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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested under national security law — HONG KONG — Media tycoon and activist Jimmy Lai, his sons and several others were arrested early Monday for allegedly colluding with foreign forces, a crime under Hong Kong's new national security law, according to the newspaper he founded and a close associate.
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NPR and Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
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Hong Kong Media Tycoon Arrested in Latest Blow to Democracy Camp — Jimmy Lai's media group had backed pro-democracy protests — Police say seven arrested for breaching new security law — Hong Kong police arrested media tycoon and prominent democracy activist Jimmy Lai under …
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South China Morning Post, UPI, Al Jazeera and Committee to Protect …, more at Mediagazer »
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Hong Kong Publisher Jimmy Lai Is Arrested Under National Security Law — The pro-democracy figure is the most high-profile figure detained under the sweeping law imposed by Beijing on the semiautonomous territory. — HONG KONG — The Hong Kong police on Monday arrested seven people …
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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested under national security law — Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai has been arrested for “collusion with foreign powers,” said Mark Simon, an executive at the tycoon's media firm Next Digital Monday morning local time.
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The Daily Beast and One America News Network
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How Pro-Trump Forces Work the Refs in Silicon Valley — The new referees in American politics are Facebook, Google and Twitter, and they would be wise to pay attention to lessons the old media tried to learn. — One of the oddest moments during last month's tech hearings on Capitol Hill came …
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The Daily Beast, more at Mediagazer »
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How Trump Killed Tens of Thousands of Americans — On July 17, President Donald Trump sat for a Fox News interview at the White House. At the time, nearly 140,000 Americans were dead from the novel coronavirus. The interviewer, Chris Wallace, showed Trump a video clip in which Robert Redfield …
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Behind the scenes: Trump assembles team of closest aides to prepare for Biden debates — Two weekends ago, President Trump met with a group of his closest aides in the conference room of his Bedminster golf club to discuss a subject that has been weighing heavily on his mind: the three scheduled debates with Joe Biden.
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There Will Be No October Surprise This Year — And even if Trump unveils one, it won't make a difference. — Barr has been a naked partisan in using the Department of Justice as a tool to advance Trump's political interests. — Cast your mind ahead a couple of months, to the beginning of October.
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New York Times
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New York Times: White House reached out to South Dakota governor about adding Trump to Mount Rushmore — Washington (CNN)White House aides reached out to South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem last year about the process of adding additional presidents to Mount Rushmore, the New York Times reported.
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Trump declares war on Social Security, Medicare — CNN reporters break down Donald Trump's executive actions — Paul Begala, a Democratic strategist and CNN political commentator, was a political consultant for Bill Clinton's presidential campaign in 1992 and served as a counselor to Clinton in the White House.
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Trump pledged to permanently scrap the payroll taxes used to fund Social Security and Medicare if he wins re-election
Trump pledged to permanently scrap the payroll taxes used to fund Social Security and Medicare if he wins re-election
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Coronavirus Live Updates: At Least 97,000 Children in the U.S. Tested Positive in Last 2 Weeks of July — Trump's unilateral economic relief actions come under fire. Ohio's governor urges use of rapid tests, but with caution after his false positive. — RIGHT NOW A Georgia school whose …
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China Avoids Top Trump Aides in Hong Kong Retaliatory Sanctions — China will sanction 11 Americans in retaliation for similar measures imposed by the Trump administration on Friday, according to Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian. — Those sanctioned include Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz …
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China announces retaliatory sanctions on Rubio, Cruz and other U.S. officials
China announces retaliatory sanctions on Rubio, Cruz and other U.S. officials
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Facing bleak November, Republicans look to stoke BLM backlash — The battle to define the movement comes as the president and fellow GOP candidates try to win back suburban voters. — Protesters gather in front of the district attorney's office in Salt Lake City on July 9. Rick Bowmer/AP Photo
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Another electoral college-popular vote split? It's possible — What is the Electoral College? — Washington (CNN)New CBS News/YouGov polls from Pennsylvania and Wisconsin seem to tell a familiar story. Former Vice President Joe Biden leads President Donald Trump by six points among likely voters …
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Amazon and Mall Operator Look at Turning Sears, J.C. Penney Stores Into Fulfillment Centers — Hookup between Simon Property Group, Amazon would show how retail and logistics are converging more rapidly — Simon Property Group Inc., the biggest mall owner in the U.S. …
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Outside the Beltway, The Verge and Mashable, more at Techmeme »
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Kamala Harris should say no to vice presidency — If Joe Biden offers the vice presidential slot to Sen. Kamala Harris, my advice to her would be to politely decline. — Harris is a tested and proven campaigner who will work her backside off to get Biden elected.
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U.S. Agency Sidelines Planned $765 Million Loan to Kodak Amid Probes — The move comes as the SEC investigates Kodak's disclosure of the loan and stock options granted to executives — WASHINGTON—A federal agency has put a planned $765 million loan to Eastman Kodak Co. KODK -7.64% on hold …
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As decision day nears, VP hopefuls rake in big money for Biden — Biden first and foremost wants a governing partner. But fundraising prowess is unquestionably a plus. — Of Joe Biden's potential running mates, Sen. Elizabeth Warren has brought in the most cash for the presumptive Democratic nominee's campaign.
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Florida Politics, Associated Press and The 19th
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Belarus election: Lukashenko's claim of landslide victory sparks widespread protests … Clashes broke out in cities across Belarus on Sunday evening as riot police used rubber bullets, flash grenades, teargas and water cannon to quash protests against the results of the contested presidential election.
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The Daily Beast
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'You can't control people's anger': Portland protesters set fire to police union headquarters as tensions rise again — PORTLAND, Ore. — Robert Dorris leaned against the door frame of his ground-floor apartment in Portland, Ore., on the same block as the police union's headquarters …
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Trump is learning to bend the bureaucracy to his will — We have become so accustomed to President Trump's incompetence that it's easy to miss a crucial change: In his fourth year in office, Trump is learning to bend government to his corrupt purposes. — The incompetence was and remains uppermost …
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At least 21 people shot, one fatally, at a party in Southeast Washington — A 17-year-old is dead and an off-duty police officer is fighting for her life after at least 21 people were shot when a dispute broke out early Sunday at a cookout attended by hundreds of people in Southeast Washington, authorities said.
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Mother Jones and UPI