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Shutdown, Nancy Pelosi, Apple: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing | Shutdown, Nancy Pelosi, Apple: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing |
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Good evening. Here’s the latest. | Good evening. Here’s the latest. |
1. No deal. | 1. No deal. |
With the partial government shutdown now in its 12th day — and with Democrats taking control of the House on Thursday — President Trump invited congressional leaders from both parties to a gathering in the Situation Room billed as a border security briefing. | With the partial government shutdown now in its 12th day — and with Democrats taking control of the House on Thursday — President Trump invited congressional leaders from both parties to a gathering in the Situation Room billed as a border security briefing. |
The meeting yielded no agreement. It only served to highlight the gulf between the president, who has dug in on his demand for Congress to fund a border wall, his signature campaign promise, and Democrats, who have refused to do so. | The meeting yielded no agreement. It only served to highlight the gulf between the president, who has dug in on his demand for Congress to fund a border wall, his signature campaign promise, and Democrats, who have refused to do so. |
Earlier, Mr. Trump rejected a plan that Vice President Mike Pence privately floated to Democrats last month, saying $2.5 billion for border security — rather than the $5.6 billion that the president has requested — was insufficient. He also rejected a compromise that would pair money for a wall with legislation to protect young immigrants brought to the country illegally as children. Above, at a cabinet meeting. | Earlier, Mr. Trump rejected a plan that Vice President Mike Pence privately floated to Democrats last month, saying $2.5 billion for border security — rather than the $5.6 billion that the president has requested — was insufficient. He also rejected a compromise that would pair money for a wall with legislation to protect young immigrants brought to the country illegally as children. Above, at a cabinet meeting. |
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2. Native Americans are among those hit hardest by the partial government shutdown, with tribes across the U.S. scrambling to make up for lost federal funding. | 2. Native Americans are among those hit hardest by the partial government shutdown, with tribes across the U.S. scrambling to make up for lost federal funding. |
Among the services curtailed: a food program that fed 90,000 people last year. | Among the services curtailed: a food program that fed 90,000 people last year. |
Generations ago, tribes negotiated treaties with the U.S. government that guaranteed money for services like health care and education in exchange for huge swaths of territory. Above, at a New Year’s powwow in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. | |
“The federal government owes us this,” said the chairman of one tribe. “We prepaid with millions of acres of land.” | “The federal government owes us this,” said the chairman of one tribe. “We prepaid with millions of acres of land.” |
Also, the Smithsonian Institution’s museums, along with many other federally funded tourist attractions, are closing because of the government shutdown. | Also, the Smithsonian Institution’s museums, along with many other federally funded tourist attractions, are closing because of the government shutdown. |
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3. Savvy legislator. Prolific fund-raiser. Colleague both feared and admired. | 3. Savvy legislator. Prolific fund-raiser. Colleague both feared and admired. |
Nancy Pelosi is poised to reclaim her former title as speaker of the House. | Nancy Pelosi is poised to reclaim her former title as speaker of the House. |
She will be the first lawmaker in more than half a century to hold the office twice, making her the highest-ranking and most powerful elected woman in American political history. Our video team takes a look inside her leadership playbook. | She will be the first lawmaker in more than half a century to hold the office twice, making her the highest-ranking and most powerful elected woman in American political history. Our video team takes a look inside her leadership playbook. |
Ms. Pelosi, above, is facing some self-imposed time constraints. To satisfy House Democrats who pressed for a younger generation of leaders, she has agreed to limit her term to four years. Some say that could weaken her, a notion she dismissed. | Ms. Pelosi, above, is facing some self-imposed time constraints. To satisfy House Democrats who pressed for a younger generation of leaders, she has agreed to limit her term to four years. Some say that could weaken her, a notion she dismissed. |
“I’m used to, shall we say, enthusiasms from all elements of the party,” she said. “I can roll with that.” | “I’m used to, shall we say, enthusiasms from all elements of the party,” she said. “I can roll with that.” |
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4. Women who worked for the Bernie Sanders presidential campaign in 2016 say complaints of sexism and mistreatment were not addressed. | 4. Women who worked for the Bernie Sanders presidential campaign in 2016 say complaints of sexism and mistreatment were not addressed. |
Discussions about sexual harassment, demeaning behavior and pay disparities in the campaign have circulated in recent weeks in emails, online comments and private discussions among former supporters. | Discussions about sexual harassment, demeaning behavior and pay disparities in the campaign have circulated in recent weeks in emails, online comments and private discussions among former supporters. |
Now, as the Vermont senator tries to build support for a second run at the White House, his perceived failure to address this issue has damaged his progressive credentials, delegates and nearly a dozen former staff members told us in interviews over the last month. Above, at a rally in Ames, Iowa. | Now, as the Vermont senator tries to build support for a second run at the White House, his perceived failure to address this issue has damaged his progressive credentials, delegates and nearly a dozen former staff members told us in interviews over the last month. Above, at a rally in Ames, Iowa. |
The senator’s campaign committee said it had developed a new harassment policy and was reviewing pay disparity claims. | The senator’s campaign committee said it had developed a new harassment policy and was reviewing pay disparity claims. |
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5. Apple cut its first-quarter revenue forecast, citing a steep drop in sales in China. | 5. Apple cut its first-quarter revenue forecast, citing a steep drop in sales in China. |
In a letter to shareholders, the company said it expected revenue of about $84 billion in the quarter that ended Dec. 29, down from a previous estimate of $89 billion to $93 billion. | In a letter to shareholders, the company said it expected revenue of about $84 billion in the quarter that ended Dec. 29, down from a previous estimate of $89 billion to $93 billion. |
