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10:17 AM ET, March 7, 2021

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Wall Street Journal:
Third Former Andrew Cuomo Aide Describes Inappropriate Workplace Treatment  —  Ana Liss says the New York governor asked if she had a boyfriend, called her sweetheart and kissed her hand  —  ROCHESTER, N.Y.—A former aide of Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he asked her if she had a boyfriend …
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Washington Post:
Cuomo's behavior created ‘hostile, toxic’ workplace culture for decades, former aides say  —  A former press aide of Andrew M. Cuomo says he summoned her to his dimly lit hotel room and embraced her after a work event in 2000, when Cuomo led the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and she was a consultant for the agency.
Kathianne Boniello / New York Post:
Two more women accuse Gov. Andrew Cuomo of inappropriate behavior
CNN:
How Democrats miscalculated Manchin and later won him back  —  Axelrod breaks down Manchin's surprising move  —  (CNN)It was Friday afternoon, and President Joe Biden was on the phone with Sen. Joe Manchin, the conservative West Virginia Democrat who felt blindsided by his party leaders …
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Carl Hulse / New York Times:
After Stimulus Victory in Senate, Reality Sinks in: Bipartisanship Is Dead  —  With Republicans poised to block Democrats' top priorities, the party-line vote on the $1.9 trillion pandemic aid package showed the gulf between the parties was too wide to be bridged.
Discussion: Politico and The Guardian
Igor Bobic / HuffPost:
Chuck Schumer Holds The Line
Jonathan Cohn / HuffPost:   Progressives Should Be Celebrating The Senate's COVID-19 Relief Bill
USA Today:
6 takeaways from the Senate's approval of Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill
Aamer Madhani / Associated Press:
Biden marking ‘Bloody Sunday’ by signing voting rights order  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — A new executive order from President Joe Biden directs federal agencies to take a series of steps to promote voting access, a move that comes as congressional Democrats press for a sweeping voting and elections bill …
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Michael D. Shear / New York Times:
Biden to Sign Order Meant to Make Voting Easier  —  The executive order is relatively limited in scope.  It calls upon officials at federal agencies to study and potentially expand access to voter registration materials.  —  WASHINGTON — President Biden is expected to sign an executive order …
Discussion: CNN, Politico, Axios, USA Today and The Hill
The Guardian:
Top House Democrat Jim Clyburn: 'No way we'd let filibuster deny voting rights'
Discussion: NBC News
Reuters:
Biden marks Selma anniversary with order to expand voting access
Discussion: Bloomberg
New York Times:
In Georgia, Republicans Take Aim at Role of Black Churches in Elections
Discussion: TheGrio
Philip Klein / Washington Examiner:
Republican leaders can't rid the party of Trumpism — only voters can  —  Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell riled up anti-Trump conservatives on Thursday by saying that he would “absolutely” support former President Donald Trump were he the 2024 Republican presidential nominee.
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Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
Trump vows to campaign against ‘disloyal’ Murkowski
Tal Axelrod / The Hill:
Trump promises to travel to Alaska to campaign against Murkowski
Discussion: Joe.My.God. and Townhall
Jay Caspian Kang / New York Times:
We Need to Put a Name to This Violence  —  The recent attacks on Asian-Americans have unearthed the contradictions and questions beneath America's impoverished understanding of race.  To solve the problem, we must first learn how to talk about it.  —  In the aftermath of the 1992 Los Angeles riots …
Ross Douthat / New York Times:
Do Liberals Care if Books Disappear?  —  The Dr. Seuss cancellation illustrates all the problems that they used to have with censorship.  —  From the idealistic liberalism of my high school English teachers, I learned that to try to get rid of offensive literature is the great sin of easily triggered rubes.
NBC News:
The GOP is having a change of heart on economics.  It could have implications for policymaking.  —  WASHINGTON — The Republican Party is showing signs of softening its trademark fiscal conservative brand in favor of a new populist approach, a potentially seminal shift as the party becomes …
Dan Pfeiffer / The Message Box:
Here's How to Help Sell the American Rescue Plan  —  Passing the bill was the first step, we all can play a role in helping inform the public about this historic piece of legislation  —  Yesterday, the United States Senate passed President Biden's American Rescue Plan.
New York Daily News:
Trump returning to New York for first time since leaving White House  —  Former President Donald Trump is returning to New York on Sunday for the first time since leaving the White House, the Daily News has learned.  —  The #MAGA leader will jet back to the Big Apple and stay until Tuesday, sources said Saturday.
Discussion: The Guardian and Gothamist
Washington Post:
Biden stimulus showers money on Americans, sharply cutting poverty and favoring individuals over businesses  —  The $1.9 trillion package enjoys wide support across the country, polls show, but it comes with political and economic risks.  —  President Biden's stimulus package …
Megan McArdle / Washington Post:
I get the indignation.  But where are the ideas, Republicans?  —  It happened again last: Blue America unleashed a storm of media attention and righteous fury when Texas and Mississippi announced they were lifting all their covid-19 restrictions, including their mask mandates …
Rory Appleton / Las Vegas Review-Journal:
Whitmer picked to lead Nevada Democrats in major power shift  —  Clark County Democratic Party Chair Judith Whitmer defeated Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom on Saturday to assume control of the Nevada State Democratic Party, ushering a dramatic shakeup of the state party's power structure by its most liberal wing.
Discussion: Raw Story
Charles Gaba / ACA Signups:
Weekly Update: Which COUNTIES have the highest per capita rates of #COVID19 cases and deaths?  —  I've made some more changes:  — Every county except those in Alaska lists the 2020 Biden/Trump partisan lean; Alaska still uses the 2016 Clinton/Trump results.
Discussion: Raw Story
The Hill:
Border crisis creates new risks for Biden  —  President Biden is facing a growing dilemma at the southern border that shows few signs of abating: the number of unaccompanied minors crossing into the United States steadily increasing in recent weeks.  —  Thousands of migrants have crossed …
 
