Trump Sent a Warning. Let’s Take It Seriously.

September 30, 2020


By BY THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN from NYT Opinion


United States Politics and Government, Absentee Voting
Trump Sent a Warning. Let’s Take It Seriously. Trump Sent a Warning. Let’s Take It Seriously. Reviewed by Moltivie on September 30, 2020 Rating: 5

The Morning

September 30, 2020


By Unknown Author from NYT Briefing


The Morning The Morning Reviewed by Moltivie on September 30, 2020 Rating: 5

Barrett told senators that Trump offered her the nomination much sooner than previously known.

September 30, 2020


By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S.


Barrett told senators that Trump offered her the nomination much sooner than previously known. Barrett told senators that Trump offered her the nomination much sooner than previously known. Reviewed by Moltivie on September 30, 2020 Rating: 5

Top Intelligence Official Releases Unverified, Previously Rejected Russia Information

September 30, 2020


By BY JULIAN E. BARNES, ADAM GOLDMAN AND NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S.


Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates, Presidential Election of 2016, Presidential Election of 2020, Classified Information and State Secrets, Espionage and Intelligence Services, Rumors and Misinformation, United States Politics and Government
Top Intelligence Official Releases Unverified, Previously Rejected Russia Information Top Intelligence Official Releases Unverified, Previously Rejected Russia Information Reviewed by Moltivie on September 30, 2020 Rating: 5

Live Debate Analysis: Trump vs Biden

September 30, 2020


By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S.


Presidential Election of 2020, Debates (Political)
Live Debate Analysis: Trump vs Biden Live Debate Analysis: Trump vs Biden Reviewed by Moltivie on September 30, 2020 Rating: 5

Twins’ Playoff Misery Continues, Courtesy of the Depleted Astros

September 30, 2020


By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports


Baseball, Playoff Games
Twins’ Playoff Misery Continues, Courtesy of the Depleted Astros Twins’ Playoff Misery Continues, Courtesy of the Depleted Astros Reviewed by Moltivie on September 30, 2020 Rating: 5

In the Breonna Taylor Case, a Battle of Blame Over the Grand Jury

September 30, 2020


By BY SHAILA DEWAN, WILL WRIGHT AND JOHN ELIGON from NYT U.S.


Jury System, Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings
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Cuomo and De Blasio Need a United Front on Coronavirus Hot Spots

September 30, 2020


By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion


Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Education (K-12), States (US)
Cuomo and De Blasio Need a United Front on Coronavirus Hot Spots Cuomo and De Blasio Need a United Front on Coronavirus Hot Spots Reviewed by Moltivie on September 30, 2020 Rating: 5

Chris Christie helped run Trump’s debate prep. He’ll also be a debate pundit for ABC.

September 30, 2020


By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT U.S.


Chris Christie helped run Trump’s debate prep. He’ll also be a debate pundit for ABC. Chris Christie helped run Trump’s debate prep. He’ll also be a debate pundit for ABC. Reviewed by Moltivie on September 30, 2020 Rating: 5

Presidential debate season begins with an unpredictable and unnerving first matchup.

September 30, 2020


By BY GLENN THRUSH from NYT U.S.


Presidential debate season begins with an unpredictable and unnerving first matchup. Presidential debate season begins with an unpredictable and unnerving first matchup. Reviewed by Moltivie on September 30, 2020 Rating: 5

Coronavirus

September 30, 2020


By Unknown Author from NYT World


Coronavirus Coronavirus Reviewed by Moltivie on September 30, 2020 Rating: 5

Crocs Won 2020

September 30, 2020


By BY SANDRA E. GARCIA AND JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH from NYT Style


Shoes and Boots, your-feed-fashion
Crocs Won 2020 Crocs Won 2020 Reviewed by Moltivie on September 30, 2020 Rating: 5

Judge Scrutinizes Justice Dept. Request to Drop Michael Flynn Case

September 30, 2020


By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE AND ADAM GOLDMAN from NYT U.S.


Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates, United States Politics and Government, Special Prosecutors (Independent Counsel)
Judge Scrutinizes Justice Dept. Request to Drop Michael Flynn Case Judge Scrutinizes Justice Dept. Request to Drop Michael Flynn Case Reviewed by Moltivie on September 30, 2020 Rating: 5

Seattle Passes Minimum Pay Rate for Uber and Lyft Drivers

September 30, 2020


By BY NOAM SCHEIBER from NYT Business


Car Services and Livery Cabs, Wages and Salaries, Minimum Wage, Freelancing, Self-Employment and Independent Contracting, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
Seattle Passes Minimum Pay Rate for Uber and Lyft Drivers Seattle Passes Minimum Pay Rate for Uber and Lyft Drivers Reviewed by Moltivie on September 30, 2020 Rating: 5

The Very Jewish R.B.G.

September 30, 2020


By BY JENNIFER WEINER from NYT Opinion


Jews and Judaism, United States Politics and Government
The Very Jewish R.B.G. The Very Jewish R.B.G. Reviewed by Moltivie on September 30, 2020 Rating: 5

Cats shed more coronavirus than dogs, but it’s unlikely they’ll infect their humans.

September 30, 2020


By BY JAMES GORMAN from NYT World


Cats shed more coronavirus than dogs, but it’s unlikely they’ll infect their humans. Cats shed more coronavirus than dogs, but it’s unlikely they’ll infect their humans. Reviewed by Moltivie on September 30, 2020 Rating: 5

NYC To Send New Ballots To Nearly 100000 Voters After Printing Error - NPR

September 30, 2020
NYC To Send New Ballots To Nearly 100000 Voters After Printing Error - NPR NYC To Send New Ballots To Nearly 100000 Voters After Printing Error - NPR Reviewed by Moltivie on September 30, 2020 Rating: 5

Trump’s Biggest Side Hustle Outside Of ‘Apprentice’? Multi-Level Marketing Schemes - Forbes

September 30, 2020
Trump’s Biggest Side Hustle Outside Of ‘Apprentice’? Multi-Level Marketing Schemes - Forbes Trump’s Biggest Side Hustle Outside Of ‘Apprentice’? Multi-Level Marketing Schemes - Forbes Reviewed by Moltivie on September 30, 2020 Rating: 5

California Fires: 3 More People Killed As Blazes Rage In Wine Country - NPR

September 30, 2020
California Fires: 3 More People Killed As Blazes Rage In Wine Country - NPR California Fires: 3 More People Killed As Blazes Rage In Wine Country - NPR Reviewed by Moltivie on September 30, 2020 Rating: 5

UHS cyberattack: Hack derails surgeries at hospitals across US - Business Insider - Business Insider

September 30, 2020
UHS cyberattack: Hack derails surgeries at hospitals across US - Business Insider - Business Insider UHS cyberattack: Hack derails surgeries at hospitals across US - Business Insider - Business Insider Reviewed by Moltivie on September 30, 2020 Rating: 5

Our unannounced Google Chromecast didn’t come with Stadia, but it sure does work - The Verge

September 30, 2020
Our unannounced Google Chromecast didn’t come with Stadia, but it sure does work - The Verge Our unannounced Google Chromecast didn’t come with Stadia, but it sure does work - The Verge Reviewed by Moltivie on September 30, 2020 Rating: 5

Google introduced a crippling Android app scaling bug to the Chrome OS Beta and Dev channel - Android Police

September 30, 2020
Google introduced a crippling Android app scaling bug to the Chrome OS Beta and Dev channel - Android Police Google introduced a crippling Android app scaling bug to the Chrome OS Beta and Dev channel - Android Police Reviewed by Moltivie on September 30, 2020 Rating: 5

Schefter: NFL Hopes To Play Steelers/Titans Sunday, Could Shift Game To Monday Night - Steelers Depot

September 30, 2020
Schefter: NFL Hopes To Play Steelers/Titans Sunday, Could Shift Game To Monday Night - Steelers Depot Schefter: NFL Hopes To Play Steelers/Titans Sunday, Could Shift Game To Monday Night - Steelers Depot Reviewed by Moltivie on September 30, 2020 Rating: 5

