1
Iraq Raids Iranian-Backed Militia Accused of Attacking U.S. Forces
Iraqi forces
Iraq is a U.S. client state.
2
Russia Secretly Offered Afghan Militants Bounties to Kill U.S. Troops, Intelligence Says
The Trump administration has been deliberating for months about what to do
about a stunning intelligence assessment.
Putin has a long memory. Cash is anonymus.
3
How Progressive Candidates of Color Are Building Winning Coalitions
Candidates like Charles Booker and Jamaal Bowman are bringing together
liberal white voters and voters of color, a dynamic seen this week in races
in Kentucky and New York.
The left should not fight internally.
4
Joe Biden's VP Pick: Here's What Voters Think
A large majority of voters say race should not be a factor in his decision,
and none of the best-known candidates has emerged as a favorite.
Only Joe Biden decides.
5
These Top Democrats Go Further Than Biden on Diverting Police Funds
Interviews with superdelegates and members of a Biden-Sanders task force
found near-unanimous sentiment for redirecting money away from policing,
with positions beyond what Joseph R. Biden Jr. has proposed.
Police are not tasked with counter-revolution.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot_Act
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot_Act#United_States
6
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Strike Down Affordable Care Act
If successful, the move would permanently end the health insurance program
popularly known as Obamacare and wipe out coverage for as many as 23
million Americans.
A possible last chance to remove affordable health care.
It does not look probable.
7
House Passes Sweeping Policing Bill Targeting Racial Bias and Use of Force
Democrats’ legislation would institute significant changes to the rules
that govern how police officers operate, but it is doomed in the
Republican-led Senate.
The Republican senate will not vote on it.
8
Five Months After Celebrating the Economy in Wisconsin, Trump Returns to a Different Place
At a shipyard on Lake Michigan, the president played up the economic
benefits of a new Navy contract.
Trump does not listen.
9
Russian Criminal Group Finds New Target: Americans Working at Home
A hacking group calling itself Evil Corp., indicted in December, has shown
up in corporate networks with sophisticated ransomware. American officials
worry election infrastructure could be next.
It should not matter,
Keep the vote off the web.
There is no security on the web.
10
Police Groups Wield Strong Influence in Congress, Resisting the Strictest Reforms
Law enforcement groups, which have donated generously to members of both
political parties, have dictated the terms of the debate on an overhaul,
prodding lawmakers to reject the toughest measures.
Congress must listen to the voters.
The police listen to the law.
Anything else is corrupt.
11
‘It’s a Pandemic, Stupid’
We asked Tom Frieden, the former C.D.C. director, for some advice. It’s not
all doom and gloom.
Tom Frieden is making sence.
12
Here’s What You Need to Know About Elijah McClain’s Death
Mr. McClain died days after he was detained by the police last summer. His
death has come to occupy a central place in Colorado’s fast-moving debate
over police reform.
"Black lives matter."
Know it but stay rational and be heard.
13
Trump Family Will Ask Second Court to Stop Publication of Tell-All Book
A Queens County, N.Y., judge said his court lacked jurisdiction in the case.
Prior restraint is not allowed.
14
Disgraced Lobbyist Jack Abramoff Headed Back to Jail
Mr. Abramoff became the first person charged with violating a law that was
amended in response to his previous criminal offenses.
He did not learn.
15
Senate Panel Moves to Empower Justice Dept. Watchdog Over Barr’s Objections
Attorneys general have long sought to stop a proposed expansion of the
authority of the department’s independent inspector general.
If Mitch McConnell can't b;ock the vote Trump will try to veto the bill.
16
Biden Hits Trump’s Coronavirus Response: ‘He’s Worried About Looking Bad’
Joe Biden took aim at President Trump’s approach to the virus: “It’s all
whining and self-pity.” In a separate interview, he said he would require
mask-wearing in public if he were president.
Biden speaks like an adult.
17
Addressing Diversity, Army Will Remove Photos of Officer Candidates in Promotion Reviews
The move, part of an accounting on race underway at the Pentagon is a
tacit acknowledgment of how much race still plays a part in decisions about
who should advance.
A good idea.
18
$1.4 Billion in Stimulus Funds Sent to Dead People, Watchdog Finds
A Government Accountability Office report said the Treasury and the
Internal Revenue Service failed to consult death records, resulting in
improper payments.
Just fix it. The rush was necessary. The dead do not spend.
19
Devin Nunes Can’t Sue Twitter Over Cow and Mom Parodies, Judge Says
The California Republican said that the posts by the accounts, including
one named “Devin Nunes’ cow,” were defamatory.
Devin Nunes is a public figure. He has no standing to sue.
Twitter claims editorial responsibility. It has failed that responsibility. It is a moot question here.
20
Trump Administration May End Congressional Review of Foreign Arms Sales
Mike Pompeo and other aides to President Trump are discussing ending a
bipartisan review process because lawmakers have held up sales to Saudi
Arabia over civilian casualties in Yemen.
Trump does not have the power.
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