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Natalia Fileva, Russian Aviation Tycoon, Dies in Plane Crash

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Ms. Fileva, who was considered one of Russia’s richest women, died on Sunday when a private plane on which she was traveling crashed in Germany. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2YNUowy via Timothy Sumer

On Politics: Biden Accused of Inappropriate Touching

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A former Nevada legislator, Lucy Flores, said former Vice President Joe Biden inappropriately touched and kissed her during a campaign event in 2014. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OBYpzk via Timothy Sumer

Right time, right voice to defend Constitution

National News by Timothy Sumer - It’s the perfect moment for a play about the legal document, and Heidi Schreck is the perfect interpreter. from National https://ift.tt/2OE8Dz4 via Timothy Sumer

Conway says Republicans are ‘working on a plan’ to replace Obamacare

National News by Timothy Sumer - Despite presidential adviser Kellyanne Conway’s assertions, congressional Republicans currently have no intention of crafting a new health-care plan, numerous GOP lawmakers, legislative staffers and administration aides told The Post. from National https://ift.tt/2uDDse5 via Timothy Sumer

23rd horse dies at Santa Anita after racing accident

National News by Timothy Sumer - A two-horse spill in the $100,000 San Simeon Stakes at Santa Anita has led to the 23rd equine fatality at the Southern California track. from National https://ift.tt/2FNHC9y via Timothy Sumer

Joe Biden’s affectionate, physical style with women comes under scrutiny

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Questions arise about whether the self-described “fingertip politician” is well-suited for the White House in the wake of the #MeToo movement. from Politics https://ift.tt/2V7wKc7 via Timothy Sumer

She thought she had gotten into her Uber, police say. Hours later, hunters found her body.

National News by Timothy Sumer - After leaving her friends for the night, Samantha Josephson waited for her ride home in Columbia, S.C. Surveillance footage shows the University of South Carolina student getting into a car that police say wasn’t her Uber ride. They have charged a suspect with murder. from National https://ift.tt/2WDjDzQ via Timothy Sumer

7 Takeaways From New York’s $175 Billion Budget

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The budget takes up thousands of pages and billions of dollars, and will change the way New Yorkers vote, shop, commute and more. Here is a look at what’s included, what’s not and who is responsible. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2YDUSFu via Timothy Sumer

The Kardashians Tell All About Jordyn Woods, Fyre Festival and Being Billionaires

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall and Kylie are back, now with extra Kanye — because “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” is back on TV tonight. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2uAHMea via Timothy Sumer

These Silicon Valley Investors’ Bets May Pay Off

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A herd of technology public offerings this year and next year is set to anoint venture capital winners. Here are some of them. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2I2WPFx via Timothy Sumer

Joe Biden Scrambles to Stem Crisis After Lucy Flores’s Allegation

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The former vice president’s attempt to rebut her story without dismissing it — or her — illustrated the #MeToo-era challenges that await a 76-year-old known his close physical contact with women. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2FGhAE2 via Timothy Sumer

The Trailer: What we learned about Klobuchar 2020 this weekend

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In this edition: Klobuchar on the trail, Joe Biden on trial, and the latest in the daily Democratic civil wars. from Politics https://ift.tt/2uElZSO via Timothy Sumer

Kellyanne Conway says her husband changed his mind about administration job, contradicting Trump

Political News by Timothy Sumer - As George Conway escalated his criticism of Trump earlier this month, the president claimed he had turned him down for a job he had “desperately wanted.” But Kellyanne Conway said Sunday that it was her husband’s choice to withdraw from consideration. from Politics https://ift.tt/2WD1ull via Timothy Sumer

Boosted by Pence, Graham plays up his loyalty to Trump as he seeks a fourth term

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (R-S.C.) assures conservatives that he will be a ‘good ally’ to President Trump, as he staves off possible primary threats. from Politics https://ift.tt/2JTFxNK via Timothy Sumer

Ocasio-Cortez, other House freshmen resist new incumbent-favoring DCCC rule

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The new policy would blacklist pollsters and other campaign vendors who work for ‘an opponent of a sitting Member of the House Democratic Caucus.’ from Politics https://ift.tt/2TMYJML via Timothy Sumer

From ‘You were at my wedding, Denise!’ to homophobic tweetstorm: Conservative freelancer dropped after week of viral attacks

National News by Timothy Sumer - The backlash to Denise McAllister’s mockery of a gay journalist was immediate, costing her a writing gig at the Federalist. from National https://ift.tt/2COJiOg via Timothy Sumer

When should an aging doctor call it quits?

National News by Timothy Sumer - Here are some red flags that suggest it might be time for your physician to retire. from National https://ift.tt/2OAWZFg via Timothy Sumer

Can genetic testing help doctors better prescribe antidepressants? There’s quite a debate.

National News by Timothy Sumer - Some doctors and patients support the practice. But the FDA and other physicians warn about the lack of scientific proof from National https://ift.tt/2CLBmgO via Timothy Sumer

California has a long history for being a sunny haven for health and wellness fads

National News by Timothy Sumer - In “Sun Seekers — The Cure of California,” author Lyra Kilston tells the story of the state’s self-identification with such trends. from National https://ift.tt/2V6w5aV via Timothy Sumer

Alex Jones is being sued for his false Sandy Hook hoax claims. He blames ‘psychosis.’

National News by Timothy Sumer - In a new deposition, the radio host said that a past "psychosis" led him to believe "everything was staged." from National https://ift.tt/2THKfxD via Timothy Sumer

Forget the shouting and demonizing: College students organize civil discussions

National News by Timothy Sumer - New campus groups seek common ground and informed discussion of hot-button topics. from National https://ift.tt/2YFxdUU via Timothy Sumer

Russia’s Military Mission Creep Advances to a New Front: Africa

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In an influence campaign that is worrying the Pentagon, Russia’s weapons sales, military training programs and security agreements are growing across Africa. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2I39x74 via Timothy Sumer

Who Is Lucy Flores, the Woman Accusing Joe Biden of Kissing Her?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Ms. Flores, 39, is a former Nevada state assemblywoman who lost campaigns to become the state’s lieutenant governor and to represent the Fourth District in Congress. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2I3mbDh via Timothy Sumer

Ripped-Off Riffs? Rise in Plagiarism Claims Unnerves Pop Songwriters

Business News by Timothy Sumer - “I shouldn’t be thinking about legal precedent when I am trying to write a chorus,” a Beyoncé songwriter says, long after “Blurred Lines” changed the rules. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2CPHm8h via Timothy Sumer

One of Brexit’s Rare Winners: Big British Law Firms

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Britain’s complicated exit from the European Union has rattled corporations around the world. And that means lawyers are pulling in clients and profit. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2uCGAqF via Timothy Sumer

A Jewish Councilman Said ‘Palestine Does Not Exist.’ Now He May Be Punished.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mayor Bill de Blasio said the New York City councilman, Kalman Yeger, should lose his committee seat if he does not apologize. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2COIpWa via Timothy Sumer

Republicans maintain that they are ‘working on a plan’ to replace Obamacare

Political News by Timothy Sumer - “We’ve been working on a plan for a long time. And we hope that Congress would come along,” White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said. from Politics https://ift.tt/2uDDse5 via Timothy Sumer

Trump White House doubles down on threat to close U.S.-Mexico border

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mulvaney said it would take “something dramatic” to persuade President Trump to keep the border open. from Politics https://ift.tt/2U40Pwy via Timothy Sumer

Kanye West Goes on Camera Tonight in ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’

Business News by Timothy Sumer - As the trailer promises, Kanye West is ready to share his feelings with you this weekend. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2YALzWB via Timothy Sumer

Michael Avenatti’s Biggest Case Yet: His Own

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The celebrity lawyer and Trump foil faces federal extortion and financial fraud charges. He seems to be trying the case in the court of public opinion. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2FEMBs0 via Timothy Sumer

Judge declares Trump’s push to open Arctic and Atlantic oceans to oil and gas drilling illegal

National News by Timothy Sumer - A federal judge in Alaska late Friday declared President Trump’s order revoking a sweeping ban on oil and gas drilling in the Arctic and Atlantic oceans illegal, putting 128 million acres of federal waters off limits to energy exploration. from National https://ift.tt/2JQyxAZ via Timothy Sumer

Biden responds to allegation of unwanted touching, kissing: ‘Not once — never — did I believe I acted inappropriately’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Former Nevada assemblywoman Lucy Flores accused him last week of touching and kissing her without her consent in 2014. from Politics https://ift.tt/2I8V7Td via Timothy Sumer

Joe Biden Says He Did Not Act Inappropriately With Lucy Flores

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The former vice president, accused by Ms. Flores, a Nevada Democrat, of kissing and touching her, did acknowledge ‘expressions of affection’ on campaign trail. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2V36Vd7 via Timothy Sumer

Trump Administration Defends Plan to Close the Border, Telling Democrats, ‘We Told You So’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president and his aides have become emboldened as border crossings surge. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2FJQUCf via Timothy Sumer

Mark Zuckerberg’s Call to Regulate Facebook, Explained

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Here’s why the Facebook chief executive invited Congress to regulate his company in a post on Saturday. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2FG9hZ3 via Timothy Sumer

News Analysis: Countries Want to Ban ‘Weaponized’ Social Media. What Would That Look Like?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - No established democracies have ever come as close to applying such sweeping restrictions as Australia and New Zealand are considering in the wake of the Christchurch mosque shootings. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2CLBLjf via Timothy Sumer

This lawmaker says a colleague ‘mansplained’ gender pay equity law to her on the House floor

Political News by Timothy Sumer - As Rep. Susan Wild (D-Pa.) was speaking, the amendment’s male sponsor interrupted her and questioned her understanding of the issue. from Politics https://ift.tt/2FDNWPT via Timothy Sumer

Why Elizabeth Warren, a Presumed Front-Runner, Trails Her Rivals in Fund-Raising

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Money is a problem for the Democratic senator, who is likely to be substantially out-raised in the first quarter. And she’s not the fresh candidate anymore. But much time remains. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2I0CNLP via Timothy Sumer

Bezos’s Security Consultant Accuses Saudis of Hacking the Amazon C.E.O.’s Phone

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The accusations by Gavin de Becker, Mr. Bezos’s longtime security consultant, are the latest twist in a bizarre situation that has also pulled in the largest U.S. tabloid publisher and The Washington Post. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2FL2PRD via Timothy Sumer

Trump’s Order to Open Arctic Waters to Oil Drilling Was Unlawful, Federal Judge Finds

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The decision has broad implications for Mr. Trump’s effort to push drilling across the American coastline and on public lands. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2V7ZnWv via Timothy Sumer

Georgia Is Latest State to Pass Fetal Heartbeat Bill as Part of Growing Trend

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The American Civil Liberties Union vowed to sue if the bill is signed into law. The courts have blocked similar efforts in other states. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2V77rH4 via Timothy Sumer

School forced girls to wear skirts to ‘preserve chivalry.’ They sued and won.

