Rev. Al Sharpton says the death of Nolan Xavier Wells “brings back worst fears” for many black families. The 18-year-old was found dead after being reported missing following a July 4 boat trip with friends in Mississippi. Wells’ family is calling for transparency and deeper investigation.

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The Constitution leaves election administration to the states—but critics say the White House is testing those limits. From DOJ warnings to election officials, FEMA funding threats to sending election monitors to Democratic strong-holds in Michigan, the Trump administration has been expanding its efforts to seize control over the American election system. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says “election officials are exhausted but determined.”

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Rachel Maddow explains the New York Times’ reporting about Donald Trump’s new Qatari plane missing some key defensive security features, and Trump’s apoplexy over the idea that the Times report was bolstered by sources leaking information. Renowned First Amendment attorney Theodore J. Boutrous Jr. joins Rachel to discuss Trump’s demand that the New York Times reveal its sources.

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A court has ordered President Trump to disburse the $5 million to E. Jean Carroll. Trump’s team called it “liberal lawfare.” MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin joins Alicia Menendez has more details.

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Rachel Maddow notes that Donald Trump’s news cycle seems to be stuck in a loop with the same basic headlines repeating, but with each cycle Trump becomes more desperate to achieve his ends, and more reckless in his efforts as his opposition gets stronger and wiser to his schemes.

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