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Jeff Flake, Puerto Rico, World Series: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing Jeff Flake, Puerto Rico, World Series: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing
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Good evening. Here’s the latest.Good evening. Here’s the latest.
1. Feuds between President Trump and Senate Republicans dominated the news cycle.1. Feuds between President Trump and Senate Republicans dominated the news cycle.
Senator Jeff Flake of Arizona, who has tangled with the president before, gave an extraordinary speech on the Senate floor in which he strongly criticized “the coarseness of our leadership.”Senator Jeff Flake of Arizona, who has tangled with the president before, gave an extraordinary speech on the Senate floor in which he strongly criticized “the coarseness of our leadership.”
He announced that he would not run for re-election next year, throwing into question whether Republicans can retain his seat — and with it their Senate majority.He announced that he would not run for re-election next year, throwing into question whether Republicans can retain his seat — and with it their Senate majority.
“We must stop pretending the degradation of politics and the conduct of some in our executive branch are normal. They are not normal,” Mr. Flake said.“We must stop pretending the degradation of politics and the conduct of some in our executive branch are normal. They are not normal,” Mr. Flake said.
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2. President Trump also renewed his attacks on Senator Bob Corker before a lunch with Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill, tweeting that Mr. Corker “couldn’t get elected dog catcher in Tennessee.”2. President Trump also renewed his attacks on Senator Bob Corker before a lunch with Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill, tweeting that Mr. Corker “couldn’t get elected dog catcher in Tennessee.”
He was upset that Mr. Corker, who is also not running for re-election, was skeptical of his $1.5 trillion tax cut proposal. Mr. Corker returned fire with a theme he has hit before, using the hashtag #AlertTheDaycareStaff. Above, Mr. Trump with Senator Mitch McConnell.He was upset that Mr. Corker, who is also not running for re-election, was skeptical of his $1.5 trillion tax cut proposal. Mr. Corker returned fire with a theme he has hit before, using the hashtag #AlertTheDaycareStaff. Above, Mr. Trump with Senator Mitch McConnell.
Elsewhere on Capitol Hill, an “army” of lobbyists set out to defend the North American Free Trade Agreement. The president is threatening to ditch the trade pact, and the auto, retail and agriculture sectors are worried that it could really happen.Elsewhere on Capitol Hill, an “army” of lobbyists set out to defend the North American Free Trade Agreement. The president is threatening to ditch the trade pact, and the auto, retail and agriculture sectors are worried that it could really happen.
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3. A month after Hurricane Maria hit the island, Puerto Ricans are still being forced to get creative to survive.3. A month after Hurricane Maria hit the island, Puerto Ricans are still being forced to get creative to survive.
The storm affected everyone, from the poor to the well-off. People are running generators to power devices and using camping stoves and even bonfires to prepare food.The storm affected everyone, from the poor to the well-off. People are running generators to power devices and using camping stoves and even bonfires to prepare food.
We went to the part of Old San Juan where Luis Fonsi filmed the video for the hit song “Despacito.” He donated generators and other supplies — one of the few examples of aid reaching the area.We went to the part of Old San Juan where Luis Fonsi filmed the video for the hit song “Despacito.” He donated generators and other supplies — one of the few examples of aid reaching the area.
In Washington, the Senate approved a $36.5 billion package to aid the recovery efforts from the recent hurricanes and wildfires.In Washington, the Senate approved a $36.5 billion package to aid the recovery efforts from the recent hurricanes and wildfires.
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4. The U.S. has threatened action against Myanmar over its violent campaign against Rohingya Muslims.4. The U.S. has threatened action against Myanmar over its violent campaign against Rohingya Muslims.
But our correspondent in Myanmar found widespread denials of any atrocities against the Rohingya and celebration of their exodus. A deep hatred for the Rohingya is being fueled by social media campaigns and racism. Even some Buddhist monks refer to the Rohingya as “snakes.” Above, a Buddhist woman who was beaten and publicly shamed because her husband helped Rohingya people. But our correspondent in Myanmar found widespread denials of any atrocities against the Rohingya and celebration of their exodus. A deep hatred for the Rohingya is being fueled by social media campaigns and racism. Even some Buddhist monks refer to the Rohingya as “snakes.”
“They stole our land, our food and our water,” one Buddhist abbot said. ”We will never accept them back.” Above, a Buddhist woman who was beaten and publicly shamed because her husband helped Rohingya people.
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5. Apartheid didn’t end with the dismantling of white rule in South Africa, our correspondent writes. It essentially persists in economic terms.5. Apartheid didn’t end with the dismantling of white rule in South Africa, our correspondent writes. It essentially persists in economic terms.
