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Biden Tells Allies ‘America Is Back,’ but Macron and Merkel Push Back
David E. Sanger, Steven Erlanger and Roger Cohen, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 45 minutes ago
All three leaders seemed to recognize, though, that their first virtual
encounter was a moment to celebrate the end of the “America First” era.
Europe has been learning American culture.
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Seeking Fresh Start With Iraq, Biden Avoids Setting Red Lines With Iran
Lara Jakes and Eric Schmitt, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The administration’s measured response to a rocket attack in Erbil sharply
contrasts with a Trump-era campaign against Iran that, more often than not,
caught Iraq in the crossfire.
Biden understands negotiation.
3
Republicans Struggle to Derail Increasingly Popular Stimulus Package
Emily Cochrane and Jim Tankersley, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
A $1.9 trillion rescue plan polls strongly across the country, including
with many Republican voters, despite a scattershot series of attacks from
congressional Republicans.
Relief is what is needed. Stimulus does no good to closed businesses.
4
Democrats Beat Trump in 2020. Now They’re Asking: What Went Wrong?
Alexander Burns, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
Disappointed by down-ballot losses, Democratic interest groups are joining
forces to conduct an autopsy of the election results. Republicans do not
yet seem willing to reckon with the G.O.P.’s major defeats.
The Democratic party organizers forgot the dictum that all of politics is local.
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Where Will Rush Limbaugh’s 15 Million Listeners Go Now?
Michael M. Grynbaum, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
No one will have a megaphone like his again. But podcasters, “26-year-old
conservatives on Instagram” and Sean Hannity all fill the void.
Rush Limbaugh died alone. His audience is dealing with pains closer to home.
We must all know that there is no perfect world with people in it.
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Cruz and Cuomo Face Scandal. Trump Can’t Save Them.
Lisa Lerer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
Without Donald Trump dominating the political conversation, politicians’
audacious behavior isn’t so quickly subsumed.
There are no mulligans in life. People care and are watching.
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Who Will Be the Next F.D.A. Chief?
Sheila Kaplan, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago
Two leading contenders generate wider debate about the leadership needed to
restore morale and scientific integrity to an agency battered by the
politicized Trump administration.
I am glad to leave this decision with Biden. The political pressures are frightening.
There appears to be no right choice.
8
Open Thread
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 11 hours ago
Use comments to discuss topics unrelated to recent posts.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
9
Justice Dept. Confronts Increasingly Complex Capitol Riot Inquiry
Katie Benner, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
Additional prosecutors and agents around the country have been assigned to
the investigation as officials try to manage it and stave off a backlog in
the courts.
Follow the rules. Move them to trial with all deliberate speed.
The video tape is sufficient evidence. A solid alibye is sufficient defence.
Assign lawyers.
10
Neera Tanden, Biden’s Budget Nominee, Faces Challenge to Confirmation
Emily Cochrane, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
Senator Joe Manchin III said he would oppose President Biden’s nominee to
lead the Office of Management and Budget, a move that could scuttle her
chances.
Two can play hardball.
Senator Joe Manchin III has a weak spot. Talk with him.
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With Vaccine Delay, Biden Warns of Uncertain End to Pandemic
Noah Weiland, Katie Thomas and Sheryl Gay Stolberg, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago
On a visit to a vaccine manufacturing plant in Michigan, President Biden
said the nation could be “approaching normalcy” by the end of the year, but
said new virus variants could slow progress.
Transparency should be valued.
12
Where Biden’s Virus Plan Stands
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago
The president visits a vaccine plant as he faces thorny questions on
fulfilling his promises.
Unknown unknowns are a fact.
13
More Oath Keeper Suspects Charged in Capitol Riot Plot
Alan Feuer and Katie Benner, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
Prosecutors say they were part of a military-style “stack” that stormed the
Capitol.
Wittnesses are necessary in criminal trials. Video tape is a witness.
14
Viral Video Moves Sexual Harassment in Marine Corps to Forefront
Helene Cooper and Jennifer Steinhauer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III said he found the video from a
visibly distraught female Marine “deeply disturbing.”
Video is a wittness.
15
The Virginia G.O.P. Voted on Its Future. The Losers Reject the Results.
Reid J. Epstein, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
In a sign of the Trump era’s lingering alternate realities, Republicans in
the struggling state party are refusing to move forward with a new system
for choosing nominees.
The losers in an election always complain.
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Donor to Trump Inauguration Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Inquiry
Mike Ives, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago
Imaad Zuberi, who donated heavily to Democrats before former President
Donald J. Trump’s election, had pleaded guilty to charges related to a
$900,000 donation to Mr. Trump’s inaugural committee.
Trump has written his last pardon.
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How Ted Cruz Became the Least Sympathetic Politician in America
Lisa Lerer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
His getaway to Cancún during the Texas power emergency was only the latest
episode in a political career that has left Mr. Cruz reviled by Democrats
and more than a few Republicans.
Ted Cruz turned chicken.
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What Crisis-Communications Experts Would Tell Ted Cruz
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
We asked political strategists who have worked for figures like Anthony
Weiner and Mark Sanford for their take on the Texas senator’s Cancún fiasco.
These crisi communications experts have nothing to say.
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Texas Lessons For Preparing For The Ongoing Collapse
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 1 day ago
The Texas disaster is a very dramatic example of what I’ve been urging
people to prepare for. When I was a kid I lived in a number of third world
nations: Malaysia, Indonesia and Bangladesh, and visited a bunch more. In a
failing state, stuff just doesn’t work well, and when there is a shove, […]
Cities can be killed. Often they die of discomfort rather than disaster.
People are lazy and stubborn. They build back if they can rather than starting over elsewhere.
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U.S. and Novavax Will Aid Global Vaccination Campaign
Sheryl Gay Stolberg, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The Biden administration plans to make good on a promise to donate $4
billion, while the pharmaceutical company Novavax committed to sell 1.1
billion doses of its vaccine.
More vaccine and more money.
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