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Mike Pence breaks with Trump's Obama birther conspiracy – campaign live Clinton and Trump take questions from vets at Commander-in-Chief forum – live
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Hillary Clinton, on fighting Isis:
We are not putting ground troops into Iraq ever again.
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A Marine Corps sergeant and Arabic translator who is undecided asks Hillary Clinton whether she thinks the criticism of the Veterans Association have been “worse than they really are”.
“I will not let the VA be privatized, and I do think there is an agenda out there supported by my opponent to do that. I think that would be very disastrous for our military veterans,” Clinton says, pledging to have a meeting every week in the Oval Office about the VA.
“We’re living in a technological world - you cannot tell me that you can’t do a better job getting that information.”
Asked by Matt Lauer about rates of veteran suicide, Clinton lays the blame on overprescription of opioids, sexual assault and one-size-fits-all mental health treatment that ignores specific needs.
“This month is Suicide Prevention Awareness month,” Clinton says. “I rolled out my mental health agenda last week, and I have a whole section devoted to veteran’s mental health. We’ve got to remove the stigma, we’ve got to help people currently serving” to feel safe to vocalize symptoms of depression, and “help our veterans reenter civilian life and live full productive lives.”
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The next question comes from a former intelligence analyst for the Air Force, a Democrat who asks Hillary Clinton how she responds to questions about whether her “hawkish” foreign policy will continue.
“I assume you’re talking about Iraq, because of my vote, and you probably are talking about Libya, because of the role that I played in the administration’s decision about whether to take on Qaddafi,” Clinton responds.
“I view force as a last resort, not a first choice,” Clinton says. “I will also be as careful as I can in making the most significant decisions any president and commander-in-chief can make about sending our men and women into harm’s way.”
“Taking that action was the right decision,” Clinton says, of her advocacy for intervention in Libya. “Not taking it and permitting there to be an ongoing civil war in Libya would have been as dangerous and threatening as what we are seeing in Syria.”
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The first question from the audience comes from retired Air Force lieutenant John Lester, a Republican who asks Hillary Clinton how she expects “those who were entrusted with America’s most sensitive information... when you clearly corrupted our national security?”
“You know and I know classified material is designated, it is marked - there is a header so that there is no dispute at all so that what is being communicated... is marked classified,” Clinton says. “And what we have here is the use of an unclassified system by hundreds of people in our government to send information that was not marked.”
“I communicated about classified material on a wholly separate system. I took it very seriously,” Clinton continues. “When I traveled I went into one of those little tents... because we didn’t want there to be any potential for someone to have embedded a camera to try to see whatever it is that I was seeing.”
“I take it very seriously - always have, always will.”
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Hillary Clinton, speaking at NBC’s “Commander-in-Chief Forum” onboard the aircraft carrier Intrepid in New York City, tells anchor and host Matt Lauer and the US military veterans in attendance that the most important characteristic a commander-in-chief can possess is “steadiness”.
“Steadiness, an absolute rock steadiness, mixed with strength, to be able to make the hard decisions,” Clinton says. “These are not easy decisions - if they were, they wouldn’t get to the president in the first place.”
“What you want in a president, a commander-in-chief, is someone who listens, who evaluates what is being told to him or her, who is able to sort out the very difficult options being presented, and then makes the decision.”
When asked about judgment as it related to her use of private email servers during her tenure as secretary of state, Clinton admitted that she had made a mistake, but that it was not a disqualification from office.
“There is no evidence my system was hacked,” Clinton says.
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NBC 'Commander-in-Chief' candidate forum begins
Hosted on the Intrepid, a decommissioned aircraft carrier anchored on the shores of New York City, the forum will feature two half-hour interviews on national security and military issues with both major-party presidential candidates.
First up: Hillary Clinton.
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Ahead of NBC’s forum, Hillary Clinton’s campaign has released a new ad: “Nukes.”Ahead of NBC’s forum, Hillary Clinton’s campaign has released a new ad: “Nukes.”
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Ben JacobsBen Jacobs
Donald Trump pledged that his campaign could compete in New York as he accepted the presidential nomination of the state’s Conservative Party.Donald Trump pledged that his campaign could compete in New York as he accepted the presidential nomination of the state’s Conservative Party.