Don Jr. Didn’t Get the Memo About Raising Biden Expectations Before Debate

September 29, 2020

Don Jr. Didn’t Get the Memo About Raising Biden Expectations Before DebateAfter weeks and months of President Donald Trump characterizing former Vice President Joe Biden as an senile old man who can’t string two sentences together, his campaign has finally realized that they should start raising expectations for his performance at the first debate this Tuesday night.Apparently, Donald Trump Jr. didn’t get the memo.The president’s eldest son kicked off his Fox & Friends appearance by attacking CNN’s Jake Tapper for not pressing Jill Biden harder on her husband’s history of making “gaffes” during an interview on State of the Union Sunday. “Once a Democrat operative, all of it—always a Democrat operative,” he said, unconvincingly.“Joe Biden can’t remember where he is 50 percent of the time,” Trump Jr. declared. “He forgets the office that he’s running for.” He added, with no sense of irony, “If Donald Trump made one Joe Biden-type error, once, it would be all over! Joe does it every day.”“So that’s why he’s in debate prep,” he continued, mocking his father’s opponent for doing his homework. “He can’t be on the campaign trail because he needs to be able to perform for two hours, despite having done this for 50 years.”Is Trump or Biden More Likely to Keel Over on Debate Night?But he wasn’t done. He called Biden “the guy who’s most inept in terms of speaking, in terms of ability” and telling the Fox hosts, “You would think that after half a century in Washington, D.C., Ainsley, you’d be able to remember your platform, you’d be able to remember a couple talking points and not need a TelePrompter. It’s absolutely ridiculous.”In recent weeks, Trump’s top campaign staff have been doing whatever they can to undo the president’s attempts to lower expectations for Biden’s performance. “Joe Biden is not formidable anywhere else but he is formidable on the debate stage,” campaign manager Bill Stepien told NBC News this month.Communications director Tim Murtaugh went even further, telling Fox News, “Biden spent decades skillfully debating in the Senate, won two debates while running for vice president and just came through 11 debates in Democratic primaries where he defeated two dozen challengers. Joe Biden is a master debater who knows what he is doing.”And yet, like his father, Donald Trump Jr. seems unable to help himself from giving Biden an exceedingly low bar to overcome. At least he didn’t accuse him or anyone else from his family of being on drugs this time.Later in his Fox & Friends interview, Trump Jr. actually seemed to realize what he had done, backtracking a bit to claim, “Joe Biden should be decent in the debate, he’s been doing it for half a century. I’m worried about Joe Biden the other 22 hours of the day where he can’t seem to leave the basement.”The message seemed to be, don’t let a successful debate performance fool you.Jimmy Kimmel on Donald Trump Jr.’s Attempts to ‘Cancel’ Him and Hosting the Virtual EmmysRead more at The Daily Beast.Get our top stories in your inbox every day. Sign up now!Daily Beast Membership: Beast Inside goes deeper on the stories that matter to you. Learn more.




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Three killed in Northern California wildfire; thousands flee

September 29, 2020

Three killed in Northern California wildfire; thousands fleeNorthern California's wine country was on fire again Monday as strong winds fanned flames in the already scorched region, destroying homes and prompting overnight evacuation orders for more than 50,000 people. In Sonoma County, residents of the Oakmont Gardens senior living facility in Santa Rosa boarded brightly lit city buses in the darkness overnight, some wearing bathrobes and using walkers. The fire threat forced Adventist Health St. Helena hospital to suspend care and transfer all patients elsewhere.




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The South African cleric taking on the church over a rapist priest

September 29, 2020

The South African cleric taking on the church over a rapist priestReverend June Major has gone on hunger strike twice to demand that the church take action against her alleged attacker who still practises as a priest




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China's UK envoy warns Britain to avoid lectures over human rights

