WASHINGTONPOST (Amy B Wang) - Trump administration proposes changes to census that could exclude millions
If adopted, the changes could exclude millions of residents from the decennial tally, reshaping congressional representation in the country.
WASHINGTONPOST (Justin Jouvenal, Gregory S. Schneider) - Missouri voters, officials anxiously await resolution of electoral chaos
Clashing rulings by Justice Kavanaugh and a federal judge have left the fate of the state’s new GOP-friendly map in limbo.
YOUTUBE (CNN) - CNN fact checks Trump's 9/11 claim firefighters carried him away
President Donald Trump has for years told false or unproven stories about what he supposedly saw and did on 9/11 and soon after. As the 25th anniversary of the terror attack approaches, Trump told another story at the White House on Tuesday — in which he claimed to have been carried away by firefighters amid fears of an imminent building collapse at some point after the attack. CNN senior reporter Daniel Dale breaks down Trump's latest story. 0:00 Trump claims he was carried away by firefighters after 9/11 attack 1:26 Trump clarifies WTC visit "not on the same day as the collapse" 1:33 CNN fact checker Daniel Dale unpacks Trump's claims and what evidence shows 4:05 Former New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu & former Trump campaign adviser…
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YOUTUBE (CNN) - Unusual change to Los Angeles weather
Unusual humidity and extreme heat are creating dangerous conditions across Southern California, where the air could feel more oppressive than in Miami, Houston or New Orleans.
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NYTIMES (Tony Romm) - Trump’s Midterm Pitch Clouded by Iran War and Canada Tariffs
A worsening trade war and a spike in oil prices could create new economic risks as the president prepares to rally Republicans for the midterms.
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NYTIMES (David M. Halbfinger) - Why Israel Reacted With Fury to U.K. Sanctions on West Bank Settlements
The fierce retaliation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to the new restrictions is a reflection of his tough re-election fight, analysts say.
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NYTIMES (Johnatan Reiss) - Israel’s Election Campaign Is Heating Up. Here’s Who’s Running.
The contest is shaping up to be a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It is considered the most consequential in Israel’s history.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Tariff Turmoil: Trump's escalating trade war looms over GOP ahead of the midterms
President Trump's escalating trade war with Canada is causing concerns among republicans competing in tight races, including Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) who says the administration has "underestimated" the impact of tariffs. Democratic strategist Basil Smikle and former Under Secretary of State Richard Stengel join Alicia Menendez to discuss.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Democratic Senate candidate Adam Hamilton SLAMS GOP opponent for suing hundreds of patients
Republican Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas is facing backlash this morning after a New York Times report revealed he filed hundreds of debt-collection lawsuits against former patients during his time as an OB-GYN. Dozens were later arrested for missing court dates. According to The Times, Marshall’s office routinely charged patients an 18% annual interest rate, raising their debts even higher. A spokesperson for Sen. Marshall defended his actions. Sen. Marshall’s opponent, Democratic nominee Rev. Adam Hamilton, joins Morning Joe to discuss his campaign, the controversy and why he believes it speaks to the larger issue of medical debt across the nation.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - GOP's issue right now? 'Donald Trump always wants to make it about himself,' strategist says
President Trump is heading to Texas for his Republican midterm convention. MS NOW Senior White House Reporter Vaughn Hillyard, Co-host of MS NOW's "The Weekend" Eugene Daniels, Democratic strategist Basil Smikle and former Under Secretary of State Richard Stengel join Alicia Menendez to share their outlook for November.