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John Bolton / Wall Street Journal:
The Scandal of Trump's China Policy  —  The president pleaded with Chinese leader Xi Jinping for domestic political help, subordinated national-security issues to his own reelection prospects and ignored Beijing's human-rights abuses  —  U.S. strategy toward the People's Republic of China …
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Conor Finnegan / ABC News:
Bolton: Trump's not ‘fit for office,’ doesn't have ‘competence to carry out the job’  —  In an ABC interview, Bolton says Trump was singularly focused on reelection.  —  President Donald Trump is not “fit for office” and doesn't have “the competence to carry out the job,” …
Jessica Taylor / The Cook Political Report:
Montana Senate Moves to Toss Up  —  Montana skyrocketed to competitive status earlier this year when Democrats finally convinced term-limited Gov. Steve Bullock to jump into the race and challenge first-term GOP Sen. Steve Daines.  That decision at the beginning of March came …
Jennifer Szalai / New York Times:
John Bolton's Tone in ‘The Room Where It Happened’ Swings Between Tedious and Slightly Unhinged  —  Pity, for just an infinitesimal moment, John Bolton.  —  There he was last January, commanding an enormous share of the public's attention with news of a forthcoming book that reportedly included an …
David Ignatius / Washington Post:
John Bolton's book is full of startling revelations he should have told us sooner  —  “Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord,” reads a famous passage from St. Paul's Letter to the Romans.  John Bolton has provided a secular version of that cosmic payback in his account of Donald Trump's presidency …
Discussion: The Guardian
Susan B. Glasser / New Yorker:
John Bolton's Epic Score-Settling  —  Trump's former national-security adviser writes a scathing account of the President's “stunning ignorance,” incompetence, and corruption.  —  John Bolton was not looking to make friends in the Trump White House when he served as the national-security adviser, nor did he do so.
Discussion: New York Times, Fox News and The Hill
Nicole Gaouette / CNN:
What we learned from John Bolton's eye-popping tale of working with Trump
Discussion: KEYT-TV
Josh Dawsey / Washington Post:
Trump asked China's Xi to help him win reelection, according to Bolton book
Peter Baker / New York Times:
Bolton Says Trump Impeachment Inquiry Missed Other Troubling Actions
Business Insider:
Trump said it would be ‘cool’ to invade Venezuela because the country is 'really part …
Discussion: IJR
William Kristol / The Bulwark:
John Bolton Tells the Truth
Discussion: Raw Story
Del Quentin Wilber / Los Angeles Times:
Federal prosecutors are mulling criminal charges against John Bolton
Washington Post:
Justice Department seeks emergency order to block publication of Bolton's book
Asawin Suebsaeng / The Daily Beast:   Trump Thought Elton John Would Love His Rocket Man Gift to Kim
Timothy Bella / Washington Post:
A GOP sheriff vowed not to enforce Arizona's coronavirus restrictions.  Now he's tested positive.  —  As the rest of Arizona followed a stay-at-home order imposed by the governor in May, Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb proclaimed that the state's attempt to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus was unconstitutional.
Discussion: Phoenix New Times and Daily Kos
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Tracy Connor / The Daily Beast:
Arizona Sheriff Who Refused to Enforce Lockdown Now Has COVID-19  —  INFECTED  —  A month ago, Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb said he would not enforce Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's stay-at-home order because he thought the lockdown had gone on long enough.  Now, Lamb is revealing …
Discussion: The Hill
Arizona Republic:
Pinal County sheriff says he tested positive for COVID-19 before planned Trump meeting  —  Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb announced on Wednesday afternoon that he tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.  —  Lamb posted on the Pinal County Sheriff Office's Facebook page …
Discussion: Talking Points Memo
Lois Beckett / The Guardian:
Arizona governor backtracks on mask rules as Covid-19 cases surge
Discussion: Balloon Juice
Washington Post:
Impeachment casts shadow over Army officer's promotion  —  An Army officer's promotion is in jeopardy over what some officials fear could be White House retaliation for his role in last year's impeachment inquiry, raising the possibility that President Trump might again intervene in military affairs …
Discussion: Outside the Beltway and Raw Story
CNN:
‘Wednesday night massacre’ as Trump appointee takes over at global media agency  —  New York (CNN Business)The heads of four organizations overseen by the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) were all dismissed Wednesday night — a move likely to heighten concerns that new Trump-appointed CEO Michael Pack means …
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David Folkenflik / NPR:
Trump's New Foreign Broadcasting CEO Fires News Chiefs, Raising Fears Of Meddling
Edward Wong / New York Times:
New Conservative Media Chief Dismisses Heads of U.S.-Funded News Outlets
Discussion: The Wrap
Washington Post:
Blackface incident at Post cartoonist's 2018 Halloween party resurfaces amid protests  —  Every year, Tom Toles's Halloween party draws an eclectic mix — journalists and political types from Washington's power elite, but also artists and musicians, everyone from retirees to college kids …
Discussion: Reason, Newsbusters and Twitchy
Los Angeles Times:
Half brother of Palmdale hanging victim Robert Fuller is fatally shot by deputies  —  The half brother of Robert Fuller, a young Black man who was found hanging from a tree in Palmdale last week, was shot dead by Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies during a shootout Wednesday afternoon in Kern County …
Discussion: Raw Story
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NBC News:   Half-brother of man found hanged involved in deputy shootout
Jean Kennedy Smith / Associated Press:
Jean Kennedy Smith, last surviving sibling of JFK, dies  —  NEW YORK — Jean Kennedy Smith, the last surviving sibling of President John F. Kennedy and a former ambassador to Ireland, died Wednesday, her daughter confirmed to The New York Times.  She was 92.  —  Smith died at her home in Manhattan, her daughter Kym told the Times.
