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New York Times:
Number of U.S. Troop Deaths Suddenly Appears Lower on Pentagon Website  —  Three military officials and a Pentagon spokesman gave conflicting explanations for why the number of Americans killed in the Iran war had changed.  —  On Wednesday, the Pentagon reported on its casualties website …
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William Vaillancourt / The Daily Beast:
Pentagon Pete Strips Fallen Heroes of Status as War Dead
Discussion: Raw Story and The Independent
New York Times:
U.S. Withdraws Subpoenas Issued to New York Times Journalists  —  A federal judge raised questions about the government's handling of the subpoenas, which The Times called an attempt to intimidate the free press.  —  The Justice Department on Thursday withdrew the subpoenas that sought phone records …
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Associated Press:
Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors  —  Criticized by a federal judge for sloppy legal work, the government on Thursday withdrew subpoenas that would have compelled three New York Times reporters to testify about their sources …
Chris Geidner / Law Dork:
Thursday was the worst day for DOJ.  So far.  —  The degradation of the Justice Department in the second Trump administration is clear, is having immediate effects, and will have long-term effects.  Just how degraded DOJ has become was on full display in the Southern District of New York on Thursday.
Calen Razor / Politico:
A grueling summer campaign begins  —  Presented by IN TODAY'S EDITION:  — Senate GOP defends Thune vs. Trump  — AI legislation deluge faces uphill battle  — Senators eye Russia-Iran sanctions next week  —  With help from Mia McCarthy, Meredith Lee Hill and Riley Rogerson
Discussion: The Hill
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Eli Okun / Politico:
‘A head for an eye’  —  WAR REPORT: President Donald Trump's Iran war was dealt fresh setbacks today by the House and oil markets — just as he threatens to escalate it to heretofore unseen levels.  —  For the second time, four House Republicans joined with Democrats to approve …
Discussion: The Daily Caller
Politico:
House members stare down a grueling summer on the campaign trail  —  The Iran war's increasing unpopularity, including inside the MAGA base, is weighing on House Republicans as they head back to their districts for a five-week recess to face voters ahead of the looming midterms.
Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
Senate GOP blocks measure to end Iran war despite concerns about lack of endgame
Al Weaver / NOTUS:
John Thune and the White House Are Openly Fighting Over the SAVE Act
Kelsey Brugger / Politico:
Ted Cruz eyes bill to address ‘catastrophic risk’ caused by AI
Discussion: NewsMax.com
Claudia Grisales / NPR:
For a 2nd time, House approves resolution to end the war in Iran in a rebuke to Trump
Ana Swanson / New York Times:
Trump Administration Imposed New Tariffs of Around 10% on Over 80 Nations  —  The administration launched new duties tied to countries' imports of goods made with forced labor, replacing a 10 percent tariff immediately after it expired.  — 1.1k  —  Leer en español阅 …
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Associated Press:
Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as his 10% levies are set to expire Friday
Scott Lincicome / The Dispatch:
Here Comes Another Round of Sham Tariffs
Wall Street Journal:
Trump Is Losing Patience Over an Iran War With No Clear End in Sight  —  President has grown skeptical of diplomacy and is in ‘revenge mode’ against Tehran, according to a senior administration official  —  WASHINGTON—President Trump was fed up.  —  During a recent meeting in the Oval Office …
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Catherine Lucey / Bloomberg:
US to Use Iran's Frozen Funds to Pay for Ship Damage, Trump Says
Barak Ravid / Axios:
Exclusive: Trump says he's “close” to decision on “massive attack” against Iran
Status:
Vega Breaks Her Silence … On Thursday evening, Cecilia Vega, the first Latina correspondent on “60 Minutes” who was inexplicably fired by CBS News boss Bari Weiss, took the stage in New Orleans at the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Conference & Expo.
