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Trump Claims Democrats’ Language Provoked Apparent Assassination Attempt

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Michael Gold and Maggie Astor
The authorities have not provided information about the gunman’s motive in the apparent assassination attempt on Sunday, yet former President Donald J. Trump, who has his own history of using violent language, sought to blame Democrats.

© Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times

Former President Donald J. Trump during a campaign rally in Mosinee, Wis., earlier this month. Mr. Trump blamed Democrats’ “inflammatory language” for motivating a gunman arrested at one of his golf courses on Sunday.

Trump, Outrage and the Modern Era of Political Violence

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Peter Baker
The latest apparent assassination attempt against the former president indicates how much the American political landscape has been shaped by anger stirred by him and against him.

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Former President Donald J. Trump attributed Sunday’s apparent assassination attempt to President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, arguing that the arrested suspect was acting in response to their attacks.

Why Some Christians Don’t Want to Bring the Bible Into Public Schools

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Troy Closson
As the idea of incorporating the Bible into classrooms gains traction, concerns about the mission of public schools — and differences across the faith — have led even some conservative Christians to push back.

© Desiree Rios for The New York Times

Oklahoma’s state superintendent announced in June that every teacher in the state would be expected to teach the Bible.

In 2024 Senate Races, Democrats Hope for Record in Electing Black Women

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Annie Karni
With Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket and Senate seats open, Democrats could for the first time send two Black women to the chamber.

© Maddie McGarvey for The New York Times

Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester, a Senate candidate in Delaware, speaking at the Democratic National Convention last month. “To know that you’re going to be in a place and belong” was invaluable, she said on Friday.

Looming Insurance Crisis Threatens Taxis and Ubers in New York City

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Winnie Hu， Eli Tan and Ana Ley
American Transit, the largest insurer of the city’s for-hire vehicles, is insolvent. Its collapse could create a crisis that would take thousands of cars out of service.

© Karsten Moran for The New York Times

American Transit Insurance Company provides coverage for about 74,000 for-hire vehicles in New York, or more than 60 percent of the available cars, according to city records.

“Shogun” Emmy Win Lifts FX Past Bigger Rivals

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John Koblin
The network has been a darling among critics for years. But it hit a new high on Sunday, with “Shogun” winning best drama and “The Bear” picking up several awards as well.

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The team from “Shogun” accepted the award for outstanding drama series at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Are Voters Feeling Better About the Economy?

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Andrew Ross Sorkin， Ravi Mattu， Bernhard Warner， Sarah Kessler， Michael J. de la Merced， Lauren Hirsch and Ephrat Livni
After another tumultuous weekend in the presidential campaign, Americans are still largely focused on their finances, new surveys show. That could give an edge to Vice President Kamala Harris.

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The authorities are investigating a possible second assassination attempt on Donald Trump as voters continue to focus on the economy.
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