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Zack Beauchamp / Vox:
Brexit isn't about economics.  It's about xenophobia.  —  When my girlfriend and I were in London last week, a drunk man accosted us at a pub.  That's pretty par for the course there, in my experience.  But this one — a middle-aged, dark-haired white guy we'll call “Bob” — was different.
Facebook:
Statement Regarding British Referendum on E.U. Membership  —  The people of the United Kingdom have exercised the sacred right of all free peoples.  They have declared their independence from the European Union, and have voted to reassert control over their own politics, borders and economy.
Steve Benen / MSNBC:
Trump baffles with bizarre appearance in Scotland  —  Trump skips politics on Scotland trip (probably a good idea)  —  Earlier this month, Donald Trump was asked about the upcoming vote in the U.K. about leaving the European Union.  The reporter asked, “And Brexit?  Your position?”  Trump replied, “Huh?”
David Frum / The Atlantic:
Why Britain Left  —  I said goodnight to a gloomy party of Leave-minded Londoners a few minutes after midnight.  The paper ballots were still being counted by hand.  Only the British overseas territory of Gibraltar had reported final results.  Yet the assumption of a Remain victory filled the room—and depressed my hosts.
Paul Krugman / New York Times:
Brexit: The Morning After  —  Well, that was pretty awesome - and I mean that in the worst way.  A number of people deserve vast condemnation here, from David Cameron, who may go down in history as the man who risked wrecking Europe and his own nation for the sake of a momentary political advantage …
Sen. Jeff Sessions / Breitbart:
Sen. Jeff Sessions On Brexit: 'Now It's America's Turn'  —  The British people, our special friends and allies, deserve our full support following their sovereign and considered decision to leave the European Union.  —  The people spoke from their hearts and with conviction.
James Hohmann / Washington Post:
The Daily 202: Stop underestimating Trump.  ‘Brexit’ vote shows why he can win.  —  THE BIG IDEA: Britain's stunning vote to leave the European Union suggests that we've been seriously underestimating Donald Trump's ability to win the presidential election.
BBC:
EU referendum: BBC forecasts UK votes to leave  —  The UK has voted by 52% to 48% to leave the European Union after 43 years in an historic referendum, a BBC forecast suggests.  —  London and Scotland voted strongly to stay in the EU but the remain vote has been undermined by poor results in the north of England.
Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
Feel the Foreboding  —  If you've read my editors' blog posts …
Discussion: Mother Jones
Jenna Johnson / Washington Post:
As markets roil from Brexit, Trump holds a ribbon-cutting at his golf resort
Discussion: ABC News, New York Times and Vox
NBC News:
First Read: Trump Takes a Surreal Victory Lap in Scotland
Charles C. W. Cooke / National Review:
The Brexit Vote Was Just the Beginning
Angelique Chrisafis / Guardian:
European far right hails Britain's Brexit vote
Richard Wheatstone / Mirror.co.uk:   Londoners call for capital to break away from the rest of Britain following Brexit vote
Los Angeles Times:
Op-Ed The isolationist catastrophe of ‘Brexit’
Discussion: Chicago Boyz
Kate McCann / Telegraph:
Farage: I can't guarantee EU money will go on the NHS
Steven Erlanger / New York Times:
Britain Votes to Leave the European Union
Anne Gearan / Washington Post:
After ‘Leave’ vote, deep reverberations and differing reactions in U.S. election
Tom Vanden Brook / USA Today:
Ban on transgender troops to be lifted July 1  —  WASHINGTON — The Pentagon plans to announce the repeal of its ban on transgender service members July 1, a controversial decision that would end nearly a year of internal wrangling among the services on how to allow those troops to serve openly, according to Defense officials.
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Dan Lamothe / Washington Post:   Pentagon officials: Repeal of ban on transgender service members coming within weeks
Stephen Braun / Associated Press:
Clinton's State Dept. calendar missing scores of entries  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — An Associated Press review of the official calendar Hillary Clinton kept as secretary of state identified at least 75 meetings with longtime political donors, Clinton Foundation contributors and corporate …
Andrew Kaczynski / BuzzFeed:
Former Trump Adviser: Corey Lewandowski Was Fired Over Judge Curiel Attack  —  Corey Lewandowski was fired as Donald Trump's campaign manager due to the fallout over Trump's racial attacks on Judge Gonazalo Curiel, according to former Trump adviser Michael Caputo.
Discussion: FOX News Radio, Mediaite and Politico
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Ben Guarino / Washington Post:
Fearing ex-boyfriend, woman installs security system only to find him under her bed  —  The Nashville-area woman and her boyfriend had been dating for two years.  It was an unhealthy, rocky affair.  While the couple was together, neighbors say they saw police visit the woman's home in Goodlettsville …
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Sarah Larimer / Washington Post:
Teachers insulted students in private Slack chats.  After a hack, they resigned in disgrace.  —  The Slack conversations between the teachers at the Rhode Island school were filled with expletives.  —  They blasted parents.  —  They ridiculed students.  —  “Here's how Hudson spelled …
New York Post:
This hooker was used to bribe NYPD cops with group sex  —  The hooker at the center of the NYPD corruption scandal has revealed to The Post how she engaged in mile-high group sex with two cops and three other men during a wild private-plane trip to Las Vegas.  —  SEE ALSO  —  :0
John Hinderaker / Power LinePower Line:
Why Are Liberals So Hateful?  —  I will have thoughts on the implications of Brexit later in the day, but for now want to ask a more limited question: why are liberals so hateful?  —  The last days of the EU campaign were marred by the Remain camp-i.e., the forces of Britain's establishment-trying …
 
 
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