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With Friendly Visits to Republicans, Barrett Makes Her Capitol Debut
Nicholas Fandos and Emily Cochrane, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 minutes ago
The White House formally sent Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court
nomination to the Senate, officially starting what is expected to be an
uncommonly fast sprint to confirmation before Election Day.
Ask her about her discussions with Trump.
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Pandemic Highlights Deep-Rooted Problems in Indian Health Service
Mark Walker, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 49 minutes ago
Few hospital beds, lack of equipment, a shipment of body bags in response
to a request for coronavirus tests: The agency providing health care to
tribal communities struggled to meet the challenge.
Doctors and medicine are part of the treaties.
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Project Veritas Video Was a ‘Coordinated Disinformation Campaign,’ Researchers Say
Maggie Astor, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The timing of the deceptive video, which accuses Ilhan Omar of voter fraud,
indicates that several conservatives, including Donald Trump Jr., may have
known about it in advance.
The Republican party is not known for fair behavior.
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Here Are 6 Issues Biden and Trump Will Debate Tonight
Thomas Kaplan and Michael D. Shear, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The long-anticipated first debate will cover issues like the coronavirus,
social unrest and the Supreme Court, offering each candidate the chance to
defend his record and attack his opponent’s.
No debate is necessary or possible.
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Trump vs Biden Debate Rules: What Are They?
Reid J. Epstein, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The moderator, Chris Wallace of Fox News, will try to enforce a set of
loosely defined ground rules. He may have more luck with one of the
candidates.
Chris Wallace of Faux News is ex officio a Republican.
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/ex_officio
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Lillian Brown, Makeup Artist to Nine Presidents, Dies at 106
Katharine Q. Seelye, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
She did more than powder noses; she advised on diction and apparel and
helped commanders in chief put their best selves forward for television.
I hope she wrote.
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Full Trump vs Biden Debate Guide
Shane Goldmacher and Adam Nagourney, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
Unfolding in a stable presidential race and a tumultuous election year, the
debate may be less likely than past ones to sway voters. But it is still an
opportunity for President Trump in particular.
Too many debates have been lost in the "Spin Room".
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Pompeo Threatens to Close U.S. Embassy in Iraq Unless Militias Halt Attacks
Edward Wong, Lara Jakes and Eric Schmitt, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
U.S. and Iraqi officials say they are surprised by the proposed retreat,
which could set back American efforts to fight the Islamic State and to
limit Iranian influence.
I would not believe Pompeo.
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Trump Allies Say the Virus Has Almost Run Its Course. ‘Nonsense,’ Experts Say.
Donald G. McNeil Jr., NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
The C.D.C. and leading experts have concluded, using different scientific
methods, that as many as 90 percent of Americans are still vulnerable to
infection.
I would not wish Covid-19 on my neighbors.
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What To Watch For in the Presidential Debate
Shane Goldmacher and Adam Nagourney, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
Unfolding in a stable presidential race and a tumultuous election year, the
debate may be less likely than past ones to sway voters. But it is still an
opportunity for President Trump in particular.
The debate should be virtual.
No studio audience. No shared venue.
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How Richard Nixon Became an Accidental Archivist
Sarah Bahr, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
When the son of David Frost went looking for missing tapes of his father’s
interview show, he found many of them in an unlikely place.
Richard Nixon thought he was a patriot.
I was not in a position to tell him otherwise.
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Schiff Sees Rise in Russian Disinformation as Trump Attacks Mail-In Voting
Julian E. Barnes, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
Foreign adversaries want to undermine confidence in the American election
and the House Intelligence Committee chairman says they are amplifying
President Trump’s false assertions.
A cooperating organization:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Security_Service
Oligarchs find socialists to be an enemy and attempt their destruction.
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When Are The Presidential Debates? Full Calendar
Isabella Grullón Paz, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
Here’s the who, what, when and where for the three matchups between
President Trump and Joe Biden and the single vice-presidential debate.
The audience will be Trump's.
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U.S. Will Base Mammoth Ship in Greece, Near Disputed Territory
Lara Jakes, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
The Navy ship, the Hershel “Woody” Williams, will be deployed to a joint
U.S.-Greek base, a move that could serve as a mark of America’s growing
irritation with Turkey.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mustafa_Kemal_Atat%C3%BCrk
Ataturk was a friend.
Britain could not forgive him for being a good general. (Gallipoli)
France held a grudge for the Armenians.
The West has Erdoğan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recep_Tayyip_Erdo%C4%9Fan
The Ottomans were there when Europe was mad.
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Steven Mnuchin’s Deal Staved Off Catastrophe. Can He Make Another One?
Jason Zengerle, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago
Even many Trump critics credit his Treasury secretary with rescuing the
economy from the pandemic. Will the White House and Congress keep him from
doing it again?
The Republicans don't like it. There is no time before the election.
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What Today's Presidential Polls Say Before Debate Tonight
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
A crucial fraction of the millions who watch the first presidential debate
on Tuesday will have yet to make up their minds. Here’s what polling tells
us about the issues that will come up.
https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2020-election-forecast/
78% Biden X 22% Trump
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How Trump Voters Feel About His Refusal to Commit to Transferring Power
Jeremy W. Peters and Hank Stephenson, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
Many Trump supporters do not believe that he can or will lose, and say he
would be justified in questioning whether Democrats manipulated the
outcome. But some believe a loss is a loss.
The Secret Service will put the trash on the curb where the district attorney
of southern New York can find him.
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By The Numbers: The Trump vs Biden Debate
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
Biden and Trump prepare to confront each other onstage: This is your
morning tip sheet.
The audience is quiet.
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Liberals Are Furious About The Supreme Court. Joe Biden Wants to Hold Back
Lisa Lerer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago
As an unusually high-stakes Supreme Court battle begins during the most
bitter election season in decades, Joe Biden is wading cautiously into the
fight.
Trump and McConnell have the power.
First the liberals must win.
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What Time is The Presidential Debate Tonight? Live Stream and Chris Wallace
The New York Times, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago
The first debate between President Trump and Joseph R. Biden Jr. takes
place Tuesday night from 9 to 10:30 p.m. Eastern.
The noise continues.
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