Why Biden Was Really Forced Out of the Race, According to Anita Dunn  —  The longtime presidential adviser blames the press and her party for forcing Biden out of the race.  —  Anita Dunn has no regrets about holding a historically early debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump …

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 …

What the Supreme Court left unsaid about Trump's criminal immunity  —  The federal election case has returned to the trial court.  Now comes the hard part.  —  When the Supreme Court set out to decide Donald Trump's bid for presidential immunity, the justices were aiming to establish “a rule for the ages.”

The Real Reason Trump and Vance Hate Being Called ‘Weird’  —  In 2016, Democrats taunted Donald Trump as “dangerous Donald.”  In 2020, they moved on from dangerous to say that Trump's Republican Party was a threat to the “soul of America.”  Both messages — one relatively successful …

Is Tim Walz Guilty of ‘Stolen Valor’?  —  His military record isn't a good reason to oppose his candidacy.  —  There are plenty of reasons to criticize Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, and we've told you about several.  But the charges leveled so far about his military service look like …

Oldest Latino civil rights group announces its first presidential endorsement for Harris-Walz  —  The former president of the 95-year-old organization, who heads LULAC'S new political arm, said too much was at stake for Latinos under another Trump presidency.

Sorry, Richard Nixon  —  Fifty years ago today, Richard Nixon laid down the presidency of the United States, a casualty of the Watergate scandal.  —  The era of Watergate was one of sweeping political reform.  In 1970, Congress reduced the once-awesome power of committee chairs and opened committee work …

Georgia Republican arrested for DUI after hitting bicyclist  —  Republican State Representative Devan Seabaugh was driving in the bicycle lane on Thursday night when he ran into a cyclist.  He was subsequently taken into custody by the North DUI Task Force, according to reports.

Tens of Thousands Rally Against Racism and Islamophobia in U.K. Following Days of Far-Right Rioting  —  Thousands filled the streets across the United Kingdom this week in massive rallies against racism and Islamophobia, a show of unity to counter a recent surge in far-right violence.

Trump has frequently promoted a Truth Social account that's shared material calling for Harris, Walz, and others to be killed  —  Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly interacted with the Truth Social account “Patriot4Life,” including thanking them and “retruthing” them.

Texas Gov. Abbott Signs Order Requiring Hospitals Log Immigration Status Of Patients  —  Democratic Rep. Sylvia Garcia accused the GOP governor of “social engineering and targeting immigrants.”  —  LOADING  —  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Thursday signed an executive order requiring hospitals …

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.

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.

There is One Senate Race Trump Is Very Personally Invested in Winning  —  “There's almost nothing that DJT enjoys more than exacting vengeance on his enemies,” a source close to Trump told NOTUS.  — Copy  —  The Montana Senate race is special to Republicans for a few reasons.

The Government Spends Millions to Open Grocery Stores in Food Deserts.  The Real Test Is Their Survival.  —  The community of Cairo, Illinois, once a food desert, welcomed its new market last year with balloons and cheers.  But the store is struggling — exposing problems with the programs set up to help.