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Carlos Polit is a famous politicians and celebrity around. Carlos Polit Ecuador is the former comptroller general of the Republic of Ecuador. He is one of the most renowned politician and former comptroller general of the Republic of Ecuado, Besides serving up to the role of the comptroller general of the Republic of Ecuador

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Carlos polit Miami is a young and talented basketball player in Miami herald. Carlos polit, who is about to make his debut for the Miami heats in the upcoming season, has emerged as a talented and talented basketball player. Basketball still stands as one of the most loved and cherished sports in USA. And yes, there are few players that have recently marked their presence in this arena with all the perfect skills and talent and Carlos polit is one such player.

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Carlos Polit, of Charlottesville, Virginia, was a member of the Virginia Glee Club during the early 1960s. Graduating in 1966, he was also a member of the French Club, the International Students Club, the Spanish Club, the Newman Club, and the Tuesday Evening Concert Series, and was vice president of Circle K

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5 of the best breakfast options for a healthy lifestyle

Breakfast comes as the first and most important meal of the day for any human being around. According to experts, this meal must possess all the right nutrition and serving size. Yet, there are few people who don’t give much attention to either of these aspects.

Yet, as the pandemic situation has surfaced, a big chunk of these people have shifted their attention towards a healthy lifestyle.

Carlos polit, who has arisen as perhaps the most sought after chef in USA, hereby presents healthy, yet most amazingly flavorful breakfast options.

1. Any cuisine that include eggs

With regards to breakfast, a large number of individuals across the globe ensure the incorporation of eggs in their daily meals. Also, once you discuss about random cuisines and dishes made out of eggs, you can list down fried eggs, omelets, half fried eggs or boiled eggs.

You can incorporate a wide range of veggies and different toppings to improve the taste and presentation of your breakfast recipes. This way, you can also enhance the taste factor in the process.

According to Carlos polit moscato, as you are considering certain veggies for your egg related recipes, opt for the veggies that are low in carbs i.e spinach, kale, mushrooms, carrots and so on.

2. Shakes and smoothies

If you doesn’t like eggs that much, and need to devour anything apart from it to kickoff your day, you can go for another magnificent option in shakes and smoothies. Carlos polit Miami says that that even while these smoothies are very filling and healthy, you should remain careful about the calories and ingredients possessed by these recipes.

3. Nuts and seeds

Just in case you don’t have enough time to spend on your breakfast options, going for random nuts and seeds is highly recommended. Besides being high in nutrition, these dry fruits and seeds are quite filling. Hence, you can ensure some good start to your day without putting in some big calories to your gut.

According to carlos polit ecuador, while you are picking these dry fruits and seeds, go for the ones that are sourced from the legit sources. Thusly, you can remain guaranteed of not bringing any additional calories or added chemicals to your gut simultaneously. Additionally, try experimenting with the dry fruit options while including nuts like almonds, pecans or pistachios.

4. Healthy Pancakes

 You can have healthy pancakes at the start of the day time even while following a weight loss routine. So, you got to remember using the right and healthiest ingredients for the purpose. Besides being excessively scrumptious, these pancakes are quite filling and nutritious.

5. Tofu and cottage cheese

This one comes as an ideal treat for every one of the veggie lovers or vegetarians around. On the off chance that you don’t prefer having eggs or some other non-vegan alternative toward the breakfast, you can select breakfast options made out of cottage cheese and tofu.

Both of these food options are high in protein and healthy fats, so you can always ensure bringing the right nutrition to your gut.

Utilizing these options, you can plan up random dishes like Cheese cutlets, Cheese salad, sautéed tofu cutlets, etc. Carlos polit says that regardless of what alternative you decide for the breakfast meal, you should always focus on calories and serving size.

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Optimism fades that jobs lost to virus will return (AP) Nearly half of Americans whose families experienced a layoff during the coronavirus pandemic now believe those jobs are lost forever, a new poll shows, as temporary cutbacks give way to shuttered businesses, bankruptcies and lasting payroll cuts. It’s a sharp change after initial optimism the jobs would return. In April, 78% of those in households with a job loss thought they’d be temporary. Now, 47% think that lost job is definitely or probably not coming back, according to the latest poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. That translates into roughly 10 million workers who will need to find a new employer, if not a new occupation. The poll is the latest sign the solid hiring of May and June, as some states lifted stay-at-home orders and the economy began to recover, may wane as the year goes on. Adding to the challenge: many students will begin the school-year online, making it harder for parents to take jobs outside their homes.

