Top Items:
David E. Sanger / New York Times:
As Democrats Gather, a Russian Subplot Raises Intrigue — WASHINGTON — An unusual question is capturing the attention of cyberspecialists, Russia experts and Democratic Party leaders in Philadelphia: Is Vladimir V. Putin trying to meddle in the American presidential election?
Discussion:
Politico, Defense One, ABC News, New York Magazine, Mother Jones, The Moderate Voice, RedState, Fox News Insider and Daily Wire
RELATED:
Alex Burns / New York Times:
Dismayed by Donald Trump, Michael Bloomberg Will Endorse Hillary Clinton — Michael R. Bloomberg, who bypassed his own run for the presidency this election cycle, will endorse Hillary Clinton in a prime-time address at the Democratic convention and make the case for Mrs. Clinton as the best choice …
Kyle Olson / The American Mirror:
PHOTOS: DNC erects four-mile eight-foot tall fence around Philly convention site — To the Democratic National Committee elites, keeping average Americans away from their convention is a good idea, while protecting the southern border from intruding terrorists, rapists and murderers is a bad one.
Annie Linskey / BostonGlobe.com:
Elizabeth Warren will put ‘every ounce of energy’ toward Clinton effort — PHILADELPHIA — US Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts said she plans to “put every ounce of her energy” into electing Hillary Clinton and reclaiming the majority in the US Senate in November's election.
Discussion:
Politico
Meghan Keneally / ABC News:
Hillary Clinton Says Republicans Have Created a ‘Hillary Standard’ — Hillary Clinton said Republicans have created a “Hillary standard” that has contributed to the negative impression many people have of her, giving her first joint interview with her newly announced running mate, Sen. Tim Kaine.
Discussion:
Instapundit, Washington Post and Associated Press
Rebecca Savransky / The Hill:
Sanders aide: DNC chairwoman a 'thorn that's still stuck' — 's campaign manager on Sunday called for Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz to step down from her position so the Democratic Party can come together. — “We're in a period now where we're trying to build unity in the Democratic Party.
Gabriel Debenedetti / Politico:
Inside the scramble to oust Debbie Wasserman Schultz — PHILADELPHIA — Hillary Clinton and her team aren't thrilled that the head of the Democratic National Committee was forced out on the eve of the nominee's coronation - but they aren't exactly distraught to see Debbie Wasserman Schultz booted from the tent.
Discussion:
The Hill, Independent Journal Review and ABC News
Matea Gold / Washington Post:
Leaked DNC emails reveal the inner workings of the party's finance operation
Leaked DNC emails reveal the inner workings of the party's finance operation
Discussion:
Politico
Howie Carr / Boston Herald:
Clinton Crime Family tried to bury Bern
Clinton Crime Family tried to bury Bern
Discussion:
John Hawkins' Right Wing News
Steven Shepard / Politico:
Insiders: Obama, Warren will outshine Clinton in Philly
Caleb Howe / RedState:
BREAKING: That Was Fast! Hillary Immediately Brings Disgraced DNC Chair Onto Her Campaign!
BREAKING: That Was Fast! Hillary Immediately Brings Disgraced DNC Chair Onto Her Campaign!
Discussion:
National Review
New York Times:
Debbie Wasserman Schultz to Resign D.N.C. Post
Debbie Wasserman Schultz to Resign D.N.C. Post
Discussion:
Vox, ABC News, The Hill, USA Today, The Week, Business Insider, Politico, The Atlantic, Mother Jones, MSNBC and Eschaton, more at Mediagazer »
Hadas Gold / Politico:
CNN cuts ties with Donna Brazile, freeing her up for DNC job
CNN cuts ties with Donna Brazile, freeing her up for DNC job
Discussion:
ABC News, Talking Points Memo, Mediaite, Post On Politics, Washington Free Beacon and Raw Story, more at Mediagazer »
Tom Hamburger / Washington Post:
Clinton campaign — and some cyber experts — say Russia is behind email release
Clinton campaign — and some cyber experts — say Russia is behind email release
Charles M. Blow / New York Times:
More Damned Emails — Following last week's Republican calamity …
More Damned Emails — Following last week's Republican calamity …
Discussion:
Politicus USA, CNN, Daily Kos and Washington Post
CBS News:
Clinton-Kaine say they won't sling mud at Trump
Clinton-Kaine say they won't sling mud at Trump
Discussion:
New York Times, The American Spectator and Mediaite
