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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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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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RealClearPolitics, Talking Points Memo and Guardian
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 …
Jeremy Diamond / CNN:
Trump: Clinton is a ‘world-class liar’
Trump: Clinton is a ‘world-class liar’
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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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Politico and Associated Press
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 — 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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miamiherald:
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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Politico, NBC News, Naked Politics, The Hill and NPR
Nick Tell / National Review:
Yes, Marco Rubio will Run for Reelection
Yes, Marco Rubio will Run for Reelection
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Vox, The Atlantic, RedState, Hot Air, Business Insider and The Daily Beast
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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Bryce Covert / ThinkProgress:
Congressman Says People Who Want Harriet Tubman On The $20 Bill Are The Real Racists
Congressman Says People Who Want Harriet Tubman On The $20 Bill Are The Real Racists
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New York Times
Anna Palmer / Politico:
Ryan has no plans to raise money for Trump
Ryan has no plans to raise money for Trump
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Guardian, The Week, Associated Press, TPNN and Right Wing Watch
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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New York Daily News, Washington Monthly, Associated Press and The Root
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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The Huffington Post, Raw Story and Balloon Juice
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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Kristin Salaky / Talking Points Memo:
Tennessee Congressional Hopeful Posts ‘Make America White Again’ Board — An independent candidate running for Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District seat is under fire for a campaign billboard he posted with the slogan “Make America White Again,” local TV station WRCB reported Wednesday.
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Ben Weyl / Politico:
Democrats stage sit-in on House floor to force gun vote — More than two dozen 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 Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) …
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Kellie Mejdrich / Roll Call:
Breaking: House Democrats Stage Chamber Floor Sit-In For Gun Vote
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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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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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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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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Richard Winton / Los Angeles Times:
Michael Jackson stockpiled pornography at Neverland Ranch, documents show — Michael Jackson enters court in Santa Barbara County with a bodyguard in Santa Maria, Calif. on March 30, 2005. (Joshua Gates Weisberg / EPA) — Michael Jackson's activities at Neverland Ranch are back in the news …
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Ashley Kirk / Telegraph:
EU referendum poll: Latest tracker and odds — The June 23 EU referendum is upon us, and the polls suggest the result could still go either way. — As the country prepares for the crucial vote on its future in, or out, of the European Union, polls suggest the debate is neck-and-neck, and well within the margin of error.
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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 …
McKay Coppins / BuzzFeed:
The Trump Campaign Let Reporters From Blacklisted Outlets Inside His Event Today — Campaign press secretary Hope Hicks allowed reporters from several outlets including BuzzFeed News to cover Trump's speech on Wednesday morning. — In a move that could signal a shift in Donald Trump's combative strategy …
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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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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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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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