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9:00 AM ET, July 21, 2016

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Meghan Keneally / ABC News:

Ted Cruz Booed for Failing to Endorse Donald Trump, Tells RNC to ‘Vote Your Conscience’ — Donald Trump's former rival Sen. Ted Cruz was roundly booed after failing to endorse Trump during an address to the Republican National Convention — a jab from the Texas lawmaker at the real estate mogul …

Discussion: Politico, Vox, Washington Post, Talking Points Memo, Taylor Marsh, Lawyers, Guns & Money, Joe.My.God., BizPac Review and Associated Press

Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:

Ted Turns the Tables on Trump. Hard. — As you know, I believe in my heart that Ted Cruz is an odious weasel. I base this on observing him for years now and on the accounts and traumas of many close friends who've known him for far longer. But that was a singular moment.

Discussion: RedState, Townhall.com, The Hayride and The Resurgent

Jonathan Swan / The Hill:

Cruz aides made late push for Trump endorsement — CLEVELAND — Just hours before Ted Cruz — took the stage for his convention speech Wednesday night, senior members of Cruz's team were still pushing him to endorse Donald Trump — Cruz never wanted to endorse Trump and is still furious …

Discussion: Politico, Liberty Unyielding, Hot Air, Breitbart, The Lid, Allen B. West, ABC News and Washington Post

New York Times:

Ted Cruz Dashes Hopes for Unity by Snubbing Donald Trump — CLEVELAND — The Republican convention erupted into tumult on Wednesday night as the bitter primary battle between Donald J. Trump and Senator Ted Cruz reignited unexpectedly, crushing hopes that the party could project unity.

Discussion: Washington Post, Common Dreams, No More Mister Nice Blog, Politicus USA, The Nation, New York Magazine, Political Insider blog, Guardian, Ohio Politics, The Daily Caller, Mediaite, NBC News and The Stranger …, more at Mediagazer »

CNN:

Cruz booed — Cleveland (CNN)Ted Cruz sensationally withheld an endorsement of Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention Wednesday, earning a chorus of boos from the floor before he was upstaged in a power play by the GOP nominee himself. — In a dramatic development …

Discussion: Talking Points Memo, NBC News, Independent Journal Review, WTVR-TV, WQAD-TV, Heat Street, The Atlantic, The Huffington Post, The Week, Fox 59, Dallas Morning News, fox4kc.com and WNEP-TV

Jon Ward / Yahoo:

Ted Cruz would run in 2020 even if Trump is president, RNC official says — CLEVELAND — For the first time in 36 years, there was a vote on the floor of a party's nominating convention this past Monday that actually held an element of suspense. — In the hour or so ahead of a vote …

Discussion: Washington Post, Politico, Vox, Media Matters for America, Townhall.com and Hot Air

Nicholas Confessore / New York Times:

G.O.P.'s Moneyed Class Finds Its Place in New Trump World — CLEVELAND — In his unlikely rise to the Republican nomination Donald J. Trump attacked lobbyists, disparaged big donors and railed against the party's establishment. But on the shores of Lake Erie this week …

Discussion: American Prospect and The Week

Nolan D. McCaskill / Politico:
Cruz gets booed after he declines to endorse Trump

Discussion: Washington Post, The Moderate Voice and ABC News

Ben Shapiro / Daily Wire:
EXCLUSIVE: Cruz Camp: Trump Campaign Approved Speech, ‘Orchestrated’ RNC Blowback To ‘Make Cruz a Pariah’

Discussion: The Federalist

Rosie Gray / BuzzFeed:
RNC Erupts As Ted Cruz Refuses To Endorse Trump In Convention Speech

Discussion: Hot Air and Independent Journal Review

Byron York / Washington Examiner:
Will Ted Cruz dash his own presidential hopes tonight?

Discussion: The Resurgent, Hot Air, National Review, Instapundit and The Hayride

Michael Edison Hayden / ABC News:
Eric Trump Highlights His Father's Passion for Helping Others in RNC Address

Discussion: Associated Press and Politico

Katherine Faulders / ABC News:
Ted Cruz's Cleveland Rally Interrupted by Donald Trump's Plane

Discussion: Business Insider, The Right Scoop, CBS New York, NOLA River, Talking Points Memo and The Gateway Pundit

New York Times:

Donald Trump Sets Conditions for Defending NATO Allies Against Attack — CLEVELAND — Donald J. Trump, on the eve of accepting the Republican nomination for president, said Wednesday that if he were elected, he would not pressure Turkey or other authoritarian allies about conducting purges …

Discussion: Post On Politics, Media Matters for America, The Week, Instapundit, Mother Jones, Washington Post, Mediaite, Sputnik International, Daily Wire, Talking Points Memo, Guardian, Hit & Run, NBC News, Washington Times and Political Insider blog

Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:

Republicans in Chaos Must Decide Whether to Elect a Madman — When he took the stage in Cleveland, Ted Cruz had no way of knowing that Donald Trump had given a New York Times interview repudiating America's right even to disapprove of authoritarianism and backing away from its commitment …

Discussion: The Week, New York Times, Newsworks.org, National Review, NBC News and Media Matters for America

New York Times:

Transcript: Donald Trump on NATO, Turkey's Coup Attempt and the World — Donald J. Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, discussed his views on foreign policy in Cleveland on Wednesday with David E. Sanger and Maggie Haberman of The New York Times. Here is an edited transcript of their interview.

