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Heather Caygle / Politico:
Pelosi tells Dems she wants to see Trump ‘in prison’  —  Speaker Nancy Pelosi told senior Democrats that she'd like to see President Donald Trump “in prison” as she clashed with House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler in a meeting on Tuesday night over whether to launch impeachment proceedings.
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Laurence H. Tribe / Washington Post:   Impeach Trump. But don't necessarily try him in the Senate.
Ryan Grim / The Intercept:
Joe Biden Worked to Undermine the Affordable Care Act's Coverage of Contraception  —  As vice president, Joe Biden repeatedly sought to undermine the Affordable Care Act's contraception mandate, working in alliance with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to push for a broad exemption …
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Caitlin Huey-Burns / CBS News:
Beto O'Rourke: Biden “absolutely wrong” on Hyde Amendment support  —  2020 Democratic presidential candidates were quick to pounce on Joe Biden's support for the Hyde Amendment, which bans federal funding for abortions in most cases, though they were reluctant to call him out by name.
Discussion: Axios
Todd J. Gillman / Dallas Morning News:
Biden puts Texas in play, pulling ahead of Trump 48-44 in new poll and exposing 2020 peril for GOP
Discussion: The Week and Mediaite
David Fahrenthold / Washington Post:
Trump to stay at Doonbeg, his money-losing golf course threatened by climate change  —  President Trump arrived at his golf course in Doonbeg, Ireland, on Wednesday for a two-night stay — pausing between official events in Europe to visit a business that has cost him $41 million and never reported turning a profit.
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Jonathan Lemire / Associated Press:
Trump, Irish prime minister differ on Brexit, meeting venue
The Guardian:
Irish funeral firm rents out four limousines to Trump for $1m
Discussion: Splinter
John Leicester / Associated Press:
‘Woo-hoo!’  At 97, D-Day veteran parachutes into Normandy  —  CARENTAN, France (AP) — No murderous hails of gunfire this time.  No D-Day objective that had to be taken, whatever the cost.  This time, 75 years almost to the hour after he parachuted into Nazi-occupied France …
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Associated Press:
D-Day 75: Nations honor veterans, memory of fallen troops  —  OMAHA BEACH, France (AP) — With the silence of remembrance and respect, nations honored the memory of the fallen and the singular bravery of all Allied troops who sloshed through bloodied water to the landing beaches of Normandy …
Jordyn Phelps / ABC News:
With Normandy visit, Trump continues presidential pilgrimage begun by Reagan
Discussion: Townhall
NBC News:
Warren wishes handcuffs for Trump, says Biden wrong on abortion  —  The Massachusetts Democrat and 2020 contender let loose at an MSNBC town hall in Indiana.  —  FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Sen. Elizabeth Warren said at an MSNBC town hall on Wednesday night that Joe Biden is wrong for supporting …
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Farhad Manjoo / New York Times:
I Want to Live in Elizabeth Warren's America
Maria Sacchetti / Washington Post:
Trump administration cancels English classes, soccer, legal aid for unaccompanied child migrants in U.S. shelters  —  The Trump administration is canceling English classes, recreational programs, and legal aid for unaccompanied minors staying in federal migrant shelters nationwide …
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Miriam Jordan / New York Times:
Migrant Children May Lose School, Sports and Legal Aid as Shelters Swell
Discussion: CNN
Kevin Sieff / Washington Post:
Guatemala says it's working with the United States to tighten borders, break up migrant caravans
Discussion: Axios
Mark Hosenball / Reuters:
Still no briefing for Senate intel panel on Mueller report: sources  —  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The only committee of the U.S. Congress running a genuinely bipartisan probe of Russian meddling in U.S. politics has still had no word from the Trump administration on briefing the panel …
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Natasha Bertrand / Politico:
Senate Intelligence Committee summons mysterious British security consultant
Discussion: PJ Media Home and RedState
Scott Stedman / FORENSIC NEWS:   Business partner of British security consultant under scrutiny in Russia probe worked for Viktor Vekselberg company
New York Times:
Tech Giants Amass a Lobbying Army for an Epic Washington Battle  —  WASHINGTON — Faced with the growing possibility of antitrust actions and legislation to curb their power, four of the biggest technology companies are amassing an army of lobbyists as they prepare for what could be an epic fight over their futures.
Robby Soave / Reason:
YouTube Punishes Steven Crowder for Homophobic Speech, a Confused Approach to an Unsolvable Problem  —  In the last 24 hours, YouTube declined to punish conservative content creator Steven Crowder for homophobic speech directed at a gay Vox journalist, then debuted a far-reaching ban on extremist videos …
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Elizabeth Lopatto / The Verge:
Bowing to pressure, YouTube will reconsider its harassment policies
Wall Street Journal:
State Dept. Forces Out Official Who Worked on Plan That Led to Ex-Employer's Arms Deals  —  The State Department has forced out a senior official who played a role in crafting a plan that led to billions of dollars going to the defense firm he formerly represented as a lobbyist, according to current and former U.S. officials.
Washington Post:
Trump to speak at Lincoln Memorial during Fourth of July celebration  —  President Trump plans to address the nation from the Lincoln Memorial on July 4 as part of an overhauled celebration of the nation's Independence Day, D.C. city officials and U.S. Park Police said Wednesday.
Marc Caputo / Politico:
It's not just Biden: Multiple Democrats lift material from other sites  —  Twenty-four hours after Joe Biden's campaign was taken to task for lifting portions of a climate change plan without citation, it's clear that the former vice president has plenty of company.
