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4:40 PM ET, June 15, 2022

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Victoria Guida / Politico:
Fed gets more aggressive in inflation battle  —  Fears have mounted that the central bank might trigger a recession sometime in the next year with its aggressive rate action.  —  The Federal Reserve on Wednesday pulled the trigger on its largest interest rate increase in nearly three decades …
Discussion: National Review
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Nick Timiraos / Wall Street Journal:
Fed Raises Rates By 0.75 Percentage Point, Largest Increase Since 1994  —  Officials signaled a much more aggressive path of rate rises to combat inflation that is running at a 40-year high  —  The Federal Reserve approved the largest interest rate increase since 1994 and signaled …
New York Times:
Far-Right Republicans Press Closer to Power Over Future Elections  —  Midway through primary season, the party has nominated several candidates who deny the 2020 outcome for posts that will have significant sway over the 2024 presidential election.  —  The potential for far-right Republicans …
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Nick Corasaniti / New York Times:
Jim Marchant, a Trump loyalist, is G.O.P. voters' choice to be Nevada's top election official.
Jose Pagliery / The Daily Beast:
Judge Denies Bannon's Shaky Legal Argument for Executive Privilege  —  “It's more than a stretch... that they specifically addressed this situation,” U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols said, noting that Bannon was actually a former White House official.  —  A federal judge refused …
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Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Judge rejects Bannon's effort to dismiss criminal case for defying Jan. 6 select committee
Discussion: CNN, Talking Points Memo and Raw Story
Katelyn Polantz / CNN:
Judge rejects Steve Bannon's motion to throw out contempt of Congress charges
Discussion: Wall Street Journal
Hugo Lowell / The Guardian:
Man who attacked Capitol was given tour of building by Republican day before riot  —  Video evidence shows tourists taking photos of security checkpoints and contradicts Barry Loudermilk's previous denial he led a tour  —  About 24 hours before the January 6 Capitol attack …
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Politico:
Loudermilk tour group taking basement photos ‘raises concerns’ for Jan. 6 panel
Anders Hagstrom / Fox News:
Jan. 6 committee scrutinizes Capitol tour led by Republican Rep. Loudermilk day before riot
Wall Street Journal:
WWE Board Probes Secret $3 Million Hush Pact by CEO Vince McMahon, Sources Say  —  Company says relationship was consensual and is cooperating with the inquiry  —  The board of World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. WWE 4.95%▲ is investigating a secret $3 million settlement …
Pam Belluck / New York Times:
Abortions Increase in the U.S., Reversing a 30-Year Decline, Report Finds  —  A new survey of the nation's abortion providers found increases in every region of the country from 2017 to 2020.  —  The number of abortions in the United States has increased, reversing what had been a three-decade decline, according to a new report.
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New York Times:
Abortions Have Already Been Stopped in Two States, Before Roe Ruling
Discussion: Politico and The Root
James Varney / RealClearInvestigations:
Beyond the Kavanaugh Scare: Dozens of Incidents Targeting Pro-Lifers Nationwide
Michael Wilner / McClatchy Washington Bureau:
Every state but Florida pre-ordered COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5  —  Every state has placed an order with the federal government to ensure coronavirus vaccines for young children are delivered as soon as regulators authorize their use — except for one.
Discussion: Political Wire
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Lauren Gardner / Politico:
FDA advisers endorse emergency use of Moderna, Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine in babies, toddlers
The White House:
FACT SHEET: President Biden to Sign Historic Executive Order Advancing LGBTQI+ Equality During Pride Month  —  President Biden believes that no one should face discrimination because of who they are or whom they love.  Since President Biden took office, he has championed the rights …
Discussion: Townhall and CNN
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Mitt Romney:
Romney, Burr, Daines Announce Family Security Act 2.0  —  Pro-family, pro-life, and pro-marriage plan would streamline existing policies for working families into a monthly cash benefit  —  WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT), Richard Burr (R-NC), and Steve Daines (R-MT) …
Discussion: Niskanen Center and Insider
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National Review:   Second Time's the Charm?
Shannon McCaffrey / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
For Herschel Walker, revelation of second son is the latest in string of controversies  —  Even in a campaign filled with head-spinning news, the latest revelation is a shocker: Herschel Walker, who has spoken out repeatedly against absentee dads, fathered a son who he financially supports but doesn't see.
Discussion: Insider, Rolling Stone and Raw Story
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Maya King / New York Times:
Herschel Walker, Critic of Absentee Fathers, Has a Second Son He Doesn't See
NIH News Release:
NIAID Director Fauci Tests Positive for COVID-19  —  Today, Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, and Chief Medical Advisor to President Biden, tested positive for COVID-19 on a rapid antigen test.
Bruce Siwy / Erie Daily Times-Morning News:
Democrats Fetterman, Shapiro show early leads in USA Today Network/Suffolk University poll  —  A USA Today Network/Suffolk University poll in Pennsylvania released this week suggests a clear U.S. Senate frontrunner — with a tighter race for governor.  —  According to the Suffolk University …
Emily Bazelon / New York Times:
The Battle Over Gender Therapy  —  More teenagers than ever are seeking transitions, but the medical community that treats them is deeply divided about why — and what to do to help them.  —  To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android.
Discussion: PLURIBUS and National Review
New York Times:
Inside a Corporate Culture War Stoked by a Crypto C.E.O.  —  Jesse Powell, who leads the crypto exchange Kraken, has challenged the use of preferred pronouns, debated who can use racial slurs and called American women “brainwashed.”  — Give this article- - - Read in app
Josh Gerstein / Politico:
Supreme Court punts on case tied to Trump's ‘public charge’ rule for immigrants  —  The Supreme Court declined Wednesday to issue a ruling on whether Republican-led states have the authority to defend a rule former President Donald Trump's administration issued seeking to restrict immigration benefits …
Discussion: Washington Post, SCOTUSblog and CNN
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Adam Liptak / New York Times:
Supreme Court Dismisses Bid by G.O.P.-Led States to Defend Trump Immigration Plan
Jonathan V. Last / The Triad:
Conservatives Reveal What They Mean When They Say “Parents' Rights”  —  Post-liberal conservatism is real.  —  1. The Free State of Florida  —  Do you remember being lectured by Conservatism Inc. about how the Florida “Don't Say Gay” law wasn't really about preventing kids from telling classmates …
Discussion: Joanne Jacobs
Matt Dixon / Politico:
Elon Musk ‘leaning’ towards supporting DeSantis for president  —  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Ron DeSantis appears to be winning the Elon Musk primary.  —  Tucked in a Twitter thread where Musk, the world's richest man worth an estimated $205 billion, discussed midterm politics and the fact …
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Ryan J. Reilly / NBC News:
Court document in Proud Boys case laid out plan to occupy Capitol buildings on Jan. 6  —  WASHINGTON — A document, titled “1776 Returns,” which federal prosecutors said was used by the leader of the Proud Boys, lays out a plan to occupy Capitol buildings on Jan. 6, 2021, using covert operators to let …
Discussion: CNN, CBS News and The Hill
Kkhiatt / gwtoday.gwu.edu:
GW to Discontinue Use of Colonials Moniker  —  Citing the need to unify the community, the Board of Trustees decided to change the moniker based on a special committee's recommendation.  —  The George Washington University Board of Trustees has decided to discontinue the use …
McKay Coppins / The Atlantic:
Under the Banner of Hulu  —  This article was featured in One Story to Read Today, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a single must-read from The Atlantic, Monday through Friday.  Sign up for it here.  —  Give this to Under the Banner of Heaven, the buzzy true-crime miniseries …
Sabato's Crystal Ball:
Notes on the State of the Primaries: June 15, 2022  —  Dear Readers: Tuesday night saw primaries in 4 states, as well as a closely-watched (but lightly-voted) U.S. House special election in Texas.  In the aftermath of these contests, we're making 4 rating changes, although 2 of them are in states that didn't have elections on Tuesday.
David Folkenflik / NPR:
Seth Rich's killing was exploited on Fox News and online.  His parents are fed up  —  The fatal shooting of a young Democratic Party aide named Seth Rich early in the morning of July 10, 2016, brought incalculable loss to his parents.  —  Within days, Joel and Mary Rich then had to endure an unimaginable …
Discussion: Raw Story
Jose Pagliery / The Daily Beast:
Subpoenas Probe GOP Mission to Breach Georgia Voting System  —  Election officials, including a former GOP chair, and a band of vigilantes were named in subpoenas seeking answers about how a voting server was accessed in Georgia last year. … Subpoenas went out Wednesday to local election officials …
Discussion: Washington Post and Raw Story
James Kirchick / Washington Post:
How World War II Led to Washington's First Outing … Judged solely by its exterior, 329 Pacific St. was just another Brooklyn townhouse.  Located near the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the three-story brick building was rented by a 55-year-old, Swedish-born naturalized citizen named Gustave Beekman.
 
