From the On Politics newsletter: The Times read all 448 pages of the special counsel’s report, so you don’t have to. Here are the highlights. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/18/us/politics/on-politics-mueller-report-summary.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
Tag: United States Politics and Government
Right, Left and Center React to the Mueller Report
Writers across the political spectrum responded to the public release of the Mueller report and the news conference by Attorney General William P. Barr. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/18/us/right-left-mueller-report.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
On Politics: Mueller Report to Be Released Today
After almost two years of subpoenas, indictments and search warrants, the special counsel’s report — partially redacted — will be made public. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/18/us/politics/mueller-report-released.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
E.P.A. Moves to ‘Close the Door’ on Asbestos. Consumer Groups Say Loopholes Remain.
The new rule will restrict uses of asbestos, a carcinogen, more than initially expected, but health advocates criticized it as falling short of the protections needed. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/17/climate/epa-asbestos-rule.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
On Politics: Trump’s United Base of America
While other presidents sought to broaden their public support, President Trump is sticking with the voters who first propelled him to the White House. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/17/us/politics/trump-2020-election.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
‘Stop Sanders’ Democrats Are Agonizing Over His Momentum
Members of the party establishment who oppose Bernie Sanders have had discussions about how to handle his candidacy, while others warn of a schism within the party. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/16/us/politics/bernie-sanders-democratic-party.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
On Politics: Trump’s Trade Style Could Cost U.S.
Some business groups wonder if the president’s unpredictable style will undermine the role the United States has traditionally played in setting the global rules of trade. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/16/us/politics/trump-trade-agreements.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
Interior Dept. Opens Ethics Investigation of Its New Chief, David Bernhardt
The department’s inspector general has said that she is looking into a “wide assortment” of allegations of conflict of interest and other potential violations. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/15/climate/bernhardt-interior-department-ethics-investigation.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
Bernie Sanders Has an Important Lesson for Republicans
The G.O.P. could really use a remarkably successful policy entrepreneur. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/15/opinion/bernie-sanders-republicans.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
Anti-Zionists Deserve Free Speech
The Trump administration bars a critic of Israel from America. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/15/opinion/omar-barghouti-bds-israel.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…