Child Stars of Yore Gang Up on Kirk Cameron

The GOP Convention in Jacksonville Suffers Another Round of Notable Dropouts

Two more senators — and eight House representatives — have announced they will not attend the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville.

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Prosecutors: Ghislaine Maxwell Put Her Phone in Foil to Avoid Law Enforcement

On Monday, prosecutors wrote that Maxwell put her phone in tin foil to avoid detection, and that her wealth and connections make her a flight risk.

Behold Governor Cuomo’s Pandemic Mountain Poster, for Some Reason

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By Chas Danner

The governor has made another overstuffed, antique-style poster to celebrate himself — this time regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Tucker Carlson Takes ‘Long-Planned’ Vacation After Racist Writer’s Resignation

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The Fox News host announced a “long-planned” fishing trip days after his top writer resigned for posting racist comments on a message board.

7/13/2020

An ambitious plan from the Democratic candidate

Biden plans to call for a a 100% clean energy standard by 2035 tomorrow. SCOOP w/ @jeneps and @jendlouhyhc

—@arinatter

Supreme Court to Delay Arguments on Obamacare Case Until After Election

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It’s a small break for Republicans who didn’t want more pre-election attention on their efforts to deny even more people health insurance.

California Reorders Shutdowns on Indoor Activity As COVID-19 Cases Spike

Governor Newsom cracks down on most indoor business activities with infections on the rise again.

Coronavirus Hot Spot States by the Numbers

By Matt Stieb and Adam K. Raymond

A rundown of states — like Arizona, Florida, and Texas — facing alarming summer outbreaks, including closures, caseloads, and hospitalizations.

Los Angeles and San Diego Counties Will Begin the School Year Online Only

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The state’s two largest counties will not allow public-school students to return to campus next month as cases spike in Southern California.

7/13/2020

It’s pretty hard to spin this one

.@GovRonDeSantis opens up press conference in perhaps the hardest hit hospital in the state of Florida by putting a positive spin on record new cases: lots of testing, trending younger.

—@conarck

Will We Get a Second Round of COVID-19 Stimulus Checks?

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As the coronavirus roars back and Trump’s reelection prospects drop, odds of a second check are rising, but perhaps with tighter eligibility.

7/13/2020

A drastic about-face for California

NEW: #COVID19 cases continue to spread at alarming rates.

CA is now closing indoor operations STATEWIDE for:

-Restaurants
-Wineries
-Movie theaters, family entertainment
-Zoos, museums
-Cardrooms

Bars must close ALL operations.

—@GavinNewsom

7/13/2020

A self-destructive message that he just won’t stray from

Trump won’t acknowledge that covid cases are increasing irrespective of increased testing. “We test more than anybody … when we test, we create cases. … We are doing a great job.”

—@mkraju

This Recession Is a Bigger Housing Crisis Than 2008

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By Eric Levitz

Roughly 10 million Americans lost their homes to the foreclosure crisis. More than twice that number are at risk of eviction by October.

Coronavirus Deaths Are Catching Up to the Case Surge

By Adam K. Raymond

As New York City has its first day in months without a COVID-19 death, the country’s new hot spots are seeing deaths spike.

Republican National Convention Becoming a Dumpster Fire

Options for safely holding a big Trump celebration in Jacksonville are shrinking as it becomes a major COVID-19 hotspot.

7/13/2020

There’s a lot going on here

Photo: @NickReisman/Twitter

7/13/2020

The only good news is it’s less than the 15,000 plus cases recorded on Sunday

Florida reported 12,624 new coronavirus cases on Monday, the second-highest total for a single day in the pandemic, out of more than 112,200 test results.

—@PatriciaMazzei

7/13/2020

Is this a winning pitch?

Thom Tillis’ message at the (virtual) NCGOP convention: “The stakes are very high this election, but you know why I know we’re going to win? Because people remember how good their lives were back in February.”

—@igorbobic

One-Year-Old Shot and Killed at Brooklyn Cookout

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By Adam K. Raymond

The 22-month-old was shot in the stomach while sitting his stroller at the end of another violent New York City weekend.

Kanye West and the Media Are Once Again Playing a Dangerous Game

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By Craig Jenkins

There needs to be a reckoning about the toxic relationship between Kanye West and the vox populi.

7/13/2020

Pivoting to Trump TV?

So hard to watch @FoxNews anymore. They are working so hard against the people (viewers) that got them there. Their contributors are a disaster, and all over the place. The Radical Left has scared Fox into submission, just like they have so many others. Sad, but we will WIN!

—@realDonaldTrump

Trump Warns That Biden Presidency Would Be Disaster (for Ratings)

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By Jonathan Chait

Finally, a second-term agenda Trump can credibly commit to.

7/13/2020

At long, long last

The N.F.L. team in Washington plans to announce Monday that it will drop Redskins from its name, according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision, yielding to sponsors and Native American activists who have long criticized it a racist slur.

The person who confirmed the decision spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had yet to make the official announcement. The anticipated move was first reported by Sports Business Journal on Sunday and followed by other news organizations.

The team, one of the oldest in the N.F.L., was not expected to announce a new name on Monday as it continues to evaluate possibilities.

Redskins to Drop Name, Yielding to Pressure From Sponsors and Activists

—The New York Times

Can Trump Make the Supreme Court a Campaign Issue Again?

Trump-appointed justices didn’t give conservatives everything they hoped for. That only raises the stakes in November.

Polls Raise Hopes of Biden Turning Texas Blue

New polls, including one that has Trump down by five points, suggest the Lone Star State may not be off the table for the Biden campaign.

7/12/2020

Trump Administration Transitions From Ignoring to Undermining Anthony Fauci