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The Guardian:
Donald Trump is like a 20th-century fascist, says Sadiq Khan  —  London mayor hits out at US president before his state visit to Britain  —  The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has compared the language used by Donald Trump to rally his supporters to that of “the fascists of the 20th century” …
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Katie Rogers / New York Times:
Trump Calls on Britain to ‘Walk Away’ if E.U. Does Not Concede to Its Demands  —  WASHINGTON — Just before his state visit to Britain was to begin, President Trump subverted diplomatic norms by rattling an already precarious political situation there: He suggested that the next prime minister of Britain …
Sadiq Khan / The Guardian:
It's un-British to roll out the red carpet for Donald Trump  —  The US president gives comfort to the far right.  The prime minister should speak truth to power  —  Praising the “very fine people on both sides” when torch-wielding white supremacists and antisemites marched through the streets clashing with anti-racist campaigners.
Discussion: The Sun
Donald Trump / Press Association:
send in Nigel Farage to negotiate with the EU
Discussion: ITV
Kevin Poulsen / The Daily Beast:
We Found The Guy Behind the Viral ‘Drunk Pelosi’ Video  —  The video that racked up millions of views and sparked a national conversation was uploaded by a sports blogger from the Bronx, currently on probation for domestic battery.  —  On May 22, a Donald Trump superfan and occasional sports blogger …
Aris Folley / The Hill:
Protester takes mic from Kamala Harris while on stage at event  —  A protester took Sen. Kamala Harris' (D-Calif.) microphone as she spoke to attendees at an event in San Francisco Saturday.  —  In footage of the incident at the Big Ideas Forum hosted by MoveOn, the male protester …
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Carla Marinucci / Politico:
Harris challenges Axelrod over criticism she's too ‘cautious’ on trail  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Sen. Kamala Harris on Saturday pushed back at the emerging narrative that she's been too timid while campaigning for president, using a POLITICO interview to challenge her naysayers to come watch her field questions on the road.
Joe Garofoli / San Francisco Chronicle:   Rep. Barbara Lee finds Kamala Harris a tough sell before Bernie Sanders' crowd
David D. Kirkpatrick / New York Times:
The Most Powerful Arab Ruler Isn't M.B.S. It's M.B.Z.  —  Prince Mohammed bin Zayed grew the U.A.E.'s power by following America's lead.  He now has an increasingly bellicose agenda of his own.  And President Trump seems to be following him.  —  ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates …
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Liam Stack / New York Times:
Man Who Posed as Saudi Prince and Defrauded Investors Out of $8 Million Is Sent to Prison
Discussion: UPI and Law & Crime
New York Times:
Boeing Built Deadly Assumptions Into 737 Max, Blind to a Late Design Change  —  SEATTLE — The fatal flaws with Boeing's 737 Max can be traced to a breakdown late in the plane's development, when test pilots, engineers and regulators were left in the dark about a fundamental overhaul …
Robert McCartney / Washington Post:
In January, Virginia GOP killed bill to ban sales of large-capacity magazines  —  A Virginia bill designed to ban sales of large-capacity magazines similar to those used by the Virginia Beach gunman died in committee in January on a party-line vote.  —  The fate of the legislation, SB1748 …
Discussion: Axios
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Johnrlott / Crime Prevention Research Center:
Another mass public shooting, another place where the victims were banned from carrying guns …
Reuters:
U.S. prepared to engage with Iran without pre-conditions: Pompeo  —  BELLINZONA, Switzerland (Reuters) - The United States is prepared to engage with Iran without pre-conditions about its nuclear program but needs to see the country behaving like “a normal nation”, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday.
Hugh Hewitt / Washington Post:
America's enemies are on notice about this president  —  America's enemies are on notice: The president is no longer an eloquent pushover professor-president but a ruthless real estate developer and television network brawler-president whose principle weapons are blunt candor and walking away from the table.
New York Times:
Trump Is Said to Have Overruled Kushner and Other Aides in Threatening Mexico With Tariffs  —  WASHINGTON — President Trump pushed ahead with plans to impose tariffs on Mexico over the objections of several top advisers, including his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, opting to side with hard-line officials …
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Shawn McCreesh / New York Times:   The Paparazzi Staked Outside Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's D.C. Home
David Weigel / Washington Post:
A Democratic 2020 contender denounces socialism — and gets booed  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Former Colorado governor John Hickenlooper found a way to stand out at a crowded gathering of California Democrats: He denounced “socialism,” and got booed.  —  “If we want to beat Donald Trump …
Discussion: Althouse
Toluse Olorunnipa / Washington Post:
Shutdowns, emergencies and tariffs: Trump's frenetic immigration approach has become central to his 2020 bid  —  As Democratic presidential candidates have put out fresh policy proposals this year on a host of issues including education, child care, housing, climate change, student loan debt …
New York Post:
Veterans walk out of meeting with Ocasio-Cortez after she bashes US foreign policy  —  Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez bashed US foreign policy during a private meeting with Bronx community leaders, prompting two military veterans to storm out.  —  “She knocks the country, she knocks the president.
John Ziegler / Mediaite:
A Great Country Would Have Already Impeached Trump, But Maybe We Should Just Admit We No Longer Qualify  —  When it comes to the great “Impeachment Debate,” I come at the subject from what is a literally unique perspective.  For instance, there is surely not another delegate …
 
 
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Sean Sullivan / Washington Post:
Democrats, in California, confront deep divisions over how to handle increasing calls for President Trump's impeachment
Discussion: The Hill
Mihir Zaveri / New York Times:
El Paso Immigration Center Is Dangerously Overcrowded, Inspector General Warns
Mark Landler / New York Times:
Trump's Middle East Peace Plan Faces a Crossroads After Coalition Talks in Israel Crumble
Discussion: The Week
Jonathan Martin / New York Times:
'You Don't Have to Be in Des Moines.' Democrats Expand Primary Map, Spurred by Social Media.
Dylan McGuinness / MySanAntonio.com:
San Antonio leaders, residents outraged after former mayor Lila Cockrell isn't allowed to vote
Matt Zapotosky / Washington Post:
Navy confirms request was made to ‘minimize the visibility’ of USS John S. McCain during Trump's visit to Japan
 Earlier Items: 
Kirsten Gillibrand / Team Gillibrand:
My LGBTQ rights agenda, and a commitment for Pride Month
Discussion: Joe.My.God.
Sam Stein / The Daily Beast:
Trump Pardoned Billionaire Conrad Black but Left His Prison Buddy Behind
Axios:
The political leanings of the Supreme Court justices
Sarah Lee / RedState:
ICYMI: Another Satirical Classic, Blazing Saddles, Gets the SJW Treatment
Discussion: PJ Media Home
Allan Smith / NBC News:
‘Should these platforms exist at all?’:  One GOP senator's crusade to rein in — and rethink — big tech
Robert Costa / Washington Post:
Hogan will not challenge Trump, leaving Trump's GOP critics with limited options
BuzzFeed News:
Cops Across The US Have Been Exposed Posting Racist And Violent Things On Facebook.  Here's The Proof.