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Marianne Williamson had a big night in the Democratic debate. Here are 7 things to know about her. – The Washington Post

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Holly Bailey July 31 at 7:32 AM Marianne Williamson got just under nine minutes of speaking time at Tuesday’s second Democratic presidential debate, held in Detroit — roughly half the airtime claimed by rivals Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. But not unlike her appearance at June’s Miami debate, the self-help guru and onetime spiritual adviser to Oprah Winfrey used her limited time on the microphone to maximum effect, attracting attention…

Trade talks to continue in September in the US, Chinese state media says – CNBC

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Private payroll growth tops estimates as jobs market shows signs… Private payrolls increased by 156,000 for the month, according to a report Wednesday from ADP and Moody’s Analytics that beat Dow Jones estimates of 150,000. Economyread more

After Trump Administration Failed Citizenship Question, Local Counts Ramp Up – NPR

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

“It’s time to get to work to make sure everyone participates in the census,” says Yatziri Tovar, a spokesperson for Make the Road New York, an immigrant rights organization based in New York City that successfully sued to block Trump administration plans for a citizenship question. Hansi Lo Wang/NPR hide caption toggle caption Hansi Lo Wang/NPR “It’s time to get to work to make sure everyone participates in the census,”…

North Korea launches short-range missiles for 2nd time in a week, and U.S. had little or no warning – CBS News

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

North Korea More North Korea launches 2 short-range missiles North Korea warns it could resume missile and nuclear tests Tucker Carlson defends Trump-Kim DMZ meeting Trump becomes first president to step on North Korean soil More in North Korea

Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren pounce on ‘Medicare for All’ critics in Detroit debate – CNN

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

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Huckabee praises John Delaney’s debate performance, ‘endorses’ Marianne Williamson – Fox News

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Video Who are the candidates to watch based off second Democratic debate? President Trump’s attorney Rudy Giuliani, 2016 presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, Fox News contributor Sara Carter and pollster Mark Penn share their initial reactions to the Democratic presidential debate. Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee had some kind words for Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney Tuesday night, reacting to the first night of the second presidential debate. “What the heck…

North Korea unidentified projectiles fired, says South Korea; comes less than a week after firing short-range missiles last week – CBS News

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

North Korea More North Korea launches 2 short-range missiles North Korea warns it could resume missile and nuclear tests Tucker Carlson defends Trump-Kim DMZ meeting Trump becomes first president to step on North Korean soil More in North Korea

Judge dismisses DNC hacking lawsuit against Trump team, says claims ‘entirely divorced from the facts’ – Fox News

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Video Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell defends himself from criticism for blocking election security bills Speaking on the Senate floor, Mitch McConnell vows not to be intimidated by liars and bullies. A federal judge in frank terms Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) against key members of the Trump campaign and WikiLeaks over hacked DNC documents, saying they “did not participate in any wrongdoing in obtaining the materials in…

Why Pete Buttigieg can’t stop pandering, groveling – Washington Examiner

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

If there’s one thing South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg knows how to do, it’s how to apologize to black people if he thinks it will win him more than the -1% of them he’s currently polling with. At Tuesday night’s Democratic presidential primary debate, CNN’s Don Lemon asked Buttigieg how he might “convince” blacks that he should be the party’s nominee, given that his city has an ongoing controversy…

Sanders and Warren Battle Accusations of ‘Fairy Tale’ Promises as Center-Left Rift Flares – The New York Times

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Ms. Warren fired back that “seeking refuge, seeking asylum” is “not a crime.” A similar crossfire unfolded on trade, as Mr. Hickenlooper and Mr. Delaney accused Ms. Warren of pursuing a trade agenda closer to Mr. Trump’s than to that of the last Democratic president, Barack Obama. Ms. Warren’s agenda, Mr. Delaney said, “would isolate America’s economy around the world.” “What the congressman is describing as extreme is having deals…

Marianne Williamson: Trump emboldening a ‘dark psychic force’ in America – Washington Examiner

