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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.
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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 …
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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 …


EXCLUSIVE: Cruz Camp: Trump Campaign Approved Speech, ‘Orchestrated’ RNC Blowback To ‘Make Cruz a Pariah’ — Late Wednesday night, a source within the Cruz team informed Daily Wire exclusively that the Trump campaign had sandbagged Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) over his speech at the Republican National Convention.
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The question of the night was whether Ted Cruz would honor his word and support the nominee or earn the moniker “Lyin Ted” given to him by the man who won. The question was whether Cruz would make his speech about HIS future or the future of the country. And that question was answered …
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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 …
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Politico, Hot Air, Liberty Unyielding, Breitbart, The Lid, Allen B. West, ABC News, Washington Post and alan.com


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 …
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American Prospect and The Week


Ted Cruz is betting Trump will lose disastrously in November and he can pick up the pieces

Cruz gets booed after he declines to endorse Trump
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Washington Post, The Moderate Voice and ABC News

GOP officials rip Cruz for withholding Trump support, Gingrich gives endorsement on his behalf
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Common Dreams, The Nation, BizPac Review and The Gateway Pundit

Ted Cruz would run in 2020 even if Trump is president, RNC official says
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Washington Post, Media Matters for America, Vox, Politico, Townhall.com and Hot Air

RNC Erupts As Ted Cruz Refuses To Endorse Trump In Convention Speech
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Vox and Independent Journal Review

Will Ted Cruz dash his own presidential hopes tonight?
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The Resurgent, Hot Air, National Review, Instapundit and The Hayride

Ted Cruz's Cleveland Rally Interrupted by Donald Trump's Plane
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Eric Trump Highlights His Father's Passion for Helping Others in RNC Address
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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 …
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It's Official: Hillary Clinton Is Running Against Vladimir Putin — The Republican nominee for president, Donald J. Trump, has chosen this week to unmask himself as a de facto agent of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a KGB-trained dictator who seeks to rebuild the Soviet empire by undermining …
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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.
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Talking Points Memo, Washington Times, Mediaite and The Week


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


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 …
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Cop shoots caretaker of autistic man playing in the street with toy truck — Cellphone video shows the man on ground with hands in the air — As the worker lays there, the autistic man continues to play with his toy — There's no indication a weapon of any type was found at the scene
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The Root, CBS Baltimore, The Crime Report, Guardian and CBS Miami


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.


Mass AG Unilaterally Changes Gun Laws, Redefines Assault Weapon Definition — With most of the media attention on the Republican National Convention (Melania Trump's speech)—the Massachusetts Attorney General seems to have decided to unilaterally rewrite the state's gun laws.


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.
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Trump's embrace of embattled speechwriter offers glimpse into loyal circle he has cultivated
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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 …
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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.


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.
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