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Washington Post:
Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president — The Obamas are the final key leaders in the Democratic Party to unite behind Harris after President Biden ended his bid for a second term. — Former president Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama endorsed Vice President Harris …
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Joe Sommerlad / The Independent:
‘What happened to any time, any place?’: Kamala Harris trolls Trump as he backs out of debate — Trump's campaign team won't commit to debating Harris - at least not yet - blaming Democratic instability — Support truly — independent journalism — Our mission is to deliver unbiased …
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Politico:
Playbook: The endorsement Kamala Harris was waiting for — With help from Eli Okun, Garrett Ross and Bethany Irvine — DRIVING THE DAY — NEW THIS MORNING — BARACK and MICHELLE OBAMA officially endorsed KAMALA HARRIS' presidential campaign this morning via a campaign video that captured …
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Ebony Davis / CNN:
Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president — Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid in a video released Friday. — “Michelle and I couldn't be prouder to endorse you and to do everything …
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Catherine Kim / Politico:
What's fueling Kamala Harris' TikTok surge
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Myah Ward / Politico:
Obamas endorse Harris' presidential bid
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New York Times:
Speculation Swirls About What Hit Trump. An Analysis Suggests It was a Bullet — An absence of medical records or official accounts has stirred confusion, but a Times video and trajectory analysis indicates a bullet, not debris, wounded the former president.
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emptywheel:
Trump Invites Reporters to Start Demanding His Medical Records — More media outlets are beginning to report on the FBI's uncertainty regarding whether a bullet or shrapnel wounded Donald Trump's ear. — NBC quotes the FBI describing that their Shooting Reconstruction Team continues to investigate …
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Talking Points Memo:
Finally Word from the FBI -About The Trump Story The Press Has Refused To Question — As you know, I've been on this story for a while: why there was never any law enforcement briefing or qualified medical report on the Butler, PA shooting incident or information of how Donald Trump was injured.
New York Times:
F.B.I. Examining Bullet Fragments Found at Trump Rally Site
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New York Post:
FBI director questions whether Trump was struck by bullet as ex-prez's team decries ‘conspiracy bulls-t’
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Steven Beschloss / America, America:
A Joyful Campaign Ahead — With an exuberant laugh, Kamala Harris is energizing Democrats and renewing confidence about the coming election — Donald Trump and all the other arrogant, woman-hating Republican geniuses think attacking Kamala Harris' laugh is a smart play.
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William Kristol / The Bulwark:
Inside JD Vance's Blogger Days — The Democrats' biggest holdouts are done holding out. Barack and Michelle Obama announced Friday morning they are endorsing Kamala Harris for president, saying that “she has the vision, the character, and the strength that this critical moment demands.”
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New York Times:
Harris Narrows Gap Against Trump, Times/Siena Poll Finds
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Edith Olmsted / New Republic:
Republicans Really Wish Trump Hadn't Picked J.D. Vance
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The Guardian:
Kevin Roberts, architect of Project 2025, has close ties to radical Catholic group Opus Dei — Heritage Foundation leader has long received spiritual guidance from group and his policy goals align with its teachings — Kevin Roberts, the Heritage Foundation president and the architect of Project 2025 …
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Judith Levine / The Guardian:
Conservatives' racist and sexist attacks on Kamala Harris show exactly who they are — Hatred will continue to ooze from the right. Pay attention - because that bigotry isn't just talk, it's Republican policies — Like a warm compress drawing pus from a wound, the Democratic presidential candidacy …
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Margaret Sullivan / The Guardian:
The media is already failing in its duty to fairly cover Kamala Harris — Sure, Harris deserves scrutiny. But she doesn't deserve smears and stereotypes amplified by journalists and pundits addicted to clicks — It's going to be ugly, that much is already clear.
Charlie Mahtesian / Politico:
Can Harris Pull Off a Victory in Three Months? Three Top Strategists Lay Out How
David Ingram / NBC News:
Elon Musk's transgender daughter, in first interview, says he berated her for being queer as a child — In an exclusive interview, Vivian Jenna Wilson said her father's recent statements, including that she is “not a girl,” inspired her to speak out: “I'm not just gonna let that slide.”
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ABC News:
Vance argued for higher tax rate on childless Americans in 2021 interview — Trump's running mate has faced criticism over other similar previous comments. — Republican vice-presidential nominee, Sen. J.D. Vance speaks at a campaign rally at Radford University, July 22, 2024, in Radford, Virginia.
Sahil Kapur / NBC News:
Giffords gun safety group commits $15 million to help Harris beat Trump — First to NBC News: The group is launching a push in swing states and House battlegrounds to help “gun safety champions” with ads, polling and staffing to reach key groups of voters. — WASHINGTON — The gun safety …
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Aaron Rupar / Public Notice:
How the press helped Trump sell himself as a strongman — PN is a reader-supported publication made possible by paid subscribers. Appreciate our independent journalism? Then please sign up to support us. — 📰 Subscribe to Public Notice 📰
Rebecca Jennings / Vox:
J.D. Vance didn't have sex with a couch. But he's still extremely weird. — The 2024 election is already historic for a number of reasons, from an assassination attempt to a last-minute dropout, with the country's first Black woman candidate slated to secure the Democratic nomination.
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Carl Sullivan / Flipboard:
Flipboard Brings Local News to the Fediverse — Has local news ever been more important? Journalists who live in the communities they serve don't just keep residents informed on everything from wildfires and power outages to new businesses and upcoming events — though that's vital.
Armando Iannucci / New York Times:
VP Kamala Harris Is Not “Veep” Selina Meyer — As soon as President Biden dropped out of the race, leaving his vice president to take on the candidacy, a pile-on of news organizations tracked me down to ask for comment. They weren't after any insights on Kamala Harris's campaign (I have none) …
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The Hill
Sareen Habeshian / Axios:
U.S. authorities arrest Sinaloa Cartel leaders, including El Chapo's son … - “Fentanyl is the deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced, and the Justice Department will not rest until every single cartel leader, member, and associate responsible for poisoning our communities is held accountable …
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Politico:
House Democrats' hidden strength: challenger fundraising — Democratic challengers brought in more cash than Republican incumbents in a majority of battleground races. — Democrats have had a bright spot after several months of fretting about their electoral prospects: Their House candidates are flush with cash.
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Washington Examiner
Maurice Tamman / Reuters:
We bought everything needed to make $3 million worth of fentanyl. — All it took was $3,600 and a web browser — This fentanyl-making chemical was shipped by air from China to the United States. Reuters purchased it as part of an investigation into the global chemical trade behind America's fentanyl crisis.
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