Watchdog to review conduct of federal agents in Portland, DC (AP) The Justice Department inspector general said Thursday that it will conduct a review of the conduct of federal agents who responded to unrest in Portland, Oregon and Washington, D.C., following concerns from members of Congress and the public. The watchdog investigation will examine use-of-force allegations in Portland, where the city’s top federal prosecutor and mayor have publicly complained. In Washington, investigators will look at the training and instruction provided to the federal agents who responded to protest activity at Lafayette Square, near the White House. Among the questions being studied are whether the agents followed Justice Department guidelines, including on identification requirements and in the deployment of chemical agents and use of force. The investigation was announced amid ongoing chaos in Portland, where Mayor Ted Wheeler was tear-gassed by federal agents as he stood outside the courthouse there. Local authorities in both cities have complained that the presence of federal agents have exacerbated tensions on the streets, while residents have accused the government of violating their constitutional rights.

FBI interviewing Chinese visa holders across U.S. about possible military ties: Justice Department (Reuters) The FBI has interviewed visa holders it believes to secretly be members of the Chinese military in more than two dozen U.S. cities, the Justice Department said on Thursday. The department said it has arrested three Chinese nationals for visa fraud, while a fourth remains a fugitive staying at China’s consulate in San Francisco. The United States believes the four were members of China’s military posing as researchers. “In interviews with members of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in over 25 cities across the U.S., the FBI uncovered a concerted effort to hide their true affiliation to take advantage of the United States and the American people,” John Brown, executive assistant director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s national security branch, said in a statement.

The coming plastic-covered beach (Bloomberg) The annual flow of plastics into our oceans is on a trajectory to triple over the next 20 years, which could add up to 110 pounds of plastic trash for every meter of coastline worldwide, a new report finds. That path is not inevitable, however. The volume could be cut by 80%, the analysis found, by taking actions to reduce the growth of virgin plastic production, improve waste collection systems across the globe, and invest in the creation of plastic materials that are easier to recycle.

New York street partying fuels fears of coronavirus resurgence (The Guardian) Motorcycles revved, waiters served drinks, and food in busy outdoor street seating areas and, on the pavement, people gathered to sip to-go drinks. On Saturday night in Astoria, in Queens, it was almost as if coronavirus had never hit New York City. In April, the city was the center of the global coronavirus pandemic, with the daily death toll reaching almost 800 people at its height. But as cases of Covid-19 have steadied and lockdown restrictions have eased, this stretch of Steinway Street has emerged as an unofficial party street. But standing on the other side of the road from Mehmood in Astoria, outside a barber shop, Omar Melendez, 39, who has a newborn at home, said he was “living in fear”.

Thousands in Puerto Rico still without housing since Maria (AP) Nearly three years after Hurricane Maria tore through Puerto Rico, tens of thousands of homes remain badly damaged, many people face a hurricane season under fading blue tarp roofs and the island’s first major program to repair and rebuild houses hasn’t completed a single one. Maria hit more than 786,000 homes on Sept. 20, 2017, causing minor damage to some homes and sweeping others from their foundations. A federally funded program administered by local officials carried out relatively small repairs to some 108,000 homes the next year, while churches and nonprofits patched up thousands with private funds. A Puerto Rican government program known as R3 is the first major effort by the U.S. territory to carry out major repairs and rebuilding of damaged and destroyed housing. Nearly 27,000 homeowners have applied. But nearly 1 1/2 years after federal funding was released to local officials, not a single repair or rebuilding job has been completed. For many Puerto Ricans, the program’s slow progress has become a symbol of their government’s inability to address the long-term effects of the disaster. “They talk about billions of dollars, but we’re not seeing it,” said Sergio Torres, mayor of the northern mountain town of Corozal. His municipality still has 60 homes with blue tarps as roofs and two families still living in school shelters. “It’s a way of life here.”

Latin America’s beach towns isolate themselves to keep the coronavirus out (Miami Herald) Before the pandemic, thousands of people left the capital city of Santiago, Chile, every weekend to head to Los Molles. They filled the hotels and bars run by the town’s 648 permanent residents. It was a reliable and amicable relationship: The tourists came for the beaches and laid-back fishing village vibes, and their spending fed the Los Molles economy. When coronavirus quarantine measures were announced, Santiago residents fled to their beach vacation homes midweek, hoping to escape a claustrophobic quarantine in the capital and relax in Los Molles. But they found flaming barricades made of wood and tires, billowing tar-thick smoke and blocking the highway entrances leading into town. If the flaming barricades didn’t get the message across, the volunteer guards let anyone who wasn’t a permanent resident know this wasn’t the time for a beach vacation and sent them away. Los Molles is among a handful of small tourist towns in Latin America that have decided on isolation to protect themselves against the coronavirus pandemic. Remote beach towns in Mexico have used the same strategy. Residents of these small communities say the measures have worked. Los Molles residents said that with community organizing they have avoided any infections as of late July despite being two hours outside Santiago, which is now a global COVID-19 hot spot.