National News by Timothy Sumer - A North Carolina school’s policy violated the Constitution’s equal protection clause, a federal judge said. from National https://ift.tt/2OAMWQC via Timothy Sumer

Trump steps in to help Navy SEAL charged with murder

National News by Timothy Sumer - Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher, accused of murder in the stabbing of an Iraqi war prisoner, will be moved to less restrictive confinement while he awaits trial, President Trump tweeted. The move was “in honor of his past service to the country,” Trump wrote. from National https://ift.tt/2I34yUa via Timothy Sumer

Why many people shy away from hearing aids and over-the-counter devices

National News by Timothy Sumer - They may struggle with the technology, hate the stigma or have trouble affording the cost. from National https://ift.tt/2UnAPM3 via Timothy Sumer

Girls were forced to wear skirts at school to ‘preserve chivalry.’ So they sued — and won.

National News by Timothy Sumer - A North Carolina school’s policy violated the Constitution’s equal protection clause, a judge said. from National https://ift.tt/2U4r99O via Timothy Sumer

Salmonella cases linked to hedgehogs expands to Virginia and other states, CDC warns

National News by Timothy Sumer - Six more people from three more states have fallen ill after officials first warned of salmonella related to the prickly pets in January. from National https://ift.tt/2YD4Ial via Timothy Sumer

Trump plans to cut U.S. aid to 3 Central American countries in fight over U.S.-bound migrants

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Critics said the move might increase the migrant flow that the president aims to stop. from Politics https://ift.tt/2OEgv3S via Timothy Sumer

In Iowa, Democrats make a pitch to rural voters

Political News by Timothy Sumer - At a forum, candidates talked livestock, soybean prices and agricultural monopolies. from Politics https://ift.tt/2Um6WM6 via Timothy Sumer

Mueller report findings upend partisan views of probe, poll finds

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Americans are divided over whether House Democrats should continue to investigate Trump, after the special counsel left unanswered whether he obstructed justice. from Politics https://ift.tt/2OCahkT via Timothy Sumer

For Trump’s ‘Party of Healthcare,’ there is no health-care plan

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Most Republicans hope the president will drop the idea of trying to come up with a replacement for Obamacare, which the GOP has failed to accomplish for nearly a decade. from Politics https://ift.tt/2UjkmbM via Timothy Sumer

After three months, surprises mark the Democratic presidential campaign

Political News by Timothy Sumer - From bottom-up fundraising to shifting perceptions of the candidates, the first quarter of 2019 revealed Democrats as a party in transition as they prepare to take on Trump from Politics https://ift.tt/2YCWzmr via Timothy Sumer

Trump’s Order to Open Arctic Waters to Drilling Was Unlawful, Federal Judge Finds

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The decision has broad implications for Mr. Trump’s effort to push drilling across the American coastline and on public lands. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2V7ZnWv via Timothy Sumer

With a bilingual call for unity, Beto O’Rourke formally joins the Democratic presidential contest

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The former Texas congressman, speaking in El Paso, contrasted his approach with President Trump, who he said had focused on fear. from Politics https://ift.tt/2WBsnGC via Timothy Sumer

With Interest: The Week in Business: The Sackler Family Gets Sued, and Theresa May’s Darkest Hour

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Plus, Apple makes TV shows now, and China trade talks pick up steam. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2CLqfUW via Timothy Sumer

How Pain Tolerance and Anxiety Seem to Be Connected

Science News by Timothy Sumer - An article about the case of a woman who feels little pain or anxiety raised many questions, such as: Do low-anxiety people seem to feel less pain? from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2U4BDWY via Timothy Sumer

Trump’s Order to Open Arctic Waters to Drilling Was Unlawful, Federal Judge Finds

Federal judge declares Trump’s push to open up Arctic and Atlantic Ocean to oil and gas drilling illegal

National News by Timothy Sumer - A federal judge in Alaska late Friday declared President Trump’s order revoking a sweeping ban on oil and gas drilling in the Arctic and Atlantic Ocean illegal, putting 128 million acres of federal waters off limits to energy exploration. from National https://ift.tt/2JQr70B via Timothy Sumer

Keeping Up With the Kardashian Cash Flow

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Are Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall and Kylie America’s savviest C.E.O.s? from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2FIimQP via Timothy Sumer

Joe Biden Accused of Touching and Kissing Nevada Assemblywoman in 2014

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Lucy Flores, a former Nevada state assemblywoman, wrote about the episode in an essay. A spokesman for Mr. Biden said the former vice president did not recall what she described. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2I1sKpM via Timothy Sumer

Beto O’Rourke Set to Kick Off Presidential Campaign in El Paso

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. O’Rourke was set to officially announce his campaign near the border with Mexico. The rally comes amid extraordinary discord over immigration. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2HOf2XY via Timothy Sumer

Beto O’Rourke’s presidential campaign can’t be like his Senate campaign

Political News by Timothy Sumer - His near miss left the Texan with a belief that he didn’t maximize his opportunities. Will he make the necessary corrections as he seeks the Democratic nomination? from Politics https://ift.tt/2JSfFli via Timothy Sumer

Fractious Democrats band together to defend health-care law from Trump’s attack

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Protecting the Affordable Care Act helped Democrats win the House majority last year, with several freshmen who owe their seats in part to Republicans’ ill-fated effort to gut the law. from Politics https://ift.tt/2TGbDfj via Timothy Sumer

Matt Gaetz Is a Congressman Liberals Love to Loathe. It’s All Part of the Plan.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Gaetz came to Washington as the son of the Florida Senate president, with a reputation for deal making. His incendiary antics have put that rap behind him. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2uC3fmV via Timothy Sumer

White House Blames Fed for Slowing Economic Growth

Business News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump said the Fed had “mistakenly raised interest rates,” and his top economic adviser called on the central bank to cut rates. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2TLImQk via Timothy Sumer

When police kill unarmed black males, what seems obvious on video rarely leads to convictions

National News by Timothy Sumer - High-profile police killings caught on video often point to a probable legal outcome. But the images and the outrage they engender are still outpaced by a justice system that critics say favors the police. from National https://ift.tt/2U6C2In via Timothy Sumer

Brett Kavanaugh pivots as Supreme Court allows one execution, stops another

National News by Timothy Sumer - The court took different stances in cases involving Muslim and Buddhist death-row inmates. from National https://ift.tt/2JQh37Z via Timothy Sumer

When police kill unarmed black males, what seems obvious on video rarely leads to convictions

D.E.A. Secretly Collected Bulk Records of Money-Counter Purchases

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A redaction error in an inspector general report brought to light another bulk-collection program ended in the aftermath of Edward Snowden’s leaks. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2VbOvXT via Timothy Sumer

How fighting political disinformation could collide with the First Amendment

Political News by Timothy Sumer - With increasing misinformation and malevolent actors, what responsibility do social networks have in the 2020 election cycle? from Politics https://ift.tt/2Wy48c7 via Timothy Sumer

How fighting political disinformation could collide with the First Amendment

Brett Kavanaugh pivots as Supreme Court allows one execution, stops another

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The court took different stances in cases involving Muslim and Buddhist death-row inmates. from Politics https://ift.tt/2JQh37Z via Timothy Sumer

Even Liberal Democrats Can’t Quit Wealthy Donors and Their Big Checks

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Several 2020 presidential candidates are focused on attracting small donors to prove grass-roots appeal, but are also privately courting major donors whose money helps pay campaign bills. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2UlrLaC via Timothy Sumer

News Analysis: The Rapture and the Real World: Mike Pompeo Blends Beliefs and Policy

Political News by Timothy Sumer - America’s top diplomat stands out in the Trump administration for brazenly inserting his evangelical Christian beliefs into discussions of foreign policy. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JQbWEL via Timothy Sumer

Most federal employees to get a 2019 pay raise retroactive to January

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Federal employees had been waiting with mounting impatience for the order needed to formally set new pay rates for future paychecks and to provide for back pay. from Politics https://ift.tt/2FNZdP3 via Timothy Sumer

Trump’s barometer for success following Russia investigation’s end — TV ratings

Political News by Timothy Sumer - After more than two years in office, Trump continues to view his presidency through TV ratings and news coverage. from Politics https://ift.tt/2Va45TS via Timothy Sumer

Fossils show global catastrophe on day the dinosaurs died

National News by Timothy Sumer - Prehistoric fish swallowed glass spheres that rained on Earth almost immediately after the asteroid impact. from National https://ift.tt/2uAmFZy via Timothy Sumer

On Politics: The Biggest Stories of the Week

Political News by Timothy Sumer - It’s been a busy week in American politics. Here are some of the stories you might have missed. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2YEk8Ls via Timothy Sumer

Trump threatens to close the southern border next week

National News by Timothy Sumer - The president has made the same threat before in response to illegal immigration but never with a specific timetable. from National https://ift.tt/2FJFzmZ via Timothy Sumer

