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Jonathan Nicholson / HuffPost:
Susan Collins: Democrats' Climate Deal May Doom Bipartisan Efforts On Same-Sex Marriage  —  The GOP senator said the surprise move by Democrats could make it harder to convince fellow Republicans to get on board.  —  WASHINGTON — Sen. Susan Collins, one of a handful of GOP senators working …
Discussion: Raw Story and Political Wire
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Mychael Schnell / The Hill:
House passes chips and science bill, sending measure to Biden's desk  —  The House passed a $280 billion bill on Thursday to strengthen the domestic chip manufacturing industry and finance scientific research in a bid to boost the United States's competitiveness on the global stage …
Giulia Carbonaro / Newsweek:
These 41 Senate Republicans Voted Against Veterans' Healthcare—Full List  —  A bill aimed at protecting veterans exposed to toxic materials during their service was shut down yesterday in the Senate, in a 55 to 42 vote that failed to meet the 60-vote threshold necessary to advance the legislation.
Politico:
Splitsville: McConnell and McCarthy break on big votes
Discussion: HotAir
David Dayen / American Prospect:
Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer Have a Surprise for You  —  An 18-month odyssey culminates in a smaller-than-promised, bigger-than-expected agreement to lower health care costs, tax corporations, and protect the planet.  —  Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) is met by reporters outside the hearing room …
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The White House:
Statement by President Biden on Second Quarter GDP Report
Daniel Desrochers / Kansas City Star:
Josh Hawley is writing book on masculinity.  Senator's ‘Manhood’ goes on sale next May.  —  Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley is writing a book called Manhood: The Masculine Virtues Americans Need, building off a speech he gave at a conservative conference claiming the political left is waging a war on masculinity.
CNN:
EXCLUSIVE: Prosecutors prepare for court battle to force former White House officials to testify about Trump's January 6 conversations  —  Justice Department prosecutors are preparing to fight in court to force former White House officials to testify about then-President Donald Trump's conversations …
Discussion: Raw Story
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Carol E. Lee / NBC News:
Biden to host Obamas in September for White House portrait ceremony Trump shunned  —  President Joe Biden will host former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama at the White House in early September for the unveiling of their official White House portraits, according to an Obama spokesperson.
Discussion: CNN, Associated Press, CBS News and The Hill
Jennifer Smith / Daily Mail:
Trump tees off in front of Ivanka and Jared at Saudi-backed LIV Golf Pro-Am at his NJ course despite fury from 9/11 victims over ‘blood money’ tournament - just 40 miles from Ground Zero  — Trump is hosting the LIV series at his golf club in New Jersey this weekend to the disgust of 9/11 families
Discussion: The US Sun
Tim Reid / Reuters:
Exclusive: Former Republicans and Democrats to form new third U.S. political party  —  Dozens of former Republican and Democratic officials will announce on Wednesday a new national political third party to appeal to millions of voters they say are dismayed with what they see as America's dysfunctional two-party system.
Elahe Izadi / Washington Post:
How local journalists proved a 10-year-old's abortion wasn't a hoax  —  Many doubted the story of a young rape victim who had to cross state lines for an abortion.  But journalists on the ground kept reporting.  —  It felt like half the country doubted the case existed.
Bloomberg:
Pelosi Set to Depart on Asia Trip, Taiwan Stop Still Unclear  —  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is set to leave for a trip to the Asia-Pacific region Friday, but it's still unclear whether her stops will include Taiwan, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Discussion: NBC News and New York Times
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Reuters:
In call with Biden, China's Xi warns against ‘playing with fire’ over Taiwan
Scott Bauer / Associated Press:
Judge: Wisconsin probe found ‘absolutely no’ election fraud  —  MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge said Thursday that a Republican-ordered, taxpayer-funded investigation into the 2020 election found “absolutely no evidence of election fraud,” but did reveal contempt for the state's open records law …
Jeff Cox / CNBC:
GDP fell 0.9% in the second quarter, the second straight decline and a strong recession signal  —  U.S. economy shrank for second straight quarter at 0.9% in second quarter  —  The U.S. economy contracted for the second straight quarter from April to June, hitting a widely accepted rule …
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U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis:
Gross Domestic Product, Second Quarter 2022 (Advance Estimate)
New York Times:
2016 Campaign Looms Large as Justice Dept. Pursues Jan. 6 Inquiry  —  Top officials at the department and the F.B.I. appear intent on avoiding any errors that could taint the current investigation or provide ammunition for a backlash.  —  As the Justice Department investigation into the attack …
Discussion: Fox News
Michael Anton / Compact Magazine:
They Can't Let Him Back In  —  The people who really run the United States of America have made it clear that they can't, and won't, if they can help it, allow Donald Trump to be president again.  In fact, they made this clear in 2020, in a series of public statements.