Jim Hoft / The Gateway Pundit:
HERE IT IS=> Detailed List of Findings in Wikileaks DNC Document Dump
Trip Gabriel / New York Times:
Bernie Sanders Backers March Against Hillary Clinton in Philadelphia
Bernie Sanders Backers March Against Hillary Clinton in Philadelphia
Discussion:
New York Magazine, The Resurgent, Common Dreams, Vox and ABC News
Doyle McManus / Los Angeles Times:
Column Hillary Clinton's 3 big convention challenges
Column Hillary Clinton's 3 big convention challenges
Discussion:
WBBH-TV and Andrew Bolt
Washington Post:
DNC chairwoman will resign in aftermath of committee email controversy
DNC chairwoman will resign in aftermath of committee email controversy
Discussion:
Politico, Common Dreams, Blue Mass Group, The Verge, NOLA River, Guardian, MSNBC, ThinkProgress and The Federalist
Eyder Peralta / NPR:
Debbie Wasserman Schultz To Step Down As Democratic Chair After Convention
Debbie Wasserman Schultz To Step Down As Democratic Chair After Convention
Discussion:
USA Today, Talking Points Memo, The Huffington Post, Real Clear Politics, NoisyRoom.net, The Week, The Federalist, The Atlantic, WSVN-TV, New York Times, BizPac Review, Shadowproof, CBS Miami, The American Spectator, RT, Independent Journal Review, The Next Web, Mashable, Sputnik International, The American Mirror, Fox News and The Hill, more at Mediagazer »
CNN:
Donald Trump bounces into the lead — (CNN)The bounce is back. — Donald Trump comes out of his convention ahead of Hillary Clinton in the race for the White House, topping her 44% to 39% in a four-way matchup including Gary Johnson (9%) and Jill Stein (3%) and by three points in a two-way head-to-head, 48% to 45%.
Discussion:
The Hill, Althouse, Hot Air, ABC News, Mediaite, Scared Monkeys, Outside the Beltway, alan.com, The Week, Washington Times, Morning Consult and Political Wire
Chloe Herring / WINK NEWS:
2 dead, as many as 17 shot outside teen party at Fort Myers nightclub — FORT MYERS, Fla. - Two people are dead and as many as 17 people were shot at a local nightclub, Club Blu located at 3580 Evans Ave., early Monday morning, according to Capt. Jim Mulligan of the Fort Myers Police Department.
Discussion:
ThinkProgress, CBS News, alan.com, CNN, RT and The Daily Caller
RELATED:
WBBH-TV:
2 dead, at least 14 injured in Fort Myers club shooting — FORT MYERS - — Two people are dead and at least 14 are injured after gunfire broke out in the parking lot of a Fort Myers club early Monday morning. — Fort Myers Police say three people have been detained for questioning in regards to the shooting.
Discussion:
NBC News, NPR and Independent Journal Review
Patrick Christys / Daily Express:
BREAKING: At least one dead and 11 injured in suicide bomb attack at German wine bar — AT LEAST one person has been killed following a suspected suicide bomb attack at a wine bar in Germany. — Police say up to 11 other people were injured in the blast in Ansbach, near Nuremberg …
Discussion:
Jihad Watch and Pamela Geller
RELATED:
Andreas Burger / Reuters:
Syrian blows himself up outside German music festival, 12 wounded
Syrian blows himself up outside German music festival, 12 wounded
Discussion:
Shot in the Dark
RT:
Bavaria bomb blast
Bavaria bomb blast
Discussion:
The Gateway Pundit, Guardian, Sputnik International, Jihad Watch, The Right Scoop and The Week
New York Times:
Yahoo's Sale to Verizon Ends an Era for a Web Pioneer — SAN FRANCISCO — Yahoo was the front door to the web for an early generation of internet users, and its services still attract a billion visitors a month. — But the internet is an unforgiving place for yesterday's great idea …
Discussion:
Bloomberg and Gizmodo, more at Mediagazer »
Philip Klein / Washington Examiner:
Priebus: Trump wasn't claiming to be ‘factual’ when he linked Cruz's dad to JFK assassin — PHILADELPHIA — RNC Chairman Reince Priebus on Sunday said that Donald Trump wasn't claiming to be passing on “factual information” when he linked Sen. Ted Cruz's dad to President Kennedy assassin Lee Harvey Oswald …
Discussion:
Raw Story, RedState and The Right Scoop
Mike Riopell / Daily Herald:
Top Republican lawmaker resigns suddenly citing “cyber security issues” — State Rep. Ron Sandack, a Downers Grove Republican and vocal legislative ally of Gov. Bruce Rauner, is resigning from the Illinois House after saying he's had “cyber security issues” in recent days.
Discussion:
Gizmodo, USofArn.com and The Moderate Voice