Representative Jared Huffman of California, the only self-declared “humanist” in Congress, writes in a new book that the separation of church and state is in grave danger.
Category: United States Politics and Government
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A Democrat Sounds the Alarm on Christian Nationalism in Congress
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Anthony Scaramucci, Podcast Star, Explains U.S. Politics to the World
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:He spent 11 days in the Trump White House nine years ago. Now he has a hit podcast, helping the British public, among others, understand what’s going on.
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Canada Offers U.S. Concessions in Trade Talks but Demands a Comprehensive Deal
The New York Times – Business:Prime Minister Mark Carney is attempting to prevent 50 percent tariffs against many Canadian goods scheduled for this month.
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Trump Restarts Battle to Fire Sitting Fed Governor Lisa Cook
The New York Times – Business:The Trump administration, rebuffed by the Supreme Court in its first attempt to fire Lisa D. Cook, sent the Federal Reserve governor a letter saying it was “considering” removing her from the job.
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FIFA Executives Were Given Ultimatum to Approve World Cup Privatization Plan
The New York Times – Business:The day before the World Cup final, key FIFA figures faced a stunning demand to sign off on a multibillion-dollar privatization project.
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F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine
The New York Times – Business:The agency had initially refused to even review the application but reversed course after a public outcry.
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C.I.A. Sets Up Secret Cuba Task Force as Trump Pressures Havana
The New York Times – On the Runway:The task force will allow the spy agency to quickly direct more financial, human and technical resources at the island, with the goal of creating fissures among the Cuban political elite.
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Bessent Declares Widening Gap Between Rich and Poor ‘Dead’
The New York Times – Business:Despite data to the contrary, the Treasury Secretary made the case that the K-shaped economy no longer exists.
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Fauci Faces Contempt Vote. Here Are the Legal Issues Involved.
The New York Times – On the Runway:Dr. Fauci invoked his Constitutional right under the Fifth Amendment in refusing to answer questions from a Senate committee. Republicans say he is ineligible for that protection.
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Trump Said Qatari Jet Was Destined for His Library. That May Change.
The New York Times – On the Runway:A White House official says no final decision has been made about which plane will go on display at the Trump presidential library. That leaves the fate of the Qatari jet unclear.
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Scandal Leaves North Carolina G.O.P. With No Candidate and Little Time
The New York Times – On the Runway:Representative Chuck Edwards’s decision to drop his re-election bid amid sexual harassment charges came as a Democratic farmer, Jamie Ager, was already making inroads.