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Andrew Feinberg / The Independent:
Trump holds seemingly pointless press conference filled with false claims  —  Speaking at Mar-a-Lago, Trump said that he has “agreed” to three debates in September  —  Support truly  —  independent journalism  —  Our mission is to deliver unbiased, fact-based reporting that holds power to account and exposes the truth.
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Bess Levin / Vanity Fair:
Trump Spews Lies, Disparages Harris's Intelligence, Insults Jews, and Rambles About “Insane Asylums” in Unhinged Press Conference  —  He did little to quell reports that he is melting down over Harris's poll numbers.  —  Amidst reports that he has become unglued by having to compete …
Katie Rogers / New York Times:
Harris Used to Worry About Laughing.  Now Joy Is Fueling Her Campaign.  —  Democrats are smiling again, and so is a vice president who once weighed the political risks of cheerfulness.  The high spirits are also providing air cover for scathing attacks on Republicans.
Discussion: The Daily Beast and NBC News
Lisa Lerer / New York Times:
“They take the strategic national reserves.  They're virtually empty now.  We have never had it this low.”  —  The former president offered two other dates to debate the Democratic nominee in a news conference from Mar-a-Lago.  Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota spoke …
Ryan Lizza / Politico:
Why Biden Was Really Forced Out of the Race, According to Anita Dunn
David Badash / Alternet.org:
Is Donald Trump ‘quiet quitting’? Here's what his ‘meltdown at Mar-a-Lago’ reveals
Associated Press:
Trump and Harris have agreed to a Sept. 10 presidential debate on ABC, network says
Joe Garofoli / San Francisco Chronicle:
Trump says he ‘went down in a helicopter’ with Willie Brown.  Former S.F. mayor says it never happened  —  Donald Trump said Thursday that he once had to make an emergency landing while riding in a helicopter with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.  —  In a rambling news conference …
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NBC News:
Trump appears to confuse former Mayor Willie Brown with former Gov. Jerry Brown  —  Trump said at a news conference in Mar-a-Lago that he was once in a helicopter with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown that nearly crashed.  —  Former President Donald Trump on Thursday appeared …
New York Times:
Willie Brown Says Trump's Helicopter Crash Story Never Happened  —  In a news conference, the former president recounted a brush with death alongside Willie Brown, the former San Francisco mayor.  A few aspects of the story don't hold up to scrutiny.  —  Former President Donald J. Trump told …
Politico:
Playbook: Trump's ‘reset’ that wasn't  —  With help from Eli Okun, Garrett Ross and Bethany Irvine  —  DRIVING THE DAY  —  JUST ANNOUNCED — President JOE BIDEN and VP KAMALA HARRIS will appear together Thursday in Maryland to “to discuss the progress they are making to lower costs for the American people.”
Discussion: Reuters
Steve Liesman / CNBC:
Trump holds 2-point lead over Harris with a big advantage on economy, CNBC survey shows … WATCH NOW  —  The CNBC All-America Economic Survey finds former President Donald Trump holding a commanding lead among voters on key economic issues, but ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris …
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Jason Lange / Reuters:
Harris leads Trump by 5 points in Ipsos poll
Robert Reich:
Why isn't the media reporting on Trump's increasing dementia?  —  Today, Trump held an hourlong news conference in the main room at Mar-a-Lago.  He insulted Kamala Harris's intelligence, lied about the state of the U.S. economy, and claimed the country would be in mortal danger if he didn't win the election.
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Martin Pengelly / The Guardian:
Trump lashes out at Harris and falsely claims no one was killed on January 6
Monica Hesse / Washington Post:
Masculinity's check-engine light is on.  Let Tim Walz have a look.  —  Vice-presidential nominee Walz's “Midwestern dad vibe” comes with opportunities to rethink a whole tool kit of types.  —  Tim Walz is running to be America's vice president, but perhaps you've noticed that the internet has already cast him as America's dad.
Discussion: Althouse, Fox News and The Daily Beast
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Jared Mitovich / Politico:
Harris campaign tweaks Walz biography amid scrutiny of military credentials  —  The update comes a day after Republicans escalated attacks on his record in the Army National Guard, accusing Walz of inflating his rank at retirement.  —  Kamala Harris' presidential campaign updated …
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Politico:
Walz was a hit in the Midwest. He's a ‘question mark’ in the Sun Belt.
Peter Cox / MPR News:
What Walz — and the records — say about his military service as others criticized it
The White House:
Joint Statement from the Leaders of the United States, Egypt, and Qatar  —  It is time to bring immediate relief both to the long-suffering people of Gaza as well as the long-suffering hostages and their families.  The time has come to conclude the ceasefire and hostages and detainees release deal.
MSNBC:
Lawrence: ‘Stupidest’ candidate Trump did not answer reporters' questions  —  Donald Trump rambled and lied for over an hour without any follow up questions or fact-checking.  MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell says that while he hopes Vice President Harris answers questions from reporters …
Lisa Needham / Public Notice:
Elon Musk tries to dismantle the foundations of US democracy  —  From blatant election interference to ending the NLRB, he's doing all kinds of damage.  —  🚨 This all-free, five-edition week of PN is made possible by paid subscribers 🚨 If you aren't one already, please sign up to support our independent journalism.
Hannah Knowles / Washington Post:
Trump suggests he's open to revoking access to abortion pill  —  The former president has previously praised a Supreme Court ruling that maintained access to the key abortion drug mifepristone.  —  Donald Trump suggested in a news conference Thursday that he is open to curbing access …
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Kimberly Leonard / Politico:
Trump won't say how he'll vote on Florida abortion amendment
Discussion: HotAir, Florida Phoenix and The Hill
Stephanie Apstein / Sports Illustrated:
U.S. Athletes Are Taking Full Advantage of Free Healthcare in Olympic Village  —  Women's rugby player Ariana Ramsey's videos showcasing her appointments have gone viral, and now many others are making good use of the medical services offered in Paris.  —  PARIS — Ariana Ramsey won …
Discussion: The 19th and Teen Vogue
Ryan J. Reilly / NBC News:
DOJ wants 21 years for Trump supporter who ‘viciously’ assaulted officers on Jan. 6  —  Before he assaulted officers, David Dempsey stood in front of a gallows and called for politicians to be hanged.  —  WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors will try to persuade a federal judge Friday to sentence …
New York Times:
Elon Musk's X Sued an Advertising Coalition.  Now It's Shutting Down.  —  The Global Alliance for Responsible Media will dissolve after Mr. Musk accused the group of orchestrating a boycott.  —  An influential advertising industry group said it would shut down after being sued this week by X …
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Lara O'Reilly / Business Insider:
The Global Alliance for Responsible Media is ‘discontinuing’ after Elon Musk's X filed an antitrust lawsuit against it
Wall Street Journal:
Videos Show Police at Trump Rally Airing Frustration With Secret Service  —  Police body-cam footage obtained by the Journal reveals moments after the former president was shot  —  Local Pennsylvania police complained in the moments after last month's attempted assassination of Donald Trump …
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Fox News:
Trump assassination attempt: Pennsylvania police release bodycam from deadly Butler rally
 
 
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Steven Beschloss / America, America:
Don't believe the hype that Harris-Walz is “far left”
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Lexi Lonas / The Hill:
Columbia deans resign over texts officials say contained antisemitic tropes
Associated Press:
Powerful former North Dakota lawmaker pleads guilty to traveling to Europe to pay for sex with minor
Discussion: UPI and Associated Press
 

 
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