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| Israel, Jimmy Carter, Disney Plus: Your Tuesday Briefing | |
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| Good morning. | Good morning. |
| We’re covering a big case at the Supreme Court, Israel’s deadly attack against a militant commander in Gaza, and the hospitalization of former President Jimmy Carter. | We’re covering a big case at the Supreme Court, Israel’s deadly attack against a militant commander in Gaza, and the hospitalization of former President Jimmy Carter. |
| In one of its most important cases this term, the Supreme Court is set to hear arguments today over President Trump’s efforts to end the program that protects about 700,000 undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children. | In one of its most important cases this term, the Supreme Court is set to hear arguments today over President Trump’s efforts to end the program that protects about 700,000 undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children. |
| Mr. Trump has praised the goals of the Obama-era program, called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, but has said that it’s unconstitutional. That argument has been rejected by lower courts, which have ruled that the decision to shut it down was “arbitrary and capricious.” | Mr. Trump has praised the goals of the Obama-era program, called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, but has said that it’s unconstitutional. That argument has been rejected by lower courts, which have ruled that the decision to shut it down was “arbitrary and capricious.” |
| Background: DACA shields young immigrants from deportation and allows them to work. The status lasts for two years and is renewable, but it doesn’t offer a path to citizenship. | Background: DACA shields young immigrants from deportation and allows them to work. The status lasts for two years and is renewable, but it doesn’t offer a path to citizenship. |
| Go deeper: The 2017 memo announcing the end of DACA relied on a strictly legal argument, rather than one based on policy objections. That memo is now at the heart of what experts say is a major weakness in the government’s case. | Go deeper: The 2017 memo announcing the end of DACA relied on a strictly legal argument, rather than one based on policy objections. That memo is now at the heart of what experts say is a major weakness in the government’s case. |
| “The Daily”: Today’s episode is about the case. | “The Daily”: Today’s episode is about the case. |
| For months, Mr. Trump focused on one of the weakest countries in Europe as a potential solution to his political problems. A 30-minute phone call in July with Ukraine’s leader has since emerged as a major threat to Mr. Trump’s presidency. | |
| Before congressional hearings in the impeachment investigation begin on Wednesday, our reporters have produced an inside account of how we got here. | Before congressional hearings in the impeachment investigation begin on Wednesday, our reporters have produced an inside account of how we got here. |
| How we know: The article is based on interviews with more than a dozen Americans and Ukrainians as well as thousands of pages of witness testimony from the House inquiry. | How we know: The article is based on interviews with more than a dozen Americans and Ukrainians as well as thousands of pages of witness testimony from the House inquiry. |
| Yesterday: Mr. Trump said that he would release the transcript of an earlier call with the Ukrainian leader, calling himself the most transparent president in history. | Yesterday: Mr. Trump said that he would release the transcript of an earlier call with the Ukrainian leader, calling himself the most transparent president in history. |
| Related: Mick Mulvaney, the acting White House chief of staff, withdrew his effort to join a lawsuit over impeachment testimony after clashing in court with John Bolton, the former national security adviser. | Related: Mick Mulvaney, the acting White House chief of staff, withdrew his effort to join a lawsuit over impeachment testimony after clashing in court with John Bolton, the former national security adviser. |
| An Environmental Protection Agency proposal would require that scientists disclose all raw data before the agency can consider a study’s conclusions, making it more difficult to enact clean air and water rules. | An Environmental Protection Agency proposal would require that scientists disclose all raw data before the agency can consider a study’s conclusions, making it more difficult to enact clean air and water rules. |
| Many studies detailing links between pollution and disease would be inadmissible because they rely on personal health information gathered under confidentiality agreements. | Many studies detailing links between pollution and disease would be inadmissible because they rely on personal health information gathered under confidentiality agreements. |
| The measure, which E.P.A. officials called a step toward transparency, would apply retroactively to existing health regulations, so the underlying studies might become invalid when those rules come up for renewal. | The measure, which E.P.A. officials called a step toward transparency, would apply retroactively to existing health regulations, so the underlying studies might become invalid when those rules come up for renewal. |