Discussion: Lawyers, Guns & Money and The Wrap
Philip Marcelo / Associated Press:
Next stop, Trump Station?  Administration wants to rename New York's Penn Station  —  Will President Donald Trump 's name grace one of the most famous — and sometimes maligned — landmarks in his hometown of New York City?  The Republican administration this week urged leading U.S. Senators …
Nick Corasaniti / New York Times:
Democrats Prepare for Possible Election Clashes With Federal Government  —  Top officials overseeing state elections and law enforcement are stepping up plans to prepare for what they worry could be interference in the midterms.  —  Democratic state officials are ramping up their preparations …
Discussion: MS NOW, Reuters and CNN
Natalie Allison / Washington Post:
Knives are out for Vance in the GOP.  His allies say it's a coordinated ‘op.’  —  The vice president has faced a barrage of attacks recently that are unusual for their intensity and how early in the political calendar they are taking place.  —  Summary  —  As JD Vance prepares …
New York Times:
F.D.A. Announces New Cyclosporiasis Outbreak with 72 Cases  —  Health officials did not identify the location of the outbreak, or what they believed was causing it.  —  The Food and Drug Administration has identified a new outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has sickened at least 72 people …
Richard Luscombe / The Guardian:
Elon Musk says he got ‘carried away’ with Trump - but still holds on to contentious political views  —  In interview, billionaire says instead of running ‘Doge’ he should've ‘worked on my companies’ and shares extreme predictions  —  Elon Musk has admitted he became too consumed by politics during …
NOTUS:
McConnell's Absence is Grinding Some Senate Business to a Halt  —  Sen. Mitch McConnell's extended absence has thrown a number of the Senate's top priorities into limbo.  —  McConnell has not voted since he was hospitalized following a fall on June 14, and it's still unclear …
Discussion: Raw Story and Newsweek
Justin Weinberg / Daily Nous:
University of Wyoming to Drop Philosophy Major  —  As for Fall 2027, incoming students at the University of Wyoming will no longer be allowed to major in philosophy.  —  The news was shared by philosophy professor Bradley Rettler in posts on social media.  —  He says that students …
New York Times:
Trump Administration Live Updates: President's Demand for Saudis to Recognize Israel Puts Nuclear Deal in Doubt  —  Trump Adds New Condition to Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia  —  What we're covering:  — Middle East: President Trump said on Thursday that a nuclear agreement already signed …
Associated Press:
Laura Loomer meets Zelenskyy in Ukraine after her major reversal on the war  —  Laura Loomer, an ardent ally of President Donald Trump with a reputation for incendiary social media commentary, sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday after a dramatic turnaround …
Discussion: The Independent, Al Jazeera and Semafor
Washington Examiner:
From the dugout to the White House: LA Dodgers celebrate World Series glory with Trump  —  President Donald Trump welcomed the Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House on Thursday to celebrate the team's back-to-back World Series, praising the players and organization for their historic run.
Will Bunch / The Philadelphia Inquirer:
Wu Shaoping escaped China's repression, only to get busted by ICE in Pa.  —  Seven years ago, the walls were closing in on Wu Shaoping in his native China.  —  Like a firefighter who rushes into a burning building, attorney Wu had watched China's repressive Communist Party arrest scores …
Becky Bohrer / Associated Press:
Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections  —  The state has sent more than 3,000 letters to Alaska voters asking them to verify their citizenship ahead of the Aug. 18 primary, a number a top state elections official said is unusually high.
Discussion: Washington Examiner and Reuters
Zoe Williams / The Guardian:
Meet the man whose groundbreaking book is being devoured by the left  —  Anton Jäger has been lauded for his exceptional ability to make sense of these strange political times - and he's only 32.  The writer and academic explains why we're living in an age of hyperpolitics  —  Prefer the Guardian on Google
Lavanya Mani / Federal agency drops subpoena …:
Federal agency drops subpoena seeking list of Jews at Penn  —  This story is developing and will continue to be updated.  —  The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission withdrew its subpoena seeking the disclosure of personal contact information and lists of Jewish employees …
Wall Street Journal:
Satellite Images Show Iran Is Rebuilding.  Fast.  —  Tehran's speedy recovery from damage done by the U.S. and Israeli air campaign raises concerns about its effectiveness  —  Iran has quickly rebuilt infrastructure damaged during the U.S. and Israeli bombing campaign over recent months …
 
 
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