1
Barr Pushes Facebook for Access to WhatsApp Messages
The Justice Department has long sought access to encrypted messages,
alarming privacy advocates.
Prosecutors would like to use the NSA tools legally.
2
Even Trump Can’t Turn Down a Nickelback Joke (but Twitter Did)
The site removed a video posted by the president that showed a meme of the
rock band’s lead singer, edited as an attack on Joe Biden.
Slander fight.
3
The CrowdStrike Plot: How a Fringe Theory Took Root in the White House
A false, convoluted tale about Ukraine and a Democratic conspiracy to
undermine the 2016 election has formed the background of President Trump’s
impeachment inquiry.
Start with Donald Trump is guilty.
The rest is noise.
I am enough of a sadist to enjoy the screams.
4
House Investigators Question Kurt Volker, First Impeachment Witness
House aides met behind closed doors with Kurt D. Volker, the former special
envoy for Ukraine, who resigned after being named in the whistle-blower
complaint.
I know no more as yet.
5
A ‘Chilling Message’: Trump Critics See a Deeper Agenda in California Feud
From Pennsylvania to New Mexico, the collateral damage to other states is
mounting as President Trump wages a regulatory and environmental war on
California.
California can defend itself.
6
Flush With Cash, Pete Buttigieg Bets His Campaign on a Breakthrough in Iowa
The Midwest mayor is making an appeal to rural voters and hoping a massive
ground game delivers a top-tier caucus finish.
Hope springs eternal.
7
Cory Booker Wants to Talk About Child Poverty
Mr. Booker’s presidential campaign rolled out a broad policy proposal that
would offer a $300 monthly cash allowance to most families with young
children.
He will get no help from the Chicago School.
8
Bernie Sanders Will Participate in Next Debate, His Campaign Says
The Vermont senator’s wife said he is in good spirits and should be able to
return home by the end of this coming weekend.
The senate has been a rest cure for Democrats.
9
Trump Publicly Urges China to Investigate the Bidens
President Trump made a similar, but private, request of the president of
Ukraine, an episode that has sparked an impeachment inquiry.
China has better things to do with attention.
Hong Kong gives it no peace.
10
How the Law Protects Intelligence Whistle-Blowers, and Leaves Them at Risk
President Trump compared the whistle-blower to a spy. The complainant has
some legal protections, but there are gaps in the law, too.
He could front the NSA in the next administration if he survives.
11
Bernie’s Heart Problems
So, Sanders had to go to the hospital and have a stent put in. Sounds bad,
but apparently it’s fairly common to be healthy and live for many years
afterwards. I’m unsure of the political impact of this. Certainly it could
mean the end of his chances at the Presidency. Nonetheless, if he decides
to […]
Yes.
12
Trump Expected to Call for Expansion of Private Medicare Advantage Program
The president is on his way to Florida, where he is expected to unveil an
executive order to expand the private-sector version of Medicare.
The point of Medicare is the risk pool includes the entire older population.
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13
Bipartisan Report Says Trump’s Abuse Has Pushed Federal Science to a ‘Crisis’
All presidents over the past two decades have nudged science to support
their policies, but a report out of N.Y.U. said the Trump administration
has driven federal science to a “crisis point.”
The federal government has lost credibility.
14
Britain, Struggling With Brexit, Eyes Another Retreat. This One’s From Fossil Fuels.
The country, which led the industrial revolution, now aims to neutralize
its carbon emissions by 2050.
Ending fosil fuels is an advance.
15
How the Law Protects Intelligence Whistle-Blowers, and Leaves Them at Risk
President Trump compared the whistle-blower to a spy. The complainant has
some legal protections, but there are gaps in the law, too.
Informing on one's employer is always risky.
16
Stay-at-Home Parents Work Hard. Should They Be Paid?
The idea, a favorite of social conservatives, is now supported by several
Democratic presidential candidates.
They are paid. The payment is not fungible.
17
After Hospitals’ Donation to New York Democrats, a $140 Million Payout
Gov. Andrew Cuomo raised payments to hospitals at a time when Medicaid
spending was already drastically over budget.
had no choice
Governor Cuomo had no real choice.
18
Joe Biden Fires Back at Trump: ‘You’re Not Going to Destroy Me’
The counterattack, people close to Mr. Biden said, was intended to show
that he would not let Mr. Trump “hijack” his campaign.
The convention will decide.
19
Ed Buck Is Indicted in Fatal Overdoses of Two Men at His Home
A federal grand jury charged Mr. Buck with two counts of methamphetamine
distribution resulting in death. If convicted, he could face a sentence of
life in prison without parole.
Probation is enough.
20
For Finland’s President and Other Guests of Trump, Stoicism Is Key
A placid face and a willingness to expect the unexpected has become the
price of admission for any foreign ally who hopes for a productive audience
with President Trump.
Trump is an embarrassment,
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