Authorities searched on Thursday for the shooter who with one gunshot from a distant rooftop killed conservative activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk as he spoke at a Utah college event. Police have arrested then released two men who do not appear to be linked to the assassination, FRANCE 24's Wassim Cornet said.| France 24
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Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist, who was assassinated Wednesday at a Utah college event, appealed to a “giant youth constituency” in the US, FRANCE 24’s Douglas Herbert said. Targeting younger generations, Kirk went to college campuses which he saw as “bastion of liberal left-wing ideology”, Herbert said.| France 24
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Texas’ redistricting effort resulted in a new congressional map that potentially gives Republicans five new House seats ahead of the midterms.| NewsOne
Estimates from the Congressional Budget Office, released Thursday, offer a detailed view into the effects on income groups.| www.nytimes.com
So far, the parliamentarian has determined that dozens of provisions do not pass muster to be included.| www.nytimes.com
With red states growing fast, the Democratic Party will have a tough path to the White House without making more states competitive, according to a New York Times analysis.| www.nytimes.com
Scott Bessent just casually said the quiet part out loud.| The New Republic
Donald Trump just blew up every right-wing talking point on Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, threatening the late-night host again as he returned to television.| The New Republic
The judge ripped Donald Trump’s case as “barren of evidence.”| The New Republic
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As Democrats continue to boycott, the Minnesota high court heard arguments Thursday over whether House Republicans have a quorum with 67 members, or if 68 members are needed to hold sessions| InForum
Donald Trump is considering imposing additional tariffs on Kenya and other countries that levy digital services taxes, which he claims unfairly target American firms| Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news.
The US president Donald Trump administration’s announcement to review all 55m valid US visas for potential violations has raised alarms about widespread job losses.| Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news.
The US president Donald Trump administration has announced an immediate suspension of worker visas for foreign commercial truck drivers over safety concerns.| Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news.
Opinion: Once MAGA sees the A-gays are nothing more than DEI hires, Trump will fire them all, writes John Casey.| Advocate.com
Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics is ready and willing to help him rig economic data.| The New Republic
Jerome Powell revealed the jobs market is suffering from a “much larger” slowdown than initially reported.| The New Republic
As Minnesota House continues negotiations and Democrats boycott, Republican party announces effort to boot Democrats.| Bemidji Pioneer
Here’s the text of a memo obtained by The New Republic, written by Philip Hegseth, senior adviser to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and DHS liason to the Department of Defense.| The New Republic
These New York City maps show how, among a wave of new Republican support, areas with a majority of eligible Asian voters had the largest move to the right, according to a New York Times analysis.| www.nytimes.com
The legislation includes tax cuts as well as big cuts to Medicaid, food benefits and other programs, and it’s expected to add more than $3 trillion to the national debt.| www.nytimes.com
Musk doesn’t seem to care about what the president has to say.| The New Republic
According to Donald Trump, prescription drugs will now cost negative money.| The New Republic
Adam Watson (00:00) Welcome back to “Simplifying the State,” the podcast where we break down politics so you don’t have to scroll through the 50 notifications your news app sends you every five minutes. As always, I’m Adam Watson. Nicholas Perrin (00:10) And I’m Nicholas Perrin. Adam Watson (00:11) All right, before we begin, if...| The Globe
Stewart and Stephen Colbert separately went on expletive-laden rants against CBS.| The New Republic
Donald Trump was quick to spread falsehoods after the announcement of Stephen Colbert’s firing.| The New Republic
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, July 18: We take a look at The Wall Street Journal's exclusive report on US President Donald Trump's alleged racy letter to Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday. Also, we learn…| France 24
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PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, July 15: US President Donald Trump faces tensions within his MAGA movement after the US Department of Justice's conclusions on the fate of disgraced paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.…| France 24
House Republicans didn’t even want to allow debate on whether the Trump administration should be required to release the files.| The New Republic
The Trump administration says there’s been a serious increase in assaults of ICE agents. Here are the actual numbers.| The New Republic
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Unsurprisingly, the wealthy will benefit disproportionately from Trump's tax bill compared to poor and working-class Americans.| The Globalist
After being left out from discussions between Senate Repub| Cactus Politics
Koch Industries, one of the biggest corporate donors to help Republicans retake Congress, is now pushing to pass the Trump-GOP "megabill" that will deliver more benefits to the fossil fuel industry.| Sludge
Burgum said on CNN that Trump addressed him as “Mr. Secretary” in phone call saying he chose Vance as his running mate.| InForum
