Donald Trump’s Pledge to Defend Article XII of Constitution Raises Eyebrows

Vulnerable Republican Mark Kirk Intensifies Effort to Distance Himself From Trump
Mark Kirk, considered the most vulnerable Senate Republican, has ratcheted up his efforts to differentiate himself from his party with a new ad that makes a virtue of his rejection of presumed GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump.

Brexit Vote Implications: What the Outcome Means for the U.K., Europe and the U.S.
Michael Singh: As policy makers across the globe assess Brexit’s implications for their economic relations with the U.K. and Europe, the outcome contributes to a sense that the international order is unraveling.

Bernie Sanders Says ‘Yes,’ He’ll Vote for Hillary Clinton
Sen. Bernie Sanders said Friday he will vote for Hillary Clinton in November, making another concession to the presumptive Democratic nominee without officially dropping out of the race for the nomination.

After ‘Brexit’ Vote, Hillary Clinton Reaffirms U.S. Ties to Britain, Europe
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton said in a statement Friday that she respects the U.K.’s vote to leave the EU and that the first task for the U.S. must be to assure that the resulting economic uncertainty does not hurt Americans.

In Wake of ‘Brexit,’ Addressing Voter Anger With More Than Lip Service
David Wessel: If ever there were a time for bold proposals, it’s now.

Democratic Senators Push DEA to Downgrade Marijuana Classification
A group of Democratic lawmakers is renewing pressure on the Drug Enforcement Administration to remove marijuana from its current position on a list of the most dangerous drugs, a category that includes heroin and ecstasy.

Will House Republican Health Proposal and Trustees’ Report Make Medicare a Factor in Election?
Drew Altman: Two things happened this week that could heighten Medicare’s visibility in the coming election cycle.

Donald Trump Hails U.K.’s ‘Brexit’ Vote
Donald Trump Friday hailed the United Kingdom’s vote to withdraw from the European Union, saying that Americans will face a similar opportunity in the fall’s presidential election to vote to “reject today’s rule by the global elite” and for policies “that put our citizens first.”