| How we know: The Times obtained a draft of the proposal, which was revised after criticism from environmental and public health groups. The new version doesn’t appear to have taken any of the opposition into consideration. | How we know: The Times obtained a draft of the proposal, which was revised after criticism from environmental and public health groups. The new version doesn’t appear to have taken any of the opposition into consideration. |
| What’s next: The revised regulation is headed to the White House for review. The public has 30 days to comment on the changes to the plan, which E.P.A. officials hope to finalize by next year. | What’s next: The revised regulation is headed to the White House for review. The public has 30 days to comment on the changes to the plan, which E.P.A. officials hope to finalize by next year. |
| In a pre-dawn strike today, Israeli forces killed a senior commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip, officials said. The rare targeted killing immediately prompted militants in Gaza to fire rockets toward southern Israel. | In a pre-dawn strike today, Israeli forces killed a senior commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip, officials said. The rare targeted killing immediately prompted militants in Gaza to fire rockets toward southern Israel. |
| “Our response to this crime will have no limits,” Islamic Jihad said, calling the strike “a declaration of war against the Palestinian people.” | “Our response to this crime will have no limits,” Islamic Jihad said, calling the strike “a declaration of war against the Palestinian people.” |
| Background: The Israeli military described the commander, Baha Abu al-Ata, as a “ticking bomb.” Islamic Jihad is listed as a terrorist organization by many countries, and is supported by Iran. | Background: The Israeli military described the commander, Baha Abu al-Ata, as a “ticking bomb.” Islamic Jihad is listed as a terrorist organization by many countries, and is supported by Iran. |
| The holiday is a little more than two weeks away, so for inspiration we turned to Alison Roman, our food columnist and an author. | The holiday is a little more than two weeks away, so for inspiration we turned to Alison Roman, our food columnist and an author. |
| From a New York City apartment with a small refrigerator and an even smaller oven, she explains how to plan and prepare the big meal. (If she can make it there, you can make it anywhere.) | From a New York City apartment with a small refrigerator and an even smaller oven, she explains how to plan and prepare the big meal. (If she can make it there, you can make it anywhere.) |
| Jimmy Carter is hospitalized: The former president, 95, is to undergo a procedure today to relieve pressure on his brain caused by bleeding from recent falls. | Jimmy Carter is hospitalized: The former president, 95, is to undergo a procedure today to relieve pressure on his brain caused by bleeding from recent falls. |
| Prisoner swap in Afghanistan: The Afghan government said today that it would release three Taliban prisoners in what is expected to be an exchange for two professors — one American and one Australian — who were abducted in 2016. | Prisoner swap in Afghanistan: The Afghan government said today that it would release three Taliban prisoners in what is expected to be an exchange for two professors — one American and one Australian — who were abducted in 2016. |
| Possible 2020 entry: Deval Patrick, the former governor of Massachusetts, has told Democratic officials that he may join the party’s presidential field. | Possible 2020 entry: Deval Patrick, the former governor of Massachusetts, has told Democratic officials that he may join the party’s presidential field. |
| Asylum for Bolivia’s former leader: Evo Morales, who resigned as president under pressure from protesters and the military, was granted refuge in Mexico. | Asylum for Bolivia’s former leader: Evo Morales, who resigned as president under pressure from protesters and the military, was granted refuge in Mexico. |
| Artificial intelligence and bias: Computer systems are learning from digitized information that could bake old attitudes into new technology, researchers say. | Artificial intelligence and bias: Computer systems are learning from digitized information that could bake old attitudes into new technology, researchers say. |
| Snapshot: Above left, a diamond, one of the most brilliant materials on Earth, is rendered virtually invisible after being covered with black carbon nanotubes, at right. The material created by scientists traps 99.995 percent of the light traveling to it. | Snapshot: Above left, a diamond, one of the most brilliant materials on Earth, is rendered virtually invisible after being covered with black carbon nanotubes, at right. The material created by scientists traps 99.995 percent of the light traveling to it. |
| Sean Spicer loses new gig: After a night that included an Argentine tango and a fox trot, the former White House press secretary was eliminated from “Dancing With the Stars.” | Sean Spicer loses new gig: After a night that included an Argentine tango and a fox trot, the former White House press secretary was eliminated from “Dancing With the Stars.” |
| Late-night comedy: The hosts discussed Michael Bloomberg’s potential presidential campaign: “Why do billionaires always do this?” Trevor Noah asked. “It’s not just him — look at Bruce Wayne. Gotham’s crime was out of control. Instead of complaining about the cops, he was like, ‘Alfred, build me a car that shoots grenades — I’ll do it myself!’” | Late-night comedy: The hosts discussed Michael Bloomberg’s potential presidential campaign: “Why do billionaires always do this?” Trevor Noah asked. “It’s not just him — look at Bruce Wayne. Gotham’s crime was out of control. Instead of complaining about the cops, he was like, ‘Alfred, build me a car that shoots grenades — I’ll do it myself!’” |
