Just One Thing: Does the US really have any leverage over Russia
Former prime minister and president of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev posted a blunt challenge to President Trump yesterday:
My reaction:
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Today's Guests
Mignon Houston is Deputy Spokesperson for the US Dept of State
Mignon Houston - United States Department of State
We'll discuss the new warning against any travel to Venezuela, as well as other foreign policy issues facing the US. It's a short interview so I'll be trying to get a bunch of stuff in one brief conversation.
Other State Dept news from yesterday: Trump administration halts scheduling of new student visa appointments | Reuters
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Molly Nixon is at attorney at the excellent Pacific Legal Foundation. We'll discuss a lawsuit they're bringing (on behalf of clients) challenging President Trump's authority to issue (many) tariffs:
Board game company files lawsuit challenging constitutionality of "emergency" tariffs
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Other Stuff
Historic Denver doesn't like the governor's plan for a bridge near the state capitol: Historic Denver opposes proposed Lincoln Street walkway | News | denvergazette.com
Planned pedestrian bridge at Colorado Capitol draws heavy criticism | 9news.com
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Your Honor, it’s expensive to live in Cherry Hills: Colorado suspect charged in connection with small business COVID-19 loan fraud | Coronavirus | denvergazette.com
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It says something, and not something good, that Trump keeps pardoning people who don't deserve pardons, such as for fraud that they almost certainly committed, and we're all too numb to care: Trump announces pardon for Todd and Julie Chrisley after reality TV stars' fraud, tax evasion convictions
Trump plans to pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley | NewsNation
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A sad story with an unsatisfying but probably correct conclusion: CU student Megan Trussell's death ruled suicide | Denver Metro News | denvergazette.com
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It’s true that I don’t like the left-leaning bias, but it’s to be expected from a government-funded entity. More than the bias, though, I’m just against gov’t-funded media. NPR, Colorado stations sue Trump administration for withholding funds | Denver Metro News | denvergazette.com
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Trump's position on this was wrong from the beginning. As always, rather than just saying he wised up, he's looking to claim that he's engineered some big win. This was already a going to be a win for America. Trump Takes a U.S. Steel Mulligan - WSJ
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I'm taking United later this week, but probably not just carry-on: United is narrowing its check-in window for US flights. Here's how it compares to other airlines | AP News
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Bummer: SpaceX loses contact with its Starship, spins out of control - CBS News
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No, they sure aren't: NPR and PBS Aren’t Entitled to Your Tax Dollars
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For Vail fans, and beginners who are future Vail fans: Vail seeking improved beginner terrain, new lifts | Lifestyle | denvergazette.com
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Don't let this keep you awake at night: Sleepmaxxing and tracking can fuel bedtime anxiety - Axios San Francisco
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Yes, BUT: iPhone exports from China to US plunge | NewsNation
These phones may have their last steps in India but mostly it'll be made almost entirely of parts from China. The iPhone is still utterly dependent on China. The India stuff is mostly (not entirely) a fig leaf.
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Several topics I didn't get to yesterday:
Dems will fairly likely kill the filibuster the next time they are in charge of the Senate, at least if Dems also have the White House and House of Representatives. They’ll use this as an excuse though they’d do it anyway. Separate from that political calculation, what the Senate is doing here is excellent:
Senate GOP effort on California EVs revives filibuster talk
Did Congress kill Colorado's EV mandate?
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This stuff is no good:
Trump pardons former Virginia sheriff Scott Jenkins
Ex-police chief convicted of murder, rape escapes prison
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Remember, no matter how much Democrats or wimpy Republicans worry that any particular cut in federal spending is too much, it's actually NEVER enough: House GOP’s SNAP proposal sparks concern from Senate Republicans
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Officer who arrested Georgia teen that was detained by ICE resigns
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Los Angeles City Council OKs $14 billion budget, keeps $7,000 per homeless per month
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