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Selection of Smerconish daily headlines

President Biden’s Late Goodbye, USA Today
President Biden delivered an emotional farewell at the DNC, passing the torch to Harris as Democrats celebrated his decades of service and rallied behind their party’s future leader.

Intel: Iran Hacked into Trump Campaign, NBC News
The U.S. government confirmed that Iranian hackers successfully breached Trump’s campaign and made attempts to infiltrate both presidential campaigns this year.

Bragg Doesn’t Oppose Sentencing Delay, MSNBC
Manhattan DA Bragg’s office is deferring to Judge Merchan on whether to delay Trump’s sentencing, indicating no opposition to a postponement after the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling.

What Harris Can Learn From Obama, Foreign Policy
Harris can take a page from Obama’s 2004 DNC speech by adopting his message of progressive patriotism to energize voters and present a unifying vision in her campaign.

Retired Conservative Judge Backs Harris, CNN
Conservative Judge J. Michael Luttig endorsed Harris for president, arguing that Trump poses an existential threat to American democracy. It’s his first time voting for a Democrat.

Axelrod Says Trump Could Win Today, The Hill
David Axelrod cautioned that despite Harris’s small lead, Trump could still win if the election were held today, stressing the importance of swing states and the Electoral College.