Article snippet: Michael A. Cohen Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is one of the best things to happen in American politics. She should pick her battles wisely. Editorial Warren-Gardner bill would take pot shops out of legal limbo and clear the way for access to banking and credit care services. Opinion | Stephen Kinzer Wherever the United States deploys troops, we stay until we get what we want. President Trump seems to recognize this as a recipe for permanent war and occupation. That desire to cling to office is a familiar one in Massachusetts’ history of political scandal, where criminally charged politicos have often resisted appeals to leave office willingly, convinced they could weather the storm, or perhaps, find vindication. As the stock market buckles, the president has a lot less to crow about. Many economists and business-watchers say some of the downturn is his fault. “I am shocked,” said state Representative Jim Lyons of Andover, a conservative who had toyed with the idea of seeking the post but deferred to Diehl. President Trump’s frustration with Jerome Powell intensified following Wednesday’s interest rate increase and intensifying stock market losses. The government closure may last into January, when Democrats retake control of the House, Mick Mulvaney said Sunday. Jim Mattis will depart as defense secretary after his stinging criticisms of President Trump in his resignation letter. His deputy, Patrick Shanahan, will be acting secretary. As War... Link to the full article to read more