Bolivia election delayed to October as pandemic bites (Reuters) Bolivia’s general election will be pushed back until Oct. 18 as the pandemic grips the South American nation, a move that could fan tensions between the interim conservative government and the socialist party of former President Evo Morales. The head of the electoral tribunal said on Thursday that the vote would be postponed from the previously scheduled Sept. 6 date to ensure the safety of voters, with hospitals and cemeteries straining under the impact of the virus. The vote is key to the political future of the Andean nation of 11.5 million people after a fraught election last year sparked widespread protests and led to the resignation of the country’s long-term leftist leader Morales.

Brazil reports record infections as coronavirus spreads to all regions (Washington Post) There was a time, weeks ago, when Carlos Renan dos Santos Evaldt allowed himself to hope. Much of Brazil was in varying states of chaos as the novel coronavirus devastated the country’s largest cities. But it had largely spared the wealthier, more developed south. But after a surge in cases and deaths, his city is considering imposing a lockdown. The pockets of Brazil that had been largely unscathed by the virus—the south, the vast central states—have been engulfed by it. The sheer relentlessness of the surge here underscores Brazil’s failure to quell the world’s second-worst coronavirus outbreak. On Wednesday, Latin America’s largest country posted a record 67,860 new cases, bringing the total infected to 2.2 million, with nearly 83,000 dead. Both counts are second only to the United States.

Thailand protest movement puts country’s youth on collision course with military-backed establishment (CNN) Thailand’s student movement has reignited, as young people across the country defy threats from the military-backed government to take to the streets and call for the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. In what was the biggest demonstration since the pandemic began, about 3,000 people gathered at Bangkok’s Democracy Monument on Saturday, according to organizers. They called for the dissolution of parliament, for the constitution to be rewritten, and for authorities to stop intimidating activists. Similar demands were made at smaller protests that sprang up in towns and cities across the country every day this week, with more planned for the coming days. The protests come after years of political upheaval marked by a military coup in 2014, followed by failed promises to restore democracy, and what activists say is a repression of civil rights and freedoms.

Iranian Civilian Jet Swerves to Avoid American Warplane in Syria (NYT) An Iranian passenger plane en route from Iran to Beirut swerved and dropped abruptly on Thursday to avoid a nearby American fighter jet, injuring several passengers before landing in Beirut. Videos broadcast by Iranian and pro-Iran Lebanese media, which said the footage was taken by passengers, showed a fighter jet flying alongside the passenger plane, operated by Mahan Air, a privately owned Iranian airline. Passengers then screamed as sudden turbulence seized the plane. In the aftermath, one video showed a passenger with his face and head bloodied, as well as a man lying down, apparently unconscious, while someone tended to him. Oxygen masks dangled overhead. Capt. Bill Urban, a spokesman for the U.S. Central Command, said in a statement later Thursday that an Air Force F-15 on “a routine air mission” near a small American military base in southern Syria had conducted “a standard visual inspection of a Mahan Air passenger airliner.”

Israeli police use water cannons on protesters, arrest 55 (AP) Israeli police used water cannons to disperse protesters in central Jerusalem and arrested at least 55 of them as clashes broke out overnight after thousands staged a protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israelis have held a series of demonstrations in recent weeks calling on Netanyahu to resign, citing his trial on corruption charges and his fractious unity government’s poor handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Cut off from world, and virus, Gaza prepares for Eid like nowhere else (Reuters) Gazans are thronging beaches and crowding markets filled with holiday sweets and clothes as they prepare to celebrate Eid al-Adha largely free of the coronavirus restrictions affecting the Muslim festival elsewhere. The 360 sq. km. coastal strip has had little access to the outside world for years due to an Israeli-led blockade which many Palestinians say is like living in permanent lockdown. No cases have been recorded in the towns and refugee camps where its two million Palestinian population live. The result is that Gazans are preparing much as normal ahead of Eid, which begins at the end of July, with few people wearing masks in shopping centers that are packed after sunset. “God protected us from the virus,” said Malkeya Abdallah, 62, as she relaxed on the beach near Gaza City.

