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Mueller Rejects Trump’s ‘Witch Hunt’ Label and Warns of Russian Meddling
Mark Mazzetti at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The special counsel mostly stuck to his report on Wednesday during his
highly anticipated congressional appearances, but he also agreed that the
president was untruthful to investigators.
Mueller deals in facts.
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Asked to Put on a Show, Mueller Wishes You’d Read the Book
James Poniewozik at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The special counsel wanted his report to speak for itself. But Congress was
glad to do the talking for him once he was on camera.
Congress has opinions about facts.
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Moody’s Buys Climate Data Firm, Signaling New Scrutiny of Climate Risks
Christopher Flavelle at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The bond-rating agency's purchase of Four Twenty Seven suggests that
governments and companies that ignore climate threats could be penalized.
Brokers earn on trades.
Climate heating is beginning to drive trading.
Investors insist on real information.
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Who Bans Or Encourages Crypto
Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 3 hours ago
Iran apparently intends to legalize crypto. India intends to ban it. Iran
needs to get money and resources in and out of the country, since it is
under sanctions. India has had a huge war on cash, ostensibly to crack down
on corruption. (Well, partially too, partially to give corporations a cut
of every transaction.) […]
Islam does not permit interest.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_banking_and_finance
Ian Welsh is thinking.
Finance is a big part of social engineering.
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At N.A.A.C.P. Forum, 2020 Democrats Say Trump Harms Black Communities
Astead W. Herndon at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
The candidates argued that the president is a bigot and outlined their
plans to uplift black people at the civil rights group’s convention in
Detroit.
The Democratic candidates are correct.
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Senate Confirms Former Delta Executive to Lead the F.A.A.
Emily Cochrane at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
The Senate’s vote to confirm Stephen Dickson gives permanent leadership to
an agency embattled over the deadly crashes of two Boeing jets.
This is probably not the man the F.A.A. needs.
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Robert Mueller, Caught in the TV Spotlight
Michael M. Grynbaum at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
The once-silent superlawyer plays a role he didn’t want: cable-news
protagonist.
Yes.
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Who’s Asking Mueller Questions: Committee Members to Watch as He Testifies
Emily Cochrane at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
Here are key lawmakers to watch as Robert S. Mueller III, the special
counsel, testifies before Congress.
Read the report.
Emotions don't count with Mueller.
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Trump Shares Criticisms of Robert Mueller’s Testimony and Thanks Democrats
Michael D. Shear at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
The series of Twitter posts suggested that President Trump was glued to the
television as Mr. Mueller, the special counsel, was grilled by lawmakers.
Trump lives in a world of emotion.
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Who Is Aaron Zebley, the Aide Sitting Beside Mueller?
Noah Weiland at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
Mr. Zebley has been at Robert Mueller’s side since Mr. Mueller was the
F.B.I. director.
The report was a cooperative effort.
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Highlights of Robert Mueller’s Testimony to Congress
Julie Hirschfeld Davis and Mark Mazzetti at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
A reluctant Mueller reiterated that President Trump “was not exculpated.”
Let the schollars work on the report.
The prosecutors did a competent job.
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Let the schollars work on the report.
The prosecutors did a competent job.
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It’s Easy to Forget, but a Program to Forgive Student Loans Already Exists
Kevin Carey at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago
Democrats are campaigning to fix an issue that is already starting to
resolve itself for many teachers and other public servants.
The existing program is small, tightly focused, and much sabotaged.
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The existing program is small, tightly focused, and much sabotaged.
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Mueller Is Testifying on Capitol Hill Today. Here’s What to Expect.
The New York Times at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago
The day kicks off at 8:30 a.m. Eastern. The New York Times will stream his
testimony, and our reporters will provide live context and analysis.
The live show is over.
I was not prepared. The reporters were not prepared.
Impeaching Trump is still a bad idea.
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The live show is over.
I was not prepared. The reporters were not prepared.
Impeaching Trump is still a bad idea.
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On Politics: Mueller Time
NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago
Robert S. Mueller III, the special counsel who investigated whether the
Trump campaign coordinated with Russia, will testify before Congress on
Wednesday.
Flat beer.
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Flat beer.
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Fireworks, Maybe, but Will Mueller Hearing Be a Turning Point?
Peter Baker and Sheryl Gay Stolberg at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
The former special prosecutor has vowed to stick to his report, making it
unlikely he will serve as the dramatic accuser Trump critics yearn to see.
No fireworks.
No turns.
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No fireworks.
No turns.
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House Overwhelmingly Condemns Movement to Boycott Israel
Sheryl Gay Stolberg at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
The 398-to-17 vote brushed aside voices of dissent within the Democratic
Party, including two freshman representatives who are the House’s most
vocal backers of the movement.
There is no moral highground.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestine
Israel has a choice: justice or genocide.
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There is no moral highground.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestine
Israel has a choice: justice or genocide.
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Trump Administration Tries Again to Cut Back on Food Stamps
Lola Fadulu at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
Under a rule proposed by the Agriculture Department, more than three
million people would no longer be eligible for food stamps.
Poverty is supposed to be a fulltime occupation.
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Poverty is supposed to be a fulltime occupation.
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Trump and Johnson: Allies in Disruption
Edward Wong and David E. Sanger at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
President Trump is pushing Boris Johnson, the incoming prime minister of
Britain, toward a hard break with the European Union. But Mr. Johnson could
be constrained.
The situations are not equivalent or clearly defined.
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The situations are not equivalent or clearly defined.
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Ethics Office Examines Allegations That Interior Dept. Officials Violated Transparency Laws
Coral Davenport at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
The department’s internal ethics watchdog is examining whether top Trump
appointees violated open-record laws by withholding or delaying the release
of public files.
Slight of hand works better with smoke.
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Slight of hand works better with smoke.
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In Remarks to Young Supporters, Trump Falsely Calls Elections a ‘Rigged Deal’
Katie Rogers at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
President Trump also said that Representative Rashida Tlaib acted like a
“crazed lunatic” while protesting at a 2016 Trump campaign event.
Trump makes an effort to rig elections.
He is not always successful.
Trump makes an effort to rig elections.
He is not always successful.
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