1a
White House Pressed Agency to Repudiate Weather Forecasters Who Contradicted Trump
Mick Mulvaney, the acting White House chief of staff, told Wilbur L. Ross
Jr., the commerce secretary to have NOAA publicly disavow the forecasters’
position.
Reality is not dependent on Trump.
2a
Bolton Ouster Underscores a GOP Divided on Foreign Policy
A jarring stretch of presidential announcements has laid bare the divide
among Republicans on foreign policy, pitting hawkish conservatives against
an anti-interventionist flank.
National sovereignty is real.
Diplomacy is necessary.
3a
Trump Delivers Tributes and Threats at 9/11 Ceremony
At the Pentagon, President Trump remembered the victims of the terrorist
attacks 18 years after hijackers killed thousands of Americans.
The U.S. has a war in Afghanistan for the destruction of the Afghan culture.
4a
They Meet at Last: Biden-Warren Matchup Is Main Event in Debate
Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden arrive at Thursday’s forum with contrasting
styles and policies — tensions that will be laid bare as they appear
onstage together for the first time.
It is the wrong fight at the wrong time.
This is the time for chosing platform items.
5a
What Can a Star Like Cardi B Do for a Politician Like Sanders?
Celebrities tend to receive more attention than primary candidates.
Campaigns have never seemed entirely sure how to use that fact to their
advantage.
Trump understands star power.
6a
Remembering 9/11
I was working that day, in an office. Everything ground to a halt, and
management gave up and opened an auditorium with a large screen playing the
events as they happened. After it was all clear, I turned to a co-worker
and said “Jesus, I hope they don’t attack the wrong people.” He thought
that […]
Agreeing with Ian Welsh ddoes not please me.
7a
‘Trump Unplugged’: A President as His Own National Security Adviser
President Trump is now free to command his foreign policy after dumping
John R. Bolton, the last major internal counterweight to his dealings with
North Korea, Russia and the Taliban.
"Out of the frying pan into the fire"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Out_of_the_frying_pan_into_the_fire
8a
Break-In at Trump’s Golf Course, and Taylor Swift’s Mansion
A New Jersey man is accused of going on a spree in two states, including
doing doughnuts in his car on the Bedminster, N.J., course and sneaking
into the singer’s Rhode Island home.
Insanity is infectious.
9a
Trump Eyes Crackdown on Homelessness as Aides Visit California
The president is pushing his administration to address surging homelessness
in liberaloncentration camps cities he loves to hate, like Los Angeles. But his powers are
limited.
Concentration camps have been popular.
They are not lawful.
10a
Who Could Replace John Bolton?
President Trump is on the hunt for the fourth national security adviser of
his presidency. Here is a short list of possibilities.
Steve Bannon is not on this list.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Bannon
11a
California Rent Control Bill Advances, Fueled by Housing Crisis
Millions of tenants would be covered by a measure championed by Gov. Gavin
Newsom in his first year in office. Final approval could come Wednesday.
Rent control has not been satisfactory.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rent_regulation
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12a
Trump Focuses on Black Economic Gains and Support for Historically Black Colleges
In a speech to black educators, Mr. Trump glossed over a summer of racial
taunts aimed at Democratic lawmakers of color.
Trump is desperate.
13a
Five Policy Clashes Between John Bolton and President Trump
John R. Bolton, a national security hawk, and President Trump disagreed on
how to approach a number of international issues.
Bolton is smart.
14a
Prosecutors Could Ask for Prison Time for Michael Flynn
In a reversal, prosecutors hinted that they could ask for prison time for
Michael T. Flynn, the president’s first national security adviser.
Flynn is not loyal to Trump.
15a
A Q&A With Jon Ossoff, Who Wants to Turn Georgia Blue
Two Senate seats will be up for grabs in Georgia in 2020, and Mr. Ossoff is
the highest-profile Democrat to enter the ring so far. Can he improve on
Stacey Abrams’s playbook?
Wish him luck.
16a
A Look at the West Bank Area Netanyahu Vowed to Annex
The Jordan Valley and northern Dead Sea are considered strategically vital
zones by Israel for security. If Israel annexed them, it would encircle any
future Palestinian state in the West Bank.
Israel conquored the area.
They must mannage the conquored population.
Genocide is not a choice they will make.
17a
Study Shows Income Gap Between Rich and Poor Keeps Growing, With Deadly Effects
The Government Accountability Office, which looked at the relationship
between income, wealth and longevity, found that poor people are living
shorter lives and the rich are living longer.