Trump pledged “we are going to play in New York - we’re not just doing this for fun” and boasted “upstate we are going to do so well.” In Trump’s view, “it’s always bad, never good when you lose your state and lose it badly.” Recent polls of New York have Trump losing by almost 20 points to Clinton, who represented the Empire State for eight years in the United States Senate.Trump pledged “we are going to play in New York - we’re not just doing this for fun” and boasted “upstate we are going to do so well.” In Trump’s view, “it’s always bad, never good when you lose your state and lose it badly.” Recent polls of New York have Trump losing by almost 20 points to Clinton, who represented the Empire State for eight years in the United States Senate.
Under New York’s unique election law, there is fusion voting which allows multiple political parties to nominate the same candidate and their votes to be counted cumulatively on election night.Under New York’s unique election law, there is fusion voting which allows multiple political parties to nominate the same candidate and their votes to be counted cumulatively on election night.
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Any chance of this coming up tonight?Any chance of this coming up tonight?
Donald Trump called Hillary Clinton “trigger happy and very unstable” during a speech earlier today in which he further outlined his military strategy. Speaking at the Union League in Philadelphia, Trump mocked Clinton’s foreign policy record, saying “sometimes it seemed like there wasn’t a country in the Middle East that Hillary Clinton didn’t want to invade, intervene in or topple”.Donald Trump called Hillary Clinton “trigger happy and very unstable” during a speech earlier today in which he further outlined his military strategy. Speaking at the Union League in Philadelphia, Trump mocked Clinton’s foreign policy record, saying “sometimes it seemed like there wasn’t a country in the Middle East that Hillary Clinton didn’t want to invade, intervene in or topple”.
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In roughly an hour, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will appear on what NBC is billing as its “Commander-in-Chief” forum, a chance for both candidates to make their case - although not at the same time - that they are the candidate more prepared to handle military and veterans issues as president.In roughly an hour, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will appear on what NBC is billing as its “Commander-in-Chief” forum, a chance for both candidates to make their case - although not at the same time - that they are the candidate more prepared to handle military and veterans issues as president.
Here’s a quick rundown of the expected proceedings:Here’s a quick rundown of the expected proceedings:
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Trump campaign manager: Timing of donation to Florida attorney general 'coincidence'Trump campaign manager: Timing of donation to Florida attorney general 'coincidence'
Kellyanne Conway tells @bpolitics the timing of Trump's Bondi contribution was a "coincidence" w/ Trump U. decision: pic.twitter.com/gOfQukMTaJKellyanne Conway tells @bpolitics the timing of Trump's Bondi contribution was a "coincidence" w/ Trump U. decision: pic.twitter.com/gOfQukMTaJ
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Joanna WaltersJoanna Walters
Barack Obama has taken the historic step of nominating the first Muslim candidate to become a federal judge.Barack Obama has taken the historic step of nominating the first Muslim candidate to become a federal judge.
The announcement comes just weeks after White House candidate Donald Trump made controversial remarks that it was “possible, absolutely” that Muslim judges could be biased against him. US judges who are Muslims have served at state level but never the echelons above – as appeals, federal or supreme court judges, according to Muslim Advocates, a national advocacy organization.The announcement comes just weeks after White House candidate Donald Trump made controversial remarks that it was “possible, absolutely” that Muslim judges could be biased against him. US judges who are Muslims have served at state level but never the echelons above – as appeals, federal or supreme court judges, according to Muslim Advocates, a national advocacy organization.
Abid Qureshi, a litigation and pro bono specialist practicing in Washington, was put forward on Tuesday night to serve on the federal judiciary at the US district court for the District of Columbia.Abid Qureshi, a litigation and pro bono specialist practicing in Washington, was put forward on Tuesday night to serve on the federal judiciary at the US district court for the District of Columbia.
“I think it’s past time for an American Muslim to be nominated as a federal judge. I’m absolutely thrilled,” Farhana Khera, executive director of Muslim Advocates, told the Guardian on Wednesday.“I think it’s past time for an American Muslim to be nominated as a federal judge. I’m absolutely thrilled,” Farhana Khera, executive director of Muslim Advocates, told the Guardian on Wednesday.
Khera had lobbied both Obama, during a meeting at the White House in 2015, to nominate a Muslim to the federal bench, and Qureshi to apply, she said.Khera had lobbied both Obama, during a meeting at the White House in 2015, to nominate a Muslim to the federal bench, and Qureshi to apply, she said.
“A judiciary that reflects the rich diversity of our nation helps ensure the fair and just administration of the law, and it is vital for American Muslims to be included,” she added.“A judiciary that reflects the rich diversity of our nation helps ensure the fair and just administration of the law, and it is vital for American Muslims to be included,” she added.