That reality is palpable, our correspondent writes, as turmoil seizes the country. Enraged protesters are demanding the president’s ouster over high-level corruption, and the economy is in a dire recession.That reality is palpable, our correspondent writes, as turmoil seizes the country. Enraged protesters are demanding the president’s ouster over high-level corruption, and the economy is in a dire recession.
“The patterns of enrichment and impoverishment are still the same,” said one national radio host. Above, commuters in Soweto.“The patterns of enrichment and impoverishment are still the same,” said one national radio host. Above, commuters in Soweto.
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6. Climate change is turning olive oil production into an increasingly risky business in the Mediterranean.6. Climate change is turning olive oil production into an increasingly risky business in the Mediterranean.
Harvests have been bad three of the last five years, subject to weather-related “shocks.” And with growing demand, wholesale prices have gone up. Now some producers are turning to California, Australia and New Zealand. Harvests have been bad three of the last five years, subject to weather-related “shocks.” Now some bottlers are turning to California, Australia and New Zealand.
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7. Speaking of weather, forget pumpkin spice. There’s a new buzzword for this season: Hotumn.7. Speaking of weather, forget pumpkin spice. There’s a new buzzword for this season: Hotumn.
Temperatures have scraped the high 70s across much of the U.S. this month, including in the Great Plains and Great Lakes regions and up and down the East Coast. In New York City on Saturday, the high was 78 degrees. Above, a recent scene from the Brooklyn waterfront.Temperatures have scraped the high 70s across much of the U.S. this month, including in the Great Plains and Great Lakes regions and up and down the East Coast. In New York City on Saturday, the high was 78 degrees. Above, a recent scene from the Brooklyn waterfront.
It’s enough to make one, or at least one’s editors, wonder whether Vivaldi needs to write a new concerto.It’s enough to make one, or at least one’s editors, wonder whether Vivaldi needs to write a new concerto.
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8. The 113th World Series, which starts tonight between the Los Angeles Dodgers (104-58) and the Houston Astros (101-61), will be the first matchup of 100-victory teams in nearly 50 years.8. The 113th World Series, which starts tonight between the Los Angeles Dodgers (104-58) and the Houston Astros (101-61), will be the first matchup of 100-victory teams in nearly 50 years.
In other words, greatness will be out in force. We’ll have live coverage here. (8 p.m. Eastern, Fox.)In other words, greatness will be out in force. We’ll have live coverage here. (8 p.m. Eastern, Fox.)
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9. The Metropolitan Opera’s performance of Thomas Adès’s “The Exterminating Angel” features highly unusual instruments, from tiny violins to slamming doors. Hear the surreal sounds in our 360 video.9. The Metropolitan Opera’s performance of Thomas Adès’s “The Exterminating Angel” features highly unusual instruments, from tiny violins to slamming doors. Hear the surreal sounds in our 360 video.
The work, based on Luis Buñuel’s darkly satirical 1962 film of the same name, will have its American premiere on Thursday.The work, based on Luis Buñuel’s darkly satirical 1962 film of the same name, will have its American premiere on Thursday.
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10. Finally, Trevor Noah defended Frederica Wilson, the Florida congresswoman who was criticized by the White House chief of staff, John Kelly, for publicizing the president’s call to a military widow.10. Finally, Trevor Noah defended Frederica Wilson, the Florida congresswoman who was criticized by the White House chief of staff, John Kelly, for publicizing the president’s call to a military widow.
Among Mr. Kelly’s digs: Calling Ms. Wilson an “empty barrel,” which provoked both criticism (she called it racist) and confusion over the term’s meaning. Mr. Noah weighed in.Among Mr. Kelly’s digs: Calling Ms. Wilson an “empty barrel,” which provoked both criticism (she called it racist) and confusion over the term’s meaning. Mr. Noah weighed in.
“Wow. Where I come from you don’t call someone an empty barrel,” he said. “Because no one knows what that means.”“Wow. Where I come from you don’t call someone an empty barrel,” he said. “Because no one knows what that means.”
Tonight, Jimmy Fallon will welcome Lin-Manuel Miranda, the writer of “Hamilton” and, more recently, of the hit song “Almost Like Praying,” released as a benefit for Puerto Rico.Tonight, Jimmy Fallon will welcome Lin-Manuel Miranda, the writer of “Hamilton” and, more recently, of the hit song “Almost Like Praying,” released as a benefit for Puerto Rico.
Have a great night.Have a great night.
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