September 29, 2020

China's UK envoy warns Britain to avoid lectures over human rightsChina's ambassador to London has told Britain that it will suffer "setbacks" in its relationship with Beijing if it continues to raise issues about human rights. The warning came after a junior Foreign Office minister took Beijing to task at a Chinese embassy function on Monday, held to mark the 71st anniversary of the People's Republic. In his remarks, James Duddridge said that while Britain wanted to retain good relations with China, it was also concerned about Beijing's erosion of democracy in Hong Kong and its treatment of the Muslim Uighur minority in Xinjiang. Mr Duddridge’s comments drew a cool response from Liu Xiaoming, the Chinese ambassador, who is understood to have replied pointedly that as Hong Kong was no longer under British rule, Beijing was not obliged to listen to British concerns. Mr Liu added that China's policies in Xinjiang, where the government has been accused of putting up to two million people into "re-education" camps, were designed to combat terrorism. Unless Britain and China observed a policy of "non-interference" in each other's internal politics, he continued, their relationship "would suffer setbacks or even retrogression." Mr Liu, 64, who has been China's envoy to London since 2010, is one of a new generation of Chinese diplomats who have eschewed the low profile traditionally favoured by their predecessors. Earlier this year, he hinted that some Chinese companies might pull out of Britain after the government reversed its decision to allow telecoms giant Huawei a key role in the 5G network. Last year, he also criticised the then Foreign Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, over his support for pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong, saying the protests were "a matter about breaking laws". His robust reply to Mr Duddridge's comments, which were made during an online gathering of guests, will be seen as a further indication of how relations between London and Beijing have cooled. Traditionally, routine diplomatic functions are not seen as forums where political differences are aired. Other Chinese ambassadors have already taken up a much more aggressive tack than Mr Liu, developing what become known as "wolf-warrior" diplomacy - a new, assertive dialogue to remind the world that China is now a superpower. Named after a Chinese film in which Beijing's troops defeat US enemies in Africa and Asia, the "wolf warrior" tactic was pioneered by Zhao Lijian, until last year China's envoy to Pakistan. In July last year, he got in a vicious Twitter spat with Susan Rice, a former advisor to Barack Obama, about China's treatment of Uighur Muslims, in which he suggested America improve its own record on race relations. It culminated in Ms Rice urging the Chinese government to recall him to Beijing.




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Bipartisan House Bill Aims to Fix Boeing 737 Max Safety Lapses

September 29, 2020


By BY NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT Business


Boeing 737 Max Groundings and Safety Concerns (2019), United States Politics and Government, Law and Legislation, Airlines and Airplanes, Accidents and Safety, Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters
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Coronvirus

September 29, 2020


By Unknown Author from NYT World


Coronvirus Coronvirus Reviewed by Moltivie on September 29, 2020 Rating: 5

With No Last-Set Tiebreaker, French Open Match Lasts More Than Six Hours

September 29, 2020


By BY BEN ROTHENBERG from NYT Sports


French Open (Tennis), Tennis
With No Last-Set Tiebreaker, French Open Match Lasts More Than Six Hours With No Last-Set Tiebreaker, French Open Match Lasts More Than Six Hours Reviewed by Moltivie on September 29, 2020 Rating: 5

The Supreme Court Ad Wars Begin

September 29, 2020


By BY NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S.


Political Advertising, Appointments and Executive Changes, Presidential Election of 2020, Elections, House of Representatives, Elections, Senate
The Supreme Court Ad Wars Begin The Supreme Court Ad Wars Begin Reviewed by Moltivie on September 29, 2020 Rating: 5

Trump denounces discussion of Supreme Court nominee’s beliefs as anti-Catholic, even as he attacks Biden’s faith.

September 29, 2020


By BY ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S.


Trump denounces discussion of Supreme Court nominee’s beliefs as anti-Catholic, even as he attacks Biden’s faith. Trump denounces discussion of Supreme Court nominee’s beliefs as anti-Catholic, even as he attacks Biden’s faith. Reviewed by Moltivie on September 29, 2020 Rating: 5

Meet a Secret Trump Voter

September 29, 2020


By BY BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion


United States Politics and Government, Polls and Public Opinion, Presidential Election of 2020
Meet a Secret Trump Voter Meet a Secret Trump Voter Reviewed by Moltivie on September 29, 2020 Rating: 5

Trump Deflects Questions About Taxes, but First Debate Has a New Issue

September 29, 2020


By BY PETER BAKER AND MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S.