Camilo Montoya-Galvez / CBS News:
Military to spend a month painting border barriers to “improve aesthetic appearance”  —  Washington — Members of the military deployed near the U.S.-Mexico border have been assigned to spend a month painting a mile-long stretch of barriers to improve their “aesthetic appearance.”
Discussion: Fox News
CNN:
Exclusive: US intel shows Saudi Arabia escalated its missile program with help from China  —  Washington (CNN)The US government has obtained intelligence that Saudi Arabia has significantly escalated its ballistic missile program with the help of China, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter said …
Discussion: Washington Press and Law & Crime
Liz Hoffman / Wall Street Journal:
Rahm Emanuel, Ex-Chicago Mayor, Is Going to Wall Street  —  He is joining Centerview, a boutique investment bank, as a counselor to large firms  —  Former Chicago mayor and longtime Democratic operative Rahm Emanuel will join boutique investment bank Centerview Partners LLC, bringing a Rolodex built over a 30-year political career.
Discussion: Splinter and Mediaite
David Moye / HuffPost:
GOP Chairwoman Claims D-Day Anniversary Should Be About ‘Celebrating Our President’  —  Ronna McDaniel made the comment on Fox Business while griping about the media coverage of Trump's European trip.  —  Apparently, the “D” in D-Day stands for “Donald Trump,” at least according to Ronna McDaniel …
Andrew Kerr / The Daily Caller:
Elijah Cummings's Wife Used Her Charity To Enrich Her For-Profit Company, Documents Show  — The wife of House Oversight Chairman Elijah Cummings used her charity to funnel hundreds of thousands of dollars into her private LLC, according to new documents obtained by The Daily Caller News Foundation.
Marcy Miroff Rothenberg / demwritepress.com:
California Dems Check Out the Contenders, Find a Lot to Like  —  THE CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY CONVENTION HOSTED 14 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES, PROVIDING A PRE-DEBATE GLIMPSE OF THE EVOLVING NOMINATION BATTLE.  —  If there were such a thing as a candy shop for Democratic activists …
Caitlin Dickson / Yahoo News:
Border Patrol is confiscating migrant kids' medicine, U.S. doctors say  —  For the past year and a half, Dr. Eric Russell has been traveling from Houston to McAllen, Texas, every three months or so to volunteer at the Catholic Charities Humanitarian Respite Center, a first stop …
Ed Kilgore / New York Magazine:
Josh Hawley Could Be the Face of the Post-Trump Right  —  The recent brouhaha in right-wing political and cultural circles about civility, freedom, and other “liberal” values cherished by pre-Trump conservatives may appear to be a form of early-summer light entertainment …
Alan Cowell / New York Times:
Overlooked No More: Alan Turing, Condemned Code Breaker and Computer Visionary  —  His ideas led to early versions of modern computing and helped win World War II.  Yet he died as a criminal for his homosexuality. … LONDON — His genius embraced the first visions of modern computing …
Meghann Myers / Military Times:
A West Point cadet just had his rape conviction overturned, leaving him free to return to the school  —  Two years ago, U.S. Military Academy Cadet Jacob Whisenhunt was sentenced to 21 years in prison for raping a sleeping classmate.  On Monday, an appeals court threw out his conviction …
Discussion: Task & Purpose
Paul Farhi / Washington Post:
Lies?  The news media is starting to describe Trump's ‘falsehoods’ that way.  —  It's (almost) official: The president of the United States is a liar.  —  This will not come as a revelation to people who have closely followed President Trump's public statements and Twitter feed and have long doubted his veracity.
Washington Post:
W.Va. bishop gave powerful cardinals and other priests $350,000 in cash gifts before his ouster, church records show  —  In the years before he was ousted for alleged sexual harassment and financial abuses, the leader of the Catholic Church in West Virginia gave cash gifts totaling $350,000 …
 
 
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Laura Hazard Owen / Nieman Lab:
Americans think “made-up news” is a bigger problem than climate change
Anthony Adragna / Politico:
DNC opts against climate change debate, Inslee says
Ellie Kaufman / CNN:
Interior has 5 versions of the secretary's schedule — but they don't always match
Simon Carswell / The Irish Times:
‘Make Doonbeg Great Again’: village poised for descent of The Donald
Benjamin Fearnow / Newsweek:
1972 article surfaces showing Bernie Sanders backed abortion rights year before Roe v Wade
Zainab Iqbal / BKLYNER:
“Kill All Jews Now” “Israel” & “Mario Cuomo” Written On Mailbox In Bay Ridge
Daniel Friedman / Mother Jones:
State Department Program Targeting Critics of Trump's Iran Policy Draws Congressional Scrutiny
 Earlier Items: 
Burgess Everett / Politico:
McConnell: Senate will ‘probably not’ vote on Dreamers bill
Discussion: FOX News Radio
Emily Mahoney / Tampa Bay Times:
Could an armed teacher be arrested like Parkland cop Scot Peterson?
Will Sommer / The Daily Beast:
Boston's Straight Pride Parade Is Even Worse Than You Think
Discussion: Denver Post and Mother Jones
CNN:
CNN Poll: Rising share expect Trump to win in 2020
Discussion: Breitbart and The Daily Caller
Dylan Scott / Vox:
Trump is really unpopular in the most important 2020 battleground states
Discussion: Lawyers, Guns & Money