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How ‘Big Food’ Prevented Obama’s Promised Reforms (Russ)
Barack and Michelle Obama got a little lesson in who has what power when they tangled with the giants of the food industry.
Watch Ted Cruz Campaign for Donald Trump (Dan)
Donald Trump’s attack on former presidential primary challenger Ted Cruz may be the ugliest in decades. All seems to be forgiven, however, by the Texas Senator as seen in this video.
A Second Snowden? (Jeff C.)
The FBI secretly arrested a Booz Allen Hamilton contractor working for the NSA who may be linked to the high-profile leak of the agency’s hacking tools, The New York Times is reporting.
Israeli Settlers Fight Against Israeli Government (Dan)
Settlers in “public land” in the West Bank, technically Palestinian land according to Israel’s supreme court, are not allowed to forge settlements. People in the government may be willing to help that cause.
States Find New Ways to Circumvent Voting Rights (Russ)
Despite consistent rulings against laws that make it difficult for people to vote, GOP-dominated states keep on finding loopholes or working the margins.