The selection of Qureshi, who was born in Pakistan and settled in the US as a young child, became the latest milestone in a significant increase in judicial diversity under Obama.The selection of Qureshi, who was born in Pakistan and settled in the US as a young child, became the latest milestone in a significant increase in judicial diversity under Obama.
Since becoming president, Obama has led a push to nominate more women, African American, Latino, Asian American and openly gay judges.Since becoming president, Obama has led a push to nominate more women, African American, Latino, Asian American and openly gay judges.
Of Qureshi, Obama said: “I am confident he will serve the American people with integrity and a steadfast commitment to justice.”Of Qureshi, Obama said: “I am confident he will serve the American people with integrity and a steadfast commitment to justice.”
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Donald Trump is pleased with Peter Thiel’s op-ed in the Washington Post:Donald Trump is pleased with Peter Thiel’s op-ed in the Washington Post:
Thank you Peter - if elected, I will think big for our country & never let the American people down! #AmericaFirst https://t.co/6Nwu7EMJ9dThank you Peter - if elected, I will think big for our country & never let the American people down! #AmericaFirst https://t.co/6Nwu7EMJ9d
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Donald Trump - as 'John Baron' - reportedly threatened author in 1980s
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s old habit of pretending to be a Trump Organization spokesperson named “John Barron/Baron” when leaking flattering anecdotes to reporters has been known for quite some time. Trump’s now-retired nom de plume has largely been a subject of humor, an example of the preternatural media savvy of a construction tycoon whose self-image is inextricably linked with the attention of the news media.
But a report from Buzzfeed News suggests that Trump’s alter ego wasn’t just a tool for massaging his ego and boosting circulation to New York tabloid papers. According to a Trump biographer, “John Baron” threatened him with financial ruin if he continued research for a biography on Trump.
“I was spooked enough to go home and put all my assets in my wife’s name at the time, praying that she wouldn’t want to divorce me,” author Jerome Tuccille, who wrote Trump: The Saga of America’s Most Powerful Real Estate Baron, told Buzzfeed News. “I figured it was safer in her hands with Trump’s lawyers coming at me.”
According to Tuccille, he was contacted during the research portion of writing the book by a man representing himself as John Baron of the Trump Organization.
“I understand you’ve been calling people all over town harassing them and misrepresenting yourself,” Tuccille wrote in the book, recounting a conversation with “Baron” in which it was suggested that “I wouldn’t have a pair of socks left to my name if I went ahead with the book.”
“It was chilling,” Tuccille told BuzzFeed News. “It was chilling because I assumed that John Baron was a higher-up in his organization and that he was threatening me.”
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Amber Jamieson
Ared taffeta ballgown skirt worn with a grey T-shirt declaring “Hillary” in beading on the front and “2016” on the back might not be your typical catwalk combination, but at a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton in Manhattan on Tuesday, the worlds of fashion and politics came together – for one night anyway.
The Made for History fashion show and rooftop party at the Spring Studios event space in Tribeca were co-hosted by Vogue editor Anna Wintour and Clinton’s closest aide Huma Abedin, who has been in the spotlight recently after announcing a split with her husband Anthony Weiner following his latest sexting scandal last week.
Young female Clinton workers greeted guests wearing the Made for History merchandise, which can be bought on the Democratic presidential candidate’s website and ranges in price from around $25 for a bandana by Thakoon to a $60 special edition new Marc Jacobs T-shirt and a $75 canvas pouch by Brett Heyman. All proceeds go straight to the Clinton campaign, and 85% of purchases so far have come from first-time donors, according to Wintour.
“The collection is both stylish and distinctive, and unlike the Republican candidate’s unspeakably hideous ties, our collection is made in America by union workers,” announced the Vogue editor, to laughter and applause at the reference to Donald Trump.
Both Wintour and Abedin were dressed in a print of the individual US states by Jason Wu, designer of both of Michelle Obama’s inauguration gowns.
Clinton herself did not attend, but her daughter Chelsea was there.
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It’s not an endorsement, but it’s close:
I hope voters get to see former GOP Governors Gary Johnson and Bill Weld on the debate stages this fall.
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The Clinton campaign responds to Donald Trump calling Hillary Clinton “unhinged” in her criticism of his military record:
“Like a schoolyard bully who can’t rely on facts or issues, Trump has only one way of responding to legitimate criticism of his own vulnerabilities: ‘I know you are, but what am I?’” said Clinton campaign communications director Jennifer Palmieri.
