The Only Patriotic Choice for President  —  It is hard to imagine a candidate more unworthy to serve as president of the United States than Donald Trump.  He has proved himself morally unfit for an office that asks its occupant to put the good of the nation above self-interest.

An Ohio Businessman Faces Death Threats for Praising His Haitian Workers  —  The lifelong Republican employs fewer Haitians than others in Springfield, but his life has been upended since Donald J. Trump spread falsehoods about immigrants in his hometown.  —  For Jamie McGregor …

On overtime pay, Trump slips up by accidentally telling the truth  —  Donald Trump admitted that he concocted a private-sector scheme to avoid paying his own employees overtime compensation.  So much for his “pro-worker” pitch.  —  Five of the most interesting words in Donald Trump's rhetorical repertoire …

The three phases of normalizing Trump's attack on Harris in Wisconsin  — The use of neutral language.  If you merely read about Donald Trump's deeply offensive rally this weekend in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, you probably thought it was about immigration.  And about Trump up to his usual tricks of disparaging his rivals.

Trump says ‘violent day’ of policing will end crime  —  The remarks at a campaign rally Sunday did not amount to a policy proposal allowing police retaliation, the former president's campaign said.  —  Former President Donald Trump on Sunday called for “one real rough, nasty” and “violent day” …

Walz and Vance's medical files viewed illicitly by veterans department staff  —  At least a dozen department employees are believed to have improperly viewed the files, prompting an investigation  —  A criminal investigation is under way after staff at the US Department …

As Kamala Harris Passes the Two-Thirds Mark, Trump Adopts Apocalyptic Language  —  I continue to track the asymmetric pace of the campaigns of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.  Today is another milestone for the Vice President.  —  As of today, Donald Trump has <5% of his campaign left (36 days of 721).

Inflation Reduction Act rebates yield savings for 54 Medicare Part B drugs  —  The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced some Medicare enrollees will pay less for 54 drugs covered by Medicare Part B through the end of 2024 thanks to the rebate program established by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

The Coming Trump Revenge Tour  —  Trump has campaigned on a wave of retaliatory criminal prosecutions.  It's not the first time he's promised to lock up his rivals — but a second term would be different.  —  In the most volatile presidential campaign of the last 50 years …

California bans legacy admissions at all colleges  —  Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a prohibition on the practice.  —  SACRAMENTO, California — It will soon be illegal for public and private universities in California to consider an applicant's relationship to alumni or donors when deciding whether to admit them.

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The Secretive Alliance Between the New York Post and Eric Adams  —  Rupert Murdoch's paper helped elect Adams and hasn't quite given up on him yet.  —  The mayor even worked the coat-check line for a moment before taking selfies with staff members.  “We all thought it was a little bit bizarre …

Actor Zachary Levi cites RFK Jr.'s endorsement in call to support Trump  —  Actor Zachary Levi called former President Donald Trump the best choice voters have ahead of the 2024 election, citing how Trump has been backed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  —  Levi explained that he grew …

Fidelity has cut its estimate of X's value by 79% since Musk's purchase  —  Elon Musk's X is now worth less than a quarter of its $44 billion purchase price, according to a new estimate from investor Fidelity.  —  The asset manager's Blue Chip Growth Fund now values its stake in X …

How Dobbs Is Quietly Making Its Way Back to the Supreme Court  —  Republicans are hoping the ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade to help them make the case that transgender health-care bans are constitutional.  — Copy  —  Republicans are preparing for a Supreme Court case …

Pollsters: Don't be so sure Trump will outperform our surveys  —  Pollsters caution against assuming that the polls this cycle are susceptible to the same errors as previous ones that underestimated support for former President Trump, arguing that every election is different and that this year's polls …