Democratic challenger A.J. Peters and Republican incumbent Michelle Fischbach spar over issues in televised debate| Bemidji Pioneer
Donald Trump’s defense for accepting a $400 million private jet from Qatar is that Ronald Reagan did the same thing. Here’s the truth.| The New Republic
Donald Trump reportedly plans to use the luxury jet for Air Force One.| The New Republic
In every neighborhood in New York City, from Red Hook in Brooklyn to Riverdale in the Bronx, Vice President Kamala Harris received markedly fewer votes than Joseph R. Biden, Jr., did in 2020, while in most neighborhoods, Donald J. Trump notched modest increases.| www.nytimes.com
Donald Trump’s administration is resorting to increasingly desperate moves to justify accidentally deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador| The New Republic
60 Minutes has looked into the records of the immigrants deported to El Salvador’s megaprison. They’re not who Trump claims.| The New Republic
The backlash against “wokeism” has led a growing number of states to ban D.E.I. programs at public universities. Thousands of emails and other documents reveal the playbook — and grievances — behind one strand of the anti-D.E.I. campaign.| www.nytimes.com
DFLer David Gottfried won Tuesday’s special election for Roseville House seat 40B, restoring a full Minnesota House. Gottfried was running against Republican candidate Paul Wikstrom.| Perham Focus
Burgum said on CNN that Trump addressed him as “Mr. Secretary” in phone call saying he chose Vance as his running mate.| Superior Telegram
Grassroots organizers begin filing recall petition, with 58 more said to be following| St. Cloud Live
Burgum said on CNN that Trump addressed him as “Mr. Secretary” in phone call saying he chose Vance as his running mate.| Dickinson Press
Burgum may have missed out on the vice president pick, but North Dakota congressional members predict Trump will call on the governor again.| InForum
Burgum said on CNN that Trump addressed him as “Mr. Secretary” in phone call saying he chose Vance as his running mate.| Grand Forks Herald
Donald Trump has given Vladimir Putin everything he wants.| The New Republic
After two weeks of successful power-sharing, the Senate will revert to a majority following Tuesday’s special election. The vacancy was created following the Dec. 28 death of Sen. Kate Dziedzic.| Rochester Post Bulletin
As Minnesota House continues negotiations and Democrats boycott, Republican party announces effort to boot Democrats.| Rochester Post Bulletin
Hennepin County reportedly fires driver, grapples with election security questions after open trunk full of ballots was found unattended in Edina| InForum
Hennepin County representative: ‘We had believed that we were doing what we were supposed to do’| InForum
Two Republican lawmakers are pursuing legal challenges to election results as the Minnesota House sits at a tie| Detroit Lakes Tribune
‘A golden opportunity,’ House leaders from the DFL and GOP said Wednesday as they explained that the 67-67 House tie created opportunity for bipartisan work| InForum
Kevin Cramer and Katrina Christiansen are scheduled to debate again on Oct. 16, just three weeks before Election Day.| Dickinson Press
From the commentary, "... Trump’s record as a businessman and then president has largely been a dysfunction case. ... If that holds true, what we will see ... will be nothing less than a MAGA mess.| West Central Tribune
From the commentary, "Trump’s win is a rejection of nonsense. It will result in a strong economy, mass deportation, toughness on crime, old-school American education, and a reversal of the wokeness that parents and students despise."| West Central Tribune
Democrats outline concerns over sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump’s pick for attorney general, and call on Reps. Michelle Fischbach and Majority Whip Tom Emmer to act| St. Cloud Live
Democrats outline concerns over sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump’s pick for attorney general, and call on Reps. Michelle Fischbach and Majority Whip Tom Emmer to act| Bemidji Pioneer
Democrats outline concerns over sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump’s pick for attorney general, and call on Reps. Michelle Fischbach and Majority Whip Tom Emmer to act| Rochester Post Bulletin
Harris’ historic candidacy as a mixed-race woman cuts two ways, inspiring some voters and alienating others.| The Globalist
Donald Trump appears to have been celebrating Project 2025 from the very beginning, according to a recently unearthed video.| The New Republic
Donald Trump is no stranger to federal investigations, having stacked up 34 felonies - so what's yet another one between friends?| Canary
J.D. Vance wrote the foreword to “Dawn’s Early Light.” The rest of the book outlines an even more troubling vision.| The New Republic
“I’m from a town of 300 people,” Doug Burgum said. “It's a big deal to make it on this stage with all these folks.”| Alexandria Echo Press
Two men with very different backgrounds and priorities will face off for the right to challenge longtime DFL incumbent Amy Klobuchar.| Duluth News Tribune
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign over the weekend launched a “Republicans for Harris” initiative, as her campaign looks to court moderate GOP voters and others who don’t support former President Donald Trump’s reelection bid for the White House.| North Dakota Monitor
Trump’s generally dismal record in business may offer the Democrats much-needed hope for their 2024 Presidential campaign.| The Globalist
Someone on another platform used the phrase “social entropy”, and it has been echoing in my head ever since. It strikes me as perfectly encapsulating what feels like the fraying of our …| Logos con carne
How do you begin to explain the Colony Ridge panic? The Texas Tribune summed up the challenge, stating “the precise issues are unclear.”| Political Orphans