U.S. Methodist leaders lay plans to resist vote against same-sex marriage

National News by Timothy Sumer - American pastors strongly opposed the global church's recent vote against gay marriage. Now, they're planning resistance. from National https://ift.tt/2FAJ0Lz via Timothy Sumer

Mueller report, parts of it redacted, will be sent to Congress by ‘mid-April, if not sooner,’ attorney general says in new letter

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Attorney General William P. Barr said special counsel Robert S. Mueller III’s report will not be shared with the White House in advance of its release. Congressional Democrats previously had demanded speedy access to the full report and had suggested they would subpoena the document if it was not released by Tuesday. This is a […] from Politics https://ift.tt/2I0zq7K via Timothy Sumer

‘I was shocked’: Nevada Democrat accuses Biden of touching, kissing her without consent

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Lucy Flores, a former lieutenant governor nominee, wrote on Friday that the vice president had touched her shoulders and kissed the back of her head before a rally in 2014. from Politics https://ift.tt/2FKGhAE via Timothy Sumer

News outlet that covered ‘lizard people’ and called Obama a demon just interviewed Trump Jr.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - On Thursday night, the right-wing fringe website scored one of its biggest stories yet: an interview with Donald Trump Jr. from Politics https://ift.tt/2HNEU6w via Timothy Sumer

Trump won’t defend an act of Congress in court. He’s following Obama’s lead.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The administration says it won't defend the Affordable Care Act because it's unconstitutional. The Obama administration made a similar argument when it declined to defend the Defense of Marriage Act. from Politics https://ift.tt/2CKG4vk via Timothy Sumer

Trump won’t defend an act of Congress in court. He’s following Obama’s lead.

5 takeaways from William Barr’s letter about releasing the Mueller report

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Barr said in a letter Friday that the report would be delivered by mid-April — albeit with redactions for a number of reasons. from Politics https://ift.tt/2TFOrhb via Timothy Sumer

What we should really focus on in the Barr letter

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Yes, it's possible Barr mischaracterized what Robert Mueller wrote. The fact that the report is reportedly 300 pages isn't the reason. from Politics https://ift.tt/2uzURo8 via Timothy Sumer

Trump and GOP target ‘pencil-neck’ Adam Schiff as their post-Mueller villain

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The California lawmaker emerged after the 2016 election as the leading Democratic voice questioning whether Trump conspired with Russia to throw the election in his favor. from Politics https://ift.tt/2HNc9qm via Timothy Sumer

With social program fights, some Republicans fear being seen as the party of the 1 percent

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Democrats see a potential political opening in Trump’s renewal of attempts to kill Obamacare and to enact broad cuts to health-care spending and other popular programs. from Politics https://ift.tt/2Up2Rac via Timothy Sumer

Evangelicals helped get Trump into the White House. Pete Buttigieg believes the religious left will get him out.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The gay mayor from Indiana says he thinks Democrats — and the vice president — have lost touch with religion. from Politics https://ift.tt/2HWnK5E via Timothy Sumer

Trump threatens to close the southern border next week, saying he’s ‘not playing games’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president has made the same threat before in response to illegal immigration but never with a specific timetable. from Politics https://ift.tt/2FJFzmZ via Timothy Sumer

5 takeaways from William Barr’s letter about releasing the Mueller report

Former senator Flake says country better off electing a Democrat than Trump

Political News by Timothy Sumer - You ‘sacrifice a generation’ with another four years of President Trump, Flake said. from Politics https://ift.tt/2TI1nmM via Timothy Sumer

‘It’ll happen fast’: Trump creates problems and then rushes in to solve them

Political News by Timothy Sumer - For President Trump, sometimes the easiest problems to solve are the ones created by his own policies. On Thursday, Trump said he was reversing proposed funding cuts to the Special Olympics — after Ed... from Politics https://ift.tt/2FGO2Gf via Timothy Sumer

For the ninth time, Trump celebrates hitting 50 percent approval

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Each time, the number came from his most historically friendly pollster. from Politics https://ift.tt/2UmGMc0 via Timothy Sumer

Linda McMahon to resign as head of Small Business Administration

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The former professional wrestling executive remains in Trump’s good graces and is expected to play a role in his reelection campaign. from Politics https://ift.tt/2HMpiA4 via Timothy Sumer

The single most telling sentence Betsy DeVos said to Congress this week

Political News by Timothy Sumer - There are a lot to choose from. from Politics https://ift.tt/2FOjumn via Timothy Sumer

In a coastal state with 4.5 million Trump voters, Pete Buttigieg says coastal states don’t know Trump voters

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The South Bend mayor's comment about coastal Trump voters is far from the mark. from Politics https://ift.tt/2OxSUSd via Timothy Sumer

House Democrats look to use budget process to pressure Trump administration to comply with investigations

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Democrats are frustrated with the administration’s unwillingness to comply with multiple inquiries and are considering using Congress’s power of the purse as leverage. from Politics https://ift.tt/2uAXVjW via Timothy Sumer

What we should really focus on in the Barr letter

Trump to welcome Egypt’s Sissi back to White House, continuing break with Obama

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Egyptian president’s visit comes ahead of a referendum that could potentially allow him to remain in power until 2034. from Politics https://ift.tt/2HNfNjU via Timothy Sumer

Why an anti-Ocasio-Cortez chant at a Trump rally was all but inevitable

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Democratic freshman congresswoman has become a key target in conservative media. from Politics https://ift.tt/2YxyEoi via Timothy Sumer

Fossil Site Reveals Day That Meteor Hit Earth and, Maybe, Wiped Out Dinosaurs

Science News by Timothy Sumer - A jumble of entombed plants and creatures offers a vivid glimpse of the apocalypse that all but ended life 66 million years ago. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2OBi9mS via Timothy Sumer

Trilobites: Volcanoes! Lightning! And Radioactive Gas, Too

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Studying radon’s role in the electrification of plumes above volcanoes could help people anticipate the damage resulting from eruptions, scientists say. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2OvEBOb via Timothy Sumer

Trilobites: Injecting Marshmallow Peeps With Fungi, for Science

Science News by Timothy Sumer - A mycologist hopes to show how a simple, silly experiment can illuminate fungal biology. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2FIIbBx via Timothy Sumer

Trilobites: How Mosquitoes Sniff Out Your Sweat

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Scientists have isolated a receptor that helps the bloodthirsty insects find you. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2JYHp7Y via Timothy Sumer

The New Old Age: Where There’s Rarely a Doctor in the House: Assisted Living

Science News by Timothy Sumer - As residents become older and more frail, some facilities are bringing in doctors and nurses instead of relying on 911. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2YBbn4U via Timothy Sumer

Mary Warnock, Who Offered Guidance on Embryo Use, Dies at 94

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Ms. Warnock a British moral philosopher, oversaw a committee that examined how to regulate the creation of human life in laboratories. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2uAFbkk via Timothy Sumer

Plastic Bags, or Paper? Here’s What to Consider When You Hit the Grocery Store

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Plastic and paper both have downsides. Here are a few broad lessons to keep in mind. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2V4mBNh via Timothy Sumer

An Outbreak Spreads Fear: Of Measles, of Ultra-Orthodox Jews, of Anti-Semitism

Science News by Timothy Sumer - A measles outbreak in a New York suburb has sickened scores of people and stoked long-smoldering tensions between the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community and the secular world at large. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2HLl0ZF via Timothy Sumer

Why Do Garfield Phones Keep Washing Up on This Beach?

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Bright orange plastic novelty phones, shaped like Garfield, the grumpy cartoon cat, have littered French shores for decades. Nobody knew why, until a group of volunteers followed a tip. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2V5zzKv via Timothy Sumer

The Saturday Profile: He Helped Create A.I. Now, He Worries About ‘Killer Robots.’

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Still, Yoshua Bengio, an artificial intelligence pioneer and co-winner of this year’s prestigious A.M. Turing prize, says A.I. will prove to be a boon, if regulated. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2CGi2l2 via Timothy Sumer

In Ethiopia Crash, Faulty Sensor on Boeing 737 Max Is Suspected

Business News by Timothy Sumer - As in the Lion Air disaster, investigators believe an automated system on the doomed Ethiopian Airlines flight was set off by erroneous readings. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2FNiDDH via Timothy Sumer

Lyft’s Shares Jump in Trading Debut, Cementing Rise of the Gig Economy

Business News by Timothy Sumer - An I.P.O. underscored the depth of investor hunger for fast-growing young tech businesses, even if they are deeply unprofitable. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2OywAbl via Timothy Sumer

Wells Fargo C.E.O. Could Be Banking’s Worst Job. It’s Open.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Filling the job held by Timothy F. Sloan, who resigned abruptly, could only add to the troubled bank’s challenges. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2HO7N2p via Timothy Sumer

The Shift: YouTube’s Product Chief on Online Radicalization and Algorithmic Rabbit Holes

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Neal Mohan discusses the streaming site’s recommendation engine, which has become a growing liability amid accusations that it steers users to increasingly extreme content. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2CJaZbb via Timothy Sumer

Wealth Matters: When Condo Boards and Residents Clash, Legal Bills Mount

Business News by Timothy Sumer - When people buy into a development with a board or housing association, landing in the middle of a board dispute can be a financial disaster. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2HTog5x via Timothy Sumer

Meet the Curiosity-Seekers and Die-Hards at the Last True Blockbuster

Business News by Timothy Sumer - “I just wanted to relive my childhood,” said a man who had driven nearly 1,000 miles to see what’s left of the video chain he grew up with. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2OzkEWG via Timothy Sumer

Lyft’s I.P.O. Was a Huge Success, Just Not for Investors Who Bought on Friday

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Lyft jumped on its first day of trading, but investors who bought the stock were mostly losing money. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2uARJIF via Timothy Sumer

