Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Evening Edition: Trump gets a lesson on federalism as governors push back on arming teachers

 
Democracy Dies in Darkness
 
 
Evening Edition
The day's most important stories
 
 
The Daily 202 | Analysis
Trump gets a lesson on federalism as governors push back on arming teachers
President Trump looked annoyed as Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) spoke out against an idea that has become Trump's hobbyhorse since the Florida massacre. The back-and-forth that followed at the White House was a reminder that states remain the laboratories of democracy.
@PKCapitol: How one Florida Republican came to support a ban on assault weapons after Parkland
Rep. Brian Mast, who lost his legs to a bomb while serving in Afghanistan, says military-style weapons have no place in domestic life.
 
A Georgia Republican's threat to Delta: Stop boycotting the NRA, or you won't get your tax break
Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle (R), who leads the Georgia State Senate, threatened to defeat a proposed $50 million sales tax exemption on jet fuel after Delta announced it would stop offering discounted fares to NRA members.
 
 
Hope Hicks resists House investigators' questions about the Trump administration
The White House communications director refused to answer any questions about events and conversations that occurred since President Trump took office, according to a Republican lawmaker.
 
Analysis: The weight of the known Mueller indictments now falls solely on Manafort and the Russians
If you are curious how a prosecutor puts pressure on a suspect, a review of special counsel Robert S. Mueller III's activity over the past two weeks should make it clear.
 
Justice Dept. to target opioid manufacturers, distributors in push to curb deadly epidemic
"Opioid abuse is driving the deadliest drug crisis in American history," Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Tuesday while announcing the creation of a task force.
 
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Review
Google's first artificial-intelligence camera isn't an evil all-seeing eye. Yet.
The new Clips camera uses artificial intelligence to find cute moments with kids and pets. Think of it as a GoPro with a mind of its own. But is that helpful or terrifying?
 
Capital Weather Gang | Analysis
Spring is running 20 days early. It's exactly what we expect, but it's not good.
Climate change is truncating winter and extending the growing season. That sounds great, especially given the dire warnings of food shortages. But a longer growing season is not always a good thing.
 
Panamanian police handcuff a guard at the Trump hotel as standoff escalates
The detention comes amid a dispute in which the hotel's majority owner has tried to fire the Trump Organization — and Trump employees have refused to leave.
 
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Analysis
Will Xi Jinping be China's ruler for life? The evidence from other countries suggests otherwise.
Xi is far from the first world leader to abolish term limits. His predecessors haven't always ended up better off.
 
Perspective
NBC's questioning of Ivanka Trump was more than appropriate. It should be just the start.
Journalists must do a better job pinning down government officials in this slippery administration.
 
 
Perspective
Lovestruck hero or creepy harasser? Suddenly we're seeing our favorite rom-coms in a new light.
Why re-watching Josh and Donna on "The West Wing" is such a challenge in this new era.
 
Voraciously
A melty, comforting grilled cheese will get you through the worst of weeks
Step beyond the traditional American cheese and white bread sandwich and try some of these gooey creations.
 
 
     
 
 
 
 

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