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| Trump, Clinton and Sanders react to Dallas killings – campaign live | Trump, Clinton and Sanders react to Dallas killings – campaign live |
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| Clinton to speak at Philadelphia church | |
| Presumptive democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is scheduled to speak at African Methodist Episcopal Church General Conference in Philadelphia at 6.30pm ET, according to Reuters. | |
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| Justice Ginsburg: 'I don't want to think about' possibility of Trump presidency | |
| Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg says she doesn’t want to think about the possibility of Donald Trump winning the White House, and she predicts the next president — “whoever she will be” — will have a few appointments to make to the Supreme Court, the AP reports: | |
| In an interview Thursday in her court office, the 83-year-old justice and leader of the court’s liberal wing said she presumes Democrat Hillary Clinton will be the next president. Asked what if Republican Donald Trump won instead, she said, “I don’t want to think about that possibility, but if it should be, then everything is up for grabs.” | |
| That includes the future of the high court itself, on which she is the oldest justice. Two justices, Anthony Kennedy and Stephen Breyer, are in their late 70s. | |
| “It’s likely that the next president, whoever she will be, will have a few appointments to make,” Ginsburg said, smiling. | |
| Read the full piece here. | |
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| Donald Trump has solicited donations from foreign members of foreign parliaments. Hillary Clinton’s campaign has gone looking for overseas cash, too – albeit from US citizens, who can legally contributed (and in what sounds like a much more organized way than the as-yet-unexplained Trump effort), according to a Washington Post report: | |
| Hillary Clinton’s campaign held fundraising events in five foreign cities Thursday, offering U.S. lawyers living overseas the chance to have a “virtual policy conversation” with Sen. Timothy M. Kaine of Virginia, one of Clinton’s potential running mates. | |
| Thursday’s receptions — held simultaneously in Moscow, Paris, Rome, Warsaw and Zurich — served as the kickoff of a new Lawyers Abroad for Hillary program, part of an aggressive push by the putative Democratic presidential nominee to tap new constituencies for funds as she ramps up for the general election. | |
| Read the full piece here. | |
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| Rubio diagnoses a national “cancer” “fueled by anger and fear”: | |
| Here's the full @marcorubio quote from his press conference: pic.twitter.com/C9DiVQHD4h | |
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| One of the greatest ironies of the 2016 presidential election is that it took a billionaire to turn the dominance of money in politics inside out, write the Guardian’s Ben Jacobs and David Smith: | |
| Many of Trump’s supporters say part of his appeal is that, as they see it, he is his own man and not a typical politician beholden to donors who give millions and expect policy favors in return. | |
| The Trump phenomenon – and, for that matter, the rise of Bernie Sanders with his army of online fundraisers – have added intrigue to the perennial question of campaign finance and who pulls the strings of American democracy. But as the general election nears, there are signs of the old order reasserting itself. The distorting influence of money has not gone away. | |
| Guardian readers have raised it as one of their main concerns. Christopher Kansas, a Sanders supporter in Colorado, thought campaign finance reform “is the most important issue that we currently have to deal with because without changing the way campaigns are financed the other important issues will never be completely discussed”. Jennifer Olsen, a Trump supporter from Missouri, felt “this country has the perception of a democracy ... but federal politics are corrupt”. In particular, several people like Julie Stevens, a Democrat from Minnesota, pointed to the effect of Citizens United. | |
| This is a reference to a 2010 ruling by the supreme court that removed many existing limitations on outside groups spending money to influence elections. It enabled the creation Super Political Action Committees, or Super Pacs, organizations independent of the candidates’ campaigns which, unlike the campaigns, may raise unlimited amounts of money from individual donors. There were prophecies that these faceless funders of attack ads would seize control of American democracy. | |
| Six years later, has this come to pass? Some believe so. Sanders tweeted earlier this year: “One of the most disastrous Supreme Court decisions in my lifetime. In essence, this ruling handed millionaires and billionaires – who have already rigged our economy – unlimited influence in our elections.” | |
| Read the full piece here: | |
| Related: 'Politics are corrupt': fears about money and its influence on elections loom large | |
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| State department reopens inquiry into Clinton emails | State department reopens inquiry into Clinton emails |
| The state department is reopening an internal investigation of possible mishandling of classified information by Hillary Clinton and top aides, AP reports: | The state department is reopening an internal investigation of possible mishandling of classified information by Hillary Clinton and top aides, AP reports: |
