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AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - Why House Republicans are pulling their $5 million from a key N.Y. battleground seat

House Republicans are effectively abandoning what was supposed to be a key battleground district in New York over concerns that their candidate, state Sen. Peter Oberacker, is too flawed to seriously compete, sources tell Axios. Why it matters: Expect to see more of this cold calculus as the general election heats up, with both parties determining where their money will actually make enough of a difference to be worth spending. - In this case, the GOP has determined that New York's 19th district, a perennial battleground seat that has routinely changed hands between Democrats and Republicans over the last several election cycles, doesn't warrant the investment. - The seat, currently held by freshman Rep. Josh Riley (D-N.Y.), was one of…

House Republicans are effectively abandoning what was supposed to be a key battleground district in New York over concerns that their candidate, state Sen. Peter Oberacker, is too flawed to seriously compete, sources tell Axios. Why it matters: Expect to see more of this cold calculus as the general election heats up, with both parties determining where their money will actually make enough of a difference to be worth spending. - In this case, the GOP has determined that New York's 19th district, a perennial battleground seat that has routinely changed hands between Democrats and Republicans over the last several election cycles, doesn't warrant the investment. - The seat, currently held by freshman Rep. Josh Riley (D-N.Y.), was one of…Open

AXIOS (Nathan Bomey) - LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection

LIV Golf — the Saudi-backed league that upended the sport with a costly splash but failed to identify a viable business model — filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday. Why it matters: It's an ignominious turn of events for a brash organization that lured some of the biggest stars away from the PGA Tour with enormous paydays that proved to be unsustainable. The big picture: LIV represents a high-profile flop for its Saudi investors. - The bankruptcy filing comes after months of efforts to lure new backers and chart a new path for a league that struggled to draw significant TV ratings. Catch up quick: The Public Investment Fund — Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund — confirmed in April that it was withdrawing…

LIV Golf — the Saudi-backed league that upended the sport with a costly splash but failed to identify a viable business model — filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday. Why it matters: It's an ignominious turn of events for a brash organization that lured some of the biggest stars away from the PGA Tour with enormous paydays that proved to be unsustainable. The big picture: LIV represents a high-profile flop for its Saudi investors. - The bankruptcy filing comes after months of efforts to lure new backers and chart a new path for a league that struggled to draw significant TV ratings. Catch up quick: The Public Investment Fund — Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund — confirmed in April that it was withdrawing…Open

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - American Made: Top companies shaping the US economy

As America reaches its 250th birthday, American Made takes viewers inside the companies, brands and people helping shape the nation’s economy and identity. From multigenerational manufacturing giants to businesses creating opportunities in communities across the country, this one-hour NewsNation special explores the innovation, resilience and entrepreneurial spirit that have defined America for generations. Narrated by NewsNation's Elizabeth Vargas and featuring exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access, American Made highlights companies that continue to invest in American workers, domestic manufacturing and the communities they call home. From century-old legacies rooted in the Midwest to businesses embracing the future while…