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POLITICO Playbook: The Biarritz hangover

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POLITICO Playbook: The Biarritz hangover

GET THE HINT? … FROM WAPO’S BOB COSTA,the pooler from Monday’s VPMIKE PENCEtrip to South Carolina: “This is VPOTUS’s third trip this year to South Carolina, which happens to be a key state in the 2024 Republican presidential primary. Past headliners for Duncan’s BBQ include Senators Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.). …

… “Spotted here as VPOTUS takes tour: Sean Spicer,Linda McMahon, and John Brabender, a longtime political strategist for VPOTUS, who was seen huddling with … Marc Short. … VPOTUS heaped praise on Senator Graham and Representative Duncan, two power brokers in the state, then said POTUS was a ‘little bit jealous’ that VPOTUS was here today.”

NEWS ANALYSIS, WRAP UP … NYT’S PETER BAKERin Biarritz, France, on A1:“As Trump Swerves on Trade War, It’s Whiplash for the Rest of the World”:“Remember when President Xi Jinping of China was the ‘enemy’? That was so Friday. As of Monday, according to President Trump, Mr. Xi was ‘a great leader’ and a ‘brilliant man.’

“What about that edict by Mr. Trump, who ‘hereby ordered’American companies to leave China? Three days later, he was positive he would get a trade deal and, if so, then firms should ‘stay there and do a great job.’

“Mr. Trump spent the weekend in France insisting that he was not havinga debate with his fellow world leaders, but at times it seemed like he was having a debate with himself. Day by day, even hour by hour, his approach to the trade war with China, the most consequential economic conflict on the planet, veered back and forth, leaving much of the world with geopolitical whiplash.” NYT

— GABBY ORRin Biarritz:“‘Sorry, it’s the way I negotiate’: Trump confounds the world at wild G7”:“It was typical Trump on display on the world stage, refusing to be boxed in by anyone on anything. The president’s meandering statements and conflicting remarks left aides and allies alike guessing at his intended course of action — and his critics reviving questions about his fitness for office.”

IRAN TO TRUMP: NAH … REUTERS: “Iran’s Rouhani rules out talks with U.S. until sanctions lifted”:“Trump said on Monday he would meet Iran’s president under the right circumstances to end a confrontation that began when Washington pulled out of Tehran’s 2015 nuclear deal with six powers and reimposed sanctions on the country. Trump also said talks were under way to see how countries could open credit lines to keep Iran’s economy afloat.

“Rouhani said Iran was always ready to hold talks.‘But first the U.S. should act by lifting all illegal, unjust and unfair sanctions imposed on Iran,’ he said in a speech broadcast live on state TV.” Reuters

POLITICO EUROPE’S ANCA GURZU: “Brazil rejects G7 Amazon money”:“The Brazilian government rejected an offer for a fund from the G7 members to help fight fires in the Amazon rainforest.

“G7 leaders, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macronin Biarritz, France, agreed Monday to set up a $20 million fund to help Brazil tackle the ravaging fires, which have sparked international concern and condemnation.”

“Brazil[’s] Ambassador to France Luís Fernando Serrasaid on French TV today that his country is rejecting the aid because the decision was taken without involving his country and the ‘language is ambiguous.’ ‘We refuse because we see interference. [It’s] help we didn’t ask for,’ he said. ‘The G7 help was decided without Brazil.’” POLITICO Europe

MIAMI HERALD: “Trump says Miami will probably host next year’s G-7 summit — at his own Doral resort,”by David Smiley: “If Trump has selected his Doral resort to host the summit, it comes as a surprise to Miami-Dade’s hospitality arm, which is typically aware of large conventions and events. Jennifer Diaz, a spokeswoman for the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, said the organization has ‘not been involved in any discussions regarding the G-7 Summit.’

“A spokesperson at the office of Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenezsaid Monday that, despite global interest in the president’s remarks, the county government has heard nothing from Washington about the potential G-7 summit.

“‘The mayor’s office has not received any communicationfrom the White House or any agency from the federal government about having a G-7 summit in 2020,’ said Myriam Marquez, communications director for Gimenez. ‘We’re getting calls from all over on this.’” Miami Herald

WHAT’S ON THE PRESIDENT’S MIND — @realDonaldTrumpat 10:30 p.m.: “Just returned to Washington from France and the very successful G-7, only to find that the Fake News is still trying to perpetuate the phony story that I wanted to use Nuclear weapons to blow up hurricanes before they reach shore. This is so ridiculous, never happened!”