Discussion: NBC News
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Robert D. McFadden / New York Times:
Jean Kennedy Smith Dies at 92; Sister of Famed Clan Helped Forge Peace in Northern Ireland
Discussion: The Guardian
Nate Silver / FiveThirtyEight:
Our New Polling Averages Show Biden Leads Trump By 9 Points Nationally  —  Today we launched our general election polling averages, nationally and for all states with a sufficient number of polls.  Recent polls show former Vice President Joe Biden with a solid lead over President Trump nationally, and in most swing states.
Discussion: ABC News
Axios:
Trump to use Tulsa as test run for mass crowds ahead of convention  —  President Trump's campaign plans to turn this weekend's Tulsa rally into a massive pro-Trump festival complete with musical acts, and it's flying in high-profile backers and camera crews to show the world the fervency of his supporters.
Carl Anthony / The Daily Boulder:
Black Teenage Boy Found Hanged Outside Houston Elementary School: Report  —  Houston Police said a black teenage boy was found hanged outside an elementary school, reported the Houston Chronicle.  —  The boy was found in a remote corner on Ehrhardt Elementary School property in Spring …
Discussion: Raw Story
Jeff Stein / Washington Post:
White House divisions sow confusion about strategy on stimulus next steps  —  Navarro seeks $2 trillion package, but other administration officials appear scattered on how to proceed.  —  Last Friday, senior White House official Peter Navarro said in a mostly-overlooked television interview …
John Daniel Davidson / The Federalist:
Americans Should Never Again Comply With Pandemic Lockdown Orders  —  By treating Black Lives Matters protests differently than other large gatherings, public officials and health experts have exposed themselves as hypocrites.  —  We're told a second wave of coronavirus infections is coming.
detroitnews:
COVID-19 modeling site: Michigan one of three states ‘on track to contain’ virus  —  Lansing — A national nonprofit that's been monitoring the spread of COVID-19 says Michigan is one of three states “on track to contain” the novel coronavirus, but officials still warn the fight here is far from over.
Tim Gray / Variety:
10 Problematic Films That Could Use Warning Labels  —  It's now widely accepted that despite being a beloved classic, “Gone With the Wind” needs an explanation of its context when it's screened on TV or in theaters.  HBO Max says it will eventually restore the Oscar-winning film to the service, but with “context and framing.”
Nicole Narea / Vox:
LGBTQ immigrants are waiting on another possibly life-changing decision from the Supreme Court  —  Three immigrants on identifying as LGBTQ, living with DACA status, and the change they're seeking.  —  For José Alonso Muñoz, the prospect of coming out as queer to his friends …
Daniel Henninger / Wall Street Journal:
The Coming Urban Exodus  —  Failing progressive governance is making daily life too chaotic and stressful in many U.S. cities.  —  In his speech last weekend to the graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, President Trump said something with which, in normal times, few would disagree …
Associated Press:
Here's one Republican who's skipping Trump's Tulsa rally: The mayor  —  For most mayors in deep-red states like Oklahoma, the prospect of hosting the first rally for President Trump in months would be a delight.  It would showcase the city on an international stage and draw revenue …
The Philadelphia Inquirer:
Pennsylvania's primary election results are finally in.  Here's what they mean for November.  —  Pennsylvania Democrats showed up.  —  Despite a sleepy presidential race, the coronavirus pandemic and historic protests against systemic racism, more than 1.57 million Democrats voted for president …
Adam Wren / Politico:
The Unhappy Liberals Inside Trump's Favorite Network  —  As protests and riots roiled the nation in early June, a missive from the news director at President Donald Trump's favorite network arrived in the inboxes of anchors, delivering marching orders.  —  “I want to get everyone …
Ella Nilsen / Vox:
The Kentucky Senate primary showcases the 2 theories of how to beat Mitch McConnell  —  Amy McGrath is facing a competitive challenger in Charles Booker.  Both Democrats have an uphill battle to topple McConnell.  —  Two years ago, retired Marine Corps fighter pilot Amy McGrath …
Discussion: OpenSecrets.org
 
 
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Reuters:
Months before election, Trump finds himself at odds with most Americans' views
Timothy Johnson / Media Matters for America:
Texas county GOP group hosted Infowars anchor who promoted claims that George Floyd's death was a hoax
Ann Coulter:
YALE HAS TO GO!  —  The Democratic Party is being forced …
Mona Charen / The Bulwark:
George Floyd Changed My Mind
John Solomon / Just The News:
Ex-Trump adviser breaks silence on Russia probe, says Iran deal played role in false allegations
Discussion: The Gateway Pundit
Nicholas Kristof / New York Times:
When Antifa Hysteria Sweeps America
Discussion: MyNorthwest.com
Geoff Ziezulewicz / Military Times:
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Thomas Adamson / Associated Press:
European countries slam US withdrawal from tech tax talks
 Earlier Items: 
Shane Goldmacher / New York Times:
Joe Biden Begins First General Election TV Ad Blitz
Discussion: The Hill and KEYT-TV
Brian Slodysko / Associated Press:
Progressive donor group announces $59M vote-by-mail campaign
Discussion: The Hill
Robby Soave / Reason:
Indiana University Professor Apologizes for Triggering Medical Students With 'I Can't Breathe' Exam Question
Discussion: The College Fix
E.J. Dionne / Washington Post:
No, Trump can't defy the laws of gravity
Discussion: Raw Story, Slate and NPR
Tina Nguyen / Politico:
How 6 blocks in Seattle became a microcosm of the culture wars
Discussion: MSN, The Daily Dot and Redstate
Politico:
Daily Cuomo show to mark final episode Friday
Discussion: New York Post
Craig Timberg / Washington Post:
As Trump warns of leftist violence, a dangerous threat emerges from the right-wing boogaloo movement