Is Poland Spring Water Really From a Spring? ‘Not One Drop,’ Says a Lawsuit

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Nestlé Waters says the claims against its brand are “meritless.” The case has moved forward in Connecticut. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2K3xYEj via Timothy Sumer

The New Old Age: Where There’s Rarely a Doctor in the House: Assisted Living

Business News by Timothy Sumer - As residents become older and more frail, some facilities are bringing in doctors and nurses instead of relying on 911. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2YBbn4U via Timothy Sumer

Mary Boone Is Not Done

Business News by Timothy Sumer - One of New York’s leading art dealers, convicted of tax evasion, will report to prison in May. She’s already plotting her return. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2CJn6Fk via Timothy Sumer

in her words: Fasten Your Seatbelt and Keep Your Hands to Yourself

Business News by Timothy Sumer - As more accounts of sexual violations on airplanes come to light, more women are sharing their experiences and taking action to make flights safer. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2CGjROU via Timothy Sumer

Your Money Adviser: With Funeral Home Rules Due for an Update, There’s a Push for Online Prices

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Federal regulations that took effect 35 years ago don’t require them — a disadvantage for people who are shopping when they’re most vulnerable. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2I5oO7g via Timothy Sumer

Police officers break down door when mom refuses to hospitalize feverish toddler

National News by Timothy Sumer - Arizona authorities contended that the unvaccinated 2-year-old boy needed immediate medical attention for a high fever. from National https://ift.tt/2WpCIVY via Timothy Sumer

Economic View: Modern Monetary Theory Makes Sense, Up to a Point

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Urgent goals might justify more debt for a while, the economist Robert Shiller says, but this does not license unlimited spending or endlessly accelerating debt. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2OvuBnS via Timothy Sumer

Perspective: What Donald Trump’s and Jussie Smollett’s legal dramas say about the criminal justice system

National News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump and Smollett hit the privilege jackpot when prosecutors shut down their criminal investigations with little explanation. from National https://ift.tt/2Wxo8eS via Timothy Sumer

Abuse of ‘extended time’ on SAT and ACT outrages learning disability community

National News by Timothy Sumer - Cheating scandal raises questions on how the wealthy try to game admission tests. from National https://ift.tt/2uvWjb8 via Timothy Sumer

Trump signs permit for construction of controversial Keystone XL pipeline

National News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump signed a new order Friday granting permission for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, marking the White House’s latest effort to jump start one of the most controversial infrastructure proposals in recent U.S. history. from National https://ift.tt/2WxP1iR via Timothy Sumer

Evangelicals helped get Trump into the White House. Pete Buttigieg believes the religious left will get him out.

National News by Timothy Sumer - The gay mayor from Indiana says he thinks Democrats — and the vice president — have lost touch with religion. from National https://ift.tt/2HWnK5E via Timothy Sumer

A teen didn’t know where she wanted to go to college. Then she was accepted to more than 50.

National News by Timothy Sumer - Seventeen-year-old Jakelia Baker was accepted to more than 50 colleges and awarded about $1.3 million in scholarships. from National https://ift.tt/2HNWbfA via Timothy Sumer

For many Native Americans, embracing LGBT members is a return to the past

National News by Timothy Sumer - A recent move toward acceptance reflects traditional Native American views of gender and sexuality. from National https://ift.tt/2U4R6Go via Timothy Sumer

ICE cuts family detention capacity, is likely to release immigrant families directly into the United States

National News by Timothy Sumer - Officials said the short-term measure owes to the crush of families at the southern border, with ICE unable to transport the migrants to detention facilities. from National https://ift.tt/2FAM76m via Timothy Sumer

Lunch at 9 a.m.? That’s when a lot of schools start serving it to kids.

National News by Timothy Sumer - Serving lunch too early can leave many children too hungry the rest of the day and unable to concentrate on learning. from National https://ift.tt/2FEjkxB via Timothy Sumer

The latest ‘shockingly bad’ education idea in North Carolina

National News by Timothy Sumer - Having 4-year-olds go to preschool "by looking at a computer in their home is horrendous,' an educator writes. from National https://ift.tt/2FAmkuP via Timothy Sumer

Media hyped a chance to see the northern lights last Saturday night. It was a bad forecast badly communicated.

National News by Timothy Sumer - Why the busted forecast? It was a combination of scientific uncertainty and ill-based media hype. from National https://ift.tt/2CN4AvL via Timothy Sumer

U.S. Methodist leaders lay plans to resist vote against same-sex marriage

Barr Says Mueller Report Will Be Redacted and Made Public by Mid-April

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Law enforcement officials are working on redacting sensitive portions of the report, the attorney general said. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CMvvaW via Timothy Sumer

How Alex Jones and Infowars Helped a Florida Man Stalk Sandy Hook Families

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Jones and Infowars gave Wolfgang Halbig airtime, a camera crew and help raising money to harass Sandy Hook shooting victims’ parents. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2YzQreD via Timothy Sumer

Trump Directs State Dept. to End Aid to 3 Central American Countries

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The move to punish Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador came after President Trump said there would be a “very good likelihood” that he would seal off the United States border with Mexico next week. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2FCH3hE via Timothy Sumer

White House Blames Fed for Slowing Economic Growth

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump said the Fed had “mistakenly raised interest rates,” and his top economic adviser called on the central bank to cut rates. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2TLImQk via Timothy Sumer

Trump’s 2020 Campaign: A Traditional Operation With a Wild-Card Candidate

Political News by Timothy Sumer - As President Trump’s aides try to focus on his accomplishments in office and he denounces old enemies, the tension may build between the campaign and Mr. Trump, who trusts his gut above all else. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OCDAnC via Timothy Sumer

Trump Administration Approves Medicaid Work Requirements in Utah

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The move came two days after a federal court blocked similar requirements in Arkansas and Kentucky and reaffirmed the administration’s conservative priorities. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2V3vEOw via Timothy Sumer

Trump Administration Gives Family Planning Grant to Anti-Abortion Group

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The grant, as much as $5.1 million, went to the Obria Group, a nonprofit that describes itself as being “led by God” and that aims to siphon patients — and money — away from Planned Parenthood. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2U2YCBD via Timothy Sumer

After Trump Casts Blame for a Special Olympics Cut, Betsy DeVos Flashes Pique

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Education Secretary Betsy DeVos had dutifully defended the elimination of federal grants for the Special Olympics until President Trump blamed her for the proposal. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2YzLmDi via Timothy Sumer

Linda McMahon, Small Business Administrator, Resigns From Cabinet

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Ms. McMahon, who was one of five women in President Trump’s cabinet and the former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, avoided the kinds of scandals that many of her colleagues endured. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CI98Uc via Timothy Sumer

Plastic Bags, or Paper? Here’s What to Consider When You Hit the Grocery Store

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Plastic and paper both have downsides. Here are a few broad lessons to keep in mind. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2V4mBNh via Timothy Sumer

The Shift: YouTube’s Product Chief on Online Radicalization and Algorithmic Rabbit Holes

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Neal Mohan discusses the streaming site’s recommendation engine, which has become a growing liability amid accusations that it steers users to increasingly extreme content. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CJaZbb via Timothy Sumer

Fact Check: Trump’s Inaccurate Claims on Mueller, Health Care and the Great Lakes

Political News by Timothy Sumer - At a rally in Michigan, President Trump misstated the findings of the special counsel investigation, misleadingly promised to protect patients with pre-existing conditions and falsely described funding for a restoration program for the Great Lakes. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ukd73o via Timothy Sumer

If the Mueller probe was truly a ‘witch hunt,’ why not pardon the alleged ‘witches’?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A new poll shows a majority of Republicans don't even want Trump to issue pardons. from Politics https://ift.tt/2U3Ryo9 via Timothy Sumer

The Daily 202: What Trump’s reversal on the Special Olympics reveals about his presidency

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Betsy DeVos throws OMB under the bus, insisting she always opposed the cuts. from Politics https://ift.tt/2TKHxHP via Timothy Sumer

The Technology 202: Lyft's IPO will be Wall Street's first test of the gig economy

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The policy headaches are far from over. from Politics https://ift.tt/2CJTnfw via Timothy Sumer

Hating on the Notre Dame mom’s wretched view of leggings takes the easy way out

National News by Timothy Sumer - We should be having conversations that are deeper than the uncomplicated rage directed at Maryann White, who wrote a letter to the editor arguing that young women have a “leggings problem.” from National https://ift.tt/2V9MrQ9 via Timothy Sumer

Like a Boss: Robin Arzón’s Work Diary: ‘It Feels Like I Ingested Fire’

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Peloton’s vice president of fitness programming, who hydrates three different ways by 8 a.m., is essential to the start-up’s $4 billion valuation. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2FBEqN9 via Timothy Sumer

How Sovereign Citizens Helped Swindle $1 Billion From the Government They Disavow

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Tens of thousands of far-right extremists subscribe to a paranoid ideology that lends itself seamlessly to financial crime. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2YA2qsx via Timothy Sumer

Fact Check: Trump’s Inaccurate Claims on Mueller, Health Care and the Great Lakes

Chick-fil-A was banned from San Antonio’s airport. The Texas attorney general says that’s ‘discriminatory.’