TRADE WARS … BEIJING’S VIEW … REUTERS: “China says it hopes U.S. can create conditions for trade talks”:“China’s foreign ministry reiterated on Tuesday that it had not heard of any recent telephone call between the United States and China on trade, and said it hopes Washington can stop its wrong actions and create conditions for talks.

“Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang made the commentat a news briefing, after U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said there had been contact between the two sides but declined to say with whom.” Reuters

Good Tuesday morning. SPOTTED:Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) and her husband, pollster Stan Greenberg, having dinner at La Cambusa in Positano, Italy.Pic

AIR WARS … EVERYTOWN,the gun control group, is running ads urging Senate Majority LeaderMITCH MCCONNELLand Sens.CORY GARDNER, MARCO RUBIOandRICK SCOTTto support gun control — background checks and a red flag law. The ad run is more than $350,000 across the multiple markets.The Gardner ad, which will run on Denver TV…The McConnell ad, which will run in Louisville and national cable, including “New Day,” “Morning Joe” and “Fox and Friends”…The Rubio spot, which will run in Miami…The Scott ad, which will run in Naples/Ft. Myers

— BURGESS EVERETT: “Pat Toomey: Odds for background checks better than ever”:“President Donald Trump has wavered on expanding background checks on gun sales — but the lead GOP sponsor of the effort says there’s still a better chance of succeeding than ever before.

“In an interview Monday, Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomeysaid he spoke with Trump late last week and that the president is still ‘very interested’ in moving forward with a proposal modeled off Toomey’s bipartisan bill with Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.). That legislation will likely have to be modified to attract more Republican support and will be more modest than the House-passed legislation to require universal background checks, according to senators involved in the issue.” POLITICO

— MEANWHILE … WSJ: “Private Jets Ferried Relatives of NRA Chief Executive,”by Mark Maremont

MORE ON RYAN’S POST-SPEAKERSHIP LIFE … JANESVILLE GAZETTE: “Ryan joins SHINE Medical Technologies’ board of directors”:“Paul Ryan has been appointed to SHINE Medical Technologies’ board of directors, SHINE officials said. Janesville-based molybdenum-99 producer SHINE announced the appointment of the Janesville native and former U.S. House Speaker in a news release Monday.” Janesville Gazette

INSIDE THE DOUGH … MJ HEGAR, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas, made $99,000 delivering speeches in 2018 and 2019, per her financial disclosure report. Netflix also paid her an optioning fee, and she made nearly $26,000 on book royalties.

2020 WATCH …

— BEN SCHRECKINGER: “Execs claim Biden’s brother offered Biden’s help promoting business venture”:“Joe Biden’s younger brother told potential business partners that the former vice president would help their firm land business with court systems and would incorporate their health care model into his 2020 presidential campaign, according to new allegations made in a court filing in Tennessee.

“The allegations are consistent with othersmade over the years that relatives of Biden have sought to enrich themselves off of his public service. But they go further, representing the first explicit claims that James Biden offered to have the former vice president use his clout to further private business interests.

“The allegations come in sworn declarationsmade by executives at firms suing Biden’s brother that were filed in federal court on Friday. They do not allege any wrongdoing by Joe Biden or indicate that the former vice president had knowledge of his brother’s alleged promises.” POLITICO

— BOSTON GLOBE: “Kennedy confirms he’s interested in Senate primary: ‘I’m not sure this is a moment for waiting,’”by Joshua Miller: “Representative Joe Kennedy III, scion of the state’s political dynasty, acknowledged Monday he is considering a run for US Senate in 2020, raising the prospect he could challenge Senator Edward J. Markey in a blockbuster primary that would pit two liberal Democrats separated more by age than ideology.

“Kennedy also filed key paperwork to prepare for a Senate run,creating a campaign fund-raising committee for a potential statewide bid and submitting a statement of candidacy for the Senate, records show. …

“‘I hear the folks who say I should wait my turn, but with due respect— I’m not sure this is a moment for waiting,’ wrote Kennedy, of Newton, who was first elected to Congress in 2012. ‘Our system has been letting down a lot of people for a long time, and we can’t fix it if we don’t challenge it. I’ve got some ideas on how to do that.’” Boston Globe

— “What Elizabeth Warren Is Quietly Telling Democratic Insiders,”by NYT’s Jonathan Martin in San Francisco: “As Ms. Warren steadily rises in the polls she is working diligently to protect her left flank, lining up with progressives on nearly every issue and trying to defuse potential attacks from supporters of Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont. ‘I’m with Bernie,’ she responds when asked about what is perhaps the most contentious issue of the primary race: ‘Medicare for all.’

