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John Lewis / New York Times:
Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation  —  Though I may not be here with you, I urge you to answer the highest calling of your heart and stand up for what you truly believe.  —  Mr. Lewis, the civil rights leader who died on July 17, wrote this essay shortly before his death, to be published upon the day of his funeral.
Abby Livingston / The Texas Tribune:
Colleagues feared U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert would catch COVID-19.  Sure enough, he did.  —  Gohmert's colleagues were afraid the mask-avoiding congressman from Northeast Texas might get infected with the coronavirus.  On Wednesday, their fears came true.  —  Copy link  —  WASHINGTON — It was a shock, but no surprise.
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Justin Baragona / The Daily Beast:
Gohmert Brags to Hannity That He's ‘All In’ on Taking Hydroxychloroquine for COVID  —  Gohmert, who has eschewed mask-wearing and largely peddled coronavirus denialism, was diagnosed with COVID-19 hours earlier.  —  Fresh off his coronavirus diagnosis, Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) …
Washington Post:
Live updates: Emergency unemployment payments likely to end; U.S. records 1,400 coronavirus deaths in a day  —  Congress is “nowhere close to a deal” on a new coronavirus relief bill, meaning that 20 million Americans are likely to stop receiving emergency unemployment benefits after this week.
Harriet Torry / Wall Street Journal:
U.S. Economy Contracts to Record 32.9%, Jobless Claims Rise to 1.43 Million  —  Economists expected nearly 35% contraction in GDP in latest quarter following coronavirus shutdowns  —  The U.S. economy contracted at a record 32.9% annual rate last quarter and weekly jobless claims rose to 1.43 million, amid signs of a slowing recovery.
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Washington Post:
U.S. economy contracted at fastest quarterly rate on record from April to June as coronavirus walloped workers, businesses  —  Data released by the Commerce Department on Thursday is another reminder of the pain felt this year as the nation went into an economic shutdown.
Reade Pickert / Bloomberg:   U.S. Economy Shrinks at Record 32.9% Pace in Second Quarter
Politico:
Turning Point USA co-founder dies of coronavirus-related complications  —  The co-founder of conservative student group Turning Point USA, Bill Montgomery, has died from complications of the coronavirus, according to two friends of his.  —  Montgomery, who started it in 2012 …
Discussion: Maggionews
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Blake Montgomery / The Daily Beast:   Turning Point USA Co-Founder Dies of COVID-19
Brian Schwartz / CNBC:
Biden allies wage shadow campaign to stop Kamala Harris from becoming vice president  — A group of Biden allies, including a few of his top donors, initiated a campaign against Harris close to a month ago, just weeks before a decision is expected.  — The concerns focus on her attacks …
New York Times:
Trump Plays on Racist Fears of Terrorized Suburbs to Court White Voters  —  President Trump painted a false picture of suburbs under siege, saying he was protecting them from the perils of low-income housing, as he seeks to win over white voters who were key to his 2016 victory.
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Christina Wilkie / CNBC:   Trump tells suburban voters they will ‘no longer be bothered’ by low-income housing
Brett Samuels / The Hill:
Trump raises idea of delaying election  —  President Trump on Thursday suggested delaying the 2020 elections, something he does not have the power to do unilaterally, as he levied fresh attacks against mail-in voting.  —  Trump, who is badly trailing presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden …
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Associated Press:
Trump floats election ‘delay’ amid claims of voting fraud
Discussion: Reuters
New York Times:
Obama Unleashes on Trump Privately as He Raises $24 Million for Biden  —  Barack Obama has spoken candidly about President Trump to party donors, bringing up the sexual assault allegations against Mr. Trump and warning of his efforts to push “nativist, racist, sexist” fears.
Discussion: Political Wire and Raw Story
Paul Kane / Washington Post:
Born-again fiscal conservatives are sign of Trump's weakening hand in Congress  —  A growing number of Senate conservatives have provided the latest sign of President Trump's weakening hand on Capitol Hill.  —  From the presidentially ambitious Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) …
Discussion: Political Wire and Mother Jones
Washington Post:
Barr says he won't wait until after election to reveal Durham's findings.  Democrats fear a campaign-altering surprise.  —  Attorney General William P. Barr reiterated this week that he will not wait until after November's election to release whatever U.S. Attorney John Durham finds …
New York Times:
Lawmakers, United in Their Ire, Lash Out at Big Tech's Leaders  —  The chiefs of Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook faced withering questions from Democrats about anti-competitive practices and from Republicans about anti-conservative bias.  —  WASHINGTON — The chief executives of Amazon …
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Tara John / CNN:
A baseless US conspiracy theory found a foothold in Europe.  New research shows how  —  London (CNN)A baseless claim about a child sex-trafficking ring, a Washington, DC pizzeria, and Hillary Clinton has been passed around among conspiracy theorists for more than three years.
