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Michael Gold / New York Times:
Senate Bows to Reality, Leaving Trump's Voting Bill Undone — The summer exit confirmed what had been apparent for weeks: that Republicans lacked the votes to pass the voting restrictions the president has made a top priority. — The Senate bowed to political reality at 4:36 a.m. on Saturday …
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Washington Post:
Democratic voters who used to back Susan Collins aren't so sure anymore
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Brentin Mock / Democracy Docket:
Voters spared as Senate recesses without passing SAVE America Act's voter ID measure
Voters spared as Senate recesses without passing SAVE America Act's voter ID measure
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Fox News, The Hill, Axios, The Daily Caller and The Gateway Pundit
Jordain Carney / Politico:
Republicans face likely year-end test after punting Trump spending bill
Republicans face likely year-end test after punting Trump spending bill
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Fox News, NOTUS, New York Times, Roll Call and Washington Examiner, more at Techmeme »
Brianna Sacks / Washington Post:
Joe Biden's cancer has spread, Hunter Biden says — In a BBC interview, Hunter Biden also acknowledged that the pardon he received from his father was “not fair” or good for the country. — Summary — Hunter Biden, son of former president Joe Biden, opened up about his father's prostate cancer …
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Finya Swai / The Hill:
Hunter Biden says Joe Biden's cancer is spreading: 'It's very debilitating'
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Townhall, The Independent, TMZ.com, New York Times, Fox News, Reuters, The Post Millennial, Al Jazeera, Straight Arrow, New York Post, RedState, MS NOW, The Gateway Pundit and The Wrap
Shaimaa Khalil / BBC:
Hunter Biden tells BBC his pardon was ‘not good’ for US or his father's legacy
Hunter Biden tells BBC his pardon was ‘not good’ for US or his father's legacy
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The Daily Wire, Washington Examiner, TheGrio and CNBC
Associated Press:
Engelbert: WNBA to continue talks about transgender athletes next week — WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert sent a memo to teams that addresses ongoing discussions around transgender athletes in women's basketball. — “I know many of you have received questions in recent weeks regarding …
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Shane Galvin / New York Post:
Ex-NBA player, GOP Senate hopeful Royce White to declare for WNBA Draft as transgender — Former NBA player Royce White plans to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft — the second former pro to test the league's policy on trans athletes. — White, 35, a Republican candidate for US Senate …
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Emily Davies / New York Times:
Max Miller, Republican Accused of Abuse, Won't Drop Out, Spokeswoman Says — Mr. Miller, who has faced pressure from fellow Republicans to end his campaign and avoid endangering a solidly red seat in Ohio, will stay in the race, his spokeswoman said. — Representative Max Miller …
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New York Times:
Iran Issues List of Demands, Dampening Hopes of Reopening Strait of Hormuz — The head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council said that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States meets certain conditions. — A top Iranian national security official delivered …
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Associated Press:
ICE takes issue with AP reporting on policy to release body-worn camera footage — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Saturday it expects every officer and agent in the field to be equipped with a body camera by the end of August, a rapid expansion that could provide …
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Associated Press, ICE, RedState, The Hill, Salon, Straight Arrow, Los Angeles Times and The Guardian
Hannah Rabinowitz / CNN:
Blanche confirmed as attorney general at a Justice Department shaped to serve Trump — Donald Trump Federal agencies Trump appointments — Todd Blanche, who risked his career as a prestigious member of New York's legal establishment to keep Donald Trump out of jail, was confirmed on Saturday as the attorney general.
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Jennifer Bendery / HuffPost:
Senate Confirms Todd Blanche As Attorney General Despite All His Corruption
Geoff Earle / New York Post:
Trump attacks Lisa Murkowski after she nearly sinks Todd Blanche nomination
Trump attacks Lisa Murkowski after she nearly sinks Todd Blanche nomination
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Politico and The Gateway Pundit
Associated Press:
Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote
Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote
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Avery Lotz / Axios:
Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general
Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general
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Tom Burgis / The Guardian:
Greenland issues ‘strong warning’ as Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drill — Island's government says no approval given after Greenland Energy brings kit ashore for exploratory drilling — An American oil company connected to Donald Trump is preparing to sink wells in remote Greenland despite …
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UPI, Truthout and The Parnas Perspective
Politico:
Fear of lettuce is making RFK Jr.'s food messaging harder for consumers to swallow — Health Secretary Robert. F. Kennedy Jr.'s call for Americans to “eat real food” to combat chronic illness is being tested by a parasite that's driving consumers away from fresh produce.
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The Hill and The Contrarian
New York Times:
The U.S. Is Burning Through Weapons in Iran. Russia and China Are Taking Note. — The Iran war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, resulting in a significant erosion of firepower. A more drawn-out Iran conflict benefits Moscow and Beijing, some analysts say.
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Tim Balk / New York Times:
Chuck Grassley Announces the Death of His Beloved Vacuum, Beth — Senator Chuck Grassley mourned his decades-long cleaning companion, writing on social media: “GOOD BYE BETH. U hv been a real workhorse.” — Beth, a trusty tan Hoover vacuum cleaner with a burgundy cloth dust bag …
Geoff Earle / New York Post:
Vance rips Michigan's ‘crazy’ El-Sayed: would be a ‘terrible senator’ — Vice President JD Vance ripped radical Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed Saturday, predicting he'd be a “terrible senator” if elected. — “I think the guy's crazy and would be a terrible senator for the people of Michigan …
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Jesse Singal / New York Times:
A Top Scholar's Fall Shows That Universities Don't Get It — It's easy to see how Jason Arday held on to his University of Cambridge professorship until Wednesday, despite facing significant accusations of plagiarism and dishonesty for years. After all, his story fit quite neatly into certain culture war grooves.
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Iris Samuels / Anchorage Daily News:
Elon Musk spends big in push to repeal Alaska's voting system — Tech billionaire Elon Musk has given $1.5 million to a group supporting the repeal of Alaska's voting system, according to a report filed with the state Friday. — Ballot Measure 2, which will appear on the November ballot …
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RedState
Calvin Woodward / Associated Press:
Trump Goes Unmentioned But Not Ignored As Clinton, Bush And Obama Step Up As Essayists On Presidents — Three ex-presidents have joined an all-star roster of historians in contributing to a series of essays about presidents back to George Washington. — When George W. Bush wrote an essay …
