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China Drops Some U.S. Pork and Soybean Tariffs as Trade Tensions Ease
Alexandra Stevenson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Details were scant, but the move could help ease Chinese food prices and
comes as trade talks between the two countries are set to resume next month.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tit_for_tat
2
Salvadorans, Washington’s Builders, Face Expulsion Under Trump
Nelson D. Schwartz at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Tens of thousands of workers in and around the capital were here legally
because of adversity in their homeland. Now they are fighting to stay.
Trump is noted for stiffing his contractors.
3
Who Won the Debate? Experts Weigh In
Maggie Astor at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Elizabeth Warren drew praise for her grasp of policy, and Kamala Harris had
some of the night’s best lines. Joe Biden? Strong start, but a stumble over
race.
A debate is decided by the audience.
4
The Subway Is No Longer a Daily Disaster. But Can It Be Great Again?
Emma G. Fitzsimmons at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
Many daunting obstacles stand in the way of the system being transformed
into a subway worthy of a global capital.
The subways are doing "just fine" as Walt Kelly used the phrase.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walt_Kelly#Pogo
5
Marathon Democratic Debate Includes No Questions About Women’s Issues
Nick Corasaniti and Matt Stevens at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
The candidates were asked about a wide range of topics over three hours,
but abortion and the gender pay gap never came up.
Even Republicans know these problems must be resolved.
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As Democrats Debate, Trump Offers Alternative: A Rambling Speech
Michael D. Shear at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
President Trump’s speech at an event in Baltimore hit his usual lines as he
careened between prepared remarks, ad-libbed attacks and boasts about his
record.
"The lights are on but there's nobody home."
7
Biden Was Asked About Segregation. His Answer Included a Record Player.
Stephanie Saul at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
The former vice president’s solution for inequality in schools touched on
giving teachers a raise and playing a record player at night so children
could hear more words.
Biden stopped learning some decades ago.
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Buttigieg Describes Struggle With Coming Out as Gay: ‘You Only Get One Life’
Jennifer Medina at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
His personal answer to a debate question showed how much the national
conversation around same-sex marriage has shifted in just the past decade.
Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Ind. finds the world is large.
9
Zingers, Groaners and a Trump Pile-On: ‘That’s Called the Democratic Primary’
Matt Flegenheimer and Katie Glueck at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
The top 10 candidates took the debate stage together for the first time, as
the time to draw contrasts begins to run out.
The Democrats are making party decisions.
10
Castro Questions Biden’s Memory at Debate: ‘Are You Forgetting What You Said Two Minutes Ago?’
Nick Corasaniti at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
Julián Castro accused the former vice president of contradicting himself on
whether people would need to opt into his Medicare plan, though it did not
appear he had.
Joe Biden may be "out of the loop" like president Reagan.
People should know.
11
Attacks on Biden in Debate Highlight Divide Over the Obama Legacy
Jonathan Martin and Alexander Burns at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
The Democratic front-runner repeatedly invoked President Barack Obama’s
name, while some of his rivals said the party needed to move well beyond
the policies of the last Democratic president.
The Obama legacy is indisputable.
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/indisputable
12
Fact-Checking the Democratic Debate
The New York Times at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
Our reporters followed all of the exchanges and fact-checked the
candidates, providing context and explanation on the policy debates.
Things that did not get said.
13
Andrew Yang Said He Would Give 10 People $1,000 Each Month. Is That Legal?
Matt Stevens at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
During the Democratic debate in Houston, Mr. Yang announced that he would
use campaign funds to distribute 10 “freedom dividends.” The move raises
questions about possible campaign finance violations.
Yes.
14
Ben Carson Is Cleared of Misconduct Over Order of $31,000 Dining Set
Glenn Thrush at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
Investigators placed blame not on the HUD secretary, but on department
officials who “were aware of the law” and “either failed to consider or
didn’t understand” that it applied to the purchase.
Graft is forgiven for Republicans.
The privileges of rank do not exist in a democracy.
15
Senator Ben Sasse, Vocal Trump Critic, Goes Mum After President’s Endorsement
Sheryl Gay Stolberg at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
The surprise endorsement has put Mr. Sasse, Republican of Nebraska, in an
awkward spot. But it will help fend off his primary challenger.
This is another form of graft.
16
Justice Dept. Rejects Andrew McCabe’s Bid to Avoid Charges
Adam Goldman and Katie Benner at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
The move would typically foreshadow an indictment of Mr. McCabe, a longtime
target of President Trump, but it is not clear whether prosecutors have
asked a grand jury to vote on one.
Personal loyalty is not required in a democracy.
17
U.S. Poised to Send 150 Troops to Patrol Northeastern Syria
Eric Schmitt at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
The new deployment is part of an expanding series of military and
diplomatic steps the United States has taken to defuse tensions with
Turkey, a NATO ally.
Republicans do not admit defeat.
Republicans do not admit refugees.
The EU may be run by Republicans.
18
House Foreign Affairs Panel Subpoenas Top Afghanistan Negotiator
Catie Edmondson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
The subpoena compels Zalmay Khalilzad, the special representative for
Afghanistan reconciliation, to publicly brief lawmakers at a hearing on the
administration’s plan for Afghanistan.
"Business as usual."
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Chicago Public Schools Ordered to Toughen Sexual Misconduct Policies
Erica L. Green at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
An official said the order followed “the most comprehensive investigation”
the department’s office for civil rights “has ever undertaken of sexual
violence in a major urban public school system.”
Yes.
Title IX applies to public schools.
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Yes.
Title IX applies to public schools.
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Treasury Considers 50-Year Bonds as Deficit Tops $1 Trillion
Alan Rappeport and Matt Phillips at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the government was considering
issuing an ultralong bond next year.
These fifty year bonds will pay a much higher interest if issued and will be tax exempt.
Trump will not like the result.
These fifty year bonds will pay a much higher interest if issued and will be tax exempt.
Trump will not like the result.
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