National News by Timothy Sumer - “The Constitution’s protection of religious liberty is somehow even better than Chick-fil-A’s chicken,” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said. “Unfortunately, I have serious concerns that both are under assault at the San Antonio airport.” from National https://ift.tt/2Ww2h7O via Timothy Sumer

Bits: The Week in Tech: Who Should Let Driverless Cars Off the Leash?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - As Uber and Lyft go public, financial interest in getting truly driverless cars on the road will mount. That shouldn’t mean it happens in a rush. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2FMjLaF via Timothy Sumer

The Energy 202: Top Democrat blasts ethics of Trump Interior secretary nominee

Political News by Timothy Sumer - “You sound like just another corrupt official," Sen. Wyden told David Bernhardt. from Politics https://ift.tt/2U22Qtf via Timothy Sumer

McConnell signals he won’t play a leading role in crafting the health-care bill Trump wants

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Senate majority leader said he wants to see what the White House can produce that might pass in the Democratic-led House. from Politics https://ift.tt/2FAJ51T via Timothy Sumer

Agnès Varda, Influential French New Wave Filmmaker, Is Dead at 90

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Ms. Varda was closely associated with the movement known as the New Wave, although her reimagining of cinematic conventions actually predated it. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2I08K6N via Timothy Sumer

DealBook Briefing: It’s Lyft I.P.O. Day

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The ride-hailing service begins trading on the Nasdaq this morning, and is now valued at more than $24 billion. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2WzaCaR via Timothy Sumer

A Texan’s Big Bet on a Fossil-Fuel Future for California

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Andrew Beal, a poker-playing billionaire and major Trump backer, could upend California’s carbon-free power goals with a case before federal regulators. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2U5oBZg via Timothy Sumer

Work Friend: My Manager Is an Animal

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Working at a zoo can be beastly. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2JYB1gC via Timothy Sumer

The Health 202: Is Obamacare failing or thriving? Trump can't seem to decide.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Trump's erratic approach could hurt the insurance marketplaces. from Politics https://ift.tt/2uyNUDF via Timothy Sumer

The share of Americans not having sex has reached a record high

National News by Timothy Sumer - The share of adults reporting no sex in the past year has risen to its highest level in three decades of polling. from National https://ift.tt/2OzIgKL via Timothy Sumer

The Cybersecurity 202: Trump wants a ‘cybersecurity moonshot’ but cuts research

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Almost every cybersecurity research budget will face cuts under Trump proposal. from Politics https://ift.tt/2HZMt9e via Timothy Sumer

DEA’s bulk collection of phone data ‘raised significant legal questions’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A new report by a government watchdog demonstrates why Americans must be vigilant and not too trusting when it comes to Uncle Sam’s prying eyes.The Justice Department’s Office Inspector General came as close as it could to saying the Drug Enforcement Administration illegally ran a massive data collection effort. from Politics https://ift.tt/2FAJeT6 via Timothy Sumer

Frugal Traveler: Airline Booking Hacks: What Works, and What Might Get You in Trouble

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Finding the lowest airfare has become a favorite frugal pastime, and there are websites to help you nail down cheap fares. Some strategies, however, are dicey. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2CIJHSx via Timothy Sumer

A Texan’s Big Bet on a Fossil-Fuel Future for California

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Andrew Beal, a poker-playing billionaire and major Trump backer, could upend California’s carbon-free power goals with a case before federal regulators. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2U5oBZg via Timothy Sumer

The Long Run: How Joe Biden Struggled with Abortion Rights for Decades

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Biden voted to allow states to overturn Roe v. Wade in 1982, then later voted against it. His back-and-forth over abortion has been a hallmark of his career. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2HXc1E8 via Timothy Sumer

Bernie Sanders Says ‘No’ to Incrementalism, Highlighting Divide Among Democrats

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Vermont senator’s stance underscores a debate among Democrats over the best way to reclaim power: big, bold change or incremental measures? from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2uvJZYt via Timothy Sumer

Power Up: It’s not just Special Olympics. Trump’s budget cuts other disabilities programs

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Democratic lawmakers and disabilities advocates are concerned it’s part of a pattern. from Politics https://ift.tt/2V520Iu via Timothy Sumer

Trump issued an executive order to prepare for an EMP attack. What is it, and should you worry?

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Nah. But the U.S. should get ready for a very similar threat -- from the sun. from Politics https://ift.tt/2FLtUnX via Timothy Sumer

Kamala Harris’s careful answer on jailing parents whose kids missed school

Political News by Timothy Sumer - No parents were jailed while she was San Francisco's district attorney. But what happened when she was California's attorney general? from Politics https://ift.tt/2HYEvgL via Timothy Sumer

A Mueller mystery: How Trump dodged a special counsel interview — and a subpoena fight

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president’s legal team conducted an extensive pressure campaign to keep him from coming face-to-face with federal investigators — fearful he would perjure himself. from Politics https://ift.tt/2U2AYFm via Timothy Sumer

‘The Russia hoax is finally dead’: At Michigan rally, Trump declares victory in Mueller investigation

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president attacked Democrats and the news media for “a sinister effort” to sabotage his 2016 election. from Politics https://ift.tt/2OxCnO5 via Timothy Sumer

Supreme Court stops execution because of religious concerns, a contrast to last month

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Justices say Texas can’t execute an inmate without his Buddhist spiritual adviser. from Politics https://ift.tt/2TMgmfK via Timothy Sumer

Swamp creatures silently protest at confirmation hearing of Trump Interior pick

Political News by Timothy Sumer - As David Bernhardt testified Thursday, a green, unblinking swamp creature was watching attentively from the second row, visible just over his right shoulder. from Politics https://ift.tt/2V1tNtp via Timothy Sumer

What Trump’s blatant wealth inflation portends

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A new Washington Post report details Trump's tendency to inflate his net worth to investors. One case could be particularly problematic. from Politics https://ift.tt/2Ws56ql via Timothy Sumer

Stacey Abrams says she’s not joining Joe Biden’s ticket for now. This suggests she knows her political value.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - She has many options in her political future. from Politics https://ift.tt/2TFA7W0 via Timothy Sumer

Trump and Hannity binge on conspiracy theories in Trump’s first post-Mueller Fox News interview

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Trump is very upset about the Russia 'hoax.' His response: Lodge as many conspiracy theories as possible. from Politics https://ift.tt/2uy0zXC via Timothy Sumer

As DeVos defends plan to cut Special Olympics budget, Trump campaign spokesman slams ‘Democrats who see abortion as the cure for Down syndrome’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The spokesman, Matt Wolking, said Thursday that Democrats’ outrage over the proposed funding cut was “fake,” given their party’s support for abortion rights. from Politics https://ift.tt/2TCj0o9 via Timothy Sumer

Trump says GOP senators are working on an Obamacare replacement and it will be ‘spectacular’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The issue was resurrected this week when the president said Republicans would be the “party of health care.” from Politics https://ift.tt/2Ou4DRX via Timothy Sumer

McConnell moves to change Senate rules to speed up confirmation of Trump nominees

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The change the Senate will vote on next week would significantly cut the time allotted for floor debate on numerous non-Cabinet agency officials and dozens of district court judges. from Politics https://ift.tt/2Yus560 via Timothy Sumer

The Trailer: Democrats look to be cooling on litmus tests

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In this edition: Democratic pledge fatigue, the Kavanaugh wars return in Wisconsin, and the DCCC gets tough. from Politics https://ift.tt/2U9PcDN via Timothy Sumer

The murder of an alleged gangster on Staten Island loops in an unexpected figure: QAnon

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Post spoke with the murder suspect's attorney. from Politics https://ift.tt/2OA3yYU via Timothy Sumer

Investigation into alleged voter suppression in Texas, Kansas expanded by House Oversight Committee

Political News by Timothy Sumer - House Democrats have made voters’ rights a key priority this Congress. from Politics https://ift.tt/2V4mqlc via Timothy Sumer

A Mueller mystery: How Trump dodged a special counsel interview — and a subpoena fight

What Trump’s blatant wealth inflation portends

Most Americans say Trump hasn’t done enough to confront white supremacism

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Last November, a third of the country said he deliberately encouraged white-supremacist groups. from Politics https://ift.tt/2HYcTs3 via Timothy Sumer

The fight over ‘collusion’ is still more complicated than it might seem

Political News by Timothy Sumer - An always-vague word wasn't part of Barr's letter. from Politics https://ift.tt/2Wwykoe via Timothy Sumer

Trump Tells Grand Rapids Rally: ‘The Russian Hoax Is Finally Dead’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Speaking in Grand Rapids, the site of his final campaign rally before his upset win in 2016, the president called the inquiry into collusion with Russia “a sinister effort to undermine” the election. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2V1Blwf via Timothy Sumer

Stacey Abrams says she’s not joining Joe Biden’s ticket for now. This suggests she knows her political value.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - She has many options in her political future. from Politics https://ift.tt/2TFA7W0 via Timothy Sumer

Pelosi urges Democrats to take a ‘deep breath’ — and takes charge of her party

Political News by Timothy Sumer - “Be calm,” the House speaker says after the attorney general’s summary of special counsel Robert S. Mueller III’s investigation. from Politics https://ift.tt/2V2c4SA via Timothy Sumer

Trump and Hannity binge on conspiracy theories in Trump’s first post-Mueller Fox News interview

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Trump is very upset about the Russia 'hoax.' His response: Lodge as many conspiracy theories as possible. from Politics https://ift.tt/2uy0zXC via Timothy Sumer

Matter: The Plague Killing Frogs Everywhere Is Far Worse Than Scientists Thought

Science News by Timothy Sumer - As a threat to wildlife, an amphibian fungus has become “the most deadly pathogen known to science.” from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2OuT6BG via Timothy Sumer

Trilobites: Saturn’s Rings Are Sculpted by a Crew of Mini-Moons

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Data from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft are helping to explain how Atlas, Daphnis, Epimetheus, Pan and Pandora are distinctive among Saturn’s many satellites. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2U0vyKU via Timothy Sumer

Why Don’t More American Men Get Vasectomies?

Science News by Timothy Sumer - It’s vasectomy season in the United States. But American women get sterilized at higher rates. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2FCvmrb via Timothy Sumer

At 71, She’s Never Felt Pain or Anxiety. Now Scientists Know Why.

