1
C.I.A. Informant Extracted From Russia Had Sent Secrets to U.S. for Decades
Julian E. Barnes, Adam Goldman and David E. Sanger at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 33 minutes ago
American intelligence officials had previously tried to extract the source
from Russia in 2016, but the informant had initially refused.
Russia does not publish.
2
Trump Campaigns for House Candidate in Closely Watched North Carolina Race
Annie Karni and Michael Crowley at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 33 minutes ago
Dan Bishop, a staunch conservative well known for sponsoring a bill
requiring transgender people to use restrooms based on the gender listed on
their birth certificates, faces a tough race.
Trump has been shown the rope.
3
The Taliban at Camp David: Trump Says Why Not?
Katie Rogers at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 33 minutes ago
Mr. Trump, not a frequent visitor to the “very rustic” retreat, says it is
a place where presidents have hosted “pretty bad people.” Not everyone
agrees.
It does not matter where they are told no.
4
Republicans Want Stricter Gun Laws. Republican Voters, That Is.
Lisa Lerer at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
Two polls released Monday show that vast majorities of Americans support
new gun safety measures. But the picture in Washington is more complicated.
Fear is contagious.
5
In Texas, a Lone House Democrat Has an ‘A’ Rating From the N.R.A. Can He Survive?
Sheryl Gay Stolberg at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
Representative Henry Cuellar is one of only three House Democrats with “A”
ratings from the gun lobby. Now he faces a primary challenge from the left.
Texas is fearful.
6
Commerce Chief Threatened Firings at NOAA After Trump’s Dorian Tweets, Sources Say
Christopher Flavelle, Lisa Friedman and Peter Baker at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
Wilbur L. Ross Jr. made the threat after the agency’s Alabama office
contradicted the president’s claim that Hurricane Dorian might hit the
state.
Now imagine the same thing happening to the agencies that produce employment, inflation, and growth statistics. It's not hard to see it happening — and just like that, we're a Third World nation
7
Trump Declares Afghan Peace Talks With Taliban ‘Dead’
Lara Jakes at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
The president also signaled he would withdraw United States troops from
America’s longest war, following the collapse of a monthslong effort to
ease violence in Afghanistan.
The wars continue.
8
Trump Had Deal With Scotland Airport That Sent Flight Crews to His Resort
Eric Lipton at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
The president’s business worked with the Scottish airport to promote
tourism. The Pentagon had a separate deal for the airport to find lodging
for service members stopping to refuel.
Graft.
9
Lawyer for ‘Unabomber’ Takes Over Defense for Man Accused of Plotting 9/11
Carol Rosenberg at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
The legal team defending Khalid Shaikh Mohammed was reshaped less than two
weeks after the military court set a January 2021 start date for the trial.
Not guilty.
Khalid Shaikh Mohammed deserves a defence.
10
Mnuchin Dismisses Data Showing Trade War Pain
Alan Rappeport at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
Economists say the Treasury secretary, whose comments dovetail with those
of President Trump, is turning a blind eye to signs of a slowdown.
Mnuchin is in Trump's bubble.
11
Staring Down a 3-Week Deadline, Congress Braces for Another Brutal Funding Fight
Emily Cochrane at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
With senators convening Tuesday to hash out 2020 spending, the race to
reconcile must-pass bills to avert a shutdown is particularly tense.
The Republicans own it.
12
Commerce Chief Threatened Firings at NOAA After Trump’s Dorian Tweets, Sources Say
Christopher Flavelle, Lisa Friedman and Peter Baker at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
Wilbur L. Ross Jr. made the threat after the agency’s Alabama office
contradicted the president’s claim that Hurricane Dorian might hit the
state.
Facts do not need faith.
Trump needs faith.
13
Bernie Sanders Went to Canada, and a Dream of ‘Medicare for All’ Flourished
Sydney Ember at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
The Vermont senator has staked his presidential campaign, and much of his
political legacy, on transforming health care in America. His mother’s
illness, and a trip he made to study the Canadian system, help explain why.
Yes, single payer works.
14
Trump Honors Police Officers and Civilians in El Paso and Dayton Shootings
Michael D. Shear at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
President Trump said officers and civilians who faced the mass shootings
responded with “the best of American courage, character and strength.”
It is their Job.
A good conduct medal.
15
Trump Insults Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, and They Fire Back
Jacey Fortin at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago
The president appeared to be responding to Mr. Legend’s appearance at a
criminal justice town hall.
Trump is unfair.
16
Trump Says He Did Not Know About Service Members Staying at His Resort in Scotland
Eric Lipton at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
The president also said he had nothing to do with Vice President Mike Pence
staying at another Trump property in Ireland.
Graft needs only intention.
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17
Britain’s Ongoing Brexit Drama
Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 15 hours ago
The situation is as follows: Parliament has passed a law requiring Prime
Minister Johnson’s Government to seek a 3 month extension for Brexit.
Johnson no longer commands a majority in Parliament, but MPs have refused
to offer an election before November (October 31st is the date of Brexit
without an extension.) Johnson wants an election. […]
A no deal Brexit.
Parlument is not part of the E.U.
18
‘Trust Me’: Kamala Harris Makes Big Play on Criminal Justice Reform
Astead W. Herndon at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago
In an interview, Ms. Harris sought to paint her prosecutorial career as a
reason voters should rely on her to deliver a criminal justice overhaul.
But her critics say she has been part of the problem.
Yes. She is one among many.
19
On Politics: Trump Cancels Peace Talks With Taliban
NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo left open the possibility that American
troops could be withdrawn from Afghanistan anyway.
"Talk is cheap"
20
How Elizabeth Warren Raised Big Money Before She Denounced Big Money
Shane Goldmacher at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago
Ms. Warren wooed wealthy donors for years, stockpiling money from
fund-raisers, and has used $10.4 million from her 2018 Senate race to
underwrite her 2020 bid.
Proof of a learning process.
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