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11:10 PM ET, June 7, 2016

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Donald J. Trump / Donald J Trump for President:
DONALD J. TRUMP STATEMENT REGARDING TRUMP UNIVERSITY  —  It is unfortunate that my comments have been misconstrued as a categorical attack against people of Mexican heritage.  I am friends with and employ thousands of people of Mexican and Hispanic descent.  The American justice system relies on fair and impartial judges.
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CNN:
Paul Ryan rips Donald Trump remarks as ‘textbook definition of a racist comment’  —  (CNN)House Speaker Paul Ryan ripped Donald Trump's recent remarks saying a judge presiding over a lawsuit involving his business was biased because of his Mexican heritage as “the textbook definition of a racist comment.”
Associated Press:
The Latest: Scott calls Trump's comments ‘racially toxic’  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on campaign 2016 as California, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota and South Dakota vote.  (all times Eastern):  —  The only black Republican senator says Donald Trump's comments …
Yoni Appelbaum / The Atlantic:
Live Coverage of the California and New Jersey Primaries … Breaking a day of silence—no press conferences, no television interviews, not even so much as a blustery tweet—Donald Trump this afternoon issued a statement.  It began: … Fear not, gentle reader.
Lynn Sweet / Chicago Sun Times:
Sen. Mark Kirk withdraws support for Trump  —  WASHINGTON - Sen. Mark Kirk R-Ill., facing a big challenge from Rep. Tammy Duckworth D-Ill., said Tuesday he will not support presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump after earlier saying he will back him.  —  " I cannot and will not support …
Jordain Carney / The Hill:
GOP senator: 'I can't see myself voting for Donald Trump' … (R-Ariz.) on Tuesday doubled down on his skepticism of Donald Trump  —  , saying he currently doesn't believe he'll support the GOP's presumptive presidential nominee in November.  —  “As of now, unless he changes significantly …
Ben Jacobs / Guardian:
Iowa state senator is first elected official to leave Republican party over Trump  —  David Johnson changes registration to No Party in response to Donald Trump accusing federal judge Gonzalo Curiel of bias based on his race  —  Iowa state senator David Johnson became the first elected official …
Tierney Sneed / Talking Points Memo:
Trump Surrogate: Paul Ryan Is ‘Racist’ For Condemning Judge Attacks
Discussion: alicublog and Daily Kos
Andrew Kaczynski / BuzzFeed:
Susan Collins: “Very Difficult” To Back Trump After His Attack On Federal Judge
Nick Gass / Politico:
Christie: Trump ‘not racist,’ has ‘right’ to express opinions on judge
Andrew Kaczynski / BuzzFeed:
Chuck Grassley: “I Disagree” With Trump's Attack On Federal Judge
Discussion: Talking Points Memo
Chris Cillizza / Washington Post:
It's time for GOP leaders to choose sides on Donald Trump
Brian Tashman / Right Wing Watch:
Pat Buchanan: Stop ‘The Lynching’ Of Donald Trump Over Racist Attack On Judge
Discussion: WND, Daily Wire and Politico
New York Times:
Bernie Sanders Is Said to Plan Large Layoff From Campaign Staff  —  UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Senator Bernie Sanders plans to lay off at least half his campaign staff Wednesday as his battered presidential bid continues on despite Hillary Clinton's being declared the presumptive Democratic nominee …
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ABC News:
Democratic Primaries: The Latest Results  —  Voters headed to the polls in six states today for the second to last day of primary voting.  Here is the latest news on the Democratic race: http://abcn.ws/28iY0Gj  —  Trump Post-Primary Wins: I'm ‘Honored’ To Lead GOP
Discussion: Politico
The Intercept:
Perfect End to Democratic Primary: Anonymous Super-Delegates Declare Winner Through Media
Andrew Prokop / Vox:
Primary elections 2016: today's results and poll closing times
Nate Cohn / New York Times:
Pledges Pushed Hillary Clinton Over the Magic Number
Discussion: NBC News and CANNONFIRE
Catherine Ho / Washington Post:
Renee Ellmers loses North Carolina GOP primary  —  Rep. Renee Ellmers (R-N.C.) lost her bid for reelection Tuesday, becoming the first GOP congressional incumbent to lose their seat in 2016.  —  Ellmers, who was elected in 2010 amid the tea party takeover of the House …
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Justin Quesinberry / WNCN:
Ellmers called ‘mean girl on steroids’ after NC Congresswoman remarks on woman's weight  —  DUNN, N.C. (WNCN) - After Republican Congresswoman Renee Ellmers got out of her car to vote Tuesday, she greeted a woman by name and then told the woman she had “gained some weight.”
BuzzFeed:
Donald Trump tried  —  to raise money from the regime of Libyan dictator Muammar al-Qaddafi two years before a 2011 revolution toppled the brutal leader, according to four people with knowledge of the effort.  Trump even tried to set up a meeting with the tyrant himself, three of the sources say …
Discussion: The Week and Political Wire
WOOD-TV:
5 bicyclists dead after crash north of Kalamazoo  —  Authorities are expected to hold a press conference on the crash at 11 p.m. You can watch that live on WOOD TV8 or streaming here on woodtv.com.  —  COOPER TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Five bicyclists were killed Tuesday evening when they were hit by a pickup truck north of Kalamazoo.
Discussion: KOIN-TV, WLNS-TV and WIVB-TV
Daily Mail:
White, straight, able-bodied man?  You can't attend equality summit: Lecturers' union members must declare their ‘protected characteristic’ when applying to attend  —  A lecturers' union is refusing to let its officers take part in debates at an equality summit if they are white, straight, able-bodied men.
Rebecca Savransky / The Hill:
Clinton debuts ‘History Made’ video ahead of Brooklyn speech  —  released a new video on Tuesday evening, highlighting those who have fought for women's rights and calling on people to “keep making history.”  —  The video, called “History Made,” will air at her Brooklyn rally tonight …
Discussion: Talking Points Memo
 
 
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Mollie Hemingway / The Federalist:
Detroit Free Press Editor Calls For Murder Of GOP Lawmakers
Discussion: Watchdog.org and The Daily Caller
Daily Mail:
Muhammad Ali WAS a racist who repented.  Trump ISN'T a racist but he too needs to sing a more tolerant tune
Discussion: AOL and The Daily Caller
Jonathan Easley / The Hill:
Libertarian Johnson would not use marijuana as president
Angela Monaghan / Guardian:
World's wealthiest people just got 5.2% wealthier
Discussion: Common Dreams
Tom Jensen / Public Policy Polling:
As One of the Least Popular Senators in the Country, Rubio Would Face a Tough General Election
Discussion: The Last Refuge and Naked Politics
Maria Abi-Habib / Wall Street Journal:
Islamic State Members From the West Seek Help Getting Home
Discussion: The Daily Caller and Defense One
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Aaron C. Davis / Washington Post:
D.C. lawmakers approve $15 minimum wage, joining N.Y., Calif.
Lisa Hagen / The Hill:
State would need 75 years to compile Clinton emails
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Bloomberg:
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