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Scientists discovered a previously unidentified genetic mutation in a Scottish woman. They hope it could lead to the development of new pain treatment. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2WtlAhW via Timothy Sumer

Lyft Prices I.P.O. at $72 a Share, Marking Arrival of Gig Economy to Wall St.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Lyft’s I.P.O. heralds a new generation of Silicon Valley darlings on the public markets. Uber, Pinterest and Slack are expected to follow. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2JKIlMU via Timothy Sumer

Huawei Shrugs Off U.S. Clampdown With a $100 Billion Year

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Washington wants to thwart the Chinese tech giant’s dominance in telecom networks around the world. For now, though, sales at Huawei are booming. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Oygz4Q via Timothy Sumer

Wells Fargo C.E.O. Timothy Sloan Abruptly Steps Down

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Mr. Sloan took over as chief in 2016 as the bank dealt with the fallout of a series of scandals. C. Allen Parker was named the interim chief executive. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2HMU77x via Timothy Sumer

Facebook Engages in Housing Discrimination With Its Ad Practices, U.S. Says

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The Department of Housing and Urban Development sued the company for violating the federal Fair Housing Act by limiting who sees ads based on characteristics like race, religion and national origin. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2U4fFDi via Timothy Sumer

JPMorgan’s Role in Nigerian Oil Deal Has Come Back to Haunt It

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A JPMorgan Chase account in London was used to send roughly $900 million to government officials involved in a scheme to profit from an offshore oil field. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2TDb0TW via Timothy Sumer

Maria Ressa, Journalist Critical of Duterte, Is Arrested Again in Philippines

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The arrest comes as the Duterte administration steps up its campaign against Rappler, a news outlet that has been sharply critical of his government. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2U1Ymmz via Timothy Sumer

Inside the Tensions at Carlos Ghosn’s Nissan

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Once seen as a model of global cooperation, the Nissan-Renault alliance seethed with fear and rivalries, raising questions about its future. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2Yy6F7X via Timothy Sumer

Lyft Is Ready for Its I.P.O. How Much Pop Is Left?

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Unicorn companies are finally going public, after large gains have been captured by elite early investors. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2CHwIjK via Timothy Sumer

Turkey’s Currency Falls, Then Rises, in Day of Volatility

Business News by Timothy Sumer - A sudden drop in the central bank’s foreign reserves sparked fears about the country’s economic stewardship. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2HIvUPO via Timothy Sumer

Disney Bans Smoking and Larger Strollers at Florida and California Parks

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The company, which in 2015 banned smoking in its movies geared toward younger audiences, said Thursday it will close all theme park smoking areas on May 1. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2JNtu4s via Timothy Sumer

Demands for Adam Schiff’s Head Highlight Chasm That Only Widened With Mueller’s Conclusion

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Republicans on the Intelligence Committee called on its chairman, Representative Adam B. Schiff, to resign. He accused them of turning a blind eye to President Trump’s wrongdoing. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2U15gsf via Timothy Sumer

Trump Owns the Economy Now, for Better or Worse

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The Federal Reserve has halted rate increases. Tax cuts and tariffs have taken hold. Now the president must prove the naysayers wrong about the future. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2WwCNXX via Timothy Sumer

On Politics: It’s Trump’s Economy

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Between trade, taxes and the Federal Reserve, President Trump is getting what we wants in the economy. But it may not last. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2WqmlIw via Timothy Sumer

Dealing Another Blow to Trump, Federal Judge Strikes Down Rule Skirting Requirements of Health Act

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The ruling was the second big defeat this week for the president’s health care agenda, as he has sought to use the courts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2WveHN4 via Timothy Sumer

Supreme Court Stays Execution of Buddhist Inmate

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Prison officials in Texas had rejected the inmate’s request that his spiritual adviser be present in the execution chamber, a decision his lawyers said violated the Constitution. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2FJWTsk via Timothy Sumer

Trump: ‘The Collusion Delusion Is Over’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump was celebratory in Grand Rapids, Mich., at his first rally since the release of the report by the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2HUmpMS via Timothy Sumer

Disaster Relief Bill at an Impasse Over Puerto Rico Aid

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Senate Democrats may block legislation proposed by their Republican counterparts that would allocate billions of dollars across the country, citing a push for more aid for Puerto Rico’s recovery. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Un4WDy via Timothy Sumer

Trump’s Pick for No. 3 Post at Justice Dept. Withdraws From Consideration

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Jessie K. Liu is said to have faced opposition from the Senate Judiciary Committee because some members believed she was not a conservative enough choice. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JMDMSn via Timothy Sumer

European Court Rules Against 9/11 Victims Seeking $1.6 Billion From Iran

Political News by Timothy Sumer - At issue in the ruling is the post-World War II practice of keeping governments immune from lawsuits. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2UjDaYk via Timothy Sumer

On Politics With Lisa Lerer: The Buttigieg Boomlet

Political News by Timothy Sumer - In the On Politics newsletter: Many in the media have gone bananas for Mayor Pete Buttigieg. But are real people — i.e., voters — feeling the same? from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Ub9sEY via Timothy Sumer

Stephen Moore’s Unpaid Taxes Underscore Trump’s Vetting Woes

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president’s pick for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors says a $75,000 tax lien is a “huge miscalculation.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JNAiix via Timothy Sumer

Trump, in Abrupt Pivot, Says Funding for Special Olympics Will Continue

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president’s budget is highly unlikely to win approval in Congress, but the Special Olympics funding enjoys broad support among Republicans and Democrats. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2TZqeaG via Timothy Sumer

N.S.A. Contractor Arrested in Biggest Breach of U.S. Secrets Pleads Guilty

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The contractor, Harold Martin, was arrested in 2016, but investigators never found evidence that he had shared stolen classified information with anyone. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2U2N3dF via Timothy Sumer

In 2020 Southern Primaries, Victory for Democrats Begins with Black Women

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Kamala Harris and Beto O’Rourke took different approaches, but they both reached out to black women in campaign swings through the South recently. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CJCeT5 via Timothy Sumer

Grindr Is Owned by a Chinese Firm, and the U.S. Is Trying to Force It to Sell

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States is forcing a Chinese company to sell its stake in Grindr, a gay dating app, over national security concerns. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2HZ4Paj via Timothy Sumer

Supreme Court Refuses to Block Ban on Bump Stocks

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Challengers said the Trump administration exceeded its authority in banning the devices, which the Justice Department has said helps transform semiautomatic weapons into fully automatic machine guns. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2TH7oQG via Timothy Sumer

Facebook Engages in Housing Discrimination With Its Ad Practices, U.S. Says

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Department of Housing and Urban Development sued the company for violating the federal Fair Housing Act by limiting who sees ads based on characteristics like race, religion and national origin. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2U4fFDi via Timothy Sumer

In a first, a living HIV-positive donor’s organ was transplanted to a person carrying the virus

National News by Timothy Sumer - Surgeons at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore hope the medical breakthrough will expand the pool of available organs and help change perceptions of HIV. from National https://ift.tt/2FFURJs via Timothy Sumer

Supreme Court stops execution because of religious concerns

National News by Timothy Sumer - The justices said Texas may not execute the inmate without his Buddhist spiritual adviser present. Last month, they allowed the execution of a Muslim prisoner who wanted to have an imam with him, saying his request came too late. from National https://ift.tt/2TMgmfK via Timothy Sumer

Supreme Court declines to stop Trump administration’s bump-stock ban

National News by Timothy Sumer - Groups supporting gun owners have sharply criticized the bump stock ban, which outlaws devices like the ones used in the 2017 Las Vegas massacre. from National https://ift.tt/2YtVTzG via Timothy Sumer

Liberian immigrants threatened with deportation are granted a year-long extension

National News by Timothy Sumer - The move was a reversal after President Trump declared a year ago that he would not continue the nominally temporary reprieve that previous presidents, Republicans and Democrats, had routinely extended. from National https://ift.tt/2CD8irR via Timothy Sumer

Jussie Smollett case prompts criticism from prosecutors and Trump amid questions about dropped charges

National News by Timothy Sumer - Prosecutors have defended their decision to drop charges against the ‘Empire’ star. from National https://ift.tt/2HKPbjB via Timothy Sumer

D.C.’s U.S. attorney, Jessie Liu, withdraws from consideration for No. 3 Justice Dept. job

National News by Timothy Sumer - Republican senators were unhappy over her past membership in a lawyers group that supported abortion rights and opposed the nomination of Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court. from National https://ift.tt/2Ownw6C via Timothy Sumer

Trump administration authorized nuclear energy companies to share technological information with Saudi Arabia

National News by Timothy Sumer - The authorizations occurred even though Saudi Arabia has not agreed to anti-proliferation rules. from National https://ift.tt/2Wo05PI via Timothy Sumer

As New York moves closer to congestion pricing, an effort in L.A. gets a nudge

National News by Timothy Sumer - A new government study on congestion pricing in Los Angeles says charging drivers $4 to enter a part of the city around Santa Monica would significantly ease congestion and speed commutes. from National https://ift.tt/2FHdDjB via Timothy Sumer

Trump grants last-minute, year-long extension to Liberian immigrants threatened with deportation

National News by Timothy Sumer - The president had called for an end to the Deferred Enforced Departure program, which had been in place since 2002. from National https://ift.tt/2CD8irR via Timothy Sumer

Supreme Court declines to stop Trump administration’s ban on bump stocks

National News by Timothy Sumer - The justices had been asked to delay the ban, which outlaws devices like the ones used in the 2017 Las Vegas massacre. from National https://ift.tt/2YtVTzG via Timothy Sumer

In small towns across the nation, the death of a coal plant leaves an unmistakable void

National News by Timothy Sumer - Nearly half the nation’s coal plants have been shuttered in the past decade. That profound shift has moved the U.S. toward cleaner forms of energy but left some communities reeling. from National https://ift.tt/2FFxdwE via Timothy Sumer

Maria Butina, Russian who conspired to infiltrate NRA, to be sentenced April 26

National News by Timothy Sumer - Butina met once with special counsel Robert S. Mueller III’s team, but largely with U.S. attorney’s office for the District. from National https://ift.tt/2UaxXlG via Timothy Sumer

First living HIV-positive donor provides kidney for transplant in medical breakthrough

National News by Timothy Sumer - The Johns Hopkins operation aims to expand the organ donor pool and reduce the stigma that still surrounds HIV. from National https://ift.tt/2FFURJs via Timothy Sumer

‘Sleep is critical to human existence’: Judge orders county jail to stop constantly waking up female inmates

National News by Timothy Sumer - No reasonable person, Donato wrote, would disagree that all humans need their rest. from National https://ift.tt/2JMhNuM via Timothy Sumer

‘Lawyering while black’: Maryland deputy accused attorney of being a suspect, complaint says

National News by Timothy Sumer - The deputy suggested after a court hearing that attorney Rashad James was a wanted suspect who had impersonated an attorney during the hearing, according to a complaint filed this week. from National https://ift.tt/2JPP08w via Timothy Sumer

NRA safety officer enlisted a Sandy Hook truther to sow doubt about Parkland shooting, emails show

National News by Timothy Sumer - The inquiry, sent from NRA official Mark Richardson’s work email, was evidence of the curious handshake in which the gun-rights organization has found itself with the most extreme purveyors of Internet falsehoods. from National https://ift.tt/2Ug2aQi via Timothy Sumer

Chicago cops were looking for drugs. Instead, they raided a 4-year-old’s birthday party, a family says.

