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1:55 PM ET, July 11, 2023

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Associated Press:
Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor's staff prodded colleges and libraries to buy her books  —  For colleges and libraries seeking a boldfaced name for a guest lecturer, few come bigger than Sonia Sotomayor, the Supreme Court justice who rose from poverty in the Bronx to the nation's highest court.
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Associated Press:
Supreme Court justices and donors mingle at campus visits.  These documents show the ethical dilemmas  —  When Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas headlined a 2017 program at McLennan Community College in Texas, his hosts had more than a speech in mind.  Working with the prominent …
Bryan Metzger / Insider:
Supreme Court staffer pressured public library to buy more of Sonia Sotomayor's books: ‘250 books is definitely not enough’
Discussion: Associated Press and The Messenger
New York Times:
Trump Lawyers Seek Indefinite Postponement of Documents Trial  —  The former president's legal team argued in a court filing that no trial date should be set until all ‘substantive motions’ in the case are resolved, setting up an early key decision by Judge Aileen Cannon.
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Politico:
Trump wants classified documents trial delayed until after 2024 election  —  In a late-night court filing, Trump's defense team said he can't receive a fair trial before the election.  —  Donald Trump on Monday called for a lengthy delay before he goes to trial for allegedly hoarding military secrets …
emptywheel:   When “Lock Her Up!” becomes “Wait Till Later!”
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Philip Bump / Washington Post:
Indictment of the GOP's ‘missing’ informant becomes conspiracy fodder  —  Anyone offering criticism of President Biden instantly becomes credible on the right.  —  This article has been updated.  —  The Justice Department on Monday announced that it had unsealed an indictment against Gal Luft, a director at a D.C.-area think tank.
Discussion: The Triad, Just The News and Eschaton
US Department of Justice:
U.S. Attorney Announces Charges Against Co-Director Of Think Tank For Acting As An Unregistered Foreign Agent, Trafficking In Arms, Violating U.S. Sanctions …
The Independent:
‘Whistleblower’ who accused Bidens of corruption is charged with arms trafficking and violating Iran sanctions
Kelsey Neubauer / Insider:
More people actually moved out of Florida than New York or California in 2021  — While out-of-staters were flocking into Florida in 2021, 674,740 residents moved out.  — That's more than the total number of people that left California or New York that year.
Discussion: Business News and Twitchy
Star Tribune:
MyPillow is auctioning off equipment after retailers pull its products  —  CEO Mike Lindell says annual sales fell $100 million after several big-box retailers cut ties following his election claims.  —  MyPillow is auctioning off hundreds of pieces of equipment and subleasing manufacturing space …
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau:
CFPB Takes Action Against Bank of America for Illegally Charging Junk Fees, Withholding Credit Card Rewards, and Opening Fake Accounts  —  Bank of America will pay more than $100 million to harmed consumers, and $150 million in penalties to CFPB and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
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Ben Feuerherd / The Messenger:
Donald Trump Jr. Sent Subpoena to Testify in Upcoming Michael Cohen Trial: Lawyer  —  A judge ruled Friday the former president's son could be called to testify in the upcoming Manhattan trial  —  A Facebook icon representing an external link to share the article on Facebook.A Twitter icon representing …
Discussion: Raw Story and Political Wire
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Dan Stillman / Washington Post:
Florida ocean temperatures at ‘downright shocking’ levels  —  The extreme heat around Florida is further intensifying the state's ongoing heat wave and could make hurricanes worse  —  Not only is Florida sizzling in record-crushing heat, but the ocean waters that surround it are scorching, as well.
Seth Masket / Politico:
There's Good News and Bad News for Trump in a New Survey  —  A poll of Republican county chairs reveals the 2024 race isn't over yet. … Former President Donald Trump is making steady gains among Republican grassroots leaders.  He's the dominant force in the GOP presidential campaign.
Kyle Morris / Fox News:
Georgia Democrat defects to GOP after she says Dems ‘crucified’ and ‘abandoned’ her  —  Democrats have ‘gotten away with using and abusing the black community,’ Mesha Mainor told Fox News Digital  —  FIRST ON FOX: A Peach State lawmaker who angered her Democratic colleagues in the Georgia state House …
Tampa Bay Times:
Farmers Insurance is leaving Florida in latest blow to homeowners  —  The decision was “necessary to effectively manage risk exposure,” the company said.  —  By Alex HarrisMiami Herald  —  Another insurer is leaving Florida, where homeowners are paying more than ever for insurance …
Kate McGee / The Texas Tribune:
Texas A&M recruited a UT professor to revive its journalism program, then watered down the offer after “DEI hysteria”  —  The university celebrated its decision to hire Kathleen McElroy to revive its journalism program.  She says she's staying at UT after she felt judged because of her gender.