 
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Katie Glueck / New York Times:
A Governor in Isolation: How Andrew Cuomo Lost His Grip on New York
Discussion: National Review and The Atlantic
Aaron Gregg / Washington Post:
Chamber of Commerce declines to rebuke members of Congress who voted to overturn 2020 election
Discussion: CNN
Nicholas Kerr / Washington Examiner:
Enlightened thinking in Texas
Washington Post:
Harris caught between a restless base and a traditionalist Biden
Discussion: Power Line and Jacobin
Melissa Jeltsen / HuffPost:
New York's Incarcerated Need The Vaccine. Cuomo Isn't Giving It To Them.
Jemele Hill / The Atlantic:
Conservative Donors Have Their Own Cancel Culture
Bloomberg:
Global Hack Breaches Thousands of Microsoft Business Accounts
Maryam Sinaiee / Iran International:
US Gives Green Light For Frozen Iranian Funds To Flow From Iraq, Official Says
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James Hohmann / Washington Post:
The fake anger of Neander-gate shows how desperate Republicans are to keep the base riled up
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Boy killed in Senegal protests as opposition steps up pressure
Thomas M. Burton / Wall Street Journal:
U.S. Government Scientists Skeptical of One-Shot Regimen for Pfizer, Moderna Covid Vaccines
Christopher Hope / Telegraph:
Exclusive: Nigel Farage quits politics - and this time he means it
Discussion: Breitbart
 

 
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Peter Blumberg / Bloomberg:
X sues to block California's AB 2655, aimed at curbing AI-generated deceptive election content on social media, claiming it impinges on free speech

John Koblin / New York Times:
NBC names Craig Melvin as Hoda Kotb's successor on Today, teaming up with Savannah Guthrie, starting January 13; Melvin has been Today's news anchor since 2018

Christopher Grimes / Financial Times:
Analysts say Netflix's live boxing match Friday night between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul is designed to get new subscribers, particularly on its ad-supported tier

 
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