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Donald Trump, Syria, Chuck Barris: Your Wednesday Briefing Donald Trump, Syria, Chuck Barris: Your Wednesday Briefing
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Here’s what you need to know:Here’s what you need to know:
• Trump warns G.O.P. holdouts on health plan.• Trump warns G.O.P. holdouts on health plan.
President Trump pressured Republicans on Tuesday to support legislation to overhaul the health care system or risk payback in next year’s midterm congressional elections.President Trump pressured Republicans on Tuesday to support legislation to overhaul the health care system or risk payback in next year’s midterm congressional elections.
One of our columnists took a look at what’s at stake in the bill, which is scheduled for a vote in the House on Thursday.One of our columnists took a look at what’s at stake in the bill, which is scheduled for a vote in the House on Thursday.
• Reversing Obama’s legacy on climate.• Reversing Obama’s legacy on climate.
Mr. Trump plans to dismantle the climate change policies of his predecessor, Barack Obama.Mr. Trump plans to dismantle the climate change policies of his predecessor, Barack Obama.
The administration is not expected to say explicitly that the U.S. is withdrawing from the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change. But the policy reversals, which could be announced as soon as Thursday, would make it virtually impossible to meet emissions reduction goals under the deal.The administration is not expected to say explicitly that the U.S. is withdrawing from the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change. But the policy reversals, which could be announced as soon as Thursday, would make it virtually impossible to meet emissions reduction goals under the deal.
In six maps, we look at how Americans think about climate change. New data shows that most believe global warming is happening, but fewer are sure the changes will harm them personally.In six maps, we look at how Americans think about climate change. New data shows that most believe global warming is happening, but fewer are sure the changes will harm them personally.
• Gorsuch asserts his independence.• Gorsuch asserts his independence.
During the second day of his Supreme Court confirmation hearings, Judge Neil Gorsuch said he would not hesitate to rule against the president if the law required it.During the second day of his Supreme Court confirmation hearings, Judge Neil Gorsuch said he would not hesitate to rule against the president if the law required it.
He also lamented attacks on federal judges as “disheartening and demoralizing.” Mr. Trump has repeatedly made such attacks against those who rule against his administration. (The president was undeterred, later saying, “I’ll criticize judges.”)He also lamented attacks on federal judges as “disheartening and demoralizing.” Mr. Trump has repeatedly made such attacks against those who rule against his administration. (The president was undeterred, later saying, “I’ll criticize judges.”)
We take a look at what to expect during today’s hearing, and the behind-the-scenes struggle over Judge Gorsuch’s nomination.We take a look at what to expect during today’s hearing, and the behind-the-scenes struggle over Judge Gorsuch’s nomination.
• Syrian rebels surprise the capital.• Syrian rebels surprise the capital.
Insurgents seized government positions on the outskirts of Damascus on Tuesday as part of their most ambitious offensive on the capital in years, signaling that the war in Syria was far from over.Insurgents seized government positions on the outskirts of Damascus on Tuesday as part of their most ambitious offensive on the capital in years, signaling that the war in Syria was far from over.
• Deaths tied to breast implants.• Deaths tied to breast implants.
A rare cancer first linked to the implants in 2011 has now been associated with nine deaths, the Food and Drug Administration said.A rare cancer first linked to the implants in 2011 has now been associated with nine deaths, the Food and Drug Administration said.
• The Daily, your audio news report.• The Daily, your audio news report.
In today’s show, senators ask, who is Judge Gorsuch’s boss?In today’s show, senators ask, who is Judge Gorsuch’s boss?
Listen on a computer, iOS device or Android device.Listen on a computer, iOS device or Android device.
• American and British restrictions on certain electronic devices on some flights may lead to more thorough searches, including a check through travelers’ data.• American and British restrictions on certain electronic devices on some flights may lead to more thorough searches, including a check through travelers’ data.
Here’s a guide to help you safeguard your information should customs officials demand access to your smartphone.Here’s a guide to help you safeguard your information should customs officials demand access to your smartphone.
• Google is trying to stop ads from appearing next to hate speech in an effort to protect its lucrative advertising business, after some major clients withdrew.• Google is trying to stop ads from appearing next to hate speech in an effort to protect its lucrative advertising business, after some major clients withdrew.
• The S.&P. 500 went 64 consecutive days without declining more than 1 percent during a trading session. That streak ended on Tuesday. Here’s a snapshot of global markets.• The S.&P. 500 went 64 consecutive days without declining more than 1 percent during a trading session. That streak ended on Tuesday. Here’s a snapshot of global markets.