Discussion: Democracy Brief
Morgan Winsor / ABC News:
Paul Whelan's twin brother speaks out on US proposal to secure his release with Brittney Griner  —  “I think we were all taken by surprise,” David Whelan told ABC News.  —  The family of former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, who has been detained in Russia for more than three years, said they now have …
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Manuel Roig-Franzia / Washington Post:
This American teacher also sits in a Russian jail, worried nobody cares
Henry J. Gomez / NBC News:
Tim Ryan's GOP-friendly campaign unsettles Republicans in Ohio  —  AKRON, Ohio — A once largely unimaginable scenario has been rattling around Ohio's political scene all summer.  —  Can Rep. Tim Ryan pull off an upset in the state's U.S. Senate race?  —  The Democrat is airing ads on Fox News …
Discussion: Raw Story and Washington Post
New York Times:
States With Abortion Bans Are Among Least Supportive for Mothers and Children  —  They tend to have the weakest social services and the worst results in several categories of health and well-being.  —  In Mississippi, which brought the abortion case that ended Roe v. Wade before the Supreme Court …
ABC News:
Jan. 6 committee deepens probe into Trump cabinet: Sources  —  Ex-Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin recently sat an interview, sources said.  —  The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is working to secure testimony from a growing number of officials …
Discussion: Daily Kos, CNN, Mediaite, Raw Story and HuffPost
Kyle Kondik / Sabato's Crystal Ball:
House Rating Changes: More Movement Toward Republicans  —  KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE  — We are making 10 House rating changes, 9 of which benefit Republicans.  — Our overall best guess at the net change in the House — a GOP gain somewhere in the 20s — remains unchanged.
Discussion: Florida Politics and Opinion Today
Karl Rove / Wall Street Journal:
Where Do Trump's Donations Go?  —  He can't spend his PACs' millions on 2024 and isn't using much in midterms.  —  1x  —  What will Donald Trump do with his campaign cash?  —  The former president controls four political-action committees—Save America; Make America Great Again, Again!
Lawrence Hurley / Reuters:
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Alito mocks foreign critics of abortion ruling  —  Conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has brushed off criticism from prominent figures around the world of last month's blockbuster ruling he authored that overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 abortion rights decision.
Patrick Marley / Washington Post:
Wisconsin anti-voting-fraud activist commits voter fraud to make a point  —  MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin man this week ordered absentee ballots for himself in the names of a mayor and top state lawmaker in what he says was an attempt to expose vulnerabilities in the state's voting system.
Jill Lawrence / USA Today:
Trump has never been patriotic or defensible.  It shouldn't take a coup to figure that out.  —  Ever since he smeared immigrants and belittled John McCain, Trump has been showing us he's unfit.  He showed it again Tuesday.  The mystery is why most Republicans pretend not to notice.
dsca.mil:
Transmittal No  —  The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Germany of F-35 Aircraft, Munitions, and related equipment for an estimated cost of $8.4 billion.  The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered …
The Economist:
Ukraine is gathering strength for an assault on Kherson  —  Russia might destroy the city rather than lose it  —  The shelling in Mykolaiv, in southern Ukraine, has been relentless.  In the five months since the start of the war, only 21 days have gone by without any Russian bombs, says the mayor, Oleksandr Senkevych.
Discussion: CNN
Andrew Morgan / The Federalist:
Democrats Are Dangerously Close To Changing Laws So Our President Is Elected By Popular Vote  —  The left's push for a popular vote for the presidency directly undermines the electoral system established by our Constitution.  —  The left is at it again, and conservatives need to be on high alert.
Grant Stern / The Stern Facts:
DeSantis spokesperson didn't report all foreign agent activities to DOJ, could be criminally liable  —  A notable law professor says the omission could be a criminal offense.  —  The official press secretary to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is risking significant, even criminal penalties, according to a legal expert.
Discussion: Washington Post
Mona Charen / The Bulwark:
Mike Pence Sold His Soul for Nothing  —  He was honorable on January 6th, but not before or after.  —  Poor Mike Pence.  You remember Mike Pence—he's the guy who defeated a roomful of lickspittles to claim the obsequiousness grand prize at a 2017 cabinet meeting, praising the dear leader once every 12.5 seconds.
 
 
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Ana Ceballos / Miami Herald:
DeSantis touted action against undocumented migrants. Most arrests were legal residents
Discussion: Daily Kos and The Guardian
Timothy Nerozzi / Fox News:
DC Mayor Bowser asks for National Guard help with migrant buses from southern border: ‘Humanitarian crisis’
Aaron Sibarium / Washington Free Beacon:
Yale Law School Axes Student Listserv That Energized Protests and Scandals
Discussion: HotAir, Axios and Talking Points Memo
Bella Kumar / Data For Progress:
To Win in November, Democrats Should Pass Medicare Reforms
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Isabelle Gius / American Prospect:
Thinking Sectorally  —  Our current model of collective bargaining leaves millions of workers out in the cold.
Maggie Miller / Politico:
Justice Department investigating data breach of federal court system
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau:
CFPB Fines U.S. Bank $37.5 Million for Illegally Exploiting Personal Data to Open Sham Accounts for Unsuspecting Customers
Timothy Bella / Washington Post:
Girl, 12, challenges W.Va. lawmakers on abortion: ‘What about my life?’
Reuters:
How Russia spread a secret web of agents across Ukraine
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Jonathan Haidt / The Atlantic:
Yes, Social Media Really Is Undermining Democracy
Hyung-Jin Kim / Associated Press:
Kim threatens to use nukes amid tensions with US, S. Korea