In an interview, the former attorney general supports Trump’s threat to invoke the Insurrection Act and defends Barr’s order to clear Lafayette Square.
Category: Politics
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Does Trump understand why the protests are happening?
He seemed to in his early remarks on George Floyd. But he’s opted to talk about other things since then.
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The murkiness of claiming a popular mandate for a military crackdown on protests
Polling is scarce. The situation is blurry and evolving.
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How Mattis reached his breaking point — and decided to speak out against Trump
The former defense secretary feared top military leaders were being used as a prop for the president, according to people familiar with his thinking.
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The Technology 202: Here’s what app downloads reveal about technology’s role in the protests
Citizen is the breakout app.
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Who do you think Joe Biden should choose for VP?
Biden committed to choosing a woman as his running mate. The potential picks include Stacey Abrams, Tammy Baldwin, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Val Demings, Tammy Duckworth, Kamala D. Harris, Amy Klobuchar, Michelle Lujan Grisham, Susan E. Rice, Elizabeth Warren and Gretchen Whitmer. Who do you think he should choose? Take this quiz to narrow your shortlist.
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The Energy 202: How carbon levels hit a record high even as emissions fell during coronavirus pandemic
It’s evidence of how hard it is to tackle climate change.
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The 11 most logical picks for Joe Biden’s vice president, ranked
Our latest look at the most logical picks for Joe Biden’s running mate.
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The Finance 202: Billionaires are giving a tenth of a percent of their wealth to coronavirus pandemic relief
Their paltry giving comes as millions continue joining the jobless rolls.
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The Health 202: Protecting U.S. nursing homes would have significantly slashed coronavirus deaths
Updated government data show the steep toll on the nation’s elderly.
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The Cybersecurity 202: Attempted hacks of Trump and Biden campaigns reveal a race to disrupt the 2020 general election
Google’s revelations are likely just the tip of the spear.
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Power Up: Protesters ‘defund the police’ rallying cry is achieving some progress
Meanwhile, the White House is becoming a fortress.
