confessions."

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U.S.

Bob Corker, Often an Ally of Trump, Is Latest Republican to Be Attacked by Him

In an early-morning tweet, the president appeared to suggest that Mr. Corker was in political trouble in his home state.

Donald Trump has the bullying pulpit.

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