Discussion: KTALnews.com
Aaron Sibarium / Washington Free Beacon:
‘Woke or KKK’: NYU Hosts Whites-Only ‘Antiracism’ Workshop for Public School Parents  —  Experts say workshop violated multiple civil rights laws  —  New York University hosted a whites-only “anti-racism” workshop for public school parents in New York City, barring minorities …
Eric Levitz / New York Magazine:
Biden's Unpopularity Is More Mysterious Than It Looks  —  America's unemployment rate is hovering at historic lows.  The percentage of prime-age Americans in the labor force is higher than it's been since the 2008 financial crisis.  Thanks to an abundance of employment opportunities …
Reuters:
U.S. says to move forward with transfer of F-16 jets to Turkey  —  U.S. President Joe Biden will move forward with the transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey in consultation with Congress, U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Tuesday.  —  Speaking ahead of a summit …
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Politico:
Playbook: How the NATO deal got done
Discussion: CNN, Punchbowl News and Raw Story
Greg Sargent / Washington Post:
How DeSantis's own lawyers accidentally exposed his anti-woke deceit  —  In recent weeks, plaintiffs who are suing to invalidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's “Stop Woke Act” have been confronting its defenders with a seemingly loaded question: Would the law, which restricts school discussion of race …
Discussion: American Prospect
Anjali Huynh / New York Times:
Desperate to Debate: Why a G.O.P. Candidate Is Offering $20 for $1 Donations  —  The candidate, Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota, is one of several Republican presidential candidates going to great lengths to reach a crucial threshold to qualify for the first primary debate.  —  How much is a dollar worth?
Alexander Sammon / Slate:
Biden Keeps Getting Sabotaged by His Supposed Allies  —  President Joe Biden's student debt relief proposal is very popular; roughly 3 in 5 Americans support it.  The Supreme Court is very unpopular; according to one new survey, only 3 in 10 registered voters approve of it.
David Strom / HotAir:
Are you fit?  You are a fascist!  —  I am not fit.  —  At all.  —  I have admitted this before, every time I write about the Left's constant efforts to convince people that being fat is healthy and beautiful.  —  I wish I were fit, but I am a sedentary lazy slug whose greatest pleasures are reading, writing, and petting my cats.
Ari Natter / Bloomberg:
DeSantis Says No Thanks to $377 Million in Federal Energy Funds  —  Florida Republican Governor and 2024 presidential contender Ron DeSantis quietly rejected hundreds of millions of dollars in federal energy funding, as the Biden administration touts the benefits of its marquee climate law on the campaign trail in battleground states.
Discussion: Political Wire
Sahil Kapur / NBC News:
Biden confronts a ‘pissed-off generation’ of young voters who may be decisive in 2024  —  One pollster sees “flashing red” signs on youth turnout as Gen Z and millennial voters, who are not satisfied with either party, could again play a decisive role in the next election.
Caroline Vakil / The Hill:
Former Rep. Mayra Flores announces 2024 election bid  —  Former Rep. Mayra Flores (R-Texas) announced on Tuesday that she's running for Texas's 34th Congressional District, setting up a rematch against Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-Texas).  —  “The people of South Texas, the American people deserve to have a voice in Washington.
Tori Otten / New Republic:
No Labels Donor Has Financial Ties to Jared Kushner  —  One of the donors behind No Labels' bid to get a third-party candidate on the 2024 ballot has close financial ties to Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law.  —  Drew McKnight and his wife, Amy, each gave $5,600 to the self-described …
Discussion: Mother Jones and Raw Story
NBC News:
Ramaswamy praises protester who interrupted campaign event with comments on rape and abortion  —  “I want to give her a chance to speak,” the GOP presidential candidate said.  —  OTTUMWA, Iowa — Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy invited a protester who was being shown …
Megan Brenan / Gallup:
Americans' Confidence in Higher Education Down Sharply  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans' confidence in higher education has fallen to 36%, sharply lower than in two prior readings in 2015 (57%) and 2018 (48%).  In addition to the 17% of U.S. adults who have “a great deal” and 19% “quite a lot” …
Sarah Leah Whitson / Responsible Statecraft:
Saudi Arabia's bid for control of the PGA isn't just about golf  —  As Congress begins hearings into the LIV merger, it must also reckon with Riyadh's larger effort to silence American critics with cash. … On July 11, the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations will hold a hearing …
 
 
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