Veepstakes On the GOP Side Its About the Drama
Donald Trump is once again under scrutiny for his use of a charity he runs for potentially personal uses, in this case using his own charity to purchase sports memorabilia from another. President Barack Obama revealed his blindspot to populism Wednesday in his remarks in Canada, TIME's David Von Drehle writes. And Congress is playing chicken over responding to yet another public health crisis. Bernie Sanders is still pretending he's not endorsing Hillary Clinton, correcting Vice President Joe Biden for saying an endorsement was forthcoming, even though he's pledged to vote for her. And Clinton will earn to powerful surrogates next week as Obama and Biden will join her on the trail for the first time. The Navy's expensive cello. Trump splits with his new digital strategist after 48 hours. And Donald Trump's influence on Bridge contracts. Here are your must-reads, Must Reads, Republicans and Democrats Play Chicken With Zika Funding, Never mind dire health warnings as the disease spreads, Congress has politics to play, TIME's Jay Newton-Small writes, Chris Christie Becomes Powerful Figure in Donald Trump Campaign, Transition chair and possible veep wields influence New York Times, Jeb's magnificent super PAC an autopsy, Almost no money spent on digital ads Open Secrets, Sanders pushes back on Biden claim that he's ready to endorse Clinton, Maybe the wrong message weeks before the Democratic convention Washington Post, How Ryan wrangled Republicans for a much-needed win on Puerto Rico, After a rocky first few months as speaker, he secured a rescue package despite early claims of a bailout and GOP resistance Politico, Attorney general to back FBI and Justice findings in Clinton email server probe, After drawing fire for Bill Clinton meeting Washington Post, Barack Obama Reveals His Populist Blind Spot, TIME's David Von Drehle on a misreading of history from the presidential podium, Donald Trump used money donated for charity to buy himself a Tim Tebow-signed football helmet, More questions about charitable giving Washington Post, Sound Off, "Oh, I've talked to Bernie. Bernie's going to endorse her. This is going to work out." Vice President Joe Biden to NPR. "We are working with the Clinton campaign, trying to be able to come forward to my supporters and say You know what, here's the progress we have made. Here's what Secretary Clinton is saying on this issue and that issue." Bernie Sanders to MSNBC on his non-endorsement support of Clinton. Bits and Bites, What Bernie Sanders Still Wants TIME, Australian election brings first animated political lens to Snapchat USA Today, The 75,000 Cello One Reason Military Bands Hit a Sour Note TIME, Refugees Encounter a Foreign Word Welcome New York Times, Michael Symon on Donald Trump There's not a chance I'd let him into one of my restaurants' Cleveland.com, Trump parts ways with newly hired digital strategist Politico, Navy Punishes 9 for Stumbling Into Iranian Hands TIME