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'Abolish ICE' demands from Democrats draw sharp White House rebuke Calls to dismantle the federal immigration enforcement agency divide Democrats and have triggered an onslaught of criticism from Republicans, led by Trump and the White House. By Felicia Sonmez, John Wagner and Elise Viebeck  •  Read more » The Fix • Analysis It's Independence Day, but Americans aren't feeling so proud Americans are less proud of their country and the way its democracy works, but it's not all bad. By Emily Guskin  •  Read more »   Seven Americans on patriotism, protest and the president OF AMERICA | At rallies, protests and parades, Americans tell us what it means to be patriotic today. By Jenna Johnson  •  Read more »   PowerPost • Analysis Traditional fight or modern showdown — it all depends on Trump's court nominee If the president picks a candidate confirmed by the Senate a decade ago, expect a fight over judicial opinions. If it's someone from the recent battles, it will get personal. By Paul Kane  •  Read more »   Fact Checker • Analysis Trump claims Obama gave citizenship to 2,500 Iranians during nuclear deal talks Trump tweeted a wild and unverified accusation that appears to have originated with an Iranian politician. By Salvador Rizzo  •  Read more »   Trump likens immigration enforcement to 'liberating a town' in combat In meandering remarks, the president also praised professional golfers and touted the margin of his election victory in West Virginia. By Anne Gearan  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Leading contender to be Trump's Supreme Court pick faces questions from social conservatives The political moment for Trump remained fragile as a president devoted to his base weighed what a selection of Brett M. Kavanaugh could mean for him. By Robert Costa and Josh Dawsey  •  Read more »   PowerPost Senate report affirms intelligence community's conclusion that Russia favored Trump over Clinton The Senate Intelligence Committee says the FBI, CIA and NSA produced a "sound intelligence product" assessing Moscow's interference in the 2016 election. By Karoun Demirjian  •  Read more »   PowerPost Jim Jordan denies allegations that he ignored sexual abuse of wrestlers at Ohio State Two former wrestlers said the congressman, an OSU assistant coach three decades ago, had to have known about abuse allegations against a former team doctor. By Elise Viebeck  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Trump interviews three more potential Supreme Court candidates The president also spoke with Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) about the vacancy on Monday, the senator's spokesman says. By Seung Min Kim  •  Read more »   Rep. Louie Gohmert says he's been told he's 'being monitored' by Justice Department The Texas Republican, who made his claim in an interview with Fox Business Network, offered no evidence. By Felicia Sonmez  •  Read more »   PowerPost House Judiciary panel subpoenas FBI official who sent anti-Trump texts Peter Strzok, who was a top counterintelligence agent, said he's willing to publicly testify but has not committed to a date. By Karoun Demirjian and Matt Zapotosky  •  Read more »   PowerPost Two House Democrats calling for ICE's abolition become latest target of White House tweets Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Kamala D. Harris have also been called out this week for opposing Trump immigration policies. By John Wagner and Elise Viebeck  •  Read more »   The Fix • Analysis Trump's own Justice Department reprimands his conspiracy theorizing Trump's own Justice Department is going to new lengths to combat his misinformation, apparently. By Aaron Blake  •  Read more »   The Fix Alan Dershowitz says 'friends on Martha's Vineyard' are shunning him for defending Trump The Harvard law professor said attempts to ostracize him were "childish." By Kristine Phillips  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get The Cybersecurity 202 newsletter Your daily guide to cybersecurity policy. Sign Up  »

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