Trump signs 900 billion relief as chaos ends
The Baltimore Sun notes President Trump signed the 900 billion pandemic relief and the funding bill, despite his threats to veto. The piece calls his actions normal yet argues they do not reflect presidential leadership, contrasting his conduct with reality TV show antics and his lingering influence on GOP lawmakers.
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Three Dangerous Weeks Ahead in Trump Power Play
Tribune column by John M Crisp warns of three weeks of heightened risk as Donald Trump, poised to leave office, exploits presidential power for disruption rather than policy. It cites pardons to allies and four Blackwater killers, hints at Iran tensions, and predicts risky moves amid the drive to own critics before Biden's inauguration.
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Not Agree to Disagree A Way to Coddle Unfounded Beliefs
Michael Hiltzik argues that some issues have no legitimate debate when evidence is overwhelming. He condemns the phrase disagree to agree to disagree as a dodge and urges fair, honest appraisal of claims, noting vaccines autism climate and elections as examples. He cautions against balancing unfounded views with facts in responsible reporting.
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