Federal Taxes (US), Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, Debates (Political), Income Tax
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The Morning

September 29, 2020


By Unknown Author from NYT Briefing


The Morning The Morning Reviewed by Moltivie on September 29, 2020 Rating: 5

Trump’s Debt, His Future and Ours

September 29, 2020


By BY PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion


Federal Taxes (US), United States Politics and Government, Presidential Election of 2020, Ethics and Official Misconduct
Trump’s Debt, His Future and Ours Trump’s Debt, His Future and Ours Reviewed by Moltivie on September 29, 2020 Rating: 5

The Picture of a Broken Tax System

September 29, 2020


By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion


Federal Taxes (US), Income Tax, Taxation, Tax Evasion
The Picture of a Broken Tax System The Picture of a Broken Tax System Reviewed by Moltivie on September 29, 2020 Rating: 5

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

September 29, 2020


By BY LARA TAKENAGA AND JONATHAN WOLFE from NYT U.S.


Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today Reviewed by Moltivie on September 29, 2020 Rating: 5

Sen. Rick Scott introduces bill requiring mail-in ballots be counted within 24 hours of Election Day - Fox News

September 29, 2020
Sen. Rick Scott introduces bill requiring mail-in ballots be counted within 24 hours of Election Day - Fox News Sen. Rick Scott introduces bill requiring mail-in ballots be counted within 24 hours of Election Day - Fox News Reviewed by Moltivie on September 29, 2020 Rating: 5

School teacher says he lost kindergarten job over tattoos: Report - Fox News

September 29, 2020
School teacher says he lost kindergarten job over tattoos: Report - Fox News School teacher says he lost kindergarten job over tattoos: Report - Fox News Reviewed by Moltivie on September 29, 2020 Rating: 5

American Could Face Prison in Thailand Over Negative Reviews of a Resort - The New York Times

September 29, 2020
American Could Face Prison in Thailand Over Negative Reviews of a Resort - The New York Times American Could Face Prison in Thailand Over Negative Reviews of a Resort - The New York Times Reviewed by Moltivie on September 29, 2020 Rating: 5

For the Last Time, Please Don't Buy the Apple Watch Series 3 - Gizmodo

September 29, 2020
For the Last Time, Please Don't Buy the Apple Watch Series 3 - Gizmodo For the Last Time, Please Don't Buy the Apple Watch Series 3 - Gizmodo Reviewed by Moltivie on September 29, 2020 Rating: 5

Cake Boss Star Buddy Valastro Gets Choked Up Recalling His Son's Help During "Freak Accident" - E! NEWS

September 29, 2020
Cake Boss Star Buddy Valastro Gets Choked Up Recalling His Son's Help During "Freak Accident" - E! NEWS Cake Boss Star Buddy Valastro Gets Choked Up Recalling His Son's Help During "Freak Accident" - E! NEWS Reviewed by Moltivie on September 29, 2020 Rating: 5

Willow Smith reacts to Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith's ‘entanglement’ conversation about August Alsina - Fox News

September 29, 2020
Willow Smith reacts to Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith's ‘entanglement’ conversation about August Alsina - Fox News Willow Smith reacts to Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith's ‘entanglement’ conversation about August Alsina - Fox News Reviewed by Moltivie on September 29, 2020 Rating: 5

Justin Herbert’s Silver Lining, Why Bears Are Going With Foles, Wentz’s Struggles - Sports Illustrated

September 29, 2020
Justin Herbert’s Silver Lining, Why Bears Are Going With Foles, Wentz’s Struggles - Sports Illustrated Justin Herbert’s Silver Lining, Why Bears Are Going With Foles, Wentz’s Struggles - Sports Illustrated Reviewed by Moltivie on September 29, 2020 Rating: 5

49ers Injury updates: Jordan Reed has a knee sprain and will go on the short-term IR - Niners Nation

September 29, 2020
49ers Injury updates: Jordan Reed has a knee sprain and will go on the short-term IR - Niners Nation 49ers Injury updates: Jordan Reed has a knee sprain and will go on the short-term IR - Niners Nation Reviewed by Moltivie on September 29, 2020 Rating: 5

Lindsey Graham: We need a ninth Supreme Court justice, because "the courts will decide" the election

September 28, 2020

Lindsey Graham: We need a ninth Supreme Court justice, because "the courts will decide" the election"The courts will hear all of our complaints," the GOP senator says on "Fox & Friends." "The courts will decide"




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Where Law Ends review: why Mueller failed to hold Trump to account

