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1:20 PM ET, July 15, 2018

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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: Politico, AOL and 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.
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.
Discussion: The Hill, CNN, The Week and Breitbart
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, Politico and Breitbart
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
Associated Press:   Summit fever: Trump reaches for big moment with Putin
New York Times:   Just Sitting Down With Trump, Putin Comes Out Ahead
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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
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
Discussion: Breitbart
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.
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
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: Political Wire and Lawfare
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Chicago Tribune:
Violent clash between officers and crowd after fatal police shooting in South Shore
Associated Press:   The Latest: Police say 4 protesters arrested after shooting
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 …
Jason Easley / POLITICUSUSA:
It Was Mitch McConnell Who Stopped Obama From Blocking Trump's Treason  —  Trump tweeted: … Here is the real history that Trump is trying to hide.  —  It was Barack Obama who wanted to issue a joint statement condemning Russian election meddling with Republicans, but Mitch McConnell refused to cooperate.
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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 …
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.
New York Times:
How Israel, in Dark of Night, Torched Its Way to Iran's Nuclear Secrets  —  TEL AVIV — The Mossad agents moving in on a warehouse in a drab commercial district of Tehran knew exactly how much time they had to disable the alarms, break through two doors, cut through dozens of giant safes …
 
 
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Ian Austen / New York Times:
Major Chain in Canada Pulls Ivanka Trump's Clothing
Discussion: Axios and HuffPost
Hyonhee Shin / Reuters:
U.S., North Korea in rare talks over remains of Korean War soldiers
Melissa Klein / New York Post:
Charter school CEOs get massive paychecks thanks to private donors
LBC:
Steve Bannon's Call To Arms: You're Going To Have To Fight For Your Country
Maura Lerner / Star Tribune:
He, she or ze? Pronouns could pose trouble under University of Minnesota campus policy
Discussion: Power Line
Jerry Brewer / Washington Post:
Some might call Audi Field opening tasteful. Others might say underwhelming.
David Siders / Politico:
Mayors muscle into 2020 presidential race
 Earlier Items: 
CBS News:
Western allies plan White Helmets evacuation from Syria
Discussion: Politico
Tom Odula / Associated Press:
Obama in ancestral home Kenya to launch sister's project
Barbara McQuade / The Daily Beast:
Mueller's Russia Indictment Points to Possible Charges Against Roger Stone
Barrett Wilson / Quillette:
I Was the Mob Until the Mob Came for Me
Paul Mirengoff / Power Line:
Kamala Harris, fabulist
Discussion: Front Page Magazine
Howard Cohen / miamiherald:
He said he was ‘going to burn down the building with all the f— Jews,’ Miami Beach cops say
Discussion: RT
CNN:
Judge blasts HHS official's warning of endangering children as ‘cover’ to Trump admin in key immigration case
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Jack Dunn / Variety:
Trump appoints Mark Burnett, the British TV executive who created and produced the reality show The Apprentice, as a special envoy to the UK

Max Tani / @maxwelltani:
Memo: WaPo's Matt Murray lays out plans for WP Ventures, the “third newsroom”; Krissah Thompson will be editor and Samantha Henig will be general manager

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
A deep dive into Paramount's sale to Skydance; sources: Skydance may integrate Pluto into Paramount+, and CBS head George Cheeks is expected to be head of TV
 
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