The company’s announcement added to concerns about the ability of U.S. tech giants to navigate an increasingly uncertain economy and a continuing trade war with China. Above, a retail store in Beijing. | The company’s announcement added to concerns about the ability of U.S. tech giants to navigate an increasingly uncertain economy and a continuing trade war with China. Above, a retail store in Beijing. |
China has become Apple’s third-largest market in recent years, driven mostly by iPhone sales. | China has become Apple’s third-largest market in recent years, driven mostly by iPhone sales. |
Separately, Wall Street stocks opened sharply lower but recovered after a rise in oil prices lifted shares of energy producers. And Tesla reported record quarterly production and deliveries — but also announced a price cut that sent shares nearly 7 percent lower. | Separately, Wall Street stocks opened sharply lower but recovered after a rise in oil prices lifted shares of energy producers. And Tesla reported record quarterly production and deliveries — but also announced a price cut that sent shares nearly 7 percent lower. |
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6. The Army is rolling out a new recruiting strategy. | 6. The Army is rolling out a new recruiting strategy. |
For decades, the Army has relied disproportionately on the South, where young people enlist at two to three times the rate of other regions. | For decades, the Army has relied disproportionately on the South, where young people enlist at two to three times the rate of other regions. |
But after falling 6,500 soldiers short of its nationwide recruiting goal in 2018, the Army is planning a big push in 22 left-leaning cities, like Chicago, San Francisco and Seattle, places where relatively few recruits have signed up. Above, in Seattle. | But after falling 6,500 soldiers short of its nationwide recruiting goal in 2018, the Army is planning a big push in 22 left-leaning cities, like Chicago, San Francisco and Seattle, places where relatively few recruits have signed up. Above, in Seattle. |
The Army’s head of recruiting wants to frame enlistment as a patriotic opportunity for public service, travel and adventure. “Come do your gap year in the Army,” he said. (Figuratively speaking, that is: Enlistees commit to serve for two to six years.) | The Army’s head of recruiting wants to frame enlistment as a patriotic opportunity for public service, travel and adventure. “Come do your gap year in the Army,” he said. (Figuratively speaking, that is: Enlistees commit to serve for two to six years.) |
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7. President Xi Jinping urged unification with Taiwan and demanded greater progress in Beijing’s decades-long quest to win control of the disputed island. | 7. President Xi Jinping urged unification with Taiwan and demanded greater progress in Beijing’s decades-long quest to win control of the disputed island. |
Mr. Xi gave Taiwan two options: He could use military force if the self-ruled territory grasped for independence, or he could offer a “one country, two systems” deal, similar to the framework used in Hong Kong. But the president didn’t lay down a timetable for either path. | Mr. Xi gave Taiwan two options: He could use military force if the self-ruled territory grasped for independence, or he could offer a “one country, two systems” deal, similar to the framework used in Hong Kong. But the president didn’t lay down a timetable for either path. |
Only 3 percent of Taiwan’s population favors immediate unification with China, according to a recent survey. Above, in Taipei, Taiwan. | Only 3 percent of Taiwan’s population favors immediate unification with China, according to a recent survey. Above, in Taipei, Taiwan. |
Separately, our New New World columnist takes a look at companies in China where thousands of low-wage workers help the government monitor and scrub content online. | Separately, our New New World columnist takes a look at companies in China where thousands of low-wage workers help the government monitor and scrub content online. |
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8. California is feeling the effects of a marijuana glut. | 8. California is feeling the effects of a marijuana glut. |
When the state legalized recreational marijuana a year ago, supporters predicted soaring sales and tax revenue. But instead, sales have fallen since 2017, when only medical marijuana was legal. | When the state legalized recreational marijuana a year ago, supporters predicted soaring sales and tax revenue. But instead, sales have fallen since 2017, when only medical marijuana was legal. |
The industry is hampered by disputes over regulations and taxes, and angry residents who don’t want cannabis grown in their neighborhoods. Above, in Berkeley, Calif. | The industry is hampered by disputes over regulations and taxes, and angry residents who don’t want cannabis grown in their neighborhoods. Above, in Berkeley, Calif. |
At the same time, a black market continues to thrive. California’s surplus — equal to 13 times Colorado’s total annual production — is being smuggled eastward to other states where the wholesale price is much higher. | At the same time, a black market continues to thrive. California’s surplus — equal to 13 times Colorado’s total annual production — is being smuggled eastward to other states where the wholesale price is much higher. |
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9. A new crop of animal film stars is emerging, our culture critic writes. | 9. A new crop of animal film stars is emerging, our culture critic writes. |
They don’t talk like humans. They don’t shake hands or roll over. Instead they are captured somewhat naturalistically. | They don’t talk like humans. They don’t shake hands or roll over. Instead they are captured somewhat naturalistically. |
The cat Towne, above, spends much of “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” gazing languidly from a couch. In “Roma,” a family dog barks incessantly. And in “Widows,” a fluffy white terrier named Olivia pants calmly as violent criminals creep around her. | The cat Towne, above, spends much of “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” gazing languidly from a couch. In “Roma,” a family dog barks incessantly. And in “Widows,” a fluffy white terrier named Olivia pants calmly as violent criminals creep around her. |
These recent pet performances raise the question: Are animals getting better at acting? | These recent pet performances raise the question: Are animals getting better at acting? |
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10. Finally, does a matched pair of socks — your own or someone else’s — give you joy? | 10. Finally, does a matched pair of socks — your own or someone else’s — give you joy? |
Marie Kondo, above, the Japanese tidying guru whose 2014 book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” has sold over 8.5 million copies sold in over 40 languages, now has a reality TV show. | Marie Kondo, above, the Japanese tidying guru whose 2014 book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” has sold over 8.5 million copies sold in over 40 languages, now has a reality TV show. |
Have a neat evening. | Have a neat evening. |
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