Bill Lee said this week that he regretted attending “Old South” parties in college.

source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/22/us/tennessee-governor-bill-lee-confederate.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Republicans have loudly railed against the threat of voter fraud. But when a hard-fought congressional election in North Carolina was overturned, the party was largely muted.

source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/22/us/republican-voter-fraud.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

The president announced the selection days after Heather Nauert, his choice to succeed Nikki R. Haley in the position, withdrew from consideration.

source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/22/us/politics/trump-kelly-craft-un-ambassador.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/22/briefing/michael-cohen-robert-kraft-r-kelly-your-friday-evening-briefing.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

President Trump’s former lawyer, Michael D. Cohen, discussed possible irregularities at the Trump Organization. He wants a reduced prison sentence.

source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/22/us/politics/michael-cohen-prosecutors-trump-organization.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

One twin was conceived with sperm from his American father, and the other was conceived with sperm from his Israeli father. Only the first boy was recognized as an American citizen.

source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/22/us/gay-couple-twin-sons-citizenship.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

The Republican-controlled House of Delegates said it would hold hearings on the sexual assault claims against the state’s lieutenant governor.

source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/22/us/politics/justin-fairfax-virginia.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

The rules governing the special counsel give considerable discretion to Attorney General William P. Barr to decide what to make public. Democrats say it should be everything.

source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/22/us/politics/trump-mueller-report.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

As Cory Booker runs for president, Robert Menendez has “said yes to everything” to help his New Jersey Senate colleague and friend. Mr. Menendez reflected on their bond through highs and lows.

source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/22/us/politics/booker-menendez-trial-2020.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

The new rule would steer federal family planning funds under Title X to anti-abortion and faith based groups.

source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/22/health/trump-defunds-planned-parenthood.html?partner=rss&emc=rss