| Spokesman John Kirby says the emails probe is restarting now that the Department of Justice isn’t pursuing a criminal prosecution. The Department of State suspended its review in April to avoid interfering with the FBI’s inquiry. | Spokesman John Kirby says the emails probe is restarting now that the Department of Justice isn’t pursuing a criminal prosecution. The Department of State suspended its review in April to avoid interfering with the FBI’s inquiry. |
| Kirby set no deadline for the investigation’s completion. | Kirby set no deadline for the investigation’s completion. |
| Clinton was secretary of state until early 2013. Most of her top advisers left shortly thereafter. | Clinton was secretary of state until early 2013. Most of her top advisers left shortly thereafter. |
| But Kirby said this week former officials can still face “administrative sanctions”. The most serious is loss of security clearances, which could complicate Clinton’s naming of a national security team if she becomes president. | But Kirby said this week former officials can still face “administrative sanctions”. The most serious is loss of security clearances, which could complicate Clinton’s naming of a national security team if she becomes president. |
| Beyond the Democratic frontrunner, the probe is most likely examining confidants Cheryl Mills, Jake Sullivan and Huma Abedin. | Beyond the Democratic frontrunner, the probe is most likely examining confidants Cheryl Mills, Jake Sullivan and Huma Abedin. |
| Related: State department reopens its own investigation into Hillary Clinton emails | Related: State department reopens its own investigation into Hillary Clinton emails |
| Updated | Updated |
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| Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell calls the Dallas attack “unconscionable”. Here’s his full statement: | Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell calls the Dallas attack “unconscionable”. Here’s his full statement: |
| What we saw last night in Dallas was unconscionable. We as a country mourn for the five police officers senselessly murdered during a peaceful protest. We extend our hearts to the wounded, to the families and loved ones left behind, to the entire law enforcement community, and to a nation that has experienced much suffering and heartbreak over the course of a difficult week. | What we saw last night in Dallas was unconscionable. We as a country mourn for the five police officers senselessly murdered during a peaceful protest. We extend our hearts to the wounded, to the families and loved ones left behind, to the entire law enforcement community, and to a nation that has experienced much suffering and heartbreak over the course of a difficult week. |
| This is a cruel reminder that law enforcement officials selflessly put themselves in harm’s way day in and day out to keep our communities safe. Their spouses and loved ones also carry that incredible burden with them. We as a nation are here to grieve with them, to thank them for their unwavering courage, and to reassure them that Americans will stand by them in the days to come. | This is a cruel reminder that law enforcement officials selflessly put themselves in harm’s way day in and day out to keep our communities safe. Their spouses and loved ones also carry that incredible burden with them. We as a nation are here to grieve with them, to thank them for their unwavering courage, and to reassure them that Americans will stand by them in the days to come. |
| Now is the time to come together as nation, not pull further apart, and let justice and healing be our guide.” | Now is the time to come together as nation, not pull further apart, and let justice and healing be our guide.” |
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| Newt Gingrich, the former House speaker and potential Trump running mate, has spoken on Facebook live about how “normal, white” Americans do not “understand being black in America” and “instinctively under-estimate the level of discrimination and the level of additional risk”: | Newt Gingrich, the former House speaker and potential Trump running mate, has spoken on Facebook live about how “normal, white” Americans do not “understand being black in America” and “instinctively under-estimate the level of discrimination and the level of additional risk”: |
| Gingrich: "If you are a normal, white American, the truth is you don’t understand being black in America " (@alanhe) pic.twitter.com/U62PTbxTyD | Gingrich: "If you are a normal, white American, the truth is you don’t understand being black in America " (@alanhe) pic.twitter.com/U62PTbxTyD |
| The Atlanta Journal Constitution has further. | The Atlanta Journal Constitution has further. |
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| A Texas congressman has accused president Obama of “instigation” that “contributed to the modern day hostility we are witnessing between the police and those they serve”: | A Texas congressman has accused president Obama of “instigation” that “contributed to the modern day hostility we are witnessing between the police and those they serve”: |
| Texas Congressman Roger Williams links Dallas PD shooting to "instigation" by President Obama and others pic.twitter.com/z5xPuKDo58 | Texas Congressman Roger Williams links Dallas PD shooting to "instigation" by President Obama and others pic.twitter.com/z5xPuKDo58 |
