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7:45 AM ET, May 20, 2016

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Abby Phillip / Washington Post:
DNC to offer Sanders a convention concession  —  In an attempt to head off an ugly conflict at its convention this summer, the Democratic National Committee plans to offer a concession to Sen. Bernie Sanders — seats on a key convention platform committee — but it may not be enough to stop Sanders …
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Donald J Trump for President:
DONALD J. TRUMP RESPONSE TO HILLARY CLINTON  —  The fact that Hillary thinks the temporary Muslim ban, which she calls the “Muslim ban”, promotes terrorism, proves Bernie Sanders was correct when he said she is not qualified to be President.  —  Look at the carnage all over the world including …
CBS News:
CBS/NYT national poll: Hillary Clinton's lead over Donald Trump narrows  —  Looking ahead to the general election in November, Donald Trump trails both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders among registered voters, although by slightly narrower margins than last month.
Robert Reich / Facebook:
Many of you who support Bernie ask me what you should do at this point.  My suggestion:  —  1. Continue to work like hell for Bernie, especially given upcoming primaries in California and New Jersey on June 7.  Putting aside superdelegates, the difference between him and Hillary Clinton isn't huge.
Discussion: Raw Story, The Stranger … and Vox
Steven Shepard / Politico:
Democratic insiders: Convention could be ‘a rough ride’  —  A majority of Democratic insiders are worried about the party's ability to unite its factions before this summer's national party convention and pivot quickly to defeating Donald Trump in the general election.
Jamelle Bouie / Slate:
Bernie. Don't Do This.
Noah Bierman / Los Angeles Times:
Elizabeth Warren could help Hillary Clinton unite Democrats, but her support comes with a price
Discussion: Common Dreams and Politico
Daily Mail:
Hillary Clinton says she does not feel she needs to defend Bill's honor
Discussion: Mediaite
Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
Sanders Camp Flirts with Going Full “Burn It Down”
Emily Smith / Page Six:
Trump campaign staffers get into public screaming match  —  MORE FROM:  —  There's big drama between the top advisers at the Trump campaign.  —  Donald Trump spokeswoman Hope Hicks and campaign manager Corey Lewandowski were seen having a public screaming match on the street in Manhattan on Wednesday night.
Discussion: Daily Mail and Mediaite
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Eli Stokols / Politico:
Manafort to GOP aides: Trump's ‘behavior can be changed’
Discussion: Hullabaloo
John Santucci / ABC News:
Trump Campaign Announces Expanded Role For Paul Manafort
Glenn Updated / Glenn Beck:
The Most Disturbing Thing About My Meeting With Mark Zuckerberg  —  Yesterday, I had an opportunity to meet with some of the senior staff at Facebook, including the CEO and COO.  I found the meeting deeply disturbing — but not for the reasons you might think.
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Kirsten Salyer / TIME:
Glenn Beck: Facebook Made Us Feel More Welcome Than the Republican Party Has  —  Kirsten Salyer is the Deputy Editor of TIME Ideas.  —  The conservative pundit discusses the details of his meeting with Mark Zuckerberg  —  Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with 16 conservative leaders …
Rick Moran / American Thinker:
Charlotte Observer: Girls must overcome ‘discomfort’ at seeing male genitals in locker room  —  A shocking editorial in the Charlotte Observer counseled young girls to get over the “discomfort” they feel at the sight of male genitalia when transgender facilities are allowed in North Carolina.
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Jim Hoft / The Gateway Pundit:   Charlotte Observer: Young Girls Must Overcome the “Discomfort” of Seeing Naked Male Genitalia in Locker Room
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WISN:
Custard shop owner says English-only rule isn't about racism  —  The owner of Leon's Frozen Custard, a favorite treat location on Milwaukee's south side, acknowledged Wednesday that he has a rule in place that prevents his employees from speaking to customers in Spanish …
Discussion: The Daily Caller and WBAY-TV
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Drew Johnson / The Daily Caller:
EXCLUSIVE: David Koch Pledges Millions To Gary Johnson's Presidential Bid  —  Billionaire businessman and philanthropist David Koch has pledged “tens of millions of dollars” to help bankroll the campaign of Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson, according to a source within Johnson's campaign.
