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Coronavirus to Shave Trillions From the Economy Over 10 Years
Emily Cochrane at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 minutes ago
The Congressional Budget Office projects a nearly $16 trillion hit to the
gross domestic product over the next decade, $7.9 trillion after adjusting
for inflation.
"Predicting is difficult, especially about the future."
There will not be another relief act from the Republicans.
Economic disaster before November will be assigned to Trump and his party.
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Lawmakers Begin Bipartisan Push to Cut Off Police Access to Military-Style Gear
Catie Edmondson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 minutes ago
The effort to end a program transferring surplus military equipment from
the Pentagon to the police reflects a revived bipartisan concern about
excessive use of force by law enforcement.
Any such bill will be vetoed by Trump.
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Trump and Putin Discuss Russia’s Attendance at G7, but Allies Are Wary
Michael Crowley at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 minutes ago
The British and Canadian governments oppose admitting Russia into the bloc,
as President Trump continues a renewed courtship of Russia’s leader.
Putin has not withdrawn from Crimea.
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Judge Asks Court Not to ‘Short Circuit’ His Review of Flynn Case
Charlie Savage at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 minutes ago
A lawyer for the trial judge told an appeals court why he wanted to examine
the Justice Department’s “unusual” request to dismiss the charge.
"A rule of law and not of men"
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Misinformation About George Floyd Protests Surges on Social Media
Davey Alba at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
In the universe of false online information, Mr. Floyd remains alive and
George Soros is to blame for the protests.
Get the facts.
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Netanyahu’s Annexation Plans Meet Surprise Opponent: Israeli Settlers
David M. Halbfinger and Adam Rasgon at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to annex much of the
occupied West Bank. But now that he can, there are questions about whether
he will.
Neither party wants a two state solution.
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Joe Biden Listens to Anguish at a Black Church in Wilmington
Maggie Astor at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
After weeks of virtual events, Mr. Biden went to Bethel A.M.E. Church in
Wilmington to hear from community leaders.
Joe Biden can only listen and think for the moment.
Vote.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahatma_Gandhi
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Protests Spur Surge in Donations, Giving ActBlue Its Biggest Day of the Year
Shane Goldmacher at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
With money flowing to candidates, bail funds and charities, the Democrats’
online donor platform processed over $40 million between Friday and Sunday,
a sign of strength for the party.
The organizations are waking up.
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Trump's Governor Call: Full Audio [Listen]
Jonathan Martin, Katie Rogers and Maggie Haberman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
President Trump, in a call with governors, said they would look like
“jerks” if they did not toughen their response to protesters. “Someone
throwing a rock is like shooting a gun. You have to do retribution.”
We know that Trump is "drinking the Cool-Aid".
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Trump Calls Protesters ‘Terrorists’ and Urges Governors to Seek ‘Retribution’
Jonathan Martin, Katie Rogers and Maggie Haberman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
President Trump, in a call with governors, said they would look like
“jerks” if they did not toughen their response to protesters. “Someone
throwing a rock is like shooting a gun. You have to do retribution.”
Trump is scaring himself.
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U.S. and Chinese Scientists Trace Evolution of Coronaviruses in Bats
James Gorman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
Researchers whose canceled U.S. grant caused an outcry from other
scientists urge preventive monitoring of viruses in southwestern China.
Donald Trump should not be president.
The U.S. has no king.
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Facebook Employees Stage Virtual Walkout to Protest Trump Posts
Sheera Frenkel, Mike Isaac, Cecilia Kang and Gabriel J.X. Dance at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
While Twitter started labeling some of the president’s inflammatory
messages, Facebook’s chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, has said his company
should leave them alone.
Trump does not lead.
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May 31st US Covid Data
Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 7 hours ago
And the cases and deaths just keep piling up. The results of the work I do,
like this article, are free, but food isn’t, so if you value my work,
please DONATE or SUBSCRIBE.
The seven day average of new cases takes a dive.
https://www.ianwelsh.net/june-1st-us-covid-data/
It is still there.
https://www.ianwelsh.net/june-2nd-us-covid-stats/
Slow recovery.
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Giovanni Russonello at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
Mass protests denounce racial inequality and police violence: This is your
morning tip sheet.
The voters have a simple choice: Trump and rigid suppression or Biden and change.
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Policing The Police
Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 13 hours ago
GUEST POST by Webstir In this time of police brutality, who can we depend
upon to police the police? Who can we depend upon to police the
prosecutors? The judges? Our lawmakers? You. That’s who. It’s your job.
More than that, it’s your duty to your fellow man. And it’s not really even
very difficult. […]
I have no wish to be hunted.
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Biden Slowly Emerges From Seclusion, Hoping to Meet the Moment
Adam Nagourney at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago
Joseph Biden is showing that well-timed appearances from quarantine can be
effective and powerful, though the dangers of a low profile are likely to
escalate.
Biden is doing well.
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Biden is doing well.
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Biden Names Two New Advisers as Convention Decision Looms
Alexander Burns at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago
The former vice president has enlisted two veteran strategists, including
Senator Cory Booker’s former campaign manager, to help design a nominating
convention under extraordinarily difficult circumstances.
There is planning to be done.
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There is planning to be done.
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As Coronavirus Toll Preoccupies U.S., Rivals Test Limits of American Power
David E. Sanger, Eric Schmitt and Edward Wong at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago
The coronavirus may have changed almost everything, but it didn’t change
this: Global competition spins ahead — and in many ways has accelerated.
Testing is cheap.
Trump is less threatened than he would like to be by external enemies.
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Testing is cheap.
Trump is less threatened than he would like to be by external enemies.
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William Barr’s State of Emergency
Mattathias Schwartz at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago
The attorney general has long held an expansive view of presidential power.
With multiple crises converging in the run-up to the 2020 election, he is
busy putting his theories to work.
William Barr is a small man.
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William Barr is a small man.
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Trump Moves to Underground Bunker as Protests and Violence Spill Over
Peter Baker and Maggie Haberman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
The president spent Sunday out of sight, berating opponents on Twitter,
even as some of his campaign advisers were recommending that he deliver a
televised address to an anxious nation.Trump is fearful.
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