Gov. Gavin Newsom of California announced on Monday that he would withdraw nearly 400 of the state’s National Guard troops stationed at the border. This announcement follows a similar withdrawal of troops from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico.
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On Politics With Lisa Lerer: The Sexism Shield
With six women already running, there will likely be plenty of sexist attacks in the 2020 race. But will some candidates also use it as a way to fend off criticism?
source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/11/us/politics/on-politics-sexism-2020.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Ocasio-Cortez Team Flubs a Green New Deal Summary, and Republicans Pounce
An FAQ document, which referred to provisions that did not appear in the initial proposal, was published by mistake, an aide said.
source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/11/climate/green-new-deal-faq.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Snow, Sleet and a Wintry Mix: Expect Messy Weather This Week
A storm will move through the Midwest and into the Northeast; there will be heavy rain moving north from Louisiana; and the Northwest will get even more snow.
source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/11/us/snow-storm-weather.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Cliff Sims, White House Tell-All Author, Sues Trump for Going After Him Over Book
Mr. Sims, a former White House communications aide, is alleging that the president used his campaign organization as a “cutout” to improperly punish former employees.
source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/11/us/politics/cliff-sims-book-lawsuit.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Ilhan Omar, Grammys, Westminster Dog Show: Your Monday Evening Briefing
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.
Sandusky, Ohio, Swaps Columbus Day Holiday for Election Day
Officials wanted to encourage voting and downplay a contentious holiday. “We’ve been very surprised by the national attention,” the city manager said.
source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/11/us/columbus-day-election-day.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Trump in El Paso to Champion Border Wall, While Opponents There March in Protest
President Trump’s rally, his first since a debate over funding of the wall shut down the government, comes as negotiations to head off another shutdown are in danger of collapse.
source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/11/us/politics/donald-trump-el-paso.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Illinois Attorney General Challenges Sentence of Chicago Police Officer
Kwame Raoul, the attorney general, said he wants the prison term of Jason Van Dyke, a Chicago police officer convicted last year of killing Laquan McDonald, reviewed. “This is a question of law,” he said.
Bob Costas Accuses NBC of Retaliating for His Remarks on Concussions in N.F.L.
NBC Sports contradicted Mr. Costas’s account, saying he had not been removed from Super Bowl coverage as punishment and that the decision had been mutual.
source https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/11/sports/bob-costas-super-bowl.html?partner=rss&emc=rss