Yes
18a
Canada Tries a Forceful Message for Flood Victims: Live Someplace Else
As the costs of climate change mount, the country has begun forcing flooded
homeowners to move, prompting clashes over what counts as fair.
Canada has different land tenure laws.
It is practical.
19a
With the Faithful at Trump’s North Carolina Rally: ‘He Speaks Like Me’
Two months after his rally there produced “send her back” chants, the
president brought identity politics back to the state.
Sadly true.
20a
After String of Mass Shootings, Democrats Begin New Push for Gun Control
The fate of the Democrats’ proposals, and of the broader effort to enact
gun safety measures, remains murky amid uncertainty about where President
Trump stands.
It is a futile effort now.
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1
Break-In at Trump’s Golf Course, and Taylor Swift’s Mansion
Sabotage with the usual result.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rAKwVwE-zQ
3
Who Could Replace John Bolton?
President Trump is on the hunt for the fourth national security adviser of
his presidency. Here is a short list of possibilities.
Steve Bannon.
5
California Rent Control Bill Advances, Fueled by Housing Crisis
Millions of tenants would be covered by a measure championed by Gov. Gavin
Newsom in his first year in office. Final approval could come Wednesday.
It will not work if passed.
6
Trump Focuses on Black Economic Gains and Support for Historically Black Colleges
In a speech to black educators, Mr. Trump glossed over a summer of racial
taunts aimed at Democratic lawmakers of color.
Trump is desperate,
7
Five Policy Clashes Between John Bolton and President Trump
John R. Bolton, a national security hawk, and President Trump disagreed on
how to approach a number of international issues.
The list would grow.
8
Prosecutors Could Ask for Prison Time for Michael Flynn
In a reversal, prosecutors hinted that they could ask for prison time for
Michael T. Flynn, the president’s first national security adviser.
Flyn was not considered loyal to Trump.
9
Can Jon Ossoff Help Turn Georgia Blue?
Good luck to him.
10
A Look at the West Bank Area Netanyahu Vowed to Annex
The Jordan Valley and northern Dead Sea are considered strategically vital
zones by Israel for security. If Israel annexed them, it would encircle any
future Palestinian state in the West Bank.
I won't bother.
11
Study Shows Income Gap Between Rich and Poor Keeps Growing, With Deadly Effects
The Government Accountability Office, which looked at the relationship
between income, wealth and longevity, found that poor people are living
shorter lives and the rich are living longer.
Yes
12
Canada Tries a Forceful Message for Flood Victims: Live Someplace Else
As the costs of climate change mount, the country has begun forcing flooded
homeowners to move, prompting clashes over what counts as fair.
Good idea.
13
With the Faithful at Trump’s North Carolina Rally: ‘He Speaks Like Me’
Two months after his rally there produced “send her back” chants, the
president brought identity politics back to the state.
Sadly true.
14
After String of Mass Shootings, Democrats Begin New Push for Gun Control
The fate of the Democrats’ proposals, and of the broader effort to enact
gun safety measures, remains murky amid uncertainty about where President
Trump stands.
Futile now.
15
NOAA Chief, Defending Trump on Dorian, Also Tries to Buoy Scientists
Christopher Flavelle, Lisa Friedman and Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
The remarks by Neil Jacobs, head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, were the first since a report that a cabinet secretary had
tried to coerce agency leaders.
He will be torn in two.
16
Trump Ousts John Bolton as National Security Adviser
President Trump had complained privately in recent months that Mr. Bolton
was too hawkish, a tension made worse in recent weeks over Iran and North
Korea.
Yes.
17
Pelosi Energizes Battle to Lower Drug Prices
Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s draft plan to allow the federal government to
negotiate the price of hundreds of drugs will add new urgency to
Washington’s effort to fight rising prescription costs.
A futile effort.
18
Senate Democrats Try to Corner Republicans on Border Emergency
Democrats want a second vote on ending the emergency, a move meant to force
Republicans to choose between rejecting a border wall or endorsing a plan
to divert funding from projects in their states.
Nice try.
19
Share of Americans With Health Insurance Declined in 2018
The drop, despite a strong economy, was the first since 2009 and at least
partly caused by efforts to weaken the Affordable Care Act.
A red state result.
https://twitter.com/paulkrugman/status/1171764359548284928
20
Dan Bishop, North Carolina Republican, Wins Special Election
Mr. Bishop’s narrow victory over Dan McCready in a conservative district
demonstrated warning signs for President Trump in 2020.
A comment on the old South.
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