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Lawmakers Accuse State Dept. of Defying Federal Law by Missing Deadlines for Yemen Reports

Catie Edmondson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 33 minutes ago

The State Department is refusing to submit reports mandated by Congress detailing efforts by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

Yes

https://www.juancole.com/2019/08/civilian-casualties-indiscriminate.html

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U.S. Can Block Migrants Seeking Asylum, but Only in Some States, Appeals Court Rules

Michael D. Shear at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago

The ruling is a partial victory for the Trump administration because it allows a stricter set of rules to go into effect, but only in New Mexico and Texas.

The refugees must be allowed entry.

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Peace Road Map for Afghanistan Will Let Taliban Negotiate Women’s Rights

Lara Jakes at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago

Afghanistan must “be free of fear and abuse” under a final peace deal, says the country’s ambassador to Washington. An agreement between the U.S. and the Taliban, for new talks with Kabul, raises concerns that women may lose rights in future Afghan governments.

No actual peace will be made.

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House Panel Will End Recess Early for Gun Safety Votes

Nicholas Fandos at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago

The measures planned for a committee vote on Sept. 4 include a ban on high-capacity magazines and a federal “red-flag” law.

Pointless.

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After Trump Body Shames Him, Supporter Says ‘I Love the Guy’

Maggie Haberman and Eileen Sullivan at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago

The president has a long history of calling protesters names. But there’s no other known instance of him mocking one of his own supporters by accident.

Trump is not paying attention.

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The Thing About Racism And Prejudice

Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 6 hours ago

Is the unbelievable stupidity of it. I can understand prejudice based on culture. I can understand prejudice based on religion. I can even understand prejudice based on subculture (if you can’t, remember “Nazi” can be considered a subculture. So can “Republican” and I see plenty of straight up prejudice against Republicans.) I mean, in most […]

Yes

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Trump Doubles Down on Effort to Push Jewish Voters to G.O.P.

Sheryl Gay Stolberg at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago

After the president enlists Benjamin Netanyahu to deny entry to two Muslim members of Congress, both parties warn that bipartisan support for Israel is in danger.

Most Jews know better.

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Trump Is Said to Ask: Can We Buy Greenland? 

Maggie Haberman and Michael D. Shear at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago

At a meeting last spring in the Oval Office, President Trump joked about buying Greenland for its resources, according to a person who was in attendance.

Silly.

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After Trump Body Shames Him, Supporter Says ‘I Love the Guy’

Maggie Haberman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago

The president has a long history of calling protesters names. But there’s no other known instance of him mocking one of his own supporters by accident.

Masochist!

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Why Are These Democrats Too Good for the Senate?

Jennifer Steinhauer at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago

Several high-profile Democrats would rather hold on to their low-polling presidential campaigns instead of running for the Senate. Has it lost its appeal?

Drama.  The presidency is more showey.

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Trump Administration Approves F-16 Fighter Jet Sales to Taiwan

Edward Wong at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago

The $8 billion arms package, the single largest from the United States to Taiwan in many years, is certain to anger China and could complicate the trade war.

It is cheaper than trade war.

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‘Greenland Is Not for Sale’: Trump’s Talk of a Purchase Draws Derision

Martin Selsoe Sorensen at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago

Residents of the semiautonomous Danish territory were apoplectic, and Denmark gave a chilly reception to the president’s idea.

Yes.

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Tlaib Renounces Trip to West Bank Under Israel’s Conditions

David M. Halbfinger at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago

Israel said Ms. Tlaib could visit her grandmother in the West Bank if she agreed not to “promote boycotts.” Ms. Tlaib initially agreed then canceled.

Ok.

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Citing Economy, Trump Says That ‘You Have No Choice but to Vote for Me’

Maggie Haberman and Peter Baker at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago

As the markets wobble over fears of a slowdown amid an escalating trade and currency war with China, the president defended policies that are rattling many businesses and investors.

Wrong again.

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Elizabeth Warren Offers a Policy Agenda for Native Americans

Thomas Kaplan at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago

Ms. Warren’s campaign got off to a rocky start amid a controversy over her ancestry. Now she is making an effort to show how she would help Native people.

It would be better not to make promises.

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‘Greenland Is Not for Sale’: Trump’s Talk of a Purchase Draws Derision

Martin Selsoe Sorensen at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago

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As Politics Creep Into Philanthropy, Beneficiaries Come Under Fire

Paul Sullivan at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago

Charitable organizations can find themselves targets of protests caused by the actions of their benefactors.

Apparances are crucial to charities.

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Obama and Biden’s Relationship Looks Rosy. It Wasn’t Always That Simple.

Glenn Thrush at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago

Their partnership is the stuff of buddy-movie lore, but those who saw it up close described a more difficult, complicated dynamic.

Biden should not be president.

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Rashida Tlaib Says She Won’t Visit West Bank Under Israel’s Conditions

David M. Halbfinger at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago

Israel said on Friday that Ms. Tlaib could visit her grandmother in the West Bank if she agreed not to “promote boycotts.” Ms. Tlaib said she would cancel her trip.

OK

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Citing Economy, Trump Says That ‘You Have No Choice but to Vote for Me’

Maggie Haberman and Peter Baker at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago

As the markets wobble over fears of a slowdown amid an escalating trade and currency war with China, the president defended policies that are rattling many businesses and investors.

Wrong again. 
This one is Trump's no trump. 

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