Eight Hours Before the Knock
LOCAL · MUNICIPAL FINANCE · EDUCATION · GOVERNMENT
Eight hours is a long time to spend talking about a newspaper story. It is
enough time for the coffee to go cold, lunch to become dinner and
somebody’s anger to turn into a plan.
On Friday, July 10, FBI Director Kash Patel and other Justice Department
officials met at the White House to discuss New York Times reporting about
Donald Trump’s new presidential airplane. The Times says the meeting lasted
about eight hours. Afterward, federal agents delivered grand-jury subpoenas
to the homes of three Times reporters—Julian Barnes, Eric Lipton and Eric
Schmitt—and prosecutors also sought testimony from Tyler Pager and Adam
Goldman.¹…
Quarters for the Candy Machine
IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT · PUBLIC SAFETY
Two men mistaken for immigration
targets were fatally shot by ICE
agents during vehicle stops,
prompting a nationwide pause on.
The House Is Within Reach. The
Senate Is a High-Wire Act.
US SENATE · US HOUSE · ELECTIONS
Democrats are favored to regain the
House, but securing a Senate majority
faces significant challenges amid
shifting races and voting.
A few weeks ago, the Democratic path
to controlling Congress looked
difficult but reasonably clear.
Win back the House. Hold Georgia and
Michigan in the Senate. Defeat
Republicans in North Carolina, Ohio
and Maine. Then find one more seat
somewhere—Alaska, Texas or an…
Dear Professor Reich:
Pragmatism First, Please
DEMOCRATIC REFORM · SUPREME COURT · CAMPAIGN FINANCE
Robert Reich proposes comprehensive
reforms to address American…
LOCAL · MUNICIPAL FINANCE
The Democratic primary for New
Hampshire’s 1st Congressional…
This Is What Climate Change Smells
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LOCAL · MUNICIPAL FINANCE
Smoke from Canadian wildfires
darkens New Hampshire skies as…
The article examines the science
behind boiling eggs, detailing
optimal timing, peeling techniques,
and the impact of egg freshness and…
Poulet Chasseur: Chicken Worth
Lingering Over
Poulet Chasseur is a French chicken
dish featuring browned thighs cooked
slowly with mushrooms, wine, herbs…