Trump Mocked After He Claims Twitter Censorship Leads To Communism
“Doesn’t Congress know that communism starts when a private corporation flags my s**ty tweets?” one Twitter user joked.
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Biden could push IRS to audit rich tax dodgers—but it would be an act of war
In The New York Times, Neil Irwin points out that there’s a straightforward way a new Biden administration could begin clawing back some of the outrageous gains made by the wealthy even if Republicans remain bent on keeping taxes on the wealthy at budget-busting new lows: enforce the existing tax laws. Identify the wealthy tax cheats who, like a certain orange-hued someone, have been abusing tax laws for years and end their cheating.
Coronavirus dampens Christmas joy in Bethlehem and elsewhere
The holiday takes on a surreal feel in some places.
Jared Kushner Played Key Role In White House Pardon ‘Free-For-All’
“If you want to make something happen, go to Jared,” a source told Yahoo! News about how the Trump administration managed an avalanche of clemency requests.
The Atlantic Daily: Our Favorite Things of 2020
Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox.In a slog of a year, new releases brought structure to the calendar. (Remember the Tiger King phase of quarantine? Or the Folklore one?)But what projects stood out the most? The critics on our Culture team are busy recapping 2020’s best works.
Trump’s Post-Election Pardons List: War Criminals, Crooked Politicians And Family
President Donald Trump’s pardons include military contractors who killed children, law enforcement officers who violated civil rights and, of course, his allies.
Stand Against the Coming Tidal Wave of Deceit
President Donald Trump uses his pardon power as an instrument of personal ambition. He pardons people who have lied to protect him, and people who have expressed loyalty to him. Yesterday, he pardoned Charles Kushner, whose son is married to one of Trump’s daughters. More Trump-family pardons may soon be coming.Public-spirited citizens are understandably angry about these abuses.
Congress sends Covid package and spending measure to Trump
The president has thrown the fate of the bill into jeopardy.
The Pandemic Is Crashing Through the South and the West
Editor’s Note: The Atlantic is making vital coverage of the coronavirus available to all readers. Find the collection here. We’ll begin with the good news: In every midwestern state—and in several others—COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are declining. Elsewhere, however, the picture is mixed.
Why Britain’s Brexit Mayhem Was Worth It
No, of course the past few weeks—like the past few months, and the past few years—of Brexit drama have not made much sense. In economic terms, not a lot about Brexit ever has.Britain and the European Union have in recent days been locked in talks to conclude one of the most important trade agreements ever negotiated.
House Republicans Block $2,000 Coronavirus Stimulus Checks, Defying Trump
Trump demanded Congress increase direct payments in the COVID-19 relief bill from $600 to $2,000. Speaker Pelosi happily obliged. Republicans blocked it.
Latest Round Of Trump Clemency Benefits Manafort, Other Cronies
“The pardons from this President are what you would expect to get if you gave the pardon power to a mob boss…”
Western Sahara: A Rare Look Inside Africa’s Last Colony as U.S. Recognizes Moroccan Occupation
The United States has become the first nation in the world to recognize Morocco’s annexation of Western Sahara. The Trump administration announced the major policy shift on December 10 — International Human Rights Day — as part of a deal that saw Morocco become the fourth Arab nation to normalize ties to Israel in recent months.
A Pandemic Pregnancy Is a More Dangerous Pregnancy
So much is still unknown about pregnancy and COVID-19. We do know that contracting the disease comes with increased risk of severe illness, and a higher risk of preterm birth. But how an infection affects a person at different stages of pregnancy? Or a developing fetus? No one knows for sure. Would vaccination help mitigate these risks? The vaccines were never tested on pregnant people.
Help! Should I Make My Wife Sign a Contract for Every Decision We Make?
We make compromises, then she moves the goal posts.
Ask a Teacher: Apparently I’m “Stifling” My 9-Year-Old’s Independence
The only way my son does his schoolwork is if I sit by his side.
Census armies pivot to vaccine outreach with minorities
“It’s not as easy as the census,” said one CEO of a Chicago nonprofit. “It’s a deeper conversation.
What the New Stimulus Bill Provides—and What’s Still Missing
Boosted unemployment insurance? Check. A continued eviction moratorium? Check. Checks? Check. But there’s still much more that we need.
The COVID Relief Bill Makes One Big, Risky Bet
It’ll only be enough if the vaccination effort doesn’t blow it.
Deborah Birx eyeing retirement after Biden transition
The White House coronavirus response coordinator says she will stay on as long as needed and will then step back.
CDC warns that travel could spread British Covid-19 strain in U.S.
European officials have said the variant could be up to 70 percent more transmissible than other varieties.
Fed enters Biden era with clipped wings and a warning from Republicans
Congress curbed the central bank’s emergency lending despite the economy’s continuing struggles.
Biden adds former Obama budget official, onetime Warren aide to economic team
Biden added that the appointees have “broad viewpoints on how to build a stronger and more inclusive middle class.
Fed sees less severe recession this year but warns of tough winter
Officials said they expect the U.S. economy to shrink by 2.4 percent this year, a brighter forecast than they offered just three months ago.
Biden faces a massive boom ahead — or maybe another recession first
Vaccine euphoria is giving economic forecasters hope for a blockbuster 2021 and stretching stock market valuations to historic highs. It’s a setup that leaves no room for error.
Biden top economic adviser facing accusations of mismanagement, verbal abuse
A former high-level employee at Heather Boushey’s think tank publicly aired the accusations on Tuesday night.
Trump Plots to Overturn Election: An Attack on Democracy or a Scheme to Make Millions for Himself?
As President Trump continues to look for ways to overturn the 2020 election, he has also continued to raise massive sums of money — over half a billion dollars since mid-October, including more than $250 million since Election Day. The New York Times reports more than $60 million of what Trump raised has gone to a new political action committee that he will control after he leaves office, an unprecedented war chest for an outgoing president.