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As the two parties clash over how to conduct an election in a pandemic, President Trump’s litigiousness and unfounded claims of fraud have increased the likelihood of epic postelection court fights.

Last year, intelligence officials gathered to write a classified report on Russia’s interest in the 2020 election. An investigation from the magazine uncovered what happened next.

Officials told The New York Times Magazine that the draft of a classified document reporting that Russia favored President Trump in the 2020 election was changed to soften its assessment.

by Patricia Callahan and Sebastian Rotella ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Citing “evidence of fraud, waste, and abuse,” a congressional subcommittee investigating the federal government’s purchase of $646.7 million worth of Philips ventilators has asked the U.S. Department…

Sam hosts Emma Vigeland (@EmmaVigeland) from TYT and Lucie Steiner (@TheSteinbag) of the AM Quickie recaps the biggest stories of the week including the no-deal Covid relief bill, the dismantling of the postal service, and the reporting of Covid cases. On today’s show: Trump says Biden is gonna hurt God and the Bible, also against guns and gas. Emma Vigeland (@EmmaVigeland) from TYT joins Sam to discuss stories of the week, including Justice Democrat Cori Bush’s win in MO! The Justice Dems’ strategy, Bush’s activist background, the politics of endorsements, and the role played by the CBC. On MSNBC, Cori Bush says it’s important that people who have struggled represent communities like hers and she plans to bring that fight to Congress. Tucker Carlson suggests Covid measures are autocratic and “the left” made orders to change America and support China. Meanwhile, despite no new relief bill, Trump leaves for vacation. Lucie Steiner (@TheSteinbag) of the AM Quickie joins Sam to break down some news. Speakers at DNC include Bernie Sanders, John Kasich. Throwback: Bernie takes Kasich to task in Congress. Charlie Kirk says Covid public health measures are like “societal waterboarding.” Fox and Friends wonder if “V recovery” is still in the cards, blame governors’ lockdowns for sabotaging recovery. Smug cop refuses to wear a mask at bodega, says he won’t leave. Jeanine Pirro says NY NRA lawsuit is first step to taking away your guns. Sen. Kelly Loeffler says WNBA players who wore shirts encouraging people to vote for her Democratic opponent want to “cancel” her. CNBC lays out how much Bernie’s one time 60% tax on billionaires would net from American billionaires. Mike Pence complains John Roberts has been a disappointment for conservatives, reminds voters about presidential election. Ben Shapiro says he doesn’t see people trying to pass for white, everyone wants to be Rachel Dolezal. Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com Check out the Brand New Majority Report Merch Shophttps://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ (Merch issues and concerns can be addressed here: [email protected]) The AM Quickie is now on YouTube Subscribe to the AM Quickie at https://fans.fm/amquickie Make the AMQ part of your Alexa Flash Briefing too! You can now watch the livestream on Twitch Check out today’s sponsor: quip electric toothbrush has timed sonic vibrations with 30-second pulses to guide a dentist-recommended two-minute routine. quip brush head, toothpaste, and floss refills are delivered on a dentist-recommended schedule every three months for just $5 each — and shipping is free. And if you go to getquip.com/majority, RIGHT NOW, you’ll get your first refill free. Subscribe to Discourse Blog, a newsletter and website for progressive essays and related fun partly run by AM Quickie writer Jack Crosbie. https://discourseblog.substack.com/ Subscribe to AM Quickie writer Corey Pein’s newsletter at theend.substack.com Check out The Nomiki Show at patreon.com/thenomikishow Check out Matt’s podcast, Literary Hangover, at Patreon.com/LiteraryHangover, or on iTunes. Check out Jamie’s podcast, The Antifada, at patreon.com/theantifada, on iTunes, or at twitch.tv/theantifada Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @MattLech @MattBinder @jamie_elizabeth @BF1nn

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On today’s show: The Majority Report presents its second Michael Brooks retrospective taking you to Brooks’s 2016 interview with ANC freedom fighter Ronnie Kasrils, wherein they discuss Kasrils’ film London Recruits and the state of South African politics. Matt Binder joins the MR crew in the fun half. 2014 Girl Meets World clip resurfaces to show Disney’s anti-communist propaganda. On the fun half: Asked if he will take cognitive test, Biden says “Hell no! Come on man!” asks black host if he’ll take a cocaine test, asks if host is a junkie. Biden campaign video of how cool he is: Driving a vintage Corvette, says his dad could “really drive.” Vic Berger video of Trump talking national parks, “yo-Semite.” A caller talks direct democracy. Jordan Peterson has Covid. Trump clip banned from Twitter, Facebook for spreading misinformation about Covid. Cori Bush says she plans to push for $2000/month universal Covid stimulus payments once in Congress, as well as defunding prisons and investing in schools. Protesters keep eviction lawyers from entering Stern and Stern Law Firm. Plus, your calls and IMs! Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com Check out the Brand New Majority Report Merch Shophttps://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ (Merch issues and concerns can be addressed here: [email protected]) The AM Quickie is now on YouTube Subscribe to the AM Quickie at https://fans.fm/amquickie Make the AMQ part of your Alexa Flash Briefing too! You can now watch the livestream on Twitch Subscribe to Discourse Blog, a newsletter and website for progressive essays and related fun partly run by AM Quickie writer Jack Crosbie. https://discourseblog.substack.com/ Subscribe to AM Quickie writer Corey Pein’s newsletter at theend.substack.com Check out The Nomiki Show at patreon.com/thenomikishow Check out Matt’s podcast, Literary Hangover, at Patreon.com/LiteraryHangover, or on iTunes. Check out Jamie’s podcast, The Antifada, at patreon.com/theantifada, on iTunes, or at twitch.tv/theantifada Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @MattLech @MattBinder @jamie_elizabeth @BF1nn

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Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, on Capitol Hill on July 29. ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. In March, as lawmakers raced to put together a massive stimulus package to cope with the pandemic-related shutdowns sweeping the country, a New…