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| The Republican national committee says “all life is precious” and makes a call for unity and nonviolence in a statement responding to the deaths this week in Dallas, Minnesota and Louisiana. | The Republican national committee says “all life is precious” and makes a call for unity and nonviolence in a statement responding to the deaths this week in Dallas, Minnesota and Louisiana. |
| Here’s the statement in full: | Here’s the statement in full: |
| Last night’s disturbing and cold-blooded violence in Dallas, resulting in the deaths of five brave police officers and the wounding of seven more, was an ugly continuation of a week of tragedies which have shaken our country. It is devastating to see those who wake up every day to protect us senselessly gunned down in the line of duty. Our hearts break for the families of these slain officers as well as the families of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, and our thoughts and prayers are with them as they try and put their lives back together. All life is precious and it grieves us to see it lost in the many ways it has been this week. All of these tragedies need to be investigated and justice needs to be served in an open and transparent way. | Last night’s disturbing and cold-blooded violence in Dallas, resulting in the deaths of five brave police officers and the wounding of seven more, was an ugly continuation of a week of tragedies which have shaken our country. It is devastating to see those who wake up every day to protect us senselessly gunned down in the line of duty. Our hearts break for the families of these slain officers as well as the families of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, and our thoughts and prayers are with them as they try and put their lives back together. All life is precious and it grieves us to see it lost in the many ways it has been this week. All of these tragedies need to be investigated and justice needs to be served in an open and transparent way. |
| It is deeply troubling what is happening in our country, and this dark and divided time must come to an end. We must seek understanding with one another, and work as one nation to prevail over injustice in all its forms. Americans want to see our differences resolved in non-violent ways. | It is deeply troubling what is happening in our country, and this dark and divided time must come to an end. We must seek understanding with one another, and work as one nation to prevail over injustice in all its forms. Americans want to see our differences resolved in non-violent ways. |
| We commend law enforcement officers around the country for serving their communities and putting their lives on the line every single day. The sacrifices they make to maintain law and order allow us to enjoy the freedoms we are so privileged to have in this country. We honor the daily calling of police officers across the nation who represent the shield with professionalism, fairness, and restraint, and we express the highest gratitude for their service. | We commend law enforcement officers around the country for serving their communities and putting their lives on the line every single day. The sacrifices they make to maintain law and order allow us to enjoy the freedoms we are so privileged to have in this country. We honor the daily calling of police officers across the nation who represent the shield with professionalism, fairness, and restraint, and we express the highest gratitude for their service. |
| Now is a time when we must come together as Americans. We are better than racial division, senseless violence, and feelings of lost hope. Now is the time for strong leadership that includes everyone in the same, shared vision of the American Dream. In every era, America has shown an extraordinary capacity to rise above even the bleakest tragedies. Let us work together, let us heal together, and let us stay together.” | Now is a time when we must come together as Americans. We are better than racial division, senseless violence, and feelings of lost hope. Now is the time for strong leadership that includes everyone in the same, shared vision of the American Dream. In every era, America has shown an extraordinary capacity to rise above even the bleakest tragedies. Let us work together, let us heal together, and let us stay together.” |
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| Marco Rubio’s senate reelection campaign gets off to a healthy start, via the Guardian’s Sabrina Siddiqui: | Marco Rubio’s senate reelection campaign gets off to a healthy start, via the Guardian’s Sabrina Siddiqui: |
| Marco Rubio raised over $2.1 million in nine days following announcement of his Senate re-election bid, per campaign. | Marco Rubio raised over $2.1 million in nine days following announcement of his Senate re-election bid, per campaign. |
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| A former Illinois congressman is standing by a Twitter post he sent after the fatal shooting of police officers in Dallas in which he warned President Barack Obama to “Watch out,” the AP reports: | A former Illinois congressman is standing by a Twitter post he sent after the fatal shooting of police officers in Dallas in which he warned President Barack Obama to “Watch out,” the AP reports: |
| Joe Walsh told The Associated Press on Friday that he didn’t intend to incite violence against Obama or anyone else. He says “that’s just stupid” and “would be wrong and reprehensible.” | Joe Walsh told The Associated Press on Friday that he didn’t intend to incite violence against Obama or anyone else. He says “that’s just stupid” and “would be wrong and reprehensible.” |
