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CBS News:
“I think the European Union is a foe,” Trump says ahead of Putin meeting in Helsinki  —  Coming off a contentious NATO summit and a trip to the U.K. in which he seemed to undercut the government of America's closest ally, President Trump took aim at another Western institution just days …
Discussion: The Week
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CBS News:
Trump on Putin meeting: “I go in with low expectations”  —  President Trump is keeping expectations in check in advance of his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to an interview with “CBS Evening News” anchor Jeff Glor.  “I go in with low expectations,” Mr. Trump said.
Quinn Scanlan / ABC News:
‘I find it hard to believe’ Putin didn't know about Russian interference in U.S. election: White House national security adviser  —  President Donald Trump's top national security adviser said he finds it “hard to believe” Vladimir Putin didn't know about top Russian military intelligence …
Discussion: The Hill and Politico
Quint Forgey / Politico:
Rand Paul on Russian election meddling: ‘We all do it’  —  Sen. Rand Paul on Sunday sought to justify Russia's interference in America's 2016 presidential race, claiming that all countries meddle in foreign elections.  —  “I think really we mistake our response if we think it's about accountability from the Russians.
Jonathan Swan / Axios:
Why Trump gives Putin a pass on Mueller revelations  —  President Trump no longer doubts the basic intelligence assessment that Russia interfered in the 2016 election — he just seems incapable of taking it seriously, and tells staff that is simply what nations do, several sources close to Trump tell me.
Maureen Dowd / New York Times:
Trump, Having a Bawl in Europe
Discussion: LewRockwell
Jason Easley / POLITICUSUSA:
It Was Mitch McConnell Who Stopped Obama From Blocking Trump's Treason
Associated Press:   Summit fever: Trump reaches for big moment with Putin
New York Times:   Just Sitting Down With Trump, Putin Comes Out Ahead
Masha Gessen / New Yorker:   Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and the Triumph of Nothing Over Everyone
Phil Willon / Los Angeles Times:
Kevin de León wins endorsement of California Democrats in rebuke of Dianne Feinstein … California Democratic Party leaders took a step to the left Saturday night, endorsing liberal state lawmaker Kevin de León for Senate over Democratic icon Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
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Taryn Luna / Sacramento Bee:   California Democrats endorse de León for US Senate race, snubbing Feinstein
Adam Nagourney / New York Times:
Kevin De León Beats Feinstein for California Democrats' Endorsement
Politico:
Feinstein gets progressive smackdown
Emily Stewart / Vox:
Theresa May says Donald Trump told her to sue the European Union  —  May revealed the “suggestion” Trump made to her on handling Brexit negotiations.  —  When United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May and Donald Trump met Friday, the US president had a “suggestion” on handling Brexit negotiations.
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Axios:   Trump adds EU to list of foes, alongside China and Russia
Daily Mail:
My deal is the only Brexit deal …
The Times & The Sunday Times:
Royal family ‘snub’ Donald Trump during UK visit  —  Queen left to go it alone as Charles and William avoid president  —  Prince Charles and Prince William were unwilling to meet Donald Trump on his visit to Britain, leaving the Queen to greet the US president alone.
Jill Serjeant / Reuters:
U.S. lawmakers shown backing fake kindergarten gun scheme in Sacha Baron Cohen satire  —  LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In Sacha Baron Cohen's provocative new comedy show, American politicians are filmed backing a fictitious program to teach kindergartners how to use guns to defend themselves in school shootings.
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Matt Wilstein / The Daily Beast:   Sacha Baron Cohen Convinces GOP Congressmen to Arm Toddlers in ‘Who Is America?’ Premiere
Matt Wilstein / The Daily Beast:   Ex-GOP Rep. Joe Walsh: Sacha Baron Cohen Tricked Me Into Saying We Should Arm Preschoolers
New York Times:
Warren is Preparing for 2020.  So Are Biden, Booker, Harris and Sanders.  —  RENO, Nev. — During a campaign-style tour of the West late last month, Senator Elizabeth Warren did not announce she was running for president.  But in private events and public speeches, her message about 2020 was as clear as it was rousing.
Discussion: Althouse
Cindy Chang / Los Angeles Times:
Judge orders L.A. Times to alter story about Glendale cop, sparking protest from newspaper  —  A federal judge on Saturday ordered the Los Angeles Times to remove information from an article that described a plea agreement between prosecutors and a Glendale police detective accused of working …
Discussion: KTLA
Piers Morgan / Daily Mail:
PIERS MORGAN up close and VERY personal with Trump on Air Force One  —  PIERS MORGAN talks with President Donald Trump as the Republican concludes his tour of the UK, boarding Air Force One to foreign policy, the Royal family - and personalised snacks.
Matt Apuzzo / New York Times:
F.B.I. Confidence in Leadership Fell in Year After Comey's Firing  —  WASHINGTON — One year after President Trump fired the F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, agents say they have less confidence in the ethics and vision of the bureau's new leadership, according to internal survey data.
Discussion: Lawfare
Washington Post:
Mueller, pushing to wrap up parts of Russia probe, faces question of American involvement  —  In a 29-page indictment Friday, special counsel Robert S. Mueller III blamed specific officers in the Russian government for the 2016 hacking of Democrats, answering one of his investigation's central questions …
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Associated Press:   The Latest: Police say 4 protesters arrested after shooting
Maura Lerner / Star Tribune:
He, she or ze?  Pronouns could pose trouble under University of Minnesota campus policy  —  Draft policy would punish those who ignore personal pronoun preferences.  —  Using the wrong pronoun could turn into a firing offense at the University of Minnesota.
Discussion: Power Line
 
 
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CBS News:
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Howard Cohen / miamiherald:
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CNN:
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Jon Brodkin / Ars Technica:
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Lachlan Cartwright / The Ankler:
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