SCOTUS rulings leave public vulnerable to "horrible abuses", say legal experts ( www.salon.com )
If Biden 'Must Step Aside,' Why Aren't Democrats Filling the Streets to Demand It? ( www.commondreams.org )
Harris Sharpens Her Attacks on Trump ( www.nytimes.com )
The vice president told a crowd of roughly 20,000 in Dallas that former President Donald J. Trump had said he would terminate the Constitution in a second term....
The UAW’s federal monitor twice pressured the union to back off its call for Gaza ceasefire, then launched an investigation ( www.dropsitenews.com )
The federally appointed monitor tasked with overseeing the United Auto Workers, Neil Barofsky, is ratcheting up his conflict with UAW President Shawn Fain, announcing another investigation into the union leader who rose to national prominence amid the successful “Stand Up Strike” against the Big Three automakers....
Donors to Pro-Biden Super PAC Are Said to Withhold Roughly $90 Million ( www.nytimes.com )
Some major Democratic donors have told the largest pro-Biden super PAC, Future Forward, that pledges worth roughly $90 million are now on hold if President Biden remains atop the ticket, according to two people who have been briefed on the conversations....
Clarence Thomas Took Free Yacht Trip to Russia, Chopper Flight to Putin’s Hometown: Dems ( www.thedailybeast.com )
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What Does the G.O.P. Have Against America? ( www.nytimes.com )
Sharply More Americans Want to Curb Immigration to U.S. ( news.gallup.com )
New York Times editorial board declares Trump ‘unfit to lead’ ( www.theguardian.com )
Restrictions on Transgender Health Care Slipped into Senate's Must-Pass Defense Bill ( www.military.com )
The Talented Democrats Who Aren’t Running for President ( www.nytimes.com )
Trump Fumbles Repeatedly in Terrifying Speech at Florida Rally ( newrepublic.com )
“We will institute the powerful death penalty for drug dealers, where each dealer is responsible for the death, during their lives, of 500 people or more,” he said....
Trump lied and Biden got tongue tied at the first debate. So why is the world only focusing on one? ( www.independent.co.uk )
German Chancellor: ‘It would be a big mistake to underestimate’ Biden ( thehill.com )
Experts: DOJ has "sufficient evidence" to probe Clarence Thomas — but Garland won't go for it ( www.salon.com )
The UAW’s federal monitor twice pressured the union to back off its call for Gaza ceasefire, then launched an investigation ( www.dropsitenews.com )
The federally appointed monitor tasked with overseeing the United Auto Workers, Neil Barofsky, is ratcheting up his conflict with UAW President Shawn Fain, announcing another investigation into the union leader who rose to national prominence amid the successful “Stand Up Strike” against the Big Three automakers....
Lauren Boebert Humiliates Herself With Bonkers New Biden Conspiracy ( newrepublic.com )
George Clooney, who hosted major fundraiser for Biden last month, says Democratic Party needs a new nominee | CNN Politics ( www.cnn.com )
Steve Bannon Gloats That Democrats Are Sticking With “Cadaver” Biden ( newrepublic.com )
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Nate Silver's model for the 2024 election is out, currently predicts a 65% chance of a Trump victory. ( www.natesilver.net )
Obama and Pelosi huddled as Democrats look to steer Biden out of 2024 race ( www.cnn.com )
Obama, Pelosi privately expressed concerns over Biden ( www.cnn.com )
CNN spoke with more than a dozen members of Congress, operatives and multiple people in touch with both Obama and Pelosi, many of whom say that the end for Biden’s candidacy feels clear and at this point it’s just a matter of how it plays out, even after Thursday night’s news conference.