California Democrats Demand Removal of John Wayne’s Name From Airport

The Democratic Party of Orange County, California, has demanded the removal of actor John Wayne’s name from the county airport due to “racist and bigoted” remarks the Hollywood legend made nearly 50 years ago. The party created a resolution last Friday to seek removal of Wayne’s name and likeness because of “white supremacist, anti-LGBT,...

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DC Already Is a ‘State’

In the latest of many cynical and highly political moves, the House of Representatives last week passed a measure that would transform the District of Columbia and make it the 51st state. “D.C.,” as it is often abbreviated by locals, is already a “state.” It is a state of corruption, crime, and dysfunction. The only reason Democrats favor the nation’s capital becoming a state is that it would gain two senators, who would...

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Freedom of Religion Narrowly Upheld in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue

Today, the Supreme Court reaffirmed what most Americans no doubt take for granted, that the Constitution prohibits religious discrimination. The 5-4 divide among the justices in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue, however, shows that religious freedom is not fully secure in America. Different state and local governments have developed “school choice” programs that make parents more financially able to choose the best education...

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USMCA Marks New Chapter for North American Trade

For more than 25 years, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which built the continent into one of the most efficient and competitive trade blocs in the world, has been the law of the land. On July 1, rules for trade in North America will change with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement entering into force. USMCA hopefully will build on the success of its predecessor and lead to even greater trade between individuals...

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Wednesday: ADP Employment, ISM Mfg Index, Construction Spending, FOMC Minutes

Wednesday: • At 7:00 AM ET, The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) will release the results for the mortgage purchase applications index. • At 8:15 AM, The ADP Employment Report for June. This report is for private payrolls only (no government). The consensus is for 3,000,000 payroll jobs added in June, up from 2,760,000 lost in May. •...

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DC Already Is a ‘State’

In the latest of many cynical and highly political moves, the House of Representatives last week passed  a measure that would transform the District of Columbia and make it the 51st state. “D.C.,” as it is often abbreviated by locals, is already a “state.” It is a state of corruption, crime, and dysfunction. The only reason Democrats favor the nation’s capital becoming a state is that it would gain two senators, who would...

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Freedom of Religion Narrowly Upheld in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue

Today, the Supreme Court reaffirmed what most Americans no doubt take for granted, that the Constitution prohibits religious discrimination. The 5-4 divide among the justices in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue, however, shows that religious freedom is not fully secure in America. Different state and local governments have developed “school choice” programs that make parents more financially able to choose the best education...

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USMCA Marks New Chapter for North American Trade

For more than 25 years, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which built the continent into one of the most efficient and competitive trade blocs in the world, has been the law of the land. On July 1, rules for trade in North America will change with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement entering into force. USMCA hopefully will build on the success of its predecessor and lead to even greater trade between individuals...

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As COVID hampers Trump's re-election, GOP allies demand he wear a mask

A new spike in the coronavirus is impacting public health in the U.S. -- and Donald Trump’s campaign. Trump allies are now pleading with Trump to follow his own CDC guidelines, including wearing a mask, a point MSNBC’s Ari Melber explores with Compton Read more from msnbc.com Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/31xaj6f via IFT...

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SCOTUS about to rule against Trump on tax returns, says Obama's SCOTUS lawyer

The Supreme Court will rule on the fate of Pres. Trump’s long-secret tax returns by mid-July and possibly sooner, and Pres. Obama’s Supreme Court litigator says it will likely be a partial loss for Trump. “This whole Russia story may very well color” the Read more from msnbc.com Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/3eMvCUY via IFT...

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See Sean Hannity tell Fox viewers to wear a mask, picking CDC over Trump

While many Trump allies have followed his lead in playing down aspects of the coronavirus, now Trump allies are joining the CDC (and the medical consensus) in urging people to wear masks during the virus pandemic. MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on how Read more from msnbc.com Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2ZpXlnZ via IFT...

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How to Get More Juice out of a Lemon

Fresh-squeezed lemon juice makes the perfect addition to many dishes, recipes, and cocktails. Unfortunately, getting a lot of juice out of a lemon can be difficult. To get the most out of a lemon, start by freezing it. Then, remove it and heat it up in the microwave or by soaking it in warm water. Then, cut it lengthwise instead of horizontally...

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Republican Leadership—With One Big Exception—Does an About-Face on Masks

And maybe an unrestricted convention isn't the best idea, either? from Slate Magazine https://ift.tt/31APuGT via IFT...

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Fax Out the Vote

The group VoteAmerica wants to help you get an absentee ballot. So they’ll do the faxing for you. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3dOfVLV via IFT...

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Fauci Says US Could Reach 100,000 Coronavirus Cases a Day

The government’s top infectious disease expert told a Senate panel that bars needed to be closed, and the Fed chairman cautioned that “a full recovery is unlikely” until safety is restored. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2BQlSdZ via IFT...

