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Trump Parts Ways With Lead Impeachment Lawyer
Maggie Haberman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Four other lawyers reported to be joining the defense team are said to be
leaving, a little over a week before the former president’s Senate trial is
set to begin.
Trump should be denied any future office or other benefit of his former office.
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Pentagon Halts Plan to Vaccinate the 40 Prisoners at Guantánamo Bay
Carol Rosenberg, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
The decision to vaccinate the prisoners ignited criticism over whether the
government was prioritizing terrorism suspects over American citizens.
These men are captives facing trial. They should be vaccinated.
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How Trump’s Focus on Antifa Distracted Attention From the Far-Right Threat
Adam Goldman, Katie Benner and Zolan Kanno-Youngs, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
Federal law enforcement shifted resources last year in response to Donald
Trump’s insistence that the radical left endangered the country. Meanwhile,
right-wing extremism was building ominously.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antifa_(United_States)
As an organization it is ad hoc.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad_hoc
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For McCarthy and McConnell, Two Paths on Trumpian Crisis Management
Jonathan Martin, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
Kevin McCarthy, the House minority leader, and Mitch McConnell, the Senate
minority leader, want to take back control of Congress in 2022. First they
have to figure out how to handle Donald Trump.
Trump will neither go or win.
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Biden's Fast Start Echoes F.D.R.'s. Now Comes the Hard Part.
Peter Baker, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
The most daunting challenge for Mr. Biden in the weeks ahead will be
balancing his stated desire for bipartisanship with his sense of urgency.
The fast start is required.
The Republicans will back reluctantly into the next development.
They must own their sabotage and the pain it will cause.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene's Controversies Are Piling Up. Republicans Are Quiet.
Catie Edmondson, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
In a video from 2018, Ms. Greene falsely suggested that 9/11 was a hoax,
President Barack Obama was a Muslim and the Clintons were guilty of murder.
So far the sun has risen on milenialists. The end of the world has been delayed.
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Federal Court Lifts Block on Trump Policy Expelling Migrant Children at the Border
Zolan Kanno-Youngs, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago
The prospect of border agents again turning away children is likely to
renew pressure on the Biden administration.
The Texas court decision will be stayed and appealed.
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Fact-Checking Biden’s First Week in Office
Linda Qiu, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago
All but three of 20 claims the president made were accurate, demonstrating
his regard for basic facts and his proclivity to err when speaking off the
cuff.
Biden is doing well.
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Trump’s Shadow Lingers Over Divided G.O.P.
Lisa Lerer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago
Republicans seem more focused on attacking those who break with the former
president, than members who continue to push violent conspiracy theories
that flourished under his leadership.
Trump is not fading as fast as I could wish.
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C.I.A. analyst Morgan Muir to run Biden’s daily briefings
Julian E. Barnes and Adam Goldman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago
The new intelligence chief wanted a briefer with experience and an
apolitical record. She chose Morgan Muir, perhaps the first time a former
White House briefer has returned to the post.
Foreign intelligence should not be partisan.
11
Open Thread
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 1 day ago
Use the comments to discuss topics unrelated to recent posts.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
12
G.M. Announcement Shakes Up U.S. Automakers’ Transition to Electric Cars
Neal E. Boudette and Coral Davenport, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Every carmaker is trying to figure out how to make the leap before
governments force it and Tesla and other start-ups lure away drivers.
Electric automobile makers must source high capacity batteries.
13
Biden Visits Walter Reed, Where His Son Battled Brain Cancer
Michael D. Shear, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
“I’ve spent a lot of time at Walter Reed,” Mr. Biden said as he left the
White House for the visit on Friday. “They’re great Americans. They’re
great people.”
The VA will be properly funded by Biden.
14
Kevin Clinesmith, Ex-F.B.I. Lawyer, Is Sentenced to Probation
Charlie Savage, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
A judge rebuffed a request by prosecutors to impose a prison sentence on
Kevin Clinesmith, who admitted doctoring an email used to help authorize a
wiretap on a former Trump campaign aide.
Kevin Clinesmith should not have allowed himself to be guilty.
15
U.S. Airstrike Kills Top ISIS Leader in Iraq
Jane Arraf and Falih Hassan, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The joint operation with Iraqi forces was aimed at stemming the group’s
resurgence, and illustrates Iraq’s continued reliance on the U.S. military.
Iraq will remain a client state of the U.S. until it grows its own government.
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In Biden’s White House, Masks, Closed Doors and Empty Halls
Annie Karni, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The West Wing has become a different place in an administration serious
about Covid restrictions.
More work is being done.
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Macron Tells Biden That Cooperation With U.S. Cannot Be Dependence
Roger Cohen, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
In a “very agreeable call,” the French president told his American
counterpart that Europe wanted “strategic autonomy.” In an interview with
foreign media, he also reflected on the pandemic and threats to democracy.
Diplomacy continues.
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Job Seekers With Trump White House on Their Résumés Face a Cold Reality
Katie Rogers, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Working at the White House has traditionally been a ticket to a lucrative
future. But that hasn’t been the case so far for Trump alumni.
Association with failure is not a plus.
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Former U.S. Climate Leaders Press Biden on Amazon Deforestation
Lisa Friedman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Former environmental officials from both parties are pressing President
Biden to counter deforestation in the Amazon, especially in Brazil.
Direct pressure on Brazil is a problem for the U.N.
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Biden Moves Cautiously on Health Care
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
“There’s nothing new that we’re doing here”: This is your morning tip sheet.
Health care increases are an automatic no among Republicans.
Care must be taken to maintain the Democratic majority.
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