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Marco Rubio will seek Senate re-election, reversing pledge not to run — Sen. Marco Rubio will announce Wednesday he will seek re-election to the Senate, reversing a pledge he made a year ago to either assume the presidency or return to private life in Florida, instantly transforming …
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Rubio says yes to another Senate run after all — Sen. Marco Rubio announced he'll seek re-election — The Florida Republican had said for months that he wouldn't run again — His reversal comes two days before the candidate qualifying deadline — Ending weeks of political speculation …
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Nick Tell / National Review:
Yes, Marco Rubio will Run for Reelection — Marco Rubio has begun telling colleagues he will run for reelection to the Senate, according to two sources familiar with the discussions. — Rubio, who said when he announced his presidential bid in April that he would not seek reelection …
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Katherine Krueger / Talking Points Memo:
Marco Rubio Is Running For Re-Election After All — Despite repeatedly insisting he would return to life as a private citizen after his failed bid for the presidency, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) is expected to announce he's running for re-election on Wednesday, the Washington Post reported.
Elaina Plott / Washingtonian:
Exclusive: Rubio Lobbied Cruz for His Support in Florida Senate Race — Marco Rubio reached out to Ted Cruz to confirm his intent to run for reelection to his Florida Senate seat, according to sources familiar with the matter. — According to two aides briefed on the Tuesday phone call …
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Jeremy W. Peters / New York Times:
Marco Rubio to Seek Re-election as Florida Senator
Marco Rubio to Seek Re-election as Florida Senator
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Gabriel Debenedetti / Politico:
Clinton allies circle the wagons against Trump speech — RALEIGH, N.C. — Donald Trump's team spent Tuesday trying to prove that his political operation was professionalizing after it replaced its campaign manager. Reporters were bombarded with rapid response press releases during Hillary …
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Politico:
Full transcript: Donald Trump NYC speech on stakes of the election — Remarks as prepared for delivery. — Today I'd like to share my thoughts about the stakes in this election. — Story Continued Below — People have asked me why I am running for President.
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Nick Gass / Politico:
Trump, in speech, attacks Clinton as ‘world-class liar’ — In his speech ripping into Hillary Clinton on Wednesday, Donald Trump accused the former secretary of state and presumptive Democratic nominee of being a “world-class liar” who “may be the most corrupt person ever to seek the presidency.”
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Candace Smith / ABC News:
Donald Trump: Hillary Clinton Is Raising ‘Blood Money’
Donald Trump: Hillary Clinton Is Raising ‘Blood Money’
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Matthew Nussbaum / Politico:
House GOP dodges vote to block Harriet Tubman from $20 bill — The House will not vote to block the inclusion of Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, dodging a politically charged vote for GOP lawmakers. — Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) had filed an amendment to a bill funding the Treasury Department …
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Allegra Kirkland / Talking Points Memo:
House Blocks GOP Rep's Amendment To Keep Tubman Off $20 Bill
House Blocks GOP Rep's Amendment To Keep Tubman Off $20 Bill
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William Petroski / Des Moines Register:
Steve King won't be blocking Harriet Tubman from $20 bill
Steve King won't be blocking Harriet Tubman from $20 bill
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Nancyl / Washington Monthly:
What Happens When One Party Doesn't Care About Governing? — Over the course of the Obama presidency, we've watched as Republicans have thrown out many of the norms that have been established in order to keep our democracy functioning. It isn't just things like shouting “You lie!” …
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Eli Stokols / Politico:
Waiting for the new Trump — As Hillary Clinton spoke Tuesday …
Waiting for the new Trump — As Hillary Clinton spoke Tuesday …
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KABE-LP:
Man who claims he had sexual relations with Orlando gunman tells Univision it was “revenge,” not terrorism — Mateen was “very sweet” and liked to be “cuddled,” the man told Univision. But he harbored a grudge against gays. — Por: Univision.com
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AMERICA with Jorge Ramos / Fusion:
Univision report: Man claiming to be Omar Mateen's former lover steps forward
Univision report: Man claiming to be Omar Mateen's former lover steps forward
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Jim Hoft / The Gateway Pundit:
BOOM! Hoaxer Michelle Fields Gets Called to the Carpet on Her Many Lies - Walks Off Interview! (VIDEO) — MICHELLE FIELDS WALKS OFF INTERVIEW — WRONGLY CLAIMS QUOTES WERE NOT IN HER BOOK — Noted hoaxer Michelle Fields joined Steve Malzberg on Newsmax TV on Tuesday …
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Bloomberg:
Nearly Half of Sanders Supporters Won't Support Clinton — The Vermont senator says he'll work to defeat Trump, but has yet to endorse the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. — JoshuaGreen — In the two weeks since Hillary Clinton wrapped up the Democratic presidential primary …
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Grabien News:
AG Lynch Admits the FBI Has Lost Track of Omar Mateen's Wife — ‘I believe she was going to travel but I do not know exactly her location now’ — Attorney General Loretta Lynch admitted today that the FBI is unaware of the whereabouts of Omar Mateen's wife, Noor Salman.