“Yet publicly, and even more in private,she is signaling to party leaders that, far from wanting to stage a ‘political revolution’ in the fashion of Mr. Sanders, she wants to revive the beleaguered Democratic National Committee and help recapture the Senate while retaining the House in 2020.” NYT

EPSTEIN UPDATE … WAPO: “Investigators scrutinizing video outside Epstein’s cell find some footage unusable, according to people familiar with the inquiry,”by Carol Leonnig and Matt Zapotosky: “At least one camera in the hallway outside the cell where authorities say registered sex offender Jeffrey Epstein hanged himself earlier this month had footage that is unusable, although other, clearer footage was captured in the area, according to three people briefed on the evidence gathered earlier this month.

“It was not immediately clear why some video footage outside Epstein’scell is too flawed for investigators to use or what is visible in the usable footage. The incident is being investigated by the FBI and the Justice Department’s inspector general’s office, which are attempting to determine what happened and how to assess whether any policies were violated or crimes committed.” WaPo

RECESS READING — “Trial of High-Powered Lawyer Gregory Craig Exposes Seamy Side of Washington’s Elite,”by NYT’s Sharon LaFraniere: “Mr. Craig’s trial has supplanted any image of Washington’s elite as sage Brahmins with a vivid picture of the ruling class at its avaricious worst. The details include a $4 million payment shunted through a secret offshore account to Mr. Craig’s law firm, a backdated invoice, a lying publicist, a scheme to net one player’s daughter a cushy job and a bungled wiretap by a suspected Russian intelligence asset nicknamed ‘the angry midget.’

“Taken together, they illustrate how lawyers,lobbyists and public relations specialists leapt onto slippery ethical slopes to cash in on a foreign government’s hopes of papering over its sordid reputation.” NYT

TRUMP’S TUESDAY —The president will have lunch with Pence at 12:30 p.m.

HARVARD CRIMSON: “Incoming Harvard Freshman Deported After Visa Revoked,”by Shera Avi-Yonah and Delano Franklin: “While most Harvard freshmen settle into their dorms Tuesday, one new student, Ismail B. Ajjawi ’23, faces ongoing negotiations with immigration officers to allow him to enter the United States and study at the College.

“U.S. officials deported Ajjawi, a 17-year-old Palestinian resident of Tyre, Lebanon,Friday night shortly after he arrived at Boston Logan International Airport. Before canceling Ajjawi’s visa, immigration officers subjected him to hours of questioning — at one point leaving to search his phone and computer — according to a written statement by Ajjawi. …

“Ajjawi wrote that he spent eight hours in Bostonbefore he was required to leave. Upon arrival, Ajjawi faced questioning from immigration officials along with several other international students. While the other students were allowed to leave, Ajjawi alleges an immigration officer continued to question him about his religion and religious practices in Lebanon.

“The same officer then asked him to unlock his phone and laptop,and left to search them for roughly five hours, Ajjawi alleges. After the search, the officer questioned him about his friends’ social media activity.” Harvard Crimson

WASHINGTON INC. — “Top MPAA Executive Steven Fabrizio Fired Amid Sexual Abuse, Blackmail Charges,”by Variety’s Nate Nickolai and Matt Donnelly: “Steven Fabrizio, a top executive at the Motion Picture Association of America, has been fired following charges of second degree sexual abuse and blackmail. Fabrizio served as general counsel to the trade group, which represents the interests of Hollywood on Capitol Hill. He was charged on Saturday in Washington, D.C.

“On Monday morning, MPAA Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkininformed his board — which includes all of the major studios and Netflix — that Fabrizio was dismissed ‘for violating certain terms of employment.’ Daniel Robbins has been appointed interim general counsel as a replacement is found, Rivkin added.” Variety

WEED READ — “Justice Department Takes Step Toward Expanding Marijuana Research,”by WSJ’s Sadie Gurman: “The Drug Enforcement Administration, part of the Justice Department, will begin advancing more than two dozen applications from entrepreneurs, a university professor, a former Navy SEAL and others hoping to study the potential health benefits of marijuana as society takes a more tolerant view of its use.” WSJ

AP/MARYSVILLE, MICH.: “Candidate who wanted Michigan city as white ‘as possible’ ends run”:“A City Council candidate in Michigan who said last week that she wants to keep her community white ‘as much as possible’ withdrew from the council race on Monday.

