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We’ve Seen the Ugly Truth About America

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By BY ROXANE GAY Opinion https://ift.tt/35kxaTI But if the Democrats dare to use their power, a brave new world might be possible. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Black People, Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Presidential Election of 2020, Coups D'Etat and Attempted Coups D'Etat January 8, 2021 at 12:51AM

Michelle Obama criticizes the unbalanced police response to the Capitol siege.

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By BY MICHAEL GOLD U.S. https://ift.tt/3s1UsHr New York Times January 8, 2021 at 12:44AM

Simon & Schuster canceled plans for Senator Hawley’s book.

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By BY ELIZABETH A. HARRIS AND ALEXANDRA ALTER U.S. https://ift.tt/39b7hqq New York Times January 8, 2021 at 12:43AM

Muslim Cleric Tied to Bali Nightclub Bombing Is Freed From Prison

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By BY RICHARD C. PADDOCK AND MUKTITA SUHARTONO World https://ift.tt/3orhG7F Abu Bakar Bashir, 82, the spiritual leader of an extremist group that bombed churches, hotels and a Bali nightclub in the 2000s, is released after 10 years behind bars. New York Times Terrorism January 8, 2021 at 12:42AM

Republicans Splinter Over Whether to Make a Full Break From Trump

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By BY JONATHAN MARTIN AND ALEXANDER BURNS U.S. https://ift.tt/35nkxXI Republicans face a disturbing prospect: that Wednesday’s Trump-inspired violence could linger for decades as a stain on the party. New York Times Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Presidential Election of 2020, Twenty-Fifth Amendment (US Constitution), Presidential Transition (US), Demonstrations, Protests and Riots January 8, 2021 at 12:42AM

‘Mean Girls’ Won’t Return to Broadway

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By BY MICHAEL PAULSON Theater https://ift.tt/3s5a11i Adapted by Tina Fey from her 2004 film, the musical played 834 performances. A national tour is expected to resume when theaters reopen. New York Times Theater January 8, 2021 at 12:34AM

In a new video, Trump addresses violence at the Capitol and says ‘a new administration’ will be sworn in.

By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN AND ZACH MONTAGUE U.S. https://ift.tt/38mxKSw New York Times January 8, 2021 at 12:34AM

Woman Killed in Capitol Embraced Trump and QAnon

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By BY ELLEN BARRY, NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS AND DAVE PHILIPPS U.S. https://ift.tt/2LwMZPO After 14 years in the military, Ashli Babbitt bought a pool supply company and delved into far-right politics. New York Times Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, Capitol Building (Washington, DC), Primaries and Caucuses, QAnon, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Veterans January 8, 2021 at 12:32AM

Less Than Two Weeks To Go

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By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Opinion https://ift.tt/35nRV0K No Americans should have to lose their lives to a transition of presidential power. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Social Media, Demonstrations, Protests and Riots January 8, 2021 at 12:27AM

Democrats Threaten Impeachment if Pence Won’t Act After Capitol Siege

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By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/2LtihXV Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the House could be ready to impeach President Trump again within days if the vice president did not invoke the 25th Amendment to strip his powers. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry, Twenty-Fifth Amendment (US Constitution), Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Impeachment January 8, 2021 at 12:26AM

Did the Capitol Attack Break the President’s Spell?

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By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG Opinion https://ift.tt/3hTQDQb Either the beginning of the end for Trump, or America. New York Times Capitol Building (Washington, DC), Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Impeachment, Constitutional Amendments, White House Building (Washington, DC), Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right, Conservatism (US Politics), Presidential Election of 2020, Inaugurations, Charlottesville, Va, Violence (August, 2017) January 8, 2021 at 12:19AM

More states are detecting the highly contagious virus variant.

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By BY REMY TUMIN World https://ift.tt/39aYAw7 New York Times internal-essential January 8, 2021 at 12:12AM

Pressure on Trump intensifies as resignations and criticism roil waning days of his presidency.

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By BY MAGGIE ASTOR U.S. https://ift.tt/3bkNQ10 New York Times January 8, 2021 at 12:10AM

Assailed by Pelosi and others, the Capitol Police chief will resign.

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By BY MICHAEL LEVENSON AND NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS U.S. https://ift.tt/3bkKMlE New York Times January 7, 2021 at 11:55PM

With Democrats in Control, Biden Moves to Advance Agenda

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By BY JIM TANKERSLEY AND MICHAEL D. SHEAR Business https://ift.tt/3scr41x By gaining the Senate, Democrats have the chance to move on large parts of the president-elect’s ambitions for the economy, health care, climate change and more. New York Times United States Politics and Government January 7, 2021 at 11:54PM

Republican lawmakers join calls for Trump’s removal.

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By BY CHRIS CAMERON U.S. https://ift.tt/2XnGVvT New York Times January 7, 2021 at 11:48PM

Assaulting officers, illegal guns and unlawful entry: Violent protesters face federal charges.

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By BY ALAN FEUER U.S. https://ift.tt/2JYuB26 New York Times January 7, 2021 at 11:47PM

25th Amendment, Capitol Police, Merkel: Your Thursday Evening Briefing

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By BY WILL DUDDING, REMY TUMIN AND JEREMIAH M. BOGERT, JR. Briefing https://ift.tt/38md9Oe Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. New York Times January 7, 2021 at 11:43PM

With Georgia Senate Wins, Democrats Solidify Power in Washington

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By BY CARL HULSE U.S. https://ift.tt/38ovACb Senator Chuck Schumer will fulfill his ambition of becoming majority leader as Senator Mitch McConnell returns to heading the minority, shifting the policy agenda as Joe Biden takes office. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Elections, Senate, Filibusters and Debate Curbs January 7, 2021 at 11:41PM

Israel reaches a deal with Pfizer for enough vaccine to inoculate its adult population by the end of March.

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By BY ADAM RASGON World https://ift.tt/38m1WgO New York Times internal-essential January 7, 2021 at 11:31PM

Capitol Rioters Walked Away. Climate Protesters Saw a Double Standard.

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By BY JOHN SCHWARTZ Climate https://ift.tt/3hRiNLm “There’s two worlds,” said one community activist who has been arrested several times at nonviolent protests. “And we’ve got to fix that.” New York Times Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Police, Capitol Building (Washington, DC), Global Warming, United States Politics and Government January 7, 2021 at 11:30PM

Will Trump and His Republican Allies Ever Face Consequences?

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By BY SPENCER BOKAT-LINDELL Opinion https://ift.tt/2L9PK9W The anti-democratic forces on display at the Capitol on Wednesday will not abate on their own. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Twenty-Fifth Amendment (US Constitution), Impeachment January 7, 2021 at 11:30PM

Curators are scouring the Capitol for damage to the building or its art.

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By BY SARAH BAHR U.S. https://ift.tt/35kyrKk New York Times January 7, 2021 at 11:24PM