September 28, 2020

Where Law Ends review: why Mueller failed to hold Trump to accountAndrew Weissmann, a senior member of the special counsel’s team, has written an alarming and necessary bookThe Mueller investigation ended a year and a half ago, but the aftershocks never stopped. A passel of books highlight the omissions and missteps of the special counsel’s office. The Senate intelligence committee report fills in some of the gaps on Russian interference in the 2016 election.Although Robert Mueller found no basis for conspiracy charges, collusion remains a partisan buzzword, obstruction of justice a live concern. The harshest criticism leveled at Mueller is that he blinked.Specifically, the special counsel failed to issue a grand jury subpoena to Donald Trump, needlessly ceding the advantage to the White House. Then, his report went silent on whether grounds existed for charging the president with obstruction of justice, despite analysis that revealed such grounds. The weight of the presidency and fear of its occupant triumphed.“Had we used all available tools to uncover the truth, undeterred by the onslaught of the president’s unique powers to undermine our efforts?” asks Andrew Weissmann. “I know the hard answer to that simple question: we could have done more.”That makes Where Law Ends unique among Trump-themed books. The author was a member of Mueller’s team, supervisor of the prosecution of Paul Manafort. He is both admiring and critical of his former boss, which lends credibility and originality. Pathos is part of the package too.Weissman is a former federal prosecutor whose career intersected with Mueller’s, FBI general counsel when Mueller was director. Before the FBI, Weissmann had a reputation for zealousness. In the Enron case, he successfully prosecuted Arthur Andersen, only to see the supreme court overturn the conviction and to watch the accounting firm close.As a younger government lawyer, Weissmann prosecuted Felix Sater. In 2015, according to the Mueller Report, Sater explored the “possibility of a Trump Tower project in Moscow while working with the Trump Organization”.Under an apt subtitle, “Inside the Mueller Investigation”, Weissmann offers a detailed look at why the special counsel reached the conclusions he did, and expands on how Bill Barr ambushed Mueller with his four-page summary of a 400-plus-page report.“We had just been played by the attorney general,” Weissmann writes.Weissman expresses anger toward Barr but points the finger at Mueller: “Part of the reason the president and his enablers were able to spin the report was that we had left the playing field open for them to do so.”He is convinced of the substantive basis of an obstruction claim, even if justice department guidelines precluded the indictment of a sitting president. The “facts of the [James] Comey firing appeared to satisfy all the elements of … obstruction of justice”, Weissmann writes. “There was simply no other credible conclusion one could reach.”Where Law Ends also worries about the future of the US body politic.“I now know that the death of our democracy is possible,” Weissmann writes. “Fixing it is possible too.”That is the book’s last line. Weissmann’s rhetoric is hot – but not overblown.Trump has publicly refused to commit to a peaceful transition of power. Take him literally and seriously, especially when polls show Biden up in Ohio, with Iowa and Georgia close.“We’re going to have to see what happens, you know that” is one for the ages. Whether it is a historic blip or a harbinger remains to be determined.Where Law Ends is also a guide to how the Mueller investigation divvied up its work. Sections on the case of Michael Cohen are particularly instructive. Trump’s fixer was charged by federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York – a strategic decision.Weissmann explains that the investigation of potential campaign finance violations fell outside Mueller’s purview. He could have sought permission to charge Cohen from Rod Rosenstein, then deputy attorney general. Or he could hand the case to SDNY, where in Weissmann’s words, “prosecutors have free rein to examine all potential federal crimes”.Contrary to the hype surrounding the early days of the Mueller investigation, this was no “dream team”. In Weissmann’s telling, senior members did not possess supervisory experience, and in one instance a lawyer was hired simply because he had been a supreme court clerk. Those looking to work for Mueller were prone to both cockiness and hand-wringing, traits Mueller himself found distasteful.At one point, Mueller turned to Jeannie Rhee, a veteran prosecutor, and said she embodied the “pizazz” he wanted, but which appeared lacking in the applicant pool. Rhee, Weissmann writes, possessed “a kind of can-do, combustible energy” which is always in high demand and short supply.Weissmann upbraids Aaron Zebley, another Mueller deputy, for being overly cautious. Weissmann and Rhee concluded that the broad issue of Russian election interference was within their purview. For Zebley, the focus was limited to possible “links and coordination” between Russia and the Trump campaign.Weissmann hearkens back to the generals who served Abraham Lincoln, comparing Zebley to the “timorous” George McClellan, reluctant to fight the Confederates, and presenting himself and Rhee as approximations of Philip Sheridan and Ulysses S Grant. Sheridan helped defeat Robert E Lee at Appomattox Courthouse. Grant, who accepted Lee’s surrender, would be elected president.Perhaps Weissmann overstates. William Barnett, the FBI agent assigned to the case, contends that the lawyers, not his bureau’s investigators, drove most of the decisions. In a recent filing by the government in the Michael Flynn case, Barnett also says the special counsel’s office was both permeated by groupthink and out to “get” the president. Either way, Where Law Ends is a dispiriting work. It is not simply about the Mueller investigation, or Trump. It is also an examination of where America stands.Weissmann contrasts Trump’s inauguration with protest marches held the day after, and observes the country’s changing demographics. Mindful of history, he ponders whether the civil war ever ended. Looking at the coming election, that is an open question. America’s fissures are once again on display.