 
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Bill Lueders / The Bulwark:
Fear and Loathing in Dane County
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Kyle Whitmire / al.com:
Mo Brooks: ‘Donald Trump has no loyalty’
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Colin Freeman / Telegraph:
Exclusive: US fighters ‘captured’ by Russian forces in Ukraine
Ed Morrissey / HotAir:
SCOTUS watch: Clearing the backlog, slapping Medicare, and the most Thomas Thomas dissent ever
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Maria Flora / Reporter.net:
Moorish Sovereign arrested, despite ‘police status’ in new republic
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Fox News:
Marine combat veteran announces self-funded primary challenge to Matt Gaetz
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Pilar Melendez / The Daily Beast:
Feds Reveal Chilling Note Buffalo Mass Shooter Left for His Parents
Discussion: New York Post, UPI, CBS News and Raw Story
Nathaniel Rakich / FiveThirtyEight:
The New National Congressional Map Is Biased Toward Republicans
Discussion: Election Law Blog
Cayla Harris / Houston Chronicle:
Republican Mayra Flores flips South Texas district to become first Mexican-born congresswoman
Joseph Cox / VICE:
Sweeping Legislation Aims to Ban the Sale of Location Data
Discussion: The Hill, The Verge and Engadget
Reveal:
Facebook and Anti-Abortion Clinics Are Collecting Highly Sensitive Info on Would-Be Patients
Discussion: Engadget and Jezebel
Morgan Lee / Associated Press:
GOP commission refuses to certify New Mexico primary vote
 

 
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Jennifer Maas / Variety:
Amazon reports Q3 ad revenue up 19% YoY to $14.33B, vs. $14.25B estimated, amid the company's push to insert ads into Prime Video

Dade Hayes / Deadline:
In its Q3 earnings call, Comcast CEO Mike Cavanagh says the company is weighing spinning off its cable networks and open to “partnerships in streaming”

Shirin Ghaffary / Bloomberg:
OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Search to let users search for timely information using GPT-4o, after testing the feature in July 2024, a direct challenge to Google

 
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