| And in an Op-Ed for The Times, a comedy writer calls for a break from political jokes. | And in an Op-Ed for The Times, a comedy writer calls for a break from political jokes. |
| What we’re reading: This essay from the Brookings Institution. “Constanze Stelzenmüller is one of the best analysts of Germany we have,” says Steven Erlanger, our chief diplomatic correspondent for Europe. “Here she explores what 1989 means to her, to Germany and to us.” | What we’re reading: This essay from the Brookings Institution. “Constanze Stelzenmüller is one of the best analysts of Germany we have,” says Steven Erlanger, our chief diplomatic correspondent for Europe. “Here she explores what 1989 means to her, to Germany and to us.” |
| Cook: Lighter than traditional stew, this lemony chicken soup includes fennel and dill. (Our Five Weeknight Dishes newsletter has more recommendations.) | Cook: Lighter than traditional stew, this lemony chicken soup includes fennel and dill. (Our Five Weeknight Dishes newsletter has more recommendations.) |
| Go: A revival of the play “Fires in the Mirror,” about the Brooklyn race riots of 1991, is more searing than ever, our theater critic writes. It’s at the Pershing Square Signature Center in Manhattan. | Go: A revival of the play “Fires in the Mirror,” about the Brooklyn race riots of 1991, is more searing than ever, our theater critic writes. It’s at the Pershing Square Signature Center in Manhattan. |
| Read: Last printed in 2016, the Zagat guide to New York City restaurants will go on sale today. | Read: Last printed in 2016, the Zagat guide to New York City restaurants will go on sale today. |
| Smarter Living: With the arrival today of Disney Plus, we sort through the growing number of streaming services and tell you which shows to find where (and what it will cost you). | Smarter Living: With the arrival today of Disney Plus, we sort through the growing number of streaming services and tell you which shows to find where (and what it will cost you). |
| The planet Mercury just made news by transiting the sun. | The planet Mercury just made news by transiting the sun. |
| The innermost planet in the solar system, Mercury orbits in a zippy 88 days. The Romans named it after the speedy messenger of the gods (Hermes to the Greeks). The word “planet” is drawn from the ancient Greek for “wandering star.” | The innermost planet in the solar system, Mercury orbits in a zippy 88 days. The Romans named it after the speedy messenger of the gods (Hermes to the Greeks). The word “planet” is drawn from the ancient Greek for “wandering star.” |
| The Greeks and the Romans weren’t the only ancient people fascinated with Mercury and with the four other planets visible with the naked eye. | The Greeks and the Romans weren’t the only ancient people fascinated with Mercury and with the four other planets visible with the naked eye. |
| For instance, the Chinese named the five after their primary elements. Jupiter is the wood star (木星), Mars the fire star (火星), Saturn the earth star (土星), Venus the metal star (金星) and Mercury the water star (水星). | For instance, the Chinese named the five after their primary elements. Jupiter is the wood star (木星), Mars the fire star (火星), Saturn the earth star (土星), Venus the metal star (金星) and Mercury the water star (水星). |
| Eventually, humans realized that what they were standing on was also a planet. What the West ended up calling Earth, the Chinese called Diqiu (地球), meaning “ball of earth” — or, slightly less elegantly, “dirt ball.” | Eventually, humans realized that what they were standing on was also a planet. What the West ended up calling Earth, the Chinese called Diqiu (地球), meaning “ball of earth” — or, slightly less elegantly, “dirt ball.” |
| That’s it for this briefing. See you next time. | That’s it for this briefing. See you next time. |
| — Chris | — Chris |
| Thank youMark Josephson and Eleanor Stanford provided the break from the news. Andrea Kannapell, the briefings editor, wrote today’s Back Story. You can reach the team at briefing@nytimes.com. | Thank youMark Josephson and Eleanor Stanford provided the break from the news. Andrea Kannapell, the briefings editor, wrote today’s Back Story. You can reach the team at briefing@nytimes.com. |
| P.S.• We’re listening to “The Daily.” Today’s episode is about how the government eroded its own legal case on ending protections for young undocumented immigrants.• Here’s today’s Mini Crossword, and a clue: Egg-beating utensil (five letters). You can find all our puzzles here. • James Dao, our Op-Ed editor, answered readers’ questions last year about the decision to publish the anonymous Op-Ed describing resistance within the Trump administration. We’re resurfacing it ahead of the publication of a book by the writer on the same topic. | P.S.• We’re listening to “The Daily.” Today’s episode is about how the government eroded its own legal case on ending protections for young undocumented immigrants.• Here’s today’s Mini Crossword, and a clue: Egg-beating utensil (five letters). You can find all our puzzles here. • James Dao, our Op-Ed editor, answered readers’ questions last year about the decision to publish the anonymous Op-Ed describing resistance within the Trump administration. We’re resurfacing it ahead of the publication of a book by the writer on the same topic. |