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One Man Could Decide Washington’s Response to Gun Violence: Mitch McConnell
After President Trump stopped short of a broad legislative response to the
weekend’s massacres, lawmakers in both parties said Mr. McConnell held the
key.
No legislation will pass congress without his permission.
Single shot long guns. No rapid fire.
2
White Terrorism Shows ‘Stunning’ Parallels to Islamic State’s Rise
Like Islamic State recruits, white nationalists are attracted to an
apocalyptic ideology spread through social media.
I hope the U.S. is smarter than to go crusading.
3
How the Trump Campaign Used Facebook Ads to Amplify His ‘Invasion’ Claim
Some of President Trump’s re-election ads have repeated his inflammatory
claims about an “invasion” on the southern border — language that is under
scrutiny after the El Paso shooting.
All built on a lie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSKKvnA47aU
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On Politics With Lisa Lerer: When White Nationalism Takes Center Stage
The recent discussion about hate, extremists and the rise of white
nationalism represents a significant shift in the national conversation on
violence.
Haiti is a continuing nightmare for the slave South.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toussaint_Louverture
5
Shootings Spur Debate on Extremism and Guns, With Trump on Defense
Mr. Trump’s usual methods of deflection sputtered as he faced new criticism
and scrutiny for the plain echoes of his own rhetoric in the El Paso
shooter’s anti-immigrant manifesto.
Trump cannot disown the shooters without losing his critical supporters.
6
Gun Control Groups, Having Given Up on Trump, Look to 2020
New restrictions passed the House only after Democrats won a majority.
Activists don’t expect much from the G.O.P.-controlled Senate.
McConnell will allow no legislation to pass the Senate.
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‘Of Course He’s Racist’: 2020 Democrats Criticize Trump After Shootings
After shootings in Texas and Ohio killed dozens, Democrats renewed their
condemnation of the president for divisive rhetoric and inaction on guns.
It is a start.
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Trump Echoes ‘Fox & Friends’ on Shootings. The New York Post Dissents.
Some criticism of the president’s stance on gun control and his
relationship to the rise of white nationalism came from conservative
outlets.
New federal gun laws will not clear the Senate.
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Shootings Renew Debate Over How to Combat Domestic Terrorism
Sabrina Tavernise, Katie Benner, Matt Apuzzo and Nicole Perlroth at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
Federal authorities say they want to employ the same approach used in
battling global extremism. But there are political and civil rights
concerns.
That approach has not worked globally.
10
Fed Wants Workers to Get Pay Faster
The Federal Reserve will create a real-time payment system aimed at
narrowing the gap between when pay is deposited and when it is available.
This is check clearing. Banks will have to give up the float.
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‘Of Course He’s Racist’: Democratic Candidates Criticize Trump After Shootings
After shootings in Texas and Ohio killed dozens, Democrats renewed attacks
on the president for divisive rhetoric and inaction on guns.
Yes.
12
Toledo? Trump Misstates Location of Ohio Massacre
The president drew criticism, but he’s not alone: A day earlier, Joe Biden
made a similar mistake.
Prepared statements are a novelty for Trump.
13
Young Climate Activists Push Democrats to the Left
NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
A New TV Show from The New York Times on FX and Hulu
WQXR belonged to the Times.
The Left has become a fiction.
14
Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul Are Recovering From Medical Treatment
Mr. McConnell fractured his shoulder while Mr. Paul had surgery to have
part of his lung removed. Both senators are recovering in Kentucky, their
home state, their teams said.
Lung surgery usually means cancer.
McConnell fell badly.
15
States Clash With Cities Over Potential Opioids Settlement Payouts
As lawyers for cities and counties push a plan for a nationwide settlement
of opioid lawsuits, states push back, saying they should lead the way.
"First catch your rabbit"
The States can join the suit.
16
Trump Condemns White Supremacy but Stops Short of Major Gun Controls
President Trump addressed a country in mourning after mass shootings in
Texas and Ohio killed 31 people. “In one voice our nation must condemn
racism, bigotry and white supremacy,” he said.
As expected these are empty and misleading words.
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Trump Calls for ‘Strong Background Checks’ but Ties Them to Immigration Laws
President Trump’s comments, made in an early morning Twitter post, come as
the country mourns two deadly mass shootings over the weekend in Texas and
Ohio.
Another distraction.
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J.D. Scholten Almost Beat Steve King in 2018. Now He’s Running Again.
Mr. King, an Iowa congressman with a history of racist remarks, has been
elected nine times, but Mr. Scholten came within 10,000 votes of toppling
him last year.
Good luck to him.
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A Relentless Jailhouse Lawyer Propels a Case to the Supreme Court
Calvin Duncan, “the most brilliant legal mind” in the nation’s largest
maximum-security prison, had long questioned a Louisiana law that allows
10-to-2 jury verdicts.
"Anything can be learned in about two years intense study."
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Policy Fissures in the Debates Aren’t What Divide Voters
In polls, demographics seem to do a better job than ideology of predicting vote choice.OK
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