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Daily Wire, Counter Jihad and MichelleMalkin.com
Peter Sullivan / The Hill:
Abortion is weakness for Clinton VP favorite — (D-Va.) is generally seen as a safe vice presidential pick for Hillary Clinton — A white man fluent in Spanish and from a swing state, Kaine is a former Democratic National Committee (DNC) chairman. — He'd provide some balance …
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Veronica Rocha / Los Angeles Times:
San Diego high school cheerleader charged in fatal beating of homeless man — L.A. Now — LOCAL L.A. Now — A high school cheerleader has been charged in connection with the beating death of a homeless man in San Diego County, officials said. — Hailey Suder, 18, pleaded not guilty Monday …
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Sandra Phillips / FOX5 San Diego:
Woman fights back tears when charged in homeless man's death
Woman fights back tears when charged in homeless man's death
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Nicki Stallard / New York Times:
The L.G.B.T. Case for Guns — San Jose, Calif. — I'LL never forget the first piece of safety advice I got when I began my transition from the male body in which I was born to the female body I now occupy: Carry a whistle. If I was attacked, I was supposed to blow it in hopes it would alert …
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Ken Nicholson / WRCB-TV:
“Make America White Again” campaign sign causing controversy in Polk Co. — A campaign sign in Polk County is stirring up a lot of controversy. — The sign, located off Highway 411 near Benton, says “Make America White Again” and was put there by Rick Tyler, an independent candidate …
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Raw Story
Joshua Green / Bloomberg:
New Super-PAC Launches for Donors Who Won't Back Trump But Loathe Clinton — Supported by former Ted Cruz backer Robert Mercer, a new player enters the fray. — zachmider — For all his prowess at appealing to Republican voters, Donald Trump has struggled mightily to win over rich Republican donors.
Morning Consult:
Poll: Voters Trust Trump Most to Keep America Safe — A slim plurality of voters trust Donald Trump more than Hillary Clinton to keep America safe following the Orlando terror attack, according to a new Morning Consult poll. — The presumptive GOP nominee edges his Democratic counterpart …
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Michael Strickland / The Gateway Pundit:
Gay Black Dude TEARS Into Democrats, Hillary, Gun Grabbers: “WAKE UP! Hillary Clinton Does Not Love You!” — “I just wanted to let you guys know why I am a conservative gay male, and support Donald Trump” Gabriel Reagan, of Eugene, OR, says at the beginning of a video recently posted to his facebook page.
RADAR:
Paedo Proof? Never-Before-Seen Cop Reports Expose Michael Jackson's Sick Secrets — Watch: Cops Raid Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch In Never-Before-Seen Video — Michael Jackson hid a sinister house of horrors inside his infamous Neverland Ranch, stockpiling images of pornography …
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