How Much Can Donald Trump Raise
Donald Trump is setting out on a West Coast swing this week that will test not only his ability to fundraise, but the organizational muscle of his campaign as it mounts his first structured trip as presumptive nominee. Between fundraisers, campaign events, and media appearances, the pressure will be on Trump's team to prove they can act the part. Hillary Clintons campaign said late Monday that she will not participate in a planned Fox News debate that Bernie Sanders had agreed to. Her campaign argued her time was better spent speaking directly with California voters, but her decision to avoid another potentially dicey debate comes as she signals that the Democratic primary is over and begins her pivot to the general election. The Republican National Committee swiftly circulated video of Clinton in 2008 saying "You should be willing to debate anytime, anywhere." Sanders, meanwhile, is threatening a "messy" convention in Philadelphia should his supporters feel ignored, once again taking a page from Trump's playbook. President Obama dines with Anthony Bourdain. Trump's veterans fundraising claims are cast in doubt. And a top Clinton ally faces an FBI investigation. Here are your must-reads, Must Reads, Why Lifting the Vietnam Arms Embargo Is All About China TIME's Mark Thompson on the continuation of Obama's Asia pivot, Trump Escalates Attack on Bill Clinton Video revisits accusations from women, and Trump repeats accusations about Vincent Foster Washington Post, Sanders Democratic Convention Could Be Messy' Warns of consequences if Democrats don't include his supporters Associated Press, Sanders Wins Greater Say in Democratic Platform Names Pro-Palestinian Activist Victory for Sanders as he seeks to influence Democratic agenda Washington Post, As Trump and Clinton Clash, 2 Operatives Duke It Out in Their Shadows Brock v. Stone New York Times, Sound Off, "I think if they make the right choice and open the doors to working-class people and young people and create the kind of dynamism that the Democratic Party needs, it's going to be messy."  Bernie Sanders to the Associated Press on the Democratic convention, "I have no reason whatsoever to believe I am being considered for a position I could say that until I'm blue in my face again, this was a meeting between two people who didn't know each other."  Sen. Bob Corker, who has been mentioned on the shortlist of Trump vice presidential candidates, to reporters after a meeting with him Monday in New York, Bits and Bites, President Obama and Anthony Bourdain Ate a 6 Meal in Vietnam TIME, Hillary Clinton Says No Thanks to Fox News Debate With Bernie Sanders TIME, Clinton Ally Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe Under Federal Investigation for Campaign Contributions CNN, Hickenlooper Eyes Clinton Veep Slot Yahoo, Trump Said He Raised 6 Million for Veterans. Now His Campaign Says It Was Less Washington Post, Trump Acknowledges Climate Change  at His Golf Course Politico, On Ivy League Campuses, Military Brass Find a Warmer Welcome Reuters, Donald Trump Meets With Woody Johnson, Jets Owner and G.O.P. Fund-Raiser New York Times, Trump set to headline first campaign fundraiser in Albuquerque Tuesday Washington Post, Justices Let Court-Imposed Redistricting Stand in Virginia New York Times, Trump Boasts of Rapport With Wall St. but the Feeling Is Not Quite Mutual New York Times