• Heading off to a job you hate? Here are some survival tips.• Heading off to a job you hate? Here are some survival tips.
• Recipe of the day: Try Persian herbed rice for a fragrant dish scented with dill, mint and saffron.• Recipe of the day: Try Persian herbed rice for a fragrant dish scented with dill, mint and saffron.
• Chance for a checkup.• Chance for a checkup.
In today’s 360 video, visit a nonprofit that sets up temporary clinics providing free medical services to rural Americans.In today’s 360 video, visit a nonprofit that sets up temporary clinics providing free medical services to rural Americans.
• “I might go down in the history as the butcher.”• “I might go down in the history as the butcher.”
President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines is a child of privilege turned populist politician, an antidrug crusader who has struggled with drug abuse.President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines is a child of privilege turned populist politician, an antidrug crusader who has struggled with drug abuse.
Obsessed with death, he has turned his violent vision into policy.Obsessed with death, he has turned his violent vision into policy.
• In memoriam.• In memoriam.
Chuck Barris created “The Gong Show,” a lowbrow game show in the 1970s that became a cultural sensation in the U.S. He was 87.Chuck Barris created “The Gong Show,” a lowbrow game show in the 1970s that became a cultural sensation in the U.S. He was 87.
Jerry Krause orchestrated the Chicago Bulls’ dynasty of the 1990s, assembling the teams that Michael Jordan led to six N.B.A. championships. He was 77.Jerry Krause orchestrated the Chicago Bulls’ dynasty of the 1990s, assembling the teams that Michael Jordan led to six N.B.A. championships. He was 77.
• Saying no to Trudeau.• Saying no to Trudeau.
Canadian diplomats in the U.S. have been ordered to stop setting up life-size cardboard cutouts of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at promotional events.Canadian diplomats in the U.S. have been ordered to stop setting up life-size cardboard cutouts of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at promotional events.
No reason was given, but his governing Liberal Party has tried carefully to balance the dapper leader’s image as a celebrity with his role as a statesman.No reason was given, but his governing Liberal Party has tried carefully to balance the dapper leader’s image as a celebrity with his role as a statesman.
• Best of late-night TV.• Best of late-night TV.
Jimmy Kimmel asked Dave Chappelle why, after 13 years, he decided to release a new comedy special. (Two, in fact.) Mr. Chappelle explained: “Money.”Jimmy Kimmel asked Dave Chappelle why, after 13 years, he decided to release a new comedy special. (Two, in fact.) Mr. Chappelle explained: “Money.”
William Shatner has a birthday today.William Shatner has a birthday today.
So does the world-famous character that made his fortune: Capt. James T. Kirk of the Starship Enterprise, who set out “to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations” in the U.S. television show “Star Trek.”So does the world-famous character that made his fortune: Capt. James T. Kirk of the Starship Enterprise, who set out “to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations” in the U.S. television show “Star Trek.”
A Canadian, Mr. Shatner trained as a Shakespearean actor before moving into TV and film.A Canadian, Mr. Shatner trained as a Shakespearean actor before moving into TV and film.
In the mid-’60s, television executives rejected the first pilot of the show, but the second, in which Mr. Shatner played Kirk for the first time, fared better.In the mid-’60s, television executives rejected the first pilot of the show, but the second, in which Mr. Shatner played Kirk for the first time, fared better.
“I never thought it’d become a big deal, just 13 episodes and out,” Mr. Shatner told The New York Times Magazine in 2010.“I never thought it’d become a big deal, just 13 episodes and out,” Mr. Shatner told The New York Times Magazine in 2010.
In fact, it lasted 79. The show gained a cult following in syndication and spawned a pop cultural phenomenon with multiple television series (a new one is planned) and 13 feature films (and counting).In fact, it lasted 79. The show gained a cult following in syndication and spawned a pop cultural phenomenon with multiple television series (a new one is planned) and 13 feature films (and counting).
Mr. Shatner turns 86 today, but James Tiberius Kirk won’t be born for another 216 years.Mr. Shatner turns 86 today, but James Tiberius Kirk won’t be born for another 216 years.
For those who don’t want to wait until 2233 to pay tribute to one of science fiction’s best-known names, boldly go to Riverside, Iowa, where a plaque proudly announces the “Future Birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk.”For those who don’t want to wait until 2233 to pay tribute to one of science fiction’s best-known names, boldly go to Riverside, Iowa, where a plaque proudly announces the “Future Birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk.”
Kenneth R. Rosen contributed reporting.Kenneth R. Rosen contributed reporting.
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