National News by Timothy Sumer - Feb. 10th was supposed to be a special day for a Chicago 4-year-old. Then, the police crashed in. from National https://ift.tt/2JOvVDF via Timothy Sumer

‘Weather’s going to be turnt, right?’: A news team’s experiment in teen slang left viewers ‘cringing’

National News by Timothy Sumer - "YEET!" from National https://ift.tt/2UhHTd0 via Timothy Sumer

‘Think of the mothers of sons’: Notre Dame mom begs female students to stop wearing leggings, sparking protests

National News by Timothy Sumer - Maryann White, who identified herself as the Catholic mother of four sons, described the wildly popular stretchy pants as “a problem that only girls can solve" in a letter to the campus paper. from National https://ift.tt/2UaxWhC via Timothy Sumer

Two dead, 2 wounded in Seattle shooting and carjacking

National News by Timothy Sumer - Police said a man attempted to carjack a vehicle, shot a bus driver and killed another person while attempting to flee. from National https://ift.tt/2TFCMiv via Timothy Sumer

Trump’s Fed Pick Owes $75,000 in Unpaid Federal Taxes

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Court records reveal a lien against Stephen Moore, an economic adviser whom the president said last week he would nominate to the Fed’s Board of Governors. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2HLAw81 via Timothy Sumer

Wow, an Icelandic Budget Airline, Suspends Service

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Efforts to raise money had failed, prompting the company to cease all flights on Thursday morning. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2U4os8a via Timothy Sumer

Joe Biden’s treatment of Anita Hill poses new problems as he ponders a presidential campaign

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The former vice president said he regretted he “couldn’t . . . get her the kind of hearing she deserved,” although he was in charge as head of the Senate Judiciary Committee in 1991. from Politics https://ift.tt/2I3tlai via Timothy Sumer

Mueller’s report is more 300 pages, attorney general tells top Democrat

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The report’s length is likely to stoke Democrats’ concerns that a summary of the special counsel’s findings was not comprehensive enough to settle significant questions. from Politics https://ift.tt/2CKvvIw via Timothy Sumer

Trump is treating the Russia investigation as settled. Most Americans don’t agree with his conclusions.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Two new polls from CNN and CBS suggest skepticism about Trump's claims of exoneration. from Politics https://ift.tt/2JOrWXK via Timothy Sumer

Mueller Report Exceeds 300 Pages, Raising Questions About Four-Page Summary

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The report submitted by the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, was more than 300 pages, raising more questions about the four-page summary of the attorney general. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Wte074 via Timothy Sumer

Lawmakers unveil bill to make Puerto Rico 51st state

National News by Timothy Sumer - The push to give the island equal voting and economic rights in the U.S. government comes amid an escalating feud between President Trump and Puerto Rico officials over hurricane relief aid. from National https://ift.tt/2OutJQs via Timothy Sumer

California’s water infrastructure to be tested this spring as massive winter snowpack melts away

National News by Timothy Sumer - It’s time to start thinking about what a massive amount of snowmelt will mean for the state – that water has to go somewhere, after all. from National https://ift.tt/2HYXPdU via Timothy Sumer

Lyft and Pinterest Won’t Be Giving Shareholders Much Say

Business News by Timothy Sumer - To own a slice of two of the hottest tech start-ups going public, investors will have to give up equal voting power. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2HQJiSj via Timothy Sumer

New York Sues Sackler Family Members and Drug Distributors

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The state’s lawsuit offers detail on methods allegedly used to the flood the market with opioids, fueling an epidemic. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2HLqxQa via Timothy Sumer

David Bernhardt, Former Oil Lobbyist and Trump’s Pick to Lead Interior Dept., Faces Senate Panel

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Lawmakers must decide whether Mr. Bernhardt, who has faced conflict-of-interest criticisms, is the right person to oversee some 500 million acres of public land as well as the nation’s coastal waters. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2HKSOGw via Timothy Sumer

New York Sues Sackler Family Members and Drug Distributors

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The state’s lawsuit offers detail on methods allegedly used to the flood the market with opioids, fueling an epidemic. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2HLqxQa via Timothy Sumer

House votes to condemn Trump ban on transgender military service

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Democrats lambasted Trump for reversing the Obama policy, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), who called the move “bigoted.” from Politics https://ift.tt/2UWUgbA via Timothy Sumer

The Fact Checker’s video guide to Beto O’Rourke’s drunk-driving arrest

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Here's a guide to what the 2020 presidential hopeful has said -- and not said -- about an incident from his past. from Politics https://ift.tt/2I20jrX via Timothy Sumer

The Daily 202: A judge’s ruling against Medicaid work requirements shows the difficulty of scaling back entitlements

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Trump ignored Pence and McCarthy’s advice in picking another fight over Obamacare repeal. from Politics https://ift.tt/2uyDG6p via Timothy Sumer

Trump and Sean Hannity are at best very confused about how the Russia investigation began

Political News by Timothy Sumer - That informs all of the mistakes that follow. from Politics https://ift.tt/2OuuSYk via Timothy Sumer

Facebook Engages in Housing Discrimination via Its Ad Practices, U.S. Says

News Analysis: Trump Owns the Economy Now, for Better or Worse

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Federal Reserve has halted rate increases. Tax cuts and tariffs have taken hold. Now the president must prove the naysayers wrong about the future. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2WwCNXX via Timothy Sumer

David Bernhardt, Former Oil Lobbyist and Trump’s Pick to Lead Interior Dept., Faces Senate Panel

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Lawmakers must decide whether Mr. Bernhardt, who has faced conflict-of-interest criticisms, is the right person to oversee some 500 million acres of public land as well as the nation’s coastal waters. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2HKSOGw via Timothy Sumer

Facebook Engages in Housing Discrimination via Its Ad Practices, U.S. Says

Russia ‘Has to Get Out’ of Venezuela, Trump Says

Political News by Timothy Sumer - President Trump met with with Fabiana Rosales, the wife of Juan Guaidó, on Wednesday. The White House recognizes Mr. Guaidó as Venezuela’s interim president and has warned the Russian government to stay out of Venezuela. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2OwL23j via Timothy Sumer

Amy Klobuchar Proposes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The first policy rollout of Ms. Klobuchar’s campaign for president would fix a wide range of the country’s infrastructure, from roads and bridges to water systems and internet access. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2CD60Zx via Timothy Sumer

Trump’s Fed Pick Owes $75,000 in Unpaid Federal Taxes

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Court records reveal a lien against Stephen Moore, an economic adviser whom the president said last week he would nominate to the Fed’s Board of Governors. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2HLAw81 via Timothy Sumer

To Barbara Bush, Donald Trump Represented ‘Greed, Selfishness’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A new biography of the former first lady also quotes a family insider confirming a long-lasting affair between former President George Bush and an aide. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2WtaGZF via Timothy Sumer

Trump Warns Russia to ‘Get Out’ of Venezuela

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Russia, which landed two planes carrying military personnel in Caracas this week, has shown little sign of tamping down its involvement as the White House tries to oust President Nicolás Maduro. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2U2WjOP via Timothy Sumer

U.S. general cautions against disengaging from fragile states

National News by Timothy Sumer - America cannot afford to take its counterterrorism gains for granted, Gen. Joseph Votel, the head of U.S. Central Command, says as he nears retirement. from National https://ift.tt/2Owz3Tk via Timothy Sumer

Boeing Faces Capitol’s Glare as It Presses to Fix the 737 Max

Business News by Timothy Sumer - The changes would give pilots more control and make it less likely that faulty data can set off a reaction, two issues at the center of investigations into two crashes. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2U4etzO via Timothy Sumer

The Technology 202: Silicon Valley isn't waiting for Washington to address privacy, disinformation

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Here are takeaways from first Tech 202 event in San Francisco. from Politics https://ift.tt/2TFtbIk via Timothy Sumer

There’s No Afro Emoji. These Women Want to Change That.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - “I want to create a space where we can bring that big-hair energy and celebrate our roots in digital spaces,” said one of the women behind a petition to add the emoji. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2YtpWHK via Timothy Sumer

DealBook Briefing: Saudi Arabia Wanted Cash. Aramco Just Obliged.

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Saudi Arabia’s giant oil company announced yesterday that it had bought 70 percent of the kingdom’s state-controlled petrochemical company for $69 billion. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2U42GBs via Timothy Sumer

Trump Criticizes Central American Nations a Day After U.S. Signed a Policing Agreement With Them

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The Homeland Security chief said the agreement would confront the “root causes of the crisis on our border,” but Mr. Trump said the countries are doing “Nothing.” from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2HVvEwk via Timothy Sumer

The Energy 202: Democrats try to reset climate debate after Green New Deal defeat

Political News by Timothy Sumer - They announced a new "special committee" and a new House climate bill. from Politics https://ift.tt/2V0oWZt via Timothy Sumer

The Health 202: Trump administration undermines anti-opioid efforts by opposing Obamacare

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The law's core components are critical to implementing some of Trump's top public health initiatives. from Politics https://ift.tt/2U46mDg via Timothy Sumer

A $768 million Powerball ticket was sold in Wisconsin. It’s the third-largest jackpot ever.