Discussion: Washington Times, Mediaite and The Week

Jeffrey Goldberg / The Atlantic:
It's Official: Hillary Clinton is Running Against Vladimir Putin

Discussion: www.wnyc.org, Washington Free Beacon and New Atlanticist

Johari Canty / WSVN-TV:

Video shows moments before North Miami Police shot unarmed man — A therapist who works with people with disabilities is telling his story after he said police shot him while he was trying to help his patient with autism. — Cellphone video was released Wednesday afternoon showing Charles Kinsey lying …

Discussion: ThinkProgress, The Daily Caller, NPR, KFOR-TV, AOL, KTLA and Hit & Run

Jason Horowitz / New York Times:

Behind Melania Trump's Cribbed Lines, an Ex-Ballerina Who Loved Writing — CLEVELAND — In her mid-30s and slowed by injuries, Meredith McIver, a classically trained ballerina who had danced under the limelight with Balanchine and the ensembles of Broadway musicals, decided to pursue her passion for writing.

Discussion: Talking Points Memo, New York Daily News, FOX31 Denver, Raw Story, Washington Post, ABC News, The American Spectator, Joe.My.God., Hot Air, Lawyers, Guns & Money and Turnitin

Robert Costa / Washington Post:
Trump's embrace of embattled speechwriter offers glimpse into loyal circle he has cultivated

Discussion: ABC News, Daily Wire, Politico and BuzzFeed

Claire Landsbaum / New York Magazine: Newt Gingrich Says No One Cares If Melania Stole Her Speech Because She's ‘Stunningly Attractive’

Ron Fournier / The Atlantic:

Why the Republican Convention Is So Mean — CLEVELAND—"Lock her up! Lock her up!" Chris Christie nodded his approval as Republican delegates demanded the jailing of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. If the protest was impromptu, it was no accident …

Discussion: CNN and No More Mister Nice Blog

Bloomberg:
‘Brexit Was a Much Stronger Candidate Than Trump,’ Plouffe Says

Discussion: Politico, Political Wire and ABC News

Elise Foley / The Huffington Post:
Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Trolls Donald Trump By Endorsing Hillary Clinton At GOP Convention

Discussion: Balloon Juice and Talking Points Memo

Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:

The Trump Campaign is Now Wink-Winking Calls to Murder Clinton — As our reporters on the ground in Cleveland are telling us, the “lock her up” theme of the Cleveland convention is pervasive. Signs, T-shirts, memorabilia - it's pervasive. It's not just a chant on the convention floor.

Andrew Kaczynski / BuzzFeed:
Trump Vets Adviser: Clinton “Should Be Put In The Firing Line And Shot For Treason”

James West / Mother Jones:
We Asked Trump Voters, “How Should Hillary Clinton Be Punished?” Their Answers Were Amazing.

Discussion: Business Insider, ABC News, Vox, Hullabaloo, Mediaite, Liberal Values, The Week and Politico

Jordan Fabian / The Hill:

WH slams Christie plan to purge government employees — The White House on Wednesday took a jab at New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) for floating a proposal to fire government employees appointed by President Obama if Donald Trump — wins the presidency in November.

Brian Chesky / The Airbnb Blog:

An Update On The Airbnb Anti-Discrimination Review — The recent shootings in Minnesota, Texas, and Louisiana are shocking and tragic. I can't begin to imagine the pain and anger felt by the families of the victims. I know it has rippled across the country, and it has deeply affected us here at Airbnb.

Discussion: Bloomberg, The Hill, NPR, ABC News, Business Insider, Skift, The Verge and Mashable

CBS New York:

Cleveland Police: Protester Lights Himself On Fire While Trying To Burn American Flag — CLEVELAND — Police arrested 17 people Wednesday after a melee broke out during a flag-burning in the streets outside the Republican National Convention. — It was the most turbulent protest since the four-day convention began on Monday.

Laura Ingraham / LifeZette:

Trump Embarrasses the Old Guard — The Clintons haven't lost to a Republican in 36 years, so why should he listen to the losers? — Hillary has never lost to a Republican. — The Republicans have lost the popular vote in five of the last six presidential elections. — They lost California all six times.