memeorandum: One of Trump's biggest lies is falling apart. So naturally, he's blaming the media for it. (Greg Sargent/Washington Post)

11:10 AM ET, August 29, 2016

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Rebecca Savransky / The Hill:

Anthony Weiner apparently deletes Twitter account — Ex-Rep. Anthony Weiner appears to have deleted his Twitter account after a report surfaced Sunday that he sent a photo of his crotch with his toddler son in the background. — Twitter now says that @anthonyweiner's account “does not exist.”

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Fox News:

Ex-Congressman Weiner embroiled in new sexting scandal — Former congressman Anthony Weiner speaks to the press in New York. — Former Congressman and New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner sent explicit photos to a woman multiple times over the past 19 months, according to a New York Post report published late Sunday.

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Allegra Kirkland / Talking Points Memo: Anthony Weiner Is Reportedly Caught Up In Yet Another Sexting Scandal

Shane Goldmacher / Politico:

Meet the man siphoning money from Donald Trump — At a glance, the two websites look virtually indistinguishable. Both feature a photo of Donald Trump, in a suit and red tie, in front of a giant American flag. Both seemingly offer a chance for two to win dinner with Donald Trump.

Discussion: RedState, LawNewz, Boing Boing, Lawyers, Guns & Money and Raw Story

Daniel Lippman / Politico:

TRUMP up with $10 million ad buy — House Dems look to EXPAND the map, snatch the majority from the GOP — Weiner BUSTED again — McCain refuses to go MAVERICK — NEW TRUMP AD: “Two Americas: Economy” is a 30-second spot that will run in Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Florida …

Discussion: Political Wire and The Daily Caller

Jill Colvin / Associated Press:
GOP presidential nominee Trump plans major ad buy Monday

Discussion: New York Times, Talking Points Memo, Guardian, Instapundit and The Huffington Post

Greg Sargent / Washington Post:

One of Trump's biggest lies is falling apart. So naturally, he's blaming the media for it. — THE MORNING PLUM: — The Grand Trumpian Immigration Follies of 2016 are set to take another turn: Donald Trump has now announced that he will give a major speech (does any Trump speech fail to merit that label? …

Discussion: Talking Points Memo, Hit & Run, American Prospect and ThinkProgress

Associated Press:

Politicos Spar Over Ethics Surrounding Clinton Foundation — Republicans and Democrats sparred Sunday over whether Hillary Clinton crossed ethical lines during her tenure as secretary of state by talking with people outside the government who had contributed to her family's philanthropy foundation.

Discussion: ABC News and Hot Air

Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
Plouffe: There are ‘legitimate questions’ about the Clinton Foundation

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Judd Legum / ThinkProgress:
AP Editor Admits Tweet On Clinton Foundation Was ‘Sloppy’ And Wrong, Still Won't Delete It

Discussion: New York Times, Media Matters for America, Hot Air, Little Green Footballs, Media Matters for America and CNNMoney, more at Mediagazer »

Heather R. Higgins / National Review:

My Money Is on a Trump Victory — Trump's voters (and many are staying mum) are well aware of his flaws and might carry him to victory anyway. — For what it is worth: Nothing is ever certain, and much could go wrong, but my money remains on a Trump victory. Why?

Michael Isikoff / Yahoo:

FBI says foreign hackers penetrated state election systems — The FBI has uncovered evidence that foreign hackers penetrated two state election databases in recent weeks, prompting the bureau to warn election officials across the country to take new steps to enhance the security of their computer systems …

Discussion: Politico, Political Wire and LawNewz

Edward-Isaac Dovere / Politico:

Trump's new aim: Poison a Clinton presidency — The trick out of Brooklyn isn't just to make Hillary Clinton win but to make her win as something other than a brain-damaged crook who stole the election and will spend the next four years selling out the government from her deathbed.

Discussion: No More Mister Nice Blog

Chris Biderman / Niners Wire:

Transcript: Colin Kaepernick addresses sitting during national anthem — Editor's note: This is a transcript from 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's media session Sunday Aug. 28, 2016 - his first public appearance since telling NFL Media why he decided to sit during the national anthem during the first three preseason games.

Discussion: CBS New York and USA Today

Chris Pleasance / Daily Mail:
'You should never play in the NFL again. …

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Bruce Bookter / NewsBusters:
ESPN Analyst Thinks Only Trump Supporters Offended by Kaepernick Anthem Protest

Discussion: John Hawkins' Right Wing News, Instapundit and TheBlaze.com

Charles M. Blow / New York Times:

Donald Trump's Bigotry — According to recent polls, the image of Donald Trump as a bigot has begun to crystallize, and for good reason: Because it's true! — A Quinnipiac poll released last week found that 59 percent of likely voters, and 29 percent of likely Republican voters in particular …

Paul Kane / Washington Post:

John McCain is in the fight of his life in the age of Donald Trump — PHOENIX — Sen. John McCain insists that he has no plans to change course or alter the high-wire reelection strategy forced upon him by the candidacy of DonaldTrump. — The Arizona Republican says he expects to remain steadfast …

Discussion: Outside the Beltway, Political Wire and Politico

Jordain Carney / The Hill:
Trump haunts McCain's reelection fight

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Nick Gass / Politico:

Giuliani rips Beyoncé over VMAs performance — Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani reacted angrily Monday to Beyoncé at the MTV Video Music Awards, decrying her performance in which the award-winning singer referenced gun violence “a shame.”

The Huffington Post:

Here's How The AP Should Have Written Its Hillary Clinton Article — Money is just one form of currency in the Clintons' elite circles. — Washington bureau chief for The Huffington Post … WASHINGTON At least 101* people who met or had phone conversations scheduled with Hillary Clinton …

Discussion: BillMoyers.com

Jim Hoft / The Gateway Pundit:

YOU MUST SEE THIS=> Unofficial Trump Ad That Will Win the Election — BEST. CAMPAIGN. VIDEO. EVER. — This ad by Downstream Politics is AMAZING! — Sit back and enjoy... And make sure you send this to everyone you know! — The post YOU MUST SEE THIS=> Unofficial Trump Ad …

Associated Press:

The Latest: Clinton Rolls out Plan for Mental Health Care — The Latest on the 2016 presidential campaign. (all times local): — Hillary Clinton is rolling out a comprehensive plan to address millions of Americans coping with mental illness. She's pointing to the need …

Discussion: Politico

Daniel Halper / New York Post:

The man hired to remake Donald Trump's image roughed up... Donald Trump's campaign CEO fired a new mother suffering from multiple sclerosis while she was on maternity leave, according to a lawsuit obtained exclusively by The Post. — “Julia Panely-Pacetti, a new mother who suffers from multiple sclerosis …

Discussion: ThinkProgress and Raw Story