“Jean Cramer went to Marysville City Hall to say she was leaving the raceand later, at the request of city officials, put her withdrawal in writing in a one-sentence letter that did not give a reason for why she dropped out, the Times Herald in Port Huron reported. Her name will remain on the Nov. 5 election ballot.

“Cramer, 67, created a furor after a moderator at an election forumThursday asked her and the other candidates if the city should do more to attract foreign-born residents. Cramer replied: ‘Keep Marysville a white community as much as possible.’ She added: ‘White. Seriously. In other words, no foreign-born, no foreign people.’” AP

IMMIGRATION FILES — “Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court for Power to Enforce Asylum Rule,”by WSJ’s Jess Bravin: “The Trump administration on Monday asked the Supreme Court for authority to immediately begin denying asylum to Central Americans who show up at the U.S. border without first seeking refugee status in Mexico or other countries they traveled through.

“Federal courts in California had blocked implementationof the administration’s interim rule, finding that the Justice and Homeland Security departments skirted federal Administrative Procedure Act requirements that proposed rules be published for public notice and comment before taking effect.

“Four immigrant-rights groups had sued to stop the rule;Monday’s application, filed by Solicitor General Noel Francisco, argued that the groups lack legal standing to bring the lawsuit. Additionally, the administration contended that the rule was necessary to lessen the ‘crushing burden’ a surge of such asylum seekers has imposed on the U.S. immigration system.” WSJ

— “California leads multistate lawsuit over migrant children detention rules,”by Angela Hart: POLITICO

PHOTOS — “The Burning Amazon Rainforest,”curated by The Atlantic’s Alan Taylor

COMING ATTRACTIONS — BLOOMBERG’S @JenniferJJacobs:“Ivanka Trump to travel to Colombia, Argentina and Paraguay Sept 3-6, State Dept says.”

MEDIAWATCH — SIREN … “At the New York Times, Bedbugs,”by Slate’s Ashley Feinberg: “The second, third, and fourth floors, in addition to being the newfound home of a small army of bloodsucking parasites, also happen to house the entirety of the Times’ newsroom. A source inside the newsroom has confirmed that people are ‘freaking out’ and taking photos of the cordoned-off areas.”Slate

— HAPPENING TODAY:Playboy’s White House correspondentBrian Karem, whose press pass was suspended until mid-September, get his day in court. U.S. District Court Judge Rudolph Contreras is due to hear the case today.

— BERNIE SANDERSreleased his “plan for journalism” Monday via an op-ed in CJR. His ideas include greater scrutiny of media industry mergers, promotion of employee ownership and new leadership at the FCC.

— ON SATURDAY,we learned that The Atlantic is losing money. On Tuesday, we have this (delightful) article from Amanda Mull, who expensed $1,279 on items from Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop.com.

Send tips to Eli Okun and Garrett Ross at politicoplaybook@politico.com.

WHITE HOUSE DEPARTURE LOUNGE — Katy Talentois launching a new firm, KFT Consulting, advising employers and others on health care and benefits. She previously was a special assistant to the president on the Domestic Policy Council, where she was lead health adviser to Trump.

TRANSITIONS — Andrew Romeois joining Sen. Thom Tillis’ (R-N.C.) reelection campaign as communications director. He previously was communications director for Rep. John Joyce (R-Pa.). …Katherine Flockenis joining Allon Advocacy as a senior policy adviser. She previously was senior government relations specialist at Arent Fox.

ENGAGED — Michael Weber,a software developer, proposed toMarina Villeneuve,state government and politics reporter at the AP, on a pier near Greenwich Village, where he later surprised her with their families and her best friend. They met seven years ago on a blind date starting at Penn Station, when they had pizza and got made fun of by Amy Schumer at the Comedy Cellar.Pic

WELCOME TO THE WORLD — Elizabeth Daigneau,most recently managing editor of Governing magazine, andStefano Terricola,construction executive at Gilbane Development Company, welcomed Matteo.Pic…Another pic

BIRTHWEEK (was Monday):National Journal’s Harrison Cramer (hat tip: Zach Cohen)

BIRTHDAY OF THE DAY: Josh Paciorek,communications director for Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.).What he’s been reading recently:“I just finished reading Tim Alberta’s ‘American Carnage.’ The book provided a really in-depth look at how the GOP has changed over the past decade. But on the lighter side, Fred Upton’s office just started a book club and we recently finished our first book — ‘Before I Go to Sleep.’ It was a great thriller and a quick read.”Playbook Plus Q&A

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Venezuela Crisis Talks Collapse In Norway http://bit.ly/2W1zx63

