1
Trump Leaves Open Possibility of Easing Iranian Sanctions to Spur Nuclear Talks
Asked whether he would consider relaxing the penalties if that would ease
the path to a meeting, President Trump said, “We’ll see what happens.”
Trump must rejoin the nuclear deal.
https://www.juancole.com/2019/09/bolton-trump-rouhani.html
2
Climate Denialist to Depart White House National Security Council
William Happer, a National Security Council adviser who tried
unsuccessfully to create a federal panel to attack climate science, plans
to leave the White House.
William Happer has done the right thing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Happer#Climate_change
3
Amy Klobuchar Is Tired of Debate Questions About Other Candidates
The Minnesota senator has been frustrated by debate moderators’ tactic
asking her to attack policies by her progressive rivals in the Democratic
presidential primary.
Amy Klobuchar is entitled to her mistakes.
4
Trump Drafts Executive Order Increasing Postal Service Inspections for Fentanyl
The executive order would increase inspections of packages, in an effort to
crack down on shipments of counterfeit goods and drugs from nations
including China.
On other fronts, the Trump administration continues to move ahead with
more stringent treatment of China. The administration has drafted an
executive order that would increase inspections of mailed packages, in
an effort to crack down on shipments of counterfeit goods and deadly
drugs from foreign nations including China.
This is an end to the presumption of mail privacy if enacted.
communication by Fedex may work.
5
With Trump Hungry for Credit, Advisers Brag About North Carolina Win
Officials on the president’s re-election campaign said Dan Bishop’s narrow
victory in North Carolina came thanks to Mr. Trump, who told aides he
wasn’t getting recognition he felt he deserved.
Star power.
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6
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.
The weather service gets paid to guess correctly.
7
Bolton Ouster Underscores a G.O.P. 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.
This divide is new.
Bolton commanded and the Republican party bowed
8
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.
Trump has no right.
9
Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden Will Finally Debate. Here’s What to Expect.
The two Democrats 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.
They will not debate.
10
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.
Cardi B can try to lend Sanders credibility.
11
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 […]
Ian Welsh got it right.
12
‘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.
That would be bad news.
13
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.
I will not approve of direct action.
Civil war is not a good thing.
14
Trump Eyes Crackdown on Homelessness as Aides Visit California
The president is pushing his administration to address surging homelessness
in liberal cities he loves to hate, like Los Angeles. But his powers are
limited.
Most of the Homeless are U.S. citizens.
15
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?
16
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 worked.
17
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.
Desperation.
18
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.
John Bolton wants a war.
Trump needs a win.
19
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?
Good luck to him.
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