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Trump uses a news conference to defend his Supreme Court nominee and attack Biden’s fitness for office.

September 28, 2020


By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S.


Trump uses a news conference to defend his Supreme Court nominee and attack Biden’s fitness for office. Trump uses a news conference to defend his Supreme Court nominee and attack Biden’s fitness for office. Reviewed by Moltivie on September 28, 2020 Rating: 5

A significant national lead for Biden.

September 28, 2020


By Unknown Author from NYT The Upshot


Presidential Election of 2020, Polls and Public Opinion
A significant national lead for Biden. A significant national lead for Biden. Reviewed by Moltivie on September 28, 2020 Rating: 5

The Morning

September 28, 2020


By Unknown Author from NYT Briefing


The Morning The Morning Reviewed by Moltivie on September 28, 2020 Rating: 5

Trump Wants to Discredit the Election. This Nerd Could Stop Him.

September 28, 2020


By BY BEN SMITH from NYT Business


News and News Media, Presidential Election of 2016
Trump Wants to Discredit the Election. This Nerd Could Stop Him. Trump Wants to Discredit the Election. This Nerd Could Stop Him. Reviewed by Moltivie on September 28, 2020 Rating: 5

Joe Montana and Wife Confront Intruder Who Tried to Kidnap Their Grandchild

September 28, 2020


By BY CONCEPCIÓN DE LEÓN from NYT Sports


Kidnapping and Hostages, Football
Joe Montana and Wife Confront Intruder Who Tried to Kidnap Their Grandchild Joe Montana and Wife Confront Intruder Who Tried to Kidnap Their Grandchild Reviewed by Moltivie on September 28, 2020 Rating: 5

Coronavirus

September 28, 2020


By Unknown Author from NYT World


Coronavirus Coronavirus Reviewed by Moltivie on September 28, 2020 Rating: 5

Social Media Needs an Election Declaration of Conscience

September 28, 2020


By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion


Social Media, Absentee Voting, Computers and the Internet, News and News Media, Rumors and Misinformation
Social Media Needs an Election Declaration of Conscience Social Media Needs an Election Declaration of Conscience Reviewed by Moltivie on September 28, 2020 Rating: 5

In Praise of PBS, a True Democratic Institution

September 28, 2020


By BY MARGARET RENKL from NYT Opinion


Television, Public Broadcasting, News and News Media
In Praise of PBS, a True Democratic Institution In Praise of PBS, a True Democratic Institution Reviewed by Moltivie on September 28, 2020 Rating: 5

We Don’t Need Debates

September 28, 2020


By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion


Presidential Election of 2020, Debates (Political), United States Politics and Government, Absentee Voting, Voting and Voters, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Lying
We Don’t Need Debates We Don’t Need Debates Reviewed by Moltivie on September 28, 2020 Rating: 5

Trump insists he ‘paid a lot’ in taxes after an investigation reveals new details about his personal finances.

September 28, 2020


By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S.