| The one-term Republican congressman and radio host from suburban Chicago posted the tweet after five police officers were killed and seven wounded during a protest of fatal shootings by police in Louisiana and Minnesota. | The one-term Republican congressman and radio host from suburban Chicago posted the tweet after five police officers were killed and seven wounded during a protest of fatal shootings by police in Louisiana and Minnesota. |
| His tweet read: “This is now war. Watch out Obama. Watch out black lives matter punks. Real America is coming after you.” | His tweet read: “This is now war. Watch out Obama. Watch out black lives matter punks. Real America is coming after you.” |
| The post has been deleted. | The post has been deleted. |
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| Mitt Romney calls for racial healing: | Mitt Romney calls for racial healing: |
| May we stop seeing people as black, white, brown or wearing blue & see them instead as husbands, wives, sons, daughters & children of God. | May we stop seeing people as black, white, brown or wearing blue & see them instead as husbands, wives, sons, daughters & children of God. |
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| Clinton has spoken with the Dallas mayor and offered help, NBC News reports: | Clinton has spoken with the Dallas mayor and offered help, NBC News reports: |
| HRC spoke with Dallas Mayor Rawlings & Judge Jenkins by phone earlier today to express solidarity & offer any help she can provide, per aide | HRC spoke with Dallas Mayor Rawlings & Judge Jenkins by phone earlier today to express solidarity & offer any help she can provide, per aide |
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| Obama orders flags to be flown at half-staff | Obama orders flags to be flown at half-staff |
| The president orders all US flags at public buildings and grounds and naval stations, and aboard naval vessels, to be flown at half-staff through sunset on July 12, next Tuesday: | The president orders all US flags at public buildings and grounds and naval stations, and aboard naval vessels, to be flown at half-staff through sunset on July 12, next Tuesday: |
| Obama orders all flags to half staff/mast through sunset on June 12 pic.twitter.com/p7OyBh9A35 | Obama orders all flags to half staff/mast through sunset on June 12 pic.twitter.com/p7OyBh9A35 |
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| Lynch to protesters: 'your voice is important' | Lynch to protesters: 'your voice is important' |
| Lynch refers to “a series of tragedies,” again linking the police killings of Sterling and Castile, and the killing last night of five officers. | Lynch refers to “a series of tragedies,” again linking the police killings of Sterling and Castile, and the killing last night of five officers. |
| And to those who seek to improve our country through peaceful protest and the exercise of their first amendment rights... I want you to know that your voice is important... we will continue to safeguard your constitutional rights and to work with you. | And to those who seek to improve our country through peaceful protest and the exercise of their first amendment rights... I want you to know that your voice is important... we will continue to safeguard your constitutional rights and to work with you. |
| “Do not precipitate a new normal in this country... let us support one another,” she finishes. | “Do not precipitate a new normal in this country... let us support one another,” she finishes. |
| She does not take questions. | She does not take questions. |
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| Lynch: 'a week of profound grief and heartbreaking loss' | Lynch: 'a week of profound grief and heartbreaking loss' |
| Here’s Lynch. | Here’s Lynch. |
| She says “at least five police officers were shot and killed.” She sends condolences to the families. | She says “at least five police officers were shot and killed.” She sends condolences to the families. |
| The FBI, ATF, US Marshals and US attorneys are working with state and local counterparts to investigate the attack and help heal the community, she says. She calls it “an unfathomable tragedy.” | The FBI, ATF, US Marshals and US attorneys are working with state and local counterparts to investigate the attack and help heal the community, she says. She calls it “an unfathomable tragedy.” |
| “This has been a week of profound grief and heartbreaking loss,” she says. She names Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, and says “today we are feeling the devastating loss” of the Dallas officers. | “This has been a week of profound grief and heartbreaking loss,” she says. She names Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, and says “today we are feeling the devastating loss” of the Dallas officers. |
| “Americans are feeling a sense of helplessness, of uncertainty and of fear... but the answer must not be violence... rather... our answer must be action. | “Americans are feeling a sense of helplessness, of uncertainty and of fear... but the answer must not be violence... rather... our answer must be action. |
| “We must continue working to build trust between communities and law enforcement.” | “We must continue working to build trust between communities and law enforcement.” |
| She calls for “a hard look at the ease with which evildoers can get their hands on weapons.”s | She calls for “a hard look at the ease with which evildoers can get their hands on weapons.”s |
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| Lynch is to speak in two minutes: | Lynch is to speak in two minutes: |