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The Obamas attended the US Open and the former first lady spoke in honor of Billie Jean King

Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, were in the Arthur Ashe Stadium stands to watch Coco Gauff’s first-round victory at the U.S. Open

The Independent UK

Joe the Plumber, who questioned Obama’s tax proposals during the 2008 campaign, has died at 49

Samuel Wurzelbacher, whose middle name was Joseph, became a media sensation in 2008 when he asked candidate Barack Obama about his tax plan. GOP Sen. John McCain referred to him in a presidential debate.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Joe the Plumber’, who challenged Obama on taxes in 2008, dies aged 49

Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher, famous for arguing with Barack Obama on the campaign trail, died of pancreatic cancer

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Samuel Wurzelbacher, who became 'Joe the Plumber' after confronting Obama, dies at 49

Wurzelbacher was thrust into the political spotlight after questioning Barack Obama about his economic policies during the 2008 presidential campaign. He had been battling pancreatic cancer.

WEKU

Joe the Plumber, who questioned Obama's tax policies during the 2008 campaign, has died at 49

The man who became known as “Joe the Plumber” during the 2008 U.S. presidential election has died

The Independent UK

Joe The Plumber, who confronted Obama on 2008 campaign trail, dies at 49

‘He was an average, honorable man trying to do great things for the country he loved so deeply after being thrust into the public eye for asking a question,’ wife says

The Independent UK

The Freedom Caucus' shutdown threat recalls tactics of past House rebels

The hardline Republicans want to shift the focus of Congress to their own agenda of opposing, investigating and even impeaching the president or members of his administration.

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Candidate ChatGPT grabs the spotlight

Ramaswamy peddles lies, ignorance, and conspiracy theories with a shameless grin — no wonder MAGA loves the guy

Salon

Ramaswamy accused of plagiarizing Obama

Republican candidate's "skinny kid with a funny name" line came from Obama's 2004 Democratic Convention speech

Salon

OPINION - Skinny guy with the funny name out to topple the big guns

Barack Obama had some political experience before his presidential run; Vivek Ramaswamy has come from nowhere

Evening Standard

Republicans tear into Ramaswamy as Trump absence looms over combative first debate

The lack of anyone named Donald Trump at the first GOP debate didn’t make the two-hour session boring

The Independent UK

Combative Vivek Ramaswamy emerges as surprise focal point of GOP debate

Biotech entrepreneur takes on Trump mantle in former president’s absence, drawing heavy fire from other candidates

The Guardian - US

Vivek Ramaswamy accused of plagiarizing Obama speech during Republican debate

Fellow GOP candidate also hammered Mr Ramaswamy over comments

The Independent UK

Death of Obama’s chef ruled accidental drowning in Martha’s Vineyard

Tafari Campbell, 45, was pulled from a tidal inlet near the Edgartown after he went missing while paddleboarding

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Chicago Sun-Times

Biden taps Rahm’s former City Hall corporation counsel to be top White House lawyer

Ed Siskel — nephew of the late Chicago film critic Gene Siskel — is familiar with high-stakes congressional investigations and other politicized probes.

The Independent UK

Biden announces former Obama administration attorney Ed Siskel as White House counsel

President Joe Biden says former Obama administration attorney Ed Siskel is the new White House counsel

The Independent UK

Biden names former Obama administration attorney Siskel as White House counsel

President Joe Biden says former Obama administration attorney Ed Siskel is the new White House counsel

Salon

New polls show GOP is an eff-you party

First rule of MAGA? "Never admit a liberal was right." Unfortunately, their conniptions are getting people killed

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The Conversation

Presidential pauses? What those 'ums' and 'uhs' really tell us about candidates for the White House

Nine. That is the number of “uhs” that former President Barack Obama uttered in a period of two minutes during a 2012 presidential debate. Other Obama “uh” counters, such as University of Pennsylvania linguist Mark Liberman, clocked him as using “uhs” and “ums” – hesitation markers known as “filled pauses”…

The Guardian - US

Could Trump be barred under the constitution’s ‘engaged in insurrection’ clause?

Experts suggest language in section 3 of 14th amendment is ‘actually very clearcut’ and could mean disqualification

WEKU

Why are the Republican candidates meeting in Milwaukee? No, it's not for the beer

Milwaukee has often had visits from presidents of both parties who find it a convenient point of contact with voters proud to be part of either the middle class or the working class.

The Independent UK

Trump's lies tested limits of the bully pulpit. His right to say them is at core of criminal defense

The American presidency is vested with many overt powers, but one of the most important powers of the office is implicit, and that's the power of rhetoric

The Independent UK

Biden emails sought by GOP were sent during planning for anniversary of Beau Biden’s death

James Comer is asking the National Archives for emails that have been available for years

The Independent UK

Biden will use Camp David backdrop hoping to broker a breakthrough in Japan-South Korea relations

Camp David is where U.S. presidents go to relax and escape Washington's prying eyes

Chicago Sun-Times

Trump, the pitchman, sells more lies after Georgia indictment

Even now, after we’ve seen the man behind the curtain, Trump is still selling himself as the great and powerful Wizard of Oz.

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