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3:00 PM ET, July 5, 2026

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Alexander Willis / Raw Story:
Journalists float astonishing theory around silence surrounding Mitch McConnell's health  —  With Sen. Mitch McConnell's (R-KY) health status still unclear after his latest medical incident, multiple journalists have offered a stunning theory for why his office and fellow Republicans have remained largely silent.
Discussion: Newsweek
Craig Mauger / The Detroit News:
Mallory McMorrow ends her U.S. Senate campaign  —  State Sen. Mallory McMorrow dropped out of Michigan's competitive U.S. Senate race Sunday afternoon.  —  She informed multiple supporters of her decision earlier on Sunday, according to two sources with knowledge of the development who were not authorized to speak publicly about it.
Discussion: Detroit Free Press and Townhall
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Andrew Solender / Axios:
McMorrow suspends Michigan Senate bid in shock move  —  Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced Sunday that she is suspending her campaign for U.S. Senate, narrowing a marquee Democratic primary to a two-way race a month before the vote. … - McMorrow's withdrawal makes the primary …
Olivia Beavers / Wall Street Journal:
A Zombie Congress Is Threatening the GOP Agenda  —  Wave of defeated and discouraged House members creates new headaches for GOP leaders  —  WASHINGTON—A growing number of GOP lawmakers have little incentive to come to work or toe the party line, putting critical legislation in danger as Republicans lurch toward the midterms.
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Ryan Mancini / The Hill:
Johnson says House will pass SAVE America Act ‘one more time’ in reconciliation bill  —  Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Sunday said the House will attempt to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act “one more time” through a budget reconciliation bill.
Discussion: CNN, Politico and Washington Times
Ryan Mancini / The Hill:
Mike Johnson on democratic socialist candidates: ‘There are many Mamdanis popping up’
Discussion: NewsMax.com
The Athletic:
Folarin Balogun available for USMNT vs. Belgium as red card ban suspended  —  2.1K  —  Folarin Balogun will be available to play the USMNT's World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium after his one-game red-card ban was suspended, FIFA has confirmed.  —  The 25-year-old striker received …
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Ashleigh Fields / The Hill:
Trump hails FIFA's red card reversal for Team USA's Balogun in World Cup  —  President Trump on Sunday hailed FIFA's decision to reverse a red card handed to Team USA's Folarin Balogun during the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.  —  The red card would have marked a one-game suspension …
Ryan Bort / Rolling Stone:
Trump Said a Bunch of Weird Stuff About History in July 4th Speech  —  “They built the empire.  It's called the empire of liberty,” the president said in a bizarre remembrance of the nation's founding  —  Donald Trump had grand designs for America's 250th anniversary.  A sprawling state fair on the National Mall.
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Shawn McCreesh / New York Times:
In Fourth of July Speech, Trump Celebrates America and Derides Foes  —  A centerpiece address for the nation's 250th anniversary celebration devoted time to American history, but had all the hallmarks of a Trump rally.  —  An hour before midnight on the Fourth of July …
Discussion: Raw Story
Tim Balk / New York Times:
Democrats Clash With Trump, as Political Tensions Rise on America's 250th
Discussion: RedState and New York Post
Marcus Weisgerber / Wall Street Journal:
Trump Wants a New Air Force One in His Presidential Library.  It's Not a Done Deal.  —  He would like the $400 million luxury 747 to eventually be the centerpiece of his Miami presidential library but his plans face obstacles  —  President Trump on Wednesday achieved his long-awaited ambition …
Ryan King / New York Post:
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro slams socialist NY Dem Darializa Avila Chevalier — and warns major battle for future of party is coming  —  WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro tore into New York socialist congressional nominee Darializa Avila Chevalier and warned that a battle is brewing for the soul of the Democratic Party.
Discussion: RedState and Washington Times
Howell Raines / The Atlantic:
The Alabamafication of National Politics  —  On Juneteenth, I watched Doug Jones, the Democratic nominee for Alabama governor, deliver a speech at the Scottsboro Boys Museum, in the northeastern corner of the state.  I found myself thinking of the 1960s civil-rights rallies that I'd covered …
Daniel Farr / New York Post:
Pelosi family breaks silence on Paul Pelosi's Napa Valley hit-and run crash  —  Rep. Nancy Pelosi and her husband, Paul, have spoken out after he allegedly crashed his convertible into a parked car in Napa County before fleeing the scene.  —  “Mr. Paul Pelosi has personally apologized …
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Safiyah Riddle / Associated Press:
Paul Pelosi in hit-and-run in Napa County wine country, car left with major damage, authorities say
Carmen Paun / Politico:
RFK Jr.'s latest overhaul aims to boost preventive care.  It could get expensive. … Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s about to remake another government panel with power over Americans' access to health care.  —  This time around, unlike his push to downsize the vaccine schedule …
Ryan J. Reilly / NBC News:
The Comey effect: 10 years ago, an FBI news conference changed America  —  “It is hard to think of another single event in the last decade that has had such far-reaching and sweeping and unintended global consequences as Jim Comey's press conference,” said one historian.
New York Times:
Crowds Evacuated as Storms Menace Washington Ahead of Trump Speech  —  Thousands of people stood in security lines for hours in severe heat to reach the National Mall, only to be ordered to leave as events were set to start.  Some refused.  —  Federal officials ordered thousands of people …
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Financial Times:
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Santiago Pérez / Wall Street Journal:
Cuba's Vast Surveillance Network Preserves the Communist Party's Grip on Power
Discussion: NewsMax.com and Breitbart
New York Times:
At Trump's Direction, Federal Agencies Are Abandoning Discrimination Cases
Christian Paz / Vox:
The twisted history Trump's White House is using to redefine religious freedom
Discussion: Deseret News
Edward Helmore / The Guardian:
Trump tries again to delay $5m sexual abuse payout to E Jean Carroll
Discussion: The Independent
Anne Kim / Washington Monthly:
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Discussion: National Review
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Discussion: NewsMax.com
The Guardian:
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Discussion: Bloomberg
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