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Trump is a danger to US democracy. But the resistance is working

The president has made dangerous inroads in his push toward autocracy. Yet the prospects for his success are dimming

The Guardian - US · Jul 6

Four years after Dobbs, Texas abortion-rights advocates struggle to break through in Washington

Just 2% of Texas voters call abortion the state’s most pressing problem. Advocates are reframing the issue as one of reproductive healthcare that affects families’ pocketbooks.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 6

As Democrats eye South Texas upset, Bobby Pulido faces scrutiny over ex-bandmate’s child sex offense

The Tejano musician has been dogged by a series of headlines regarding his former accordionist, a registered sex offender. Pulido has insisted he did not know about the man’s rap sheet.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 6

Elizabeth Warren Slams Trump 'Big Ugly Bill,' Warns GOP Delayed Medicaid Cuts Until After Midterms: 'We Won’t be Fooled'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) accused Republicans of structuring President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill to delay Medicaid cuts until after the midterm elections, arguing the timing was designed to limit political backlash.

Benzinga · Jul 6

In Congress, a bipartisan annoyance with the Supreme Court

The most recent Supreme Court term has left Congress grappling with how to respond to a court that experts say has grabbed considerably more power for itself. Conservatives were rankled by a Supreme Court decision quashing President Donald Trump’s effort to limit birthright citizenship, for example. Democrats, meanwhile, were outraged…

Roll Call · Jul 6

Trump barely knows who Britain’s next prime minister is. How will Burnham handle him?

Little-known abroad, Andy Burnham has a chance to define a new era of US-UK relations. Should he seek to charm or bargain with the bully in the White House – or treat him ‘like a poorly informed constituent’?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6

Nonprofits and brands are navigating the partisan air of the 250th in search of a unifying tone

Nonprofits and companies want to unite Americans behind community service drives and patriotic brand activations in the nation's 250th year

The Independent UK · Jul 6

Hunter Biden Accuses Trump Family of Running America Like a 'Family Business,' Says 'King George Look Like an Amateur' in July 4 Post

Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden, used the 4th of July holiday to accuse President Donald Trump and his family of leveraging political influence for personal financial gain, comparing their business dealings to monarchical rule.

Benzinga · Jul 6

MrBeast Says America Gave Him 'Freedom' to Chase Dreams, Tim Cook Calls 'Our Country' a Testament to 'Power of Possibility' as US Celebrates 250 Years

Over the weekend, America’s 250th birthday drew patriotic tributes from some of the biggest names in technology and business, while President Donald Trump used the landmark celebration to deliver a sharply political speech warning that the nation faces a “communist menace.”

Benzinga · Jul 6

Melania Trump's Appearance at Freedom 250 Reignites 'Fake Melania' Conspiracy Theory

Fresh conspiracy theories about Melania Trump using a body double emerged after her July 4 appearance, despite no credible evidence supporting these claims.

International Business Times UK · Jul 5