Jacob Weisberg's Blog, page 2235

The Angle: Let’s Hide an Important Test Score From Students

The environmental context of this decision is “to marry academic FOMO and anxiety.”

The Trump Administration’s Approach to Huawei Risks Repeating China’s Mistakes

For years, the U.S. government and industry have protested the Chinese government’s opaque regime for security reviews of technology products.

Michael Cohen Testified Under Oath That Trump Lawyer Jay Sekulow Instructed Him to Lie to Congress

Cohen fudged the timing of the Trump Town Moscow deal during the heart of the campaign.

The Origins of the Welfare Queen

Linda Taylor’s many crimes were only investigated as far as they helped advance a damaging caricature of those dependent on social programs.

Kris Kobach’s Willing to Be Trump’s Immigration Czar if He Gets a Jet, a Future Cabinet Post, a State Named After Him, Etc.

Kobach kinda wanted to ask to make the Second Amendment the First Amendment, but thought that might be “over the top.”

That Astonishing Gift to Morehouse Students Will Teach Us Valuable Things About Debt Forgiveness

We just have to wait 10 years for the lessons.

Trump Administration Formally Instructs Former White House Counsel to Disobey Congressional Subpoena to Testify

“Congress may not constitutionally compel the president’s senior advisers to testify about their official duties," the DOJ argued.

Federal Judge Rejects Trump Attempt to Block Congress From Subpoenaing His Financial Records

An emphatic ruling against the president’s frivolous effort to impede Congress’ investigative powers.

An Interview With John Urschel, Who Left the NFL to Become a Mathematician

Urschel believes he has more innate math talent than football talent.

What the Bloody Hell Just Happened in Australia’s Election?

Was it “shy Tories”? Overambitious lefties? Rupert Murdoch? A confused nation is looking for answers.