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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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New York Times:
Donald Trump's Speech: What You Missed and Our Fact Checks — Donald J. Trump has had a rough week, overseeing a shake-up of his campaign staff and reporting a dismal fund-raising total. The presumptive Republican presidential nominee looked to get things back on track on Wednesday …
Allegra Kirkland / Talking Points Memo:
7 Of The Biggest Fibs In Trump's Speech Attacking ‘World-Class Liar’ Clinton — Donald Trump laid out his line of attack against Hillary Clinton in a Wednesday speech, criticizing her failure to keep America “safe” as secretary of state and charging that she profited off global trade deals that hurt American workers.
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Balloon Juice and Washington Post
Nick Gass / Politico:
Trump, in speech, attacks Clinton as ‘world-class liar’ — Donald Trump ripped into Hillary Clinton on Wednesday, painting her as a corrupt career politician who he said would enrich her allies and cater to special interests at the expense of the American people.
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Jeremy Diamond / CNN:
Trump: Clinton is a ‘world-class liar’
Trump: Clinton is a ‘world-class liar’
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David Weigel / Washington Post:
Sanders: 'It doesn't appear that I'm going to be the nominee'
Sanders: 'It doesn't appear that I'm going to be the nominee'
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Guardian
CNN:
John Lewis leads sit-in on House floor over guns — Washington (CNN)Georgia Rep. John Lewis is leading a sit-in on the House floor Wednesday to push Republicans to address gun violence in the legislative chamber. — Lewis wrote a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan demanding that he keep …
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Ben Weyl / Politico:
Democrats stage sit-in on House floor to force gun vote — Dozens of House Democrats staged a “sit-in” on the House floor Wednesday in protest of GOP leadership's refusal to allow a vote on a gun control measure following the Orlando massacre. — Led by Reps. John Lewis (D-Ga.) …
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Nick Gass / Politico:
Newt: GOP delegates should stay home if they can't vote for Trump
Newt: GOP delegates should stay home if they can't vote for Trump
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RedState
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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Washington Post:
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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Elaina Plott / Washingtonian:
Exclusive: Rubio Lobbied Cruz for His Support in Florida Senate Race
Exclusive: Rubio Lobbied Cruz for His Support in Florida Senate Race
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miamiherald:
Rubio says yes to another Senate run after all
Rubio says yes to another Senate run after all
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Katherine Krueger / Talking Points Memo:
George HW Bush's Nat'l Security Adviser Endorses Hillary Clinton — Brent Scowcroft, a national security adviser to former Presidents Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush, endorsed Democrat Hillary Clinton's campaign for the White House on Wednesday. — Citing her experience as a senator …
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Nick Gass / Politico:
Brent Scowcroft endorses Hillary Clinton — Brent Scowcroft, national security adviser under Republican presidents Gerald Ford and George H.W. Bush, endorsed Hillary Clinton for president on Wednesday. — “Secretary Clinton shares my belief that America must remain the world's indispensable leader …
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Orlando Sentinel:
Tim Tebow visits former teammate wounded during Pulse shooting — Tim Tebow visited former high school teammate Rodney Sumter, who was working as a bartender at Pulse nightclub and was wounded during a mass shooting at the venue. Sumter has been recovering at Orlando Regional Medical Center.
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AOL, LGBTQ Nation, Joe.My.God., FOX2now.com and Towleroad
Timothy Cama / The Hill:
Obama-appointed judge strikes down federal fracking rule — A federal judge appointed by President Obama struck down the administration's regulation on hydraulic fracturing on federal lands on Tuesday, ruling that the Interior Department does not have congressional authority to regulate fracking.
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Camila Domonoske / NPR:
Federal Judge Strikes Down Obama Administration's Fracking Rules
Federal Judge Strikes Down Obama Administration's Fracking Rules
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Daily Wire and John Hawkins' Right Wing News
Fox News:
Clinton IT specialist invokes 5th more than 125 times in deposition — Hillary Clinton IT specialist Bryan Pagliano invoked the Fifth more than 125 times during a 90-minute, closed-door deposition Wednesday with the conservative watchdog Judicial Watch, a source with the group told Fox News.
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TheBlaze.com and RedState
Julian Hattem / The Hill:
Calls for Lynch to resign over claim that ‘love’ is best response to terror — Attorney General Loretta Lynch is getting a tongue-lashing from Republicans for her claim that “love” the best tool to fight terrorism. — “Our most effective response to terror and hatred is compassion …
Numbers / Pew Research Center:
Partisanship and Political Animosity in 2016 — Highly negative views of the opposing party - and its members — The 2016 campaign is unfolding against a backdrop of intense partisan division and animosity. Partisans' views of the opposing party are now more negative than at any point in nearly a quarter of a century.
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NPR, Washington Post and Washington Times
Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
RNC member accuses party leaders of undermining Trump — An influential Republican National Committee official is rebuking his own party, accusing it of empowering anti-Donald Trump figures to play key roles at this summer's convention — and, potentially, to dislodge Trump.
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The Daily Caller, Hot Air, The Week and RedState
Leslie Patton / Bloomberg:
Burger King Jumps Into Snack-Brand Hybrids With Mac 'n Cheetos — Burger chain teams up with Frito-Lay to sell deep-fried snack — Taco Bell's Doritos Locos Tacos have helped boost sales — Burger King, the restaurant chain backed by 3G Capital and Warren Buffett …
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Raw Story
Salena Zito / The Hill:
Will ‘Pennsyltucky’ dance to Trump's tune? — OHIOPYLE, PA.- Judy and her husband Phil, who is in his 29th year of service in the military, along with three other couples who ventured from Pittsburgh to attend an annual craft beer festival held on the fringes of the Pennsylvania state park …
Los Angeles Times:
‘Seismic strain’: Land around the San Andreas fault is rising and sinking, new earthquake research shows — A photo shows a valley eroded along the San Andreas fault in the Carrizo Plain. (USGS) — Rong-Gong Lin II — For the first time, scientists have produced a computer image showing huge sections …
Anthony Breznican / EW.com:
INSIDE THE STAR WARS STAND-ALONE ROGUE ONE — See also — Inside the reshoots of ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ — WATCH: ‘Rogue One’ star reveals new ‘Star Wars’ film details — It's here! ‘Rogue One’ teaser trailer has finally arrived — Before Luke fired the blast that detonated …
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FIRE:
Professor Investigated for Discussing Conflicting Viewpoints, ‘The Coddling of The American Mind’ — The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) appears to have investigated two professors for asking students to simply consider all sides of the debate over today's most controversial political and social issues.
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Hit & Run, The College Fix, The Atlantic and The Federalist
Jenna Johnson / Washington Post:
Trump's top example of foreign experience: A Scottish golf course losing millions — Isaac Lennox, a local Scot, drives off the tee in May. Trump International Golf Links sits among sand dunes on the Scottish coast north of Aberdeen. Donald Trump opened the course in 2012, despite the steady complaints of neighbors.
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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Kevin Green / WAVY-TV:
Dozens of cats removed from house ‘5 inches deep in feces’ in Newport News — NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A Newport News man faces 41 charges after several dozen cats were reportedly removed from a home on Richneck Road in April. — Raymond Veditz is due in court on July 27 for a long list of charges …
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Jeffrey M. Jones / Gallup:
Same-Sex Marriages Up One Year After Supreme Court Verdict — PRINCETON, N.J. — The proportion of same-sex cohabiting couples who are married has increased from 38% to 49% in the year since the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
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The Atlantic