Trump and the cult of stupid

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Obama, Biden back Kamala Harris in Calif. Senate race
Harris is facing Loretta Sanchez in a race between two Democrats.

Trump and the cult of stupid
Melania Trump’s plagiarism is the latest example of an inept, off-the-rails campaign.

Long wars and ugly nationalism test Americans’ patience
Just before the NATO summit in Warsaw, President Obama announced a new Afghan policy to maintain 8,400 troops in Afghanistan through next year…

Obama tells police: ‘We have your backs’
Obama said the country should offer its “full-throated support” to the nation’s law enforcement.

Bogus plagiarism narrative distracts from Benghazi message
Ignoring convention substance in favor of phony charge illustrates media’s bias.

McConnell under pressure to embrace Trump at convention
CLEVELAND – The Senate majority leader will step into the spotlight on Tuesday.

Melania’s speech not the first time the Trumps have stolen from others
It fits the pattern of a campaign largely built on scapegoating and sensationalism.

Ron Johnson ad attacks Dem rival Feingold on national security
Sen. Ron Johnson’s (R-Wis.) campaign on Tuesday launched a…

GOP senators to donors: Stick with us regardless of Trump
GOP senators hope Trump wins, but are preparing for the worst.

What to watch for on Day 2 at the GOP convention
Leading up to Trump’s nomination will be several speakers, including his daughter Tiffany.

Super-PAC targets Portman on trade
Portman is a former U.S. trade representative under President George W. Bush.

GOP hits turbulence in Cleveland
Melania Trump soared and then fell to earth on her big night at the Republican National Convention.

WATCH: Rudy Giuliani addresses the Republican National Convention
Former New York City mayor offers stirring defense of Donald Trump.

Melania’s message: Donald Trump is ready to work for America
“Donald is and has always been an amazing leader. Now he will go to work for you,” she says.

WATCH: Melania Trump speech to the Republican National Convention
Keynote speaker on day one of convention in Cleveland.

Obama orders flags at half-staff for Baton Rouge police officers
When the flag is raised on Friday, it will have flown at half-staff on 15 of July’s first 22 days.

GOP passes rules vote over outcry from Trump opponents
The move prompted an eruption from the crowd, people chanting “roll call vote” and yelling “point of order.”

Obscure lawmaker thwarts Never Trump movement
Rep. Steve Womack played a central role in quashing the movement at the convention.

The Hill’s 12:30 Report
Live from Cleveland – Trump to speak on day one; Insurgents’ last stand; What to attend; Convention bingo.

Ailes reign at Fox reportedly ending
The author of a critical biography of Ailes is reporting he is on the way out.

Ryan: Trump ‘not my kind of conservative’
“I come from a different part and wing of the party,” Ryan said.

Trump to speak on first day of GOP convention
Trump will fly back to New York after Melania Trump’s speech.

Convention cities don’t necessarily deliver states in November
Studies show locations don’t help candidates as much as believed

Mike Pence out-of-touch with New Midwest
Donald Trump’s pick of Mike Pence shows he’s out of touch with the Midwest.

Concha on Convention: Networks ready for Cleveland, and more
News outlets prepared for coverage outside of conventio

The GOP’s unconventional convention
Is potential disarray at the convention a harbinger of things to come nationally?

The Pence pick has potential
Pick could resonate with conservatives feeling overwhelmed by the left and center.

We cannot let political differences dissolve into violence
Engage the process constructively and with respect for others.

7 convention ‘musts’ for Republicans
Here’s what must happen for the GOP to have a successful convention.

Never Trump groups plan last-ditch effort
The groups maintain that all delegates are unbound.

Security fears hang over convention
Thousands of demonstrators for and against Trump are descending on Cleveland.

Trump’s agenda tackles taxes, spending and the wall
Trump will tout his plans for the country should he be elected president.

Curtain goes up on Trump show