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Pence Raised Nearly $500,000 From Donors to Pay Mueller Legal Defense

A financial filing released on Tuesday indicated that a handful of prominent Republicans footed the bill. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/2NMJkew via IFT...

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Trump calls Supreme Court ruling a 'historic win for families who want school choice'

Earlier this month, Trump called school choice the civil rights issue “all-time in this country.” from FOX News https://ift.tt/3il6erx via IFT...

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NY Gov. Cuomo announces LGBTQ veterans denied honorable discharge can apply to have state vet benefits restored

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this week that LGBTQ veterans who were denied honorable discharges due to their sexual orientation can now apply to have their state veterans’ benefits restored. from FOX News https://ift.tt/38etJy5 via IFT...

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Pompeo: If UN lets Iran arms embargo expire, it will 'betray' ideals of peace, security

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addressed the United Nations Security Council Tuesday in another attempt to persuade the international security group to extend the arms embargo against Iran. from FOX News https://ift.tt/3eOoozW via IFT...

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DHS deploys special federal unit to protect monuments over July 4 weekend amid vandalism fears

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is deploying a special federal unit across the country for the July 4 weekend in order to protect federal monuments and statues from a possible fresh wave of vandalism.  from FOX News https://ift.tt/31ycOF5 via IFT...

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Another poll shows Biden leading Trump by double digits

Another new poll shows Biden up in a double digit lead nationally against Trump. Read more from msnbc.com Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/38d5XT4 via IFT...

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Sen. Coons on Russia bounty plot: ‘I want to be briefed on the what the president did in response’

On the White House response to the Russia bounty plot, Senator Chris Coons says, “I want to be briefed on the what the president did in response and what plans they have going forward to make sure Americans and our coalition partners who continue to serve Read more from msnbc.com Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/2VAvLDp via IFT...

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White House learned of Russian bounty intelligence in early 2019

The White House and top National Security Council officials learned about intelligence indicating Russia was offering bounties on U.S. and coalition troops in early 2019, a person with direct knowledge of the intelligence confirms to NBC News, well over a Read more from msnbc.com Latest Headlines https://ift.tt/3eNbh23 via IFT...

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Uber Makes Offer to Buy Postmates Delivery Service

The ride-hailing company has been trying to expand its food-delivery business to compensate for the collapse of its main business. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2NIxySu via IFT...

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Francis Bacon Triptych Sells for $84.6 Million

Sotheby’s tests a new hybrid auction market with a work by the British painter — and socially-distanced bid-takers in three cities. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/3g8fVrw via IFT...

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Fraudulent Covid Antibody Tests? FBI Warns of Scammers, Identity Theft

Scammers are out to get personal information that could lead to identity theft. from NYT > Business https://ift.tt/2ZlpkVN via IFT...

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Judge Rejects U.S. Effort to Hold Palestinian Man After Prison Term

Adham Hassoun had completed a 15-year sentence in the United States on terrorism-related charges. Unable to deport him, the government sought to keep him in open-ended custody. from NYT > U.S. > Politics https://ift.tt/3gdozou via IFT...

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'Blood is on their hands': Rep. Banks says NYT revealed sensitive details on Russia bounty intel

A top Republican lawmaker said Monday that The New York Times has "blood" on its hands, after the paper reported that Russia secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for killing American troops in Afghanistan. from FOX News https://ift.tt/3eXl7OZ via IFT...

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With Highly Questionable Legal Reasoning, Roberts Gives Liberals a Win on Abortion

In the much-anticipated case of June Medical Services v. Russo, a divided Supreme Court on Monday narrowly struck down a Louisiana law that would have required abortion providers to submit to the same types of supervision and requirements as other, similarly situated physicians. Once again, the court carved out special constitutional exemptions...

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Supreme Court Upholds Separation of Powers in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Case

The Supreme Court on June 29 held that the structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau violates the constitutional separation of powers, but held that its unconstitutional structure can be fixed without scrapping the entire agency. In 2010, Congress passed the Dodd-Frank Act, which, among other things, created the bureau to administer and enforce a broad array of consumer protection and banking laws and put it under...

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Tuesday: Case-Shiller House Prices, Fed Chair Powell Testimony

Note: Here is Fed Chair Powell's prepared testimony: Coronavirus and CARES Act From Matthew Graham at Mortgage News Daily: Mortgage Rates Continue at All-Time Lows, But Caveats Remain Mortgage rates were unchanged to slightly lower today, bringing the average lender right in line with all-time lows. [30YR FIXED - 2.95%] emphasis added Tuesday: •...

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I’m Reporting From Seattle’s CHOP. Here’s What It’s Really Been Like

SEATTLE—Mason McDermott and his father caught a would-be arsonist and put out the fire he set at their auto-repair shop two weeks ago, but they couldn’t get police to come out and arrest him.  The McDermotts’ 49-year-old business is on the edge of central Seattle’s Capitol Hill Occupied Protest, six blocks controlled by demonstrators, and police were instructed not to go there.   “Multiple times, we called them,”...

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