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12:45 PM ET, July 21, 2016

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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 …
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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.
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.
Breitbart:
Exclusive — Sarah Palin to Ted Cruz: Delete Your Career  —  In an exclusive statement to Breitbart News, former Alaska Governor and 2008 Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin weighed in on Senator Ted Cruz's refusal to honor his pledge and endorse the GOP nominee Donald Trump.
Christopher Massie / BuzzFeed:
Cruz Campaign Manager: Christie “Turned Over His Political Testicles Long Ago”  —  Jeff Roe responded to the New Jersey governor's criticism of Cruz's convention speech.  —  Timothy A. Clary / AFP / Getty Images  —  Ted Cruz's campaign manager responded on Thursday to Chris Christie's criticism …
New York Times:
Ted Cruz Stirs Convention Fury in Pointed Snub of 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.
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 …
Nahal Toosi / Politico:
Trump's remarks on NATO set off freakout  —  Donald Trump's suggestion that the United States shouldn't automatically come to the defense of fellow NATO members if they are attacked brought swift and sharp rebukes from longstanding American allies — and other Republicans — on Thursday …
Ben Kamisar / The Hill:
Cruz defends distance from Trump: I won't be ‘servile puppy’ … (R-Texas) on Thursday morning defended distancing himself from Donald Trump  —  , refusing to say he's voting for Trump and ripping the Republican National Convention's response to his speech the night before.
Jeffrey Goldberg / The Atlantic:
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 …
Jordyn Phelps / ABC News:
Ted Cruz ‘Not in the Habit’ of Endorsing People Who Attack His Family  —  After getting booed during his address to the Republican National Convention Wednesday night, Ted Cruz this morning defended his decision not to endorse Donald Trump after the real estate mogul's attacks on his family during the primary campaign.
Ben Shapiro / Daily Wire:
EXCLUSIVE: Cruz Camp: Trump Campaign Approved Speech, ‘Orchestrated’ RNC Blowback To ‘Make Cruz a Pariah’
Meghan Keneally / ABC News:
Ted Cruz Booed for Failing to Endorse Donald Trump, Tells RNC to ‘Vote Your Conscience’
Nicholas Confessore / New York Times:
G.O.P.'s Moneyed Class Finds Its Place in New Trump World
Discussion: American Prospect and WhoWhatWhy
Katie Glueck / Politico:
Cruz: I won't be ‘servile puppy dog’ for Trump
Discussion: ABC News, Allen B. West and Towleroad
Dara Lind / Vox:
Ted Cruz is betting Trump will lose disastrously in November and he can pick up the pieces
Chris Cillizza / Washington Post:
Ted Cruz's massive political gamble, explained
Associated Press:
The Latest: Pence: Trump Would Stand by US's NATO Allies
Discussion: ABC News, Politico and Associated Press
Theodore Schleifer / CNN:
Chris Christie says Ted Cruz speech ‘awful’ and ‘selfish’
Patrick Healy / New York Times:
For Donald Trump's Big Speech, an Added Pressure: No Echoes
Discussion: Talking Points Memo
Roll Call:
Jeers and Boos: Transcript of Ted Cruz's Speech
Reid J. Epstein / Wall Street Journal:
Despite Boos, Ted Cruz Won't Endorse Donald Trump
Discussion: whorunsGov and NBC News
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 …
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Charles Rabin / miamiherald:
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
Michael E. Miller / Washington Post:
Fla. police shoot black man with his hands up as he tries to help autistic patient
Discussion: Daily Kos and The Week
Elon Musk / Tesla Motors:
Mobile Menu  —  Master Plan, Part Deux  —  The first master plan that I wrote 10 years ago is now in the final stages of completion.  It wasn't all that complicated and basically consisted of:  —  And...  The reason we had to start off with step 1 was that it was all I could afford to do with what I made from PayPal.
CNN:
Brazilian police arrest 10 suspected of planning terrorist acts during Olympics  —  Rio de Janeiro (CNN)Brazilian police have arrested 10 people suspected of planning terrorist acts during the Olympics, Brazil's Justice Ministry said Thursday.  —  The group was inspired by ISIS and only had contact …
Discussion: The Week
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Associated Press:
Brazil police arrest at least 10 in possible ISIS-linked Rio Olympics attack plot
Zach Carter / The Huffington Post:
Tim Kaine Calls To Deregulate Banks As He Campaigns To Be Clinton's VP  —  Who needs consumer protections when we have all these job creators?  —  WASHINGTON Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) is on Hillary Clinton's short list of potential vice presidential nominees.
Discussion: Common Dreams
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New York Times:
Bill Clinton Said to Back Virginia's Tim Kaine for Vice President
Discussion: Political Wire
Molly Redden / Guardian:
Roger Ailes accused of harassment by at least 20 women, attorneys say  —  Accusations against Fox News CEO have poured in since former host Gretchen Carlson filed a lawsuit, her legal team say, with some claims dating back decades  —  More than 20 women have accused Fox News chairman Roger Ailes …
 
 
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Bloomberg:
The Strange Politics of Peter Thiel, Trump's Most Unlikely Supporter
Discussion: Business Insider
Scott Whitlock / NewsBusters:
MSNBC Warns Sensitive Viewers Before Showing Anti-Hillary Buttons
Discussion: The Gateway Pundit
Laura Wellesley / Washington Post:
We need to eat less meat. Should the government step in?
Discussion: Hot Air
Julia Terruso / Philly.com:
FOP takes issue with convention speakers
 Earlier Items: 
Eli Flesch / Hollywood Reporter:
Michael Moore Tells Bill Maher: “Trump Is Going to Win”
Discussion: Towleroad and Scared Monkeys
Jordan Fabian / The Hill:
WH slams Christie plan to purge government employees
Matt Vespa / Townhall.com:
Mass AG Unilaterally Changes Gun Laws, Redefines Assault Weapon Definition
CBS New York:
Cleveland Police: Protester Lights Himself On Fire While Trying To Burn American Flag
Laura Ingraham / LifeZette:
Trump Embarrasses the Old Guard
 

 
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