‘The Interview’: Robert Reich Thinks the Baby Boomers Blew It
The former U.S. Labor Secretary on how complacency and corporate ties created a “bully in chief.” Source: Original News
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Venezuelan Youth Baseball Team, Denied Visas, Is Left Out of Tournament in U.S.
The team had apparently been swept up in the severe travel restrictions that President Trump has placed on more than a dozen countries. Source: Original News
Republicans Begin Effort to Sell Tax Law in Trump Policy Bill to Las Vegas Voters
With lawmakers out of Washington for a five-week summer recess, a field hearing in a swing state gave G.O.P. lawmakers a controlled environment for pitching a measure that polls show is unpopular. Source: Original News
After Ghislaine Maxwell Interview, Concerns Mount Over Possibility of a Trump Pardon
President Trump, asked whether he would consider pardoning her, said, “I’m allowed to do it, but it’s something I haven’t thought about.” Source: Original News
Bipartisan Pair of House Members to Meet With Sheinbaum in Mexico
The visit by Representatives Don Bacon of Nebraska and Ro Khanna of California is aimed at tamping down tensions stoked by President Trump on trade and immigration. Source: Original News
Under Siege From Trump and Musk, a Top Liberal Group Falls Into Crisis
Scrambling to pay legal fees, Media Matters has dialed back its criticism, trimmed its staff and contemplated closing entirely. Source: Original News
Justice Dept. Officials File Suit, Saying They Were Dismissed Unlawfully
The lawsuit argues that employees who were fired for political reasons have no recourse, after President Trump neutralized a board that handles federal labor disputes. Source: Original News
U.S. Conducts Rare Raid in Syria, Killing a Senior Islamic State Leader
The military gave few details on the ground operation, but counterterrorism raids have typically involved helicopter-borne Special Operations commandos. Source: Original News
Trump Flies to Scotland, Leaving Chaos Swirling in Washington
The five-day visit will be a mix of personal business and golf with some diplomacy thrown in. Source: Original News
6 Trump Voters on If They Trust President’s Handling of Epstein Case
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