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Sadiq Khan / The Guardian:
It's un-British to roll out the red carpet for Donald Trump — The US president gives comfort to the far right. The prime minister should speak truth to power — Praising the “very fine people on both sides” when torch-wielding white supremacists and antisemites marched through the streets clashing with anti-racist campaigners.
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CNN, Splinter, Breitbart, POLITICUSUSA, Hullabaloo and The Sun
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Katie Gibbons / The Times & The Sunday Times:
Trump visit: Mayor gives inflatable baby clearance to fly — The mayor of London has granted permission for a Donald Trump baby blimp to fly over the capital during the state visit. — Sadiq Khan's Greater London Authority gave the green light for protesters to fly the balloon of Mr Trump wearing …
The Guardian:
Donald Trump is like a 20th-century fascist, says Sadiq Khan — London mayor hits out at US president before his state visit to Britain — The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has compared the language used by Donald Trump to rally his supporters to that of “the fascists of the 20th century” …
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Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion, Outside the Beltway and Joe.My.God.
Justin Baragona / The Daily Beast:
Mick Mulvaney: Not ‘Unreasonable’ for White House to Ask Navy to Move USS John S. McCain — With the U.S. Navy confirming that a “request was made” to “minimize the visibility” of the USS John S. McCain ahead of President Trump's visit to Japan last month, Acting White House Chief …
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New York Times:
Trump Is Said to Have Overruled Kushner and Other Aides in Threatening Mexico With Tariffs — WASHINGTON — President Trump pushed ahead with plans to impose tariffs on Mexico over the objections of several top advisers, including his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, opting to side with hard-line officials …
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Talking Points Memo, Axios, ABC News and Political Wire
Kelsey Tamborrino / Politico:
Mulvaney: Trump ‘deadly serious’ about Mexico tariffs
Mulvaney: Trump ‘deadly serious’ about Mexico tariffs
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Axios
Hugh Hewitt / Washington Post:
America's enemies are on notice about this president — America's enemies are on notice: The president is no longer an eloquent pushover professor-president but a ruthless real estate developer and television network brawler-president whose principle weapons are blunt candor and walking away from the table.
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Luis Martinez / ABC News:
Iran's top diplomat warns of ‘consequences’ if US keeps up economic sanctions — Iran will not be intimidated by President Trump's “art of the deal pressure” by using economic sanctions to push Iran to negotiate a new nuclear deal, the country's top diplomat told ABC News.
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Political Wire
Kevin Poulsen / The Daily Beast:
We Found The Guy Behind the Viral ‘Drunk Pelosi’ Video — The video that racked up millions of views and sparked a national conversation was uploaded by a sports blogger from the Bronx, currently on probation for domestic battery. — On May 22, a Donald Trump superfan and occasional sports blogger …
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RedState, Big League Politics, twitchy.com and Conservative News Today
David D. Kirkpatrick / New York Times:
The Most Powerful Arab Ruler Isn't M.B.S. It's M.B.Z. — Prince Mohammed bin Zayed grew the U.A.E.'s power by following America's lead. He now has an increasingly bellicose agenda of his own. And President Trump seems to be following him. — ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates …
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Liam Stack / New York Times:
Man Who Posed as Saudi Prince and Defrauded Investors Out of $8 Million Is Sent to Prison
Man Who Posed as Saudi Prince and Defrauded Investors Out of $8 Million Is Sent to Prison
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UPI and Law & Crime
Politico:
Trump trip II: No happy ending for May — Preparations for state visit now in ‘disaster management’ territory, UK official says. — LONDON — Theresa May has been liberated, but don't expect a “Love Actually” moment with Donald Trump. — Having finally raised the white flag in her battle …
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One America News Network and New York Times
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Katie Rogers / New York Times:
Trump Calls on Britain to ‘Walk Away’ if E.U. Does Not Concede to Its Demands
Trump Calls on Britain to ‘Walk Away’ if E.U. Does Not Concede to Its Demands
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Politico, Mercury News, The Daily Beast, The Sun, New York Post and ThinkProgress
Tim Shipman / The Times & The Sunday Times:
Donald Trump interview: 'Jeremy Corbyn is making a mistake if he's not America's friend'
Donald Trump interview: 'Jeremy Corbyn is making a mistake if he's not America's friend'
New York Times:
California Is Now an ‘Early Primary State.’ Democrats Are Grappling With How to Compete. — OAKLAND, Calif. — Senator Elizabeth Warren bounded onto stage before a crowd of more than 6,000 here — “the biggest one so far,” she announced excitedly — and stayed for nearly two extra hours …
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Politico
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Sean Sullivan / Washington Post:
Democrats, in California, confront deep divisions over how to handle increasing calls for President Trump's impeachment
Democrats, in California, confront deep divisions over how to handle increasing calls for President Trump's impeachment
Scott Detrow / NPR:
Democratic Candidates Descend On California And Offer A Preview Of Fights To Come
Democratic Candidates Descend On California And Offer A Preview Of Fights To Come
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Vox, Sacramento Bee and BuzzFeed News
CNN:
John Hickenlooper booed for saying ‘socialism is not the answer’ — Hickenlooper booed for saying socialism isn't the answer — San Francisco (CNN)The welcoming cheers 2020 presidential hopeful John Hickenlooper received when he first graced the stage at California's Democratic Convention quickly crumbled …
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David Weigel / Washington Post:
A Democratic 2020 contender denounces socialism — and gets booed
A Democratic 2020 contender denounces socialism — and gets booed
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Althouse
Aris Folley / The Hill:
Protester takes mic from Kamala Harris while on stage at event — A protester took Sen. Kamala Harris' (D-Calif.) microphone as she spoke to attendees at an event in San Francisco Saturday. — In footage of the incident at the Big Ideas Forum hosted by MoveOn, the male protester …
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NBC News, Breitbart, Conservative News Today, The Daily Caller, The Gateway Pundit and Townhall
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Carla Marinucci / Politico:
Harris challenges Axelrod over criticism she's too ‘cautious’ on trail
Harris challenges Axelrod over criticism she's too ‘cautious’ on trail
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Althouse, Sputnik International, Fox News, Mercury News and Axios
Vandana Rambaran / Fox News:
California Dem convention heats up as candidates jab Trump, call for impeachment ... and contend with hecklers
California Dem convention heats up as candidates jab Trump, call for impeachment ... and contend with hecklers
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Common Dreams, Politico, Axios, Mediaite, Breitbart and Washington Post
Josh Kraushaar / National Journal:
Trump's Tariffs Will Threaten GOP's Senate Majority — The president's protectionism is putting several vulnerable Republican senators on the defensive. — President Trump's abrupt threat to impose tariffs on Mexico doesn't just threaten to stagnate the country's economy and raise the price of goods for consumers back home.
Lloyd Green / The Guardian:
Siege review: Michael Wolff's Trump tale is Fire and Fury II - fire harder — The follow-up to the first tell-all is a wild ride, stretching credulity, indebted to Steve Bannon. But so is the president — Michael Wolff is back and not with a whimper. The latest installment …
CNN:
CNN Poll: Democratic support for impeachment rises, Trump approval steady — Washington (CNN)Democrats are increasingly in support of impeaching President Donald Trump and removing him from office but the majority of Americans remain opposed to the prospect, a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS shows.
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Slate and The Daily Caller
Robert McCartney / Washington Post:
In January, Virginia GOP killed bill to ban sales of large-capacity magazines — A Virginia bill designed to ban sales of large-capacity magazines similar to those used by the Virginia Beach gunman died in committee in January on a party-line vote. — The fate of the legislation, SB1748 …
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Axios
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