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Andrew Solender / Axios:
Scoop: Biden rebels in Congress see their revolt crumbling … - One shell-shocked lawmaker who was present at the meeting would offer only one word to characterize it: “Intense.” — Another described the mood as “pretty much unanimous” that Biden has “got to step down,” adding …
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Amy Walter / Cook Political Report:
Six States Move Toward Trump in Electoral College Ratings — As of July 9, the Democratic Party is living in a state of suspended animation. Despite growing calls from many in his party to leave the contest, President Joe Biden has made clear he has no intention of dropping out.
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Benjy Sarlin / Semafor:
Biden's last line of defense: Mutually assured destruction — President Biden hasn't made much progress convincing Democrats he's still equipped to take on Donald Trump since their debate. But he's made headway on another front: Making clear he will take the entire party down with him if they don't stop trying to replace him.
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Marc A. Caputo / The Bulwark:
J.D. Vance Has a Problem on His Face
J.D. Vance Has a Problem on His Face
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Axios:
Senate Democrats stuck at Biden impasse
Senate Democrats stuck at Biden impasse
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Politico:
House Dems' ‘sad’ venting session yields no clear path forward on Biden's future
House Dems' ‘sad’ venting session yields no clear path forward on Biden's future
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Stef W. Kight / Axios:
Scoop: Senate GOP sees deep blue Maryland seat within reach
Garrett Ross / Politico:
Playbook PM: Haley releases delegates to Trump
Playbook PM: Haley releases delegates to Trump
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Ian Hanchett / Breitbart:
Jon Stewart: Democrats Saying ‘Get on Board or Shut the F**k Up’ Doesn't Fix Voters' Concerns About Biden
Jon Stewart: Democrats Saying ‘Get on Board or Shut the F**k Up’ Doesn't Fix Voters' Concerns About Biden
New York Post:
Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor's bodyguards shoot would-be carjacker outside her home — Two deputy US Marshals shot a would-be carjacker who pulled a gun on him while they were guarding Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's home in Washington, DC, authorities said.
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Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Member of Justice Sotomayor's security detail shoots armed carjacker near her home — A U.S. marshal shot the suspect in the mouth early on July 5, according to a criminal complaint. — A member of Justice Sonia Sotomayor's protective detail fended off and shot an armed attempted carjacker …
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Daily Mail:
Sonia Sotomayor saved from danger: Supreme Court Justice's bodyguard shoots gun-wielding suspect who tried to steal his car outside her DC home — Kentrell Flowers, 18, of DC, was arrested and charged in the July 5 incident — Attempted carjacking took place outside Justice Sonia Sotomayor's condo
CBS News:
Navy sailor tried to access Biden's medical records multiple times — A junior Navy sailor attempted to access the medical records of President Biden from a military medical database three times in February but was unable to do so, the U.S. Navy confirms to CBS News.
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Luis Martinez / ABC News:
Sailor attempted to access President Biden's restricted medical record: Navy
Sailor attempted to access President Biden's restricted medical record: Navy
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Margaret Sullivan / The Guardian:
The media has been breathlessly attacking Biden. What about Trump? — The bigger story is Donald Trump's appalling unfitness for office. He tried to overturn a legitimate election and is a felon — It's possible for two conflicting ideas to be true at once.
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Tom Nichols / The Atlantic:
The Double Standard in Trump-Biden Coverage
The Double Standard in Trump-Biden Coverage
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Camille Mumford / Emerson Polling:
July 2024 National Poll: Trump 46%, Biden 43% — Home Polls July 2024 National Poll: Trump 46%, Biden 43% — The latest Emerson College Polling survey finds former President Donald Trump leading President Joe Biden in a national matchup, 46% to 43%; 11% are undecided.
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Christopher Cadelago / Politico:
Poll finds Biden damaged by debate; with Harris and Clinton best positioned to win
Poll finds Biden damaged by debate; with Harris and Clinton best positioned to win
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Philip Bump / Washington Post:
The Biden-Parkinson's mini-controversy, explained — One effect of Biden's poor debate performance? New eagerness to uncover evidence of Biden's physical failings. — For some time, there had been little question that the White House was taking steps to protect President Biden from scrutiny.
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David Badash / Raw Story:
Josh Hawley: 'I'm advocating Christian nationalism' — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) declared Monday he is advocating for Christian nationalism, a far-right ideology that claims there is no separation of church and state in the Constitution, and promotes as a national religion Christian fundamentalism …
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Owen Lavine / The Daily Beast:
MAGA Senator Josh Hawley Advocates for Being a Christian Nationalist
MAGA Senator Josh Hawley Advocates for Being a Christian Nationalist
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Raw Story and The Daily Signal
Bonchie / RedState:
Chuck Schumer Has a New Plan to Throw Donald Trump in Jail — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has a new plan to ensure Donald Trump spends the rest of his days in prison. Amid the battle over Joe Biden's senility among Democrats, Schumer moved to a different topic …
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Steve Kornacki / NBC News:
What happened the last time Democrats swapped out nominees in high-profile races — Analysis: Two Senate contests from two decades ago shed some light on the weighty decisions confronting Democrats amid their doubts about President Joe Biden. — Gauging the fallout from a potential Joe Biden withdrawal …
Ken Miller / Associated Press:
Former US Sen. Jim Inhofe, defense hawk who called human-caused climate change a ‘hoax,’ dies at 89 — OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Former Sen. Jim Inhofe, a conservative firebrand known for his strong support of defense spending and his denial that human activity is responsible for the bulk of climate change, has died.
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Robert D. McFadden / New York Times:
James M. Inhofe, Senator Who Denied Climate Change, Dies at 89
James M. Inhofe, Senator Who Denied Climate Change, Dies at 89
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Matthew Chapman / Raw Story:
Senators file official demand for criminal investigation of Clarence Thomas — Democratic senators are calling for the Justice Department to appoint a special counsel to investigate allegations that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas violated federal ethics and tax laws.
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The Hill:
Trump rips Fox News over ‘fake’ polls: ‘I do better with CNN’ — Former President Trump tore into Fox News on Tuesday over its coverage of a poll showing him beating President Biden in a head-to-head match-up but losing to Vice President Harris. “FoxNews will put up Fake Confidential Democrat Polls …
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Francesca Chambers / USA Today:
Kamala Harris beats Donald Trump, new poll shows, performs better than Joe Biden
Kamala Harris beats Donald Trump, new poll shows, performs better than Joe Biden
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Michael Sheldon / bellingcat:
Russian Missile Identified in Kyiv Children's Hospital Attack — An analysis of open source evidence, as well as missile experts, have pointed to a Russian launched Kh-101 cruise missile being the weapon that struck a children's hospital in Kyiv, debunking claims from pro-Russian accounts …
Kierra Frazier / Politico:
Pence slams RNC platform as ‘a profound disappointment’ — Pence took aim at Trump's abortion stance in the statement Tuesday without mentioning him directly. — Former Vice President Mike Pence slammed the updated Republican National Committee platform Tuesday after GOP leaders abandoned …
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