Trump insists he ‘paid a lot’ in taxes after an investigation reveals new details about his personal finances. Trump insists he ‘paid a lot’ in taxes after an investigation reveals new details about his personal finances. Reviewed by Moltivie on September 28, 2020 Rating: 5

U.S. Defends TikTok Ban With Saturday Ruling Against 3 Users - Bloomberg

September 28, 2020
U.S. Defends TikTok Ban With Saturday Ruling Against 3 Users - Bloomberg U.S. Defends TikTok Ban With Saturday Ruling Against 3 Users - Bloomberg Reviewed by Moltivie on September 28, 2020 Rating: 5

GOP Senator Admits Hypocrisy on SCOTUS: Party in Power Does What It Wants - The Daily Beast

September 28, 2020
GOP Senator Admits Hypocrisy on SCOTUS: Party in Power Does What It Wants - The Daily Beast GOP Senator Admits Hypocrisy on SCOTUS: Party in Power Does What It Wants - The Daily Beast Reviewed by Moltivie on September 28, 2020 Rating: 5

Twenty-one states are reporting increased Covid-19 cases as experts warn of a fall surge - CNN

September 28, 2020
Twenty-one states are reporting increased Covid-19 cases as experts warn of a fall surge - CNN Twenty-one states are reporting increased Covid-19 cases as experts warn of a fall surge - CNN Reviewed by Moltivie on September 28, 2020 Rating: 5

Judge plans to decide on TikTok U.S. app store ban by end of day - Reuters

September 28, 2020
Judge plans to decide on TikTok U.S. app store ban by end of day - Reuters Judge plans to decide on TikTok U.S. app store ban by end of day - Reuters Reviewed by Moltivie on September 28, 2020 Rating: 5

Stock futures rise in overnight trading following a 4-week losing streak - CNBC

September 28, 2020
Stock futures rise in overnight trading following a 4-week losing streak - CNBC Stock futures rise in overnight trading following a 4-week losing streak - CNBC Reviewed by Moltivie on September 28, 2020 Rating: 5

New Nvidia RTX 3080 Teardown Reveals A Serious Problem - Forbes

September 28, 2020
New Nvidia RTX 3080 Teardown Reveals A Serious Problem - Forbes New Nvidia RTX 3080 Teardown Reveals A Serious Problem - Forbes Reviewed by Moltivie on September 28, 2020 Rating: 5

Yuko Takeuchi, Japanese Actress Known for 'Miss Sherlock' and 'Ring,' Dead at 40 - Entertainment Tonight

September 28, 2020
Yuko Takeuchi, Japanese Actress Known for 'Miss Sherlock' and 'Ring,' Dead at 40 - Entertainment Tonight Yuko Takeuchi, Japanese Actress Known for 'Miss Sherlock' and 'Ring,' Dead at 40 - Entertainment Tonight Reviewed by Moltivie on September 28, 2020 Rating: 5

Mariah Carey Reveals Secret Alternative Album Recorded During ‘Daydream’ Sessions - Rolling Stone

September 28, 2020
Mariah Carey Reveals Secret Alternative Album Recorded During ‘Daydream’ Sessions - Rolling Stone Mariah Carey Reveals Secret Alternative Album Recorded During ‘Daydream’ Sessions - Rolling Stone Reviewed by Moltivie on September 28, 2020 Rating: 5

Packers WR Davante Adams will be game-time decision vs. Saints - Packers Wire

September 28, 2020
Packers WR Davante Adams will be game-time decision vs. Saints - Packers Wire Packers WR Davante Adams will be game-time decision vs. Saints - Packers Wire Reviewed by Moltivie on September 28, 2020 Rating: 5

MVP Talk: Why Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen needs to be in the conversation - Buffalo Rumblings

September 28, 2020
MVP Talk: Why Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen needs to be in the conversation - Buffalo Rumblings MVP Talk: Why Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen needs to be in the conversation - Buffalo Rumblings Reviewed by Moltivie on September 28, 2020 Rating: 5

Coco Gauff exploits Johanna Konta’s errors to advance in French Open - The Guardian

September 28, 2020
Coco Gauff exploits Johanna Konta’s errors to advance in French Open - The Guardian Coco Gauff exploits Johanna Konta’s errors to advance in French Open - The Guardian Reviewed by Moltivie on September 28, 2020 Rating: 5
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