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Marianne Williamson warned her fellow 2020 Democratic presidential candidates to stop focusing on the details of policies and put more effort into defeating the “dark psychic force” that is President Trump. “This is part of the dark underbelly of American society, the racism, the bigotry, and the entire conversation that we’re having here tonight. If you think any of this wonkiness is going to deal with this dark psychic force…

North Korea fired ‘multiple’ projectiles off east coast, South Korea reports – Fox News

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Video Fox News Flash top headlines for July 30 Fox News Flash top headlines for July 30 are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com North Korea fired multiple unidentified projectiles off its east coast Wednesday, South Korean officials said, just days after the secretive regime fired two short-range missiles from the same region. The latest projectiles were launched from the Hodo peninsula in South Hamgyong Province, according to the South Korean…

The 3 keys to winning a 2020 debate – CNN

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

The Democratic 2020 field will take the stage starting tonight in Detroit for CNN’s Democratic presidential debate. With 19 other candidates trying to make their case, here’s what it takes to stand out from the crowd and win a debate in 2020. SOURCES AND FURTHER READING:The stakes are huge for this Democrats’ debatehttps://edition.cnn.com/2019/07/28/op…, Progressive frontrunners face off at CNN debate which may also offer opening for centristshttps://www.cnn.com/2019/07/30/politi…. Who Will Win…

Judge dismisses DNC suit against Trump campaign, Russia over email hack – POLITICO

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

A judge said such actions were protected by the First Amendment when taken by people not involved in the actual hacking. | Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP Photo legal By JOSH GERSTEIN 07/30/2019 06:56 PM EDT Updated 07/30/2019 07:39 PM EDT 2019-07-30T07:39-0400 A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit the Democratic National Committee filed against the Trump campaign, the Russian government, WikiLeaks and various Trump campaign officials over alleged involvement in the…

Democratic debates 2019 live updates: In Detroit, candidates spar in first night of second primary debates at CNN debate today – live updates – CBS News

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Whitmer: “People in Michigan don’t care about the president’s Twitter feed” What are Michigan voters looking for at Detroit Democratic debate? 3:28 p.m.: In an interview with CBS News’ Caitlin Huey-Burns, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, said that candidates onstage should try to focus on “dinner table issues” instead of reacting to the president. “People have been calling me to see advice about what’s happening in Michigan and what…

A disgruntled employee kills 2 people at a Mississippi Walmart, officials say – CNN

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

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Virginia state lawmaker protests Trump’s ‘go back’ attacks during speech – CNN

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

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California governor signs bill requiring Trump release his tax returns to appear on ballot | TheHill – The Hill

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

California Gov. Gavin NewsomGavin Christopher NewsomCalifornia governor blasts Trump, GOP for ‘culture of gun violence’ after shooting 2020 Democrats speak out against DOJ death penalty decision Trump Jr., Guilfoyle raise .5 million on California swing for Trump campaign MORE (D) on Tuesday signed a bill requiring President TrumpDonald John TrumpProfessor installs seesaws across US-Mexico border to form connection ‘on both sides’ What the world can expect from the Boris Johnson…

Trump Goads China and Plays Down Chances of a Trade Deal Before 2020 – The New York Times

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

In the United States, gross domestic product, a broad measure of the strength of the American economy, came in at an annualized 2.1 percent in the second quarter, a decent pace but slower than the 3.1 percent rate posted in the first three months of the year. On Tuesday, Mr. Trump again blamed the Federal Reserve for taking some steam out of the economy, saying that both the stock market…

‘Overpriced s***’: California gunman railed against garlic festival hours before mass shooting – Yahoo News

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

The 19-year-old California gunman who killed three people and wounded around a dozen others when he opened fire at the Gilroy Garlic Festival had mocked the food event on social media, police said. Santino William Legan cut through a fence at the festival on Sunday evening and seemingly shot people at random with an “AK-47-style” assault rifle, according to Gilroy police chief Scot Smithee. Legan, fatally shot by police within…