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Indonesian Defense Chief, Accused of Rights Abuses, Will Visit Pentagon
Richard C. Paddock, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 34 minutes ago
Prabowo Subianto, former head of Indonesia’s feared special forces under
Suharto and now the minister of defense, had been barred from entering the
United States for years.
Trump could be seeking instructions.
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The Problem of Free Speech in an Age of Disinformation
Emily Bazelon, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 37 minutes ago
How a torrent of propaganda, lies and conspiracy theories has weaponized
the First Amendment.
Too many words to say Republicans lie.
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What Kamala Harris Learned About Power at Howard
Astead W. Herndon, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 38 minutes ago
As a college student, she wanted to have an impact. The answer she landed
on — working inside institutions — set her on the path to the
vice-presidential nomination.
Kamala HarrisLearned about power from her fellow students.
The professors tried But had no theoretical structure.
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Bussa Krishna Built a Trump Shrine in India. Then He Collapsed.
Shalini Venugopal Bhagat and Mike Ives, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Bussa Krishna, a farmer who called President Trump his god, stopped eating
after Mr. Trump became infected with the coronavirus, his family said. He
died on Sunday.
False gods?
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Day 3 of Judge Barrett’s confirmation hearings is expected to start soon. Watch live.
NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
That is over.
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The Latest Elusive Supreme Court Nominee
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
Barrett skillfully avoids any commitments to how she’d rule: This is your
morning tip sheet.
She made a commitment to Trump.
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Barrett’s Testimony Is a Deft Mix of Expertise and Evasion
Adam Liptak, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
Judge Amy Coney Barrett demonstrated easy familiarity with Supreme Court
precedents but said almost nothing about whether they should stand.
She is a lawyer.
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Barrett, Declining to Detail Legal Views, Says She Will Not Be ‘a Pawn’ of Trump
Nicholas Fandos, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee refused to weigh in on critical
matters that could come before the court, including health care, abortion
rights and a possible election dispute.
There are other games than chess.
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How Joe Biden Became the Unlikeliest of Online Fund-Raising Superstars
Shane Goldmacher and Rachel Shorey, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
Four inflection points transformed Mr. Biden from a pauper during the
primaries to a powerhouse against President Trump.
Joe Biden is Trump's opponent
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/10/15/us/trump-biden-town-halls
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The Macho Appeal of Donald Trump
Jennifer Medina, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
Though a majority of Latino voters favor Democrats, Hispanic men are a
small but enduring part of Trump’s base. Those supporters see him as
forceful, unapologetic and a symbol of economic success.
The macho are not known for thought.
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How 2020 Blew Up Campaign Reporting
Jason Zengerle, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
Old-school obsessions with optics and back-room strategizing seem pointless
this year. Nowhere is that clearer than on “The Circus.”
The struggles have become more personal.
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What to Watch For as Amy Coney Barrett Hearing Enters Day 3
Zach Montague, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
After nearly 12 hours of questioning on Tuesday, many anticipated topics
have been covered at some length, and senators may begin to shift gears.
The Vatican may realize a hollow victory.
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Indian-Americans Overwhelmingly Support Joe Biden, New Poll Shows
Emily Schmall, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
Kamala Harris has had a galvanizing effect on Indian-American voters — but
she’s not the only reason they support the Democratic ticket.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H-1B_visa
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Joe Biden Aims to Erode Trump's Florida Support Among Older Voters
Patricia Mazzei and Thomas Kaplan, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
Visiting the Democratic stronghold of Broward County, Joe Biden argued that
the president viewed older Americans who are at higher risk of the
coronavirus as “expendable.”
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Trump, Trailing in Pennsylvania, Launches Familiar Attacks on Biden
Jonathan Martin, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
At a rally in Johnstown, Pa., the president’s aides nudged him toward a
populist script. But he also had other issues in mind.
The 25th amendment is tempting.
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Justice Dept. Sues Ex-Aide Over Book About Melania Trump
Michael S. Schmidt, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
The lawsuit was the third in recent months where the government has taken
on a perceived foes of the White House.
Slapp suits just make blackmail more effective.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strategic_lawsuit_against_public_participation
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Trump Again Asks Supreme Court to Block Subpoena for His Tax Records
Charlie Savage, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
The president’s personal lawyers say lower courts should not have upheld a
broad subpoena by the Manhattan district attorney.
Trump is defending a lost position.
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Fauci Says Trump Campaign Ad Uses His Words ‘Completely Out of Context’
Sheryl Gay Stolberg, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
Dr. Anthony S. Fauci said he wanted the Trump campaign to take down an
advertisement that implied that he endorsed the administration’s
coronavirus response.
Dr. Fauchi insists that he be quoted properly.
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G.O.P. Senators Have a Lot to Say in Ads, but Not Much About Trump
Nick Corasaniti, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago
Across 48 television ads in seven competitive Senate races, the Republican
incumbents haven’t mentioned the president once.
Rats are said to desert a sinking ship.
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Catch up: Watch highlights from the first day of Judge Barrett’s hearings.
NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Pointless.
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