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3:40 PM ET, July 5, 2026

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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 …
CNN:
Mallory McMorrow drops out of Michigan's crucial Democratic Senate primary  —  Mallory McMorrow dropped out of the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan on Sunday, narrowing the field to two as the party faces a crucial choice next month in picking a nominee to defend a must-win seat.
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
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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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:
Mike Johnson on democratic socialist candidates: ‘There are many Mamdanis popping up’
Discussion: NewsMax.com
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Shawn McCreesh / New York Times:
In Fourth of July Speech, Trump Celebrates America and Derides Foes
Discussion: Raw Story
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
Finya Swai / The Hill:
The Atlantic republishes JD Vance's Trump op-ed from 2016  —  The Atlantic on Saturday republished Vice President Vance's essay, originally published exactly 10 years ago on July 4, reviving some of the more biting comments Vance made about President Trump prior to becoming his second vice president.
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 Mancini / The Hill:
Wes Moore: There is ‘something fundamentally wrong’ with Trump making $1B in crypto money  —  Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) on Sunday said there “is something wrong” with President Trump making $1 billion in cryptocurrency.  —  “I do have an issue with some of the ways that we've now seen …
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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Steve Peoples / Associated Press:
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Santiago Pérez / Wall Street Journal:
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Discussion: NewsMax.com and Breitbart
Ryan J. Reilly / NBC News:
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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
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Anne Kim / Washington Monthly:
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Discussion: National Review
Washington Post:
Supreme Court's dramatic moves will reshape elections — and give the GOP a midterm boost
Discussion: The Hill and Reuters
Aishvarya Kavi / New York Times:
Trump Administration Rolls Back Dozens of Gun Regulations
Discussion: NewsMax.com
The Guardian:
Celtic nations begin to plan for breakup of UK in event of Reform election win
Discussion: Bloomberg
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Conservatives rage over re-funding of Planned Parenthood
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