Bill Lee said this week that he regretted attending “Old South” parties in college.
Republican Cries Against Voter Fraud Go Mostly Quiet After Scheme Tied to Party
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
Trump to Nominate Kelly Knight Craft as U.N. Ambassador
The president announced the selection days after Heather Nauert, his choice to succeed Nikki R. Haley in the position, withdrew from consideration.
Michael Cohen, Robert Kraft, R. Kelly: Your Friday Evening Briefing
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.
Cohen Gave Prosecutors New Information on the Trump Family Business
President Trump’s former lawyer, Michael D. Cohen, discussed possible irregularities at the Trump Organization. He wants a reduced prison sentence.
Twins Were Born to a Gay Couple. Only One Child Was Recognized as a U.S. Citizen, Until Now.
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
Virginia House Invites Accusers to Testify Against Justin Fairfax
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
Will the Mueller Report Be Made Public? It’s Largely Up to the New Attorney General
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
Menendez and Booker, From Corruption Trial to the 2020 Trail
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
Trump Administration Blocks Funds for Planned Parenthood and Others Over Abortion Referrals
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
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