“Hillary Clinton’s well-founded criticisms of Trump, laid out in meticulous detail, become taunts and insults from Trump with no basis in reality. When she lays out a thoughtful speech outlining why he is unfit to be Commander-in-chief, he calls her unhinged. She gives a speech on his disturbing history of racial discrimination and ties to white supremacists and the alt-right movement, he calls her a bigot. You could dismiss these actions as insecure schoolyard behavior but this man is running to be president of the United States.”
“As Hillary Clinton has said, anyone you can bait this easily is not someone you can trust to be commander-in-chief.”
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In a letter to a blogger who writes about living with genital herpes, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton applauded her effort to stand against stigma against those with sexually transmitted infections, as well as “taking a courageous stand against the ridiculous, but very real, barrage of hate you received online”.
Thank you, @HillaryClinton, for reading. I'm incredibly moved. To be accurate, I'm ugly crying. #ImWithHer pic.twitter.com/kt5tAVWrFX
Ella Dawson, 24, frequently blogs about living with the infection - which is shared by one in six Americans - and is frequently targeted online by misogynist commenters and trolls.
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Jill Stein charged with criminal trespass, criminal mischief for spray-painting construction equipment
Green party presidential candidate Jill Stein’s eye-grabbing protest against the Dakota Access pipeline in North Dakota over the weekend has led to more than attention for the also-running candidate - it’s led to a warrant for her arrest.
The Morton County sheriff’s department has issued a warrant her arrest after Stein and her running mate, Ajamu Baraka, were accused of spray-painting construction equipment during a protest against the pipeline, which has been decried by the Standing Rock Sioux tribe as a violation of sacred tribal lands, as well as a pollution risk.
Stein sprayed “I approve this message” in red spray paint on the blade of a bulldozer after being encouraged by local protesters.
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Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has announced that the Republican presidential candidate will make an appearance at the Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy in Cleveland, Ohio, tomorrow, the first meaningful foray into education issues for the candidate.
Trump’s appearance at the Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy - a majority-minority charter school - highlights the Republican nominee’s newfound focus on broadening his appeal to racial minorities, as well as a broadening of what has been a scant education policy since he announced his candidacy in June of last year.
The word “education” appears nowhere on the list of positions and policies on Trump’s campaign website, and is typically mentioned only once in stump speeches in which Trump decries Common Core.
The event begins at 2pm ET.
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Hillary Clinton to highlight military, veterans issues at 'commander-in-chief' forum tonight
At NBC’s “commander-in-chief” forum tonight - the first time she and Republican rival Donald Trump will appear on the same stage as general election opponents, albeit not at the same time - Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will welcome 11 guests, each of whom represent veterans and military issues.
According to a Clinton campaign official, the roster of veterans and military activists will help demonstrate that “Clinton is the only candidate with a detailed, comprehensive policy to strengthen and support military families and veterans when they return home and she is the only candidate with a concrete plan to combat terrorism like ISIS and keep the homeland safe.”
The guests include Marine Corps veteran and founder of the Service Women’s Action Network Anu Bhagwati, retired Air Force brigadier general John Douglass, and second-year Army ROTC student Alexander Douglas, as well as veterans of each of the four main branches of the US military.
The invite list comes on the heels of the campaign’s announcement that Clinton had received the endorsement of 95 retired generals and admirals, including a number of four-star generals and onetime Defense Department officials in Republican administrations.
“Clinton is getting the backing of more senior military service members and former officials with command and management experience than any non-incumbent Democrat due to her proven record of diplomacy and steady leadership on the world stage,” the campaign official told the Guardian. “According to yesterday’s media reports, Trump has received more than 400 fewer endorsements than Mitt Romney received - 88 to Romney’s 500.”
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Hillary Clinton knows where her electoral bread is buttered, the New York Times’ Trip Gabriel points out. There’s talk this cycle, like every four years, of Republicans snatching Pennsylvania and its 20 electoral votes back from Democrats by appealing to white blue-collar voters in the north and southwest while ceding Philadelphia and environs. Though polling in the state has tightened, Clinton appears to hold a comfortable edge of 4-9 points.
But she’s not leaving the state to chance:
Where is HRC drawing a line in the sand? Sept surrogate visits:President Obama - PABiden -- PittsburghChelsea -- PAWarren - Philly
Clinton camp opens offices in AZ, spends in NC and GA—but it knows what ultimately matters most is PA(/NH/CO/VA): https://t.co/IMRbV6KrCT
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Compare FiveThirtyEight’s forecasting model based on economic indicators with polling averages for the same period:
Here's what a forecast based solely on economy (econ index in polls-plus) would look like:https://t.co/GrRP05gPpY pic.twitter.com/42WaeWQFhV
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