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Mack Lamoureux / VICE:
QAnon Has Gone Global
Discussion: Lawyers, Guns & Money and INSIDER
Washington Post:
Pelosi endorses Rep. Tlaib in primary fight, moves to help members of the ‘Squad’  —  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is moving to help two members of the so-called “Squad” who suddenly find themselves facing difficult primaries.  —  Pelosi endorsed freshman Rep. Rashida Tlaib on Wednesday …
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Joe Schoffstall / Washington Free Beacon:
Dem Governor Donates to Ilhan Omar's Primary Opponent
Discussion: The Daily Caller
CNN:
The voters who are still backing Trump  —  Moderator: Here's what swing voters are saying about Trump  —  Rich Thau is the president and co-founder of the research firm Engagious, which specializes in message testing and message refinement for trade associations and advocacy groups.
Discussion: Power Line
Washington Post:
Senate hearing for controversial Pentagon nominee Anthony Tata canceled just before it was set to begin  —  The nomination of a retired Army general for a senior civilian position in the Trump administration was cast into doubt Thursday morning when his confirmation hearing was canceled …
Mike Memoli / NBC News:
Biden campaign launches first TV ads in Ohio  —  WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign is expanding its paid media effort into Ohio with a message focused on his new economic agenda, a sign of the campaign's increasingly bullish view of the battleground map and a shot …
Jaclyn Peiser / Washington Post:
He held a BLM sign in what he called 'America's most racist town.' The result?  A viral video of abuse.  —  As a gray Buick SUV approached the man holding a Black Lives Matter sign on a street in Harrison, Ark., the driver slowed down.  —  “What about White lives?” the woman in the passenger's seat yelled out.
ProPublica:
The Disinfomercial: How Larry King Got Duped Into Starring in Chinese Propaganda  —  ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.  Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they're published.  —  Jacobi Niv had paid Larry King a few thousand dollars apiece …
Peter Baker / New York Times:
A Half-Century After Wallace, Trump Echoes the Politics of Division  —  Trump and George Wallace Share a Speaking Style  —  President Trump's statements about demonstrations across the country have much in common with George Wallace's infamously inflammatory rhetoric, echoing tones, themes and even specific phrases.
Discussion: Althouse
Steve Fainaru / ESPN:
ESPN investigation finds coaches at NBA China academies complained of player abuse, lack of schooling  —  LONG BEFORE AN October tweet in support of Hong Kong protesters spotlighted the NBA's complicated relationship with China, the league faced complaints from its own employees …
New York Times:
Teachers Are Wary of Returning to Class, and Online Instruction Too  —  Unions are threatening to strike if classrooms reopen, but are also pushing to limit live remote teaching.  Their demands will shape pandemic education.  —  As the nation heads toward a chaotic back-to-school season …
Discussion: Fox News
The Daily Beast:
U.S. Warns Russia on Bounties While Trump Cries ‘Fake News’  —  The secret warnings stand in contrast to what President Trump has said about the intelligence in question.  —  The U.S. State Department has issued warnings to Russia that there will be repercussions if Moscow pays bounties …
 
 
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John F. Harris / Politico:
Why Trump Might Quit
Discussion: Raw Story and WHDH-TV
Ben White / Politico:
U.S. suffered worst quarterly contraction on record as virus ravages economy
Ebony Bowden / New York Post:
Twitter defends blocking Trump tweets but not Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei
Discussion: Jihad Watch and Fox News
Toluse Olorunnipa / Washington Post:
Trailing badly in polls, Trump points to ‘hidden’ voters and the ‘silent majority’ as path to victory
Robert F. Worth / New York Times:
Inside the Iraqi Kleptocracy
Roger Kimball / Spectator USA:
The bewildering bombardment of Bill Barr
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 Earlier Items: 
Bloomberg:
Virginia's Riggleman Says He's Considering Bid for Governor
Colby Itkowitz / Washington Post:
Tommy Tuberville, Alabama U.S. Senate candidate, defies D.C. quarantine order on fundraising visit
Dina Temple-Raston / NPR:
Irregularities in COVID Reporting Contract Award Process Raises New Questions
New York Times:
As Trump Undercuts Aid Talks, White House Says Extra Jobless Benefits Will Lapse
Kevin Stone / KTAR.com:
Banned ex-volunteer arrested for Democratic Party office fire in Phoenix
Discussion: The Daily Caller and Breaking911
Politico:
Intelligence disputes fuel rare public acrimony among Gang of Eight
Discussion: Axios and Breitbart
Maeve Sheehey / Bloomberg:
Almost 30 Million in U.S. Didn't Have Enough to Eat Last Week
David Harsanyi / National Review:
Why Seth Rogen's Anti-Israel Rant Matters