Stevenson’s army, August 30

– We talked in class about how the Constitution gives Congress the power over trade. The Atlantic notes the many ways Congress has abdicated its trade powers with emergency provisions which President Trump notably used.

– Dan Drezner analyzes the chapter on Biden and Afghanistan that I sent around yesterday.

– Thomas Edsall reviews research on small donors to political campaigns.

– New Yorker reviews rise of right-wing violence.

– WSJ says  Saudis offer money to Palestinian Authority.

– Military coup in Gabon.

– Given the hurricane threatening Florida, remember that CRS has background reports on issues like FEMA assistance.

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