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Ashley Killough / CNN:
Trump ribs Christie: 'You're not eating Oreos anymore, are you?'  —  Lawrenceville, New Jersey (CNN)When Donald Trump stepped on stage Thursday night, the event had all the makings of a normal Trump rally, but the podium read “New Jersey” instead of “Trump.”
Discussion: The Week and CBS Philly
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Associated Press:
Trump helps Chris Christie pay off his campaign debt
Jessie Hellmann / The Hill:
Sanders campaign manager: Election isn't over until convention  —  's campaign manager Jeff Weaver suggested Thursday the Vermont senator would take the race for the nomination all the way to the Democratic National Convention in July.  —  Weaver said the nominating process …
Emily Green / San Francisco Chronicle:
San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr resigns after killing of woman  —  San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr resigned Thursday, hours after a city officer killed a woman at the edge of the Bayview neighborhood and after he was asked to step down by Mayor Ed Lee.
Discussion: New York Magazine and The Week
Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
GOP elite line up behind Donald Trump  —  The Never Trump moment is over.  —  While a small group of Republicans has wrung its hands raw over the choice between the GOP's nominee and Hillary Clinton, the party's firmament - social and intellectual conservatives, the lobbyist and donor class …
Peter Sullivan / The Hill:
GOP lawmakers unveil ObamaCare replacement bill  —  Two Republican lawmakers on Thursday introduced an alternative to ObamaCare as the House develops its own healthcare plan.  —  The bill from Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Texas) and Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) does not fully repeal ObamaCare …
Discussion: Balloon Juice
ABC News:
Anchor Jorge Ramos Tossed From Donald Trump Event  —  Coming up in the next {{countdown}} {{countdownlbl}}  —  Coming up next:  —  {{nextVideo.title}}  —  {{nextVideo.description}}  —  Skip to this video now  —  Related Extras Related Videos Video Transcript
Discussion: Washington Post
Dan Lamothe / Washington Post:
Agreement that could lead to U.S. troops in Libya could be reached ‘any day’  —  ABOARD A U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT — The U.S. military's top general said Thursday that the Libyan government is in a “period of intense dialogue” that could soon lead to an agreement in which U.S. military advisers …
Discussion: Mother Jones
 
 
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Ken Thomas / Associated Press:
Eyeing Senate, Clinton directing money to 2016 battlegrounds
Gregg Zoroya / USA Today:
First combat amputee reaches top of Everest
Discussion: AOL, Slantpoint, The Week and FOX6Now.com
Christine MacDonald / Detroit News:
Detroit population rank is lowest since 1850
Discussion: CBS Detroit
Julie Zauzmer / Washington Post:
‘His beliefs are total opposite’: Republican tries to block nominee from office because he is a Muslim
Joel Gehrke / Washington Examiner:
Judge orders ethics classes for ‘deceptive’ DOJ attorneys
Catherine Sevcenko / FIRE:
‘Paternalistic Babysitters’ Begone! Dartmouth Students Call for Intellectual Independence
Frank Newport / Gallup:
Republicans More Positive About Trump, But Many Not Pleased
Discussion: Politico
 Earlier Items: 
Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Donald Trump Hasn't Killed the Tea Party. He Is the Tea Party.
Discussion: Mother Jones and Politico
McKay Coppins / BuzzFeed:
Donald Trump Wanted A White-Versus-Black Season Of “The Apprentice”
Discussion: Vox and Mediaite
Joel B. Pollak / Breitbart:
Exclusive: James O'Keefe Outs Himself in George Soros Investigation
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Financial Times:
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