NotableTrump promised lower prices. So much for that. “The truth is obvious to people who pay their own bills or shop for their own groceries. Mr. Trump should be spending his time figuring out how the government can help.” — The editorial board America is setting a trap for itself. “Far from beating back China, America under Trump may come to resemble it.” — Lydia Polgreen, Opinion columnist Please do not talk to me about Jeffrey Epstein. “The most important reason the Epstein story tops our national agenda is that the QAnon mentality has taken over America. The QAnon mentality is based on the assumption that the American elite is totally evil and that American institutions are totally corrupt.” — David Brooks, Opinion columnist SpotlightICYMITrump hosts the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia. “It was a fawning, cringe-worthy performance that belied America’s more powerful status. It was absolution rather than realpolitik.” — The editorial board More in OpinionIn Your WordsRe: “Marjorie Taylor Greene Was Not on Our Bingo Card” I’d argue that the shutdown was not a complete waste. Now everyone will (should) know who’s at fault when their insurance premiums double. Maybe Republicans will be scared into doing something about it. — A comment posted by Steve from Winter Park, Colo. Read more comments on the story here and check out our Letters to the Editor. We hope you’ve enjoyed this newsletter, which is made possible through subscriber support. Subscribe to The New York Times.
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