Supporters of the Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido take part in a rally in March [Carlos Garcia Rawlins/Reuters]

BBC: Venezuela crisis talks in Oslo break up without agreement Talks between government and opposition representatives aimed at resolving Venezuela's political crisis have ended without agreement. The talks in Norway were the first between the two sides since National Assembly Speaker Juan Guaidó declared himself interim leader in January, arguing that President Nicolás Maduro's re-election was fraudulent. Despite the lack of progress both sides said they wanted to continue the talks. No date has been set for a next round. Read more .... WNU Editor: In the meantime the Venezuelan economy continues to crash .... Venezuela gives a rare look at its economy. It's an ugly, ugly picture (CNN).

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Venezuela to expel German ambassador for 'meddling'

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Image caption German Ambassador Daniel Kriener (right) was among the diplomats who welcomed Mr Guaidó (left) when he returned

Venezuela says it will expel the German ambassador to the country, accusing him of meddling in internal affairs.

Daniel Kriener was among the diplomats who helped opposition leader Juan Guaidó return to Venezuela on Monday by meeting him at the airport.

Germany, which recognises Mr Guaidó as interim president, says the decision will only escalate tensions.

Meanwhile, the US says it is revoking the visas of 77 more people linked to President Nicolás Maduro.

They include government officials and their families, Vice-President Mike Pence said. On Friday, 49 other people had their visas revoked as part of the US pressure on Mr Maduro to resign.

Mr Maduro has accused Mr Guaidó of trying to mount a coup against him with the help of “US imperialists”. Rallies for and against the government are due to be held on Saturday.

‘Persona non grata’

A government statement declared Ambassador Kriener “persona non grata” and accused him of “recurrent acts of interference in internal affairs”.

Mr Kriener has been given 48 hours to leave Venezuela, German broadcaster Tagesschau reports.

Mr Guaidó had defied a travel ban and was widely expected to be arrested. But when he flew into Simón Bolivar airport in Caracas, he was let through immigration and welcomed by a group of diplomats who escorted him out of the building.

Diplomats from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, France, The Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Spain and the US were at airport to receive Mr Guaidó but so far only Mr Kriener has been targeted over this incident.

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Image caption Mr Guaidó says he received a friendly welcome at immigration

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Image caption Diplomats flanked him as he left the airport building

Earlier, officials from the US, the EU and a number of Latin American countries had warned the Venezuelan government not to arrest or harm Mr Guaidó.

Before Mr Guaidó’s arrival, Ambassador Kriener had said he and other diplomats wanted “to help and support a safe return” for the opposition leader.

The German embassy in Caracas later tweeted (in Spanish): “Juan Guaidó’s return to Venezuela is a step towards a political and peaceful process to overcome the Venezuelan crisis.”

Venezuela’s foreign ministry said that it would not accept a foreign diplomat acting “in clear alignment with the conspiracy agenda of extremist sectors of the Venezuelan opposition”.

Venezuela has in the past two years expelled the US top diplomat as well as those from Brazil and Canada.

Journalists missing

In a separate development, the US state department said it was “deeply concerned” over reports that a US journalist had been detained in Caracas.

Venezuelan military counter-intelligence officers raided the home of Cody Weddle early on Wednesday and took him into custody, according to local NGO Espacio Publico, which tracks violations of freedom of expression.

The 28-year-old freelance journalist has lived in Venezuela since 2014 working for the UK’s Telegraph, the Miami Herald, ABC, CBC and others, the Miami newspaper reports.

His assistant, Venezuelan journalist Carlos Camacho, was also detained after his home was raided, Espacio Publico said. Their whereabouts are unknown.

Several local and foreign journalists have been briefly detained while working in Caracas in recent weeks. Some have since been deported.

Last week, award-winning Univision journalist Jorge Ramos and his team were deported after being briefly detained in the presidential palace where they had been interviewing President Maduro. The veteran Mexican-born American journalist said Mr Maduro “had not liked” some of his questions.

The Maduro government is becoming increasingly isolated as more and more countries blame it for the economic crisis which is crippling the oil-rich country and which has prompted more than three million people to leave Venezuela.

Mr Guaidó, who leads the opposition-controlled National Assembly, declared himself interim president on 23 January and has been at loggerheads with President Maduro ever since.

He has been recognised as interim president by more than 50 countries but Mr Maduro retains the support of his close allies Russia, Cuba and China among others.

The government-dominated Supreme Court imposed a travel ban on the 35-year-old opposition politician.