National News by Timothy Sumer - A single ticket matched all six numbers — 16, 20, 37, 44, 62, plus Powerball 12 — winning the $768.4 million Powerball jackpot, lottery officials said. from National https://ift.tt/2Fy8SI1 via Timothy Sumer

Wayne Messam, mayor of Miramar, Fla., joins the Democratic presidential field

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The 44-year-old son of Jamaican immigrants said he would fight for an American dream that “is slipping away.” from Politics https://ift.tt/2OxwXCP via Timothy Sumer

The Cybersecurity 202: Microsoft's takedown of Iranian fake sites shows 'creative lawyering,' experts say

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Companies are increasingly taking the fight against hackers into their own hands. from Politics https://ift.tt/2uv2ADT via Timothy Sumer

Trump renews threat to close the southern border, blasts Mexico on immigration

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president tweeted a day after the nation’s top border official warned that the U.S. immigration enforcement system is at “the breaking point.” from Politics https://ift.tt/2uv3DDM via Timothy Sumer

Huawei Security ‘Defects’ Are Found by British Authorities

Business News by Timothy Sumer - Britain bolstered White House claims that the Chinese company poses a cybersecurity risk. But the report stopped short of calling for a ban on Huawei products. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2I2UutY via Timothy Sumer

Wheels: Eyes on the Road! (Your Car Is Watching)

Business News by Timothy Sumer - As more technology creeps into the front seat to help drivers, so too will systems that eavesdrop on and monitor them. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2OuRPux via Timothy Sumer

Americans evenly divided on whether Trump or a Democrat will prevail next year, poll finds

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The NBC News|SurveyMonkey poll also found majorities of adults think the country is going in the wrong direction and disapprove of how the president is handling his job. from Politics https://ift.tt/2JV9D3s via Timothy Sumer

Amy Klobuchar Proposes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan

News Analysis: Trump Owns the Economy Now, for Better or Worse

Political News by Timothy Sumer - If the president’s rosy predictions for economic growth fall short, he will get no help from Congress and has limited ability to blame the Fed. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2UegMQg via Timothy Sumer

It’s ‘Boot-Edge-Edge.’ And He’s Making Waves in Democratic Presidential Race.

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Pete Buttigieg may have a challenging last name and an unconventional résumé. But he’s drawing big crowds and has jumped to third place in a poll of Iowa voters. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2JJYG4l via Timothy Sumer

Feature: How the Battle Over Israel and Anti-Semitism Is Fracturing American Politics

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The growing prominence of the B.D.S. movement — and the backlash to it — is widening fault lines from college campuses to Capitol Hill. from NYT > Politics https://ift.tt/2Uf55sl via Timothy Sumer

Democratic hopefuls vague on releasing their tax returns

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Gillibrand puts her returns online and others promise to do so, but it’s not clear when or how far back they’ll go. from Politics https://ift.tt/2FHGc0x via Timothy Sumer

Power Up: Michael Cohen testified Trump submitted false insurance claim for bathroom ceiling fresco

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The accusation is just another reminder the president’s legal troubles still continue. from Politics https://ift.tt/2TGaLrd via Timothy Sumer

Scientists Say a Canadian T. Rex ‘Scotty’ Is Heaviest Found

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The dinosaur, named Scotty, was excavated in central Canada in the 1990s. A recent study shows that it is the heaviest and oldest specimen of its kind. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2U3PQ6k via Timothy Sumer

Here’s why Trump says Puerto Rico is getting $91 billion in disaster relief

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The federal government has spent relatively little of what has been committed to repair the island. But bigger bills could be coming due. from Politics https://ift.tt/2YuuAW4 via Timothy Sumer

Monsanto Ordered to Pay $80 Million in Roundup Cancer Case

Science News by Timothy Sumer - The jury found that Monsanto should be held liable for the man’s cancer because it failed to warn him about the herbicide’s cancer risks. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2UiD7vV via Timothy Sumer

Mulvaney pushes the health-care fight Trump wants despite GOP’s misgivings

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Acting chief of staff helped persuade the president to support striking down the ACA, over the objections of some on Capitol Hill. from Politics https://ift.tt/2uBt3zv via Timothy Sumer

Climate Fwd:: One Thing You Can Do: Brew a Greener Cup of Coffee

Science News by Timothy Sumer - Also this week: Our correspondent braves the Northern European winter on a commuter bike. from NYT > Science https://ift.tt/2YuZ8Ha via Timothy Sumer

Trump won’t rule out pardoning Michael Flynn and others, saying ‘many, many people were hurt’

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president told Fox News host Sean Hannity that he would “absolutely” declassify FISA warrants. from Politics https://ift.tt/2FxJG4h via Timothy Sumer

Trump pressures wary Republicans to produce replacement for health-care law

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The president reached out to several GOP senators about a request many see as unrealistic in a divided Congress. from Politics https://ift.tt/2JTyV1U via Timothy Sumer

Standing ovations, ‘street cred’ and ‘Trump Country’: George Papadopoulos recounts his time in prison

Political News by Timothy Sumer - When he showed up at the minimum-security federal facility in late November, Papadopoulos wrote in his book, he almost immediately realized he had nothing to worry about. from Politics https://ift.tt/2V27YtY via Timothy Sumer

Pompeo repeatedly declines to blame Kim Jong Un personally for human rights abuses

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Pompeo accused the congressman of using Warmbier as a "political football." from Politics https://ift.tt/2FGyKCM via Timothy Sumer

Barbara Bush failed to grasp how the Bushes helped pave the way for Trump

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Barbara Bush appears to solely blame President Trump for a culture her relatives helped shape. from Politics https://ift.tt/2HWEGt2 via Timothy Sumer

This Lindsey Graham quote perfectly explains the GOP’s codependent relationship with Trump

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Explaining why he doesn't do more to defend the late John McCain from Trump's attacks, Graham tells CNN, "President Trump has been good to me in the sense that he's allowed me in his world." from Politics https://ift.tt/2TYn5YN via Timothy Sumer

Mulvaney pushes the health-care fight Trump wants despite GOP’s misgivings

Comey: ‘It doesn’t make sense’ that Mueller didn’t rule on obstruction of justice

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The former FBI director spoke to Lester Holt of “NBC Nightly News” about the Russia investigation. from Politics https://ift.tt/2HWLtTk via Timothy Sumer

As Grand Rapids awaits Trump, both sides of the political divide find their anger stoked by the Mueller report

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A report that was supposed to reveal indisputable facts for partisans on both sides, creating some certainty, instead leads to new arguments from Politics https://ift.tt/2FvJYZw via Timothy Sumer

New Mexico’s open Senate seat gives Hispanics a chance to break through

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Rep. Ben Ray Luján is expected to jump into the race to succeed Sen. Tom Udall, according to a Democratic adviser, as allies say, “Don’t wait for it.” from Politics https://ift.tt/2FFwUly via Timothy Sumer

Attorney general expected to miss deadline for giving Mueller report to Congress, will not commit to releasing it in full

Political News by Timothy Sumer - William P. Barr tells House Judiciary Committee chairman it will be ‘weeks, not months’ before lawmakers can have a redacted copy. from Politics https://ift.tt/2FyT87H via Timothy Sumer

Pompeo repeatedly declines to blame Kim Jong Un personally for human rights abuses

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Pompeo accused the congressman of using Warmbier as a "political football." from Politics https://ift.tt/2FGyKCM via Timothy Sumer

Answering the liberal clamor, Pelosi rolls out limited proposals on health care and environment

Political News by Timothy Sumer - The House speaker told Democrats she was not ruling out broader legislation, using the word “LOVE,” for “Let Other Versions Exist.” from Politics https://ift.tt/2uF7OND via Timothy Sumer

In veteran’s disability case, Supreme Court considers junking longtime deference to federal agencies

Political News by Timothy Sumer - A precedent written by Justice Antonin Scalia is at stake — but it is fellow conservatives who want to abandon it. from Politics https://ift.tt/2YvhAPL via Timothy Sumer

House Democrats request 10 years of Trump financial records

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Republicans called the request invalid, accusing the committee of trying to ‘embarrass’ the president. from Politics https://ift.tt/2UdbPXW via Timothy Sumer

Ex-Trump aide details president’s alleged effort to cover up the Trump Tower meeting

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Mark Corallo alleges that then-communications staffer Hope Hicks lied to special counsel Robert Mueller about it. from Politics https://ift.tt/2TJEUGc via Timothy Sumer

Barbara Bush failed to grasp how the Bushes helped pave the way for Trump

Political News by Timothy Sumer - Barbara Bush appears to solely blame President Trump for a culture her relatives helped shape. from Politics https://ift.tt/2HWEGt2 via Timothy Sumer

This Lindsey Graham quote perfectly explains the GOP’s codependent relationship with Trump

Unpaid workers, complaints of shoddy work plague hurricane recovery on U.S. Virgin Islands

National News by Timothy Sumer - The discord has cast light on how the U.S. and island governments and two multibillion-dollar companies have managed the technical and financial facets of the restoration from the 2017 storms. from National https://ift.tt/2U6AP3W via Timothy Sumer

U.S. has hit ‘breaking point’ at southern border, CBP chief says

National News by Timothy Sumer - Customs and Border Protection commissioner Kevin McAleenan said that his agency has an unprecedented number of migrants in custody and that officials are predicting the surge of asylum seekers with children from Central America to continue. from National https://ift.tt/2V2apws via Timothy Sumer