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- CNN
Opinion: The most despicable things Trump said at the debate
While many are focused on President Biden’s debate performance, Dean Obeidallah says it was former President Trump’s statements during the event that gave offense.
- The Olympian
Daddy died a MAGA. His last words were apologies for how his Trumpism hurt our family | Opinion
Your memory is all you leave, writes Jess Piper. That’s it. You are what you say and the way you make others feel. Nothing else matters. | Opinion
- The Canadian Press
A private call of top Democrats fuels more insider anger about Biden's debate performance
NEW YORK (AP) — A sense of concern is growing inside the top ranks of the Democratic Party that leaders of Joe Biden’s campaign and the Democratic National Committee are not taking seriously enough the impact of the president’s troubling debate performance earlier in the week.
- CNN
Russia wants to confront NATO but dares not fight it on the battlefield – so it’s waging a hybrid war instead
When someone tried – and failed – to burn down a bus garage in Prague earlier this month, the unsuccessful arson attack didn’t draw much attention. Until, that is, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala revealed it was “very likely” that Moscow was behind it.
- The Hill
Carville on Biden’s dismal debate: He relies on ’employees’ not ‘advisers’
Longtime Democratic strategist James Carville said President Biden does not have advisers telling him what to do, he has employees, in comments after his poor debate showing on Thursday night. Since the debate between Biden and former President Trump, the conversation has been centered on whether Biden should step aside and allow another Democrat to…
- USA TODAY
Historian who predicted 9 of the last 10 election results says Democrats shouldn't drop Joe Biden
“Debate performances can be overcome,” Allan Lichtman said. “At the first sign of adversity the spineless Democrats want to throw under the bus, their own incumbent president.”
- CNN
A year ago, she drank battery acid to escape life under the Taliban. Today, she has a message for other Afghan girls
Arzo survived a suicide attempt but now faces a new threat that could send her family – and millions like them – back to Afghanistan and a life that has become so intolerable for women and girls that some would rather die.
- CNN
How the Supreme Court could decide Trump’s blockbuster fight for immunity
The Supreme Court’s most closely watched dispute this year – a case questioning whether former President Donald Trump may claim immunity from federal election subversion charges – also has the potential to be one of the hardest to parse for meaning in real time.
- Business Insider
Meet NATO's next chief, the 'Trump whisperer' and fierce critic of Vladimir Putin
Rutte's experience and personality could be key to "Trump-proofing" the NATO alliance, one expert said.
- HuffPost
Trump Uses 'Palestinian' As A Slur For The Second Time In A Week
The GOP presidential frontrunner referred to Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), who is Jewish, as a "Palestinian" during a rally on Friday.
- CNN
The reason why NATO and Europe found Biden’s debate performance so alarming
Joe Biden’s performance at the CNN presidential debate against Donald Trump has raised concerns with US allies - particularly within NATO and Europe.
- CNN
Pelosi: Some health experts think Trump has dementia
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi tells CNN’s Dana Bash that “if we’re just talking about mental acuity, let’s be fair about it.”
- Business Insider
Israel has never been impressed with its version of the $1 billion Patriot air defense system. Now it could offload up to 8 to Ukraine.
Ukraine has long coveted more of the $1 billion US-manufactured Patriot air defense systems.
- The Canadian Press
The Taliban tell the West to look past harsh edicts on Afghan women and girls and build ties
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban on Sunday told the West to look past the measures they have imposed on Afghan women and girls for the sake of improving foreign relations.
- GOBankingRates
Trump Wants To Eliminate Income Taxes: Here’s What That Would Mean for the Economy and Your Wallet
Former president Donald Trump recently suggested that he is considering instituting a policy of tariffs that would lead to the elimination of the federal income tax. Check Out: Trump-Era Tax Cuts Are...
- The Olympian
WA to become third state to punish ‘stealthing.’ Here’s what else will become law on Monday
Here are new Washington state laws that take effect July 1.
- The Canadian Press
Hungary's populist Orbán to take over EU presidency as many issues hang in the balance
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — When Hungary takes over the helm of the European Union on July 1, many politicians in Brussels will have the same thing on their minds: whether populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will use the role to further his reputation as the bloc’s main spoiler.
- The Canadian Press
10 Ukrainians held prisoner for years in Russia return home after Vatican mediation
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ten Ukrainian civilians held prisoner for years by Russia arrived in Kyiv overnight Saturday after the mediation of the Vatican, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
- The Canadian Press
Are you proud to be Canadian? Poll suggests that feeling is dwindling, for some
OTTAWA — A new poll suggests the vast majority of Canadians are proud of their home and native land, but our sense of national pride is lower than it was a few years ago. Polling firm Leger surveyed 1,607 people last weekend, asking how they're feeling about being Canadian ahead of Canada Day. The firm posed similar questions to a group of 1,003 Americans ahead of the Fourth of July. The results suggest the vast majority of us — 76 per cent — would call ourselves proud Canadians. But 45 per cent
- The Daily Beast
Steve Bannon’s Going to Prison But His Podcast Will Go On
In the minutes before Steve Bannon reports to a federal penitentiary Monday, he’ll tape one last episode of his War Room podcast—outside the Connecticut lockup he’ll soon call home.“We’ll do the morning War Room to kick off a Monday just like everywhere, but I’ll do it outside the prison,” Bannon told The Daily Beast. “Then when I finish, I’ll drop the mic and then go surrender.”Once he’s officially Bureau of Prisons (BOP) inmate No. 05635-509 at the low-security FCI Danbury, guest hosts will ke