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Former President Barack Obama posted online Monday his summer playlist for 2020, featuring artists like Beyoncé, Billie Eilish and others who are set to perform at the Democratic National Convention this week.
The big picture: Obama releasing a summer playlist on social media has become an annual tradition. He's also known for sharing his favorite reads via social media.
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Former President Barack Obama on Friday endorsed 111 Democratic candidates running for office in November, including 29 in House races and seven in Senate races.
The state of play: Obama has so far endorsed 229 candidates in state and federal races across 34 states this year after issuing a first wave of endorsements in August.
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Rarely have national security officials, governors, tech CEOs and activists agreed as broadly and fervently as they do about the possibility of historic civil unrest in America.
Why it matters: The ingredients are clear for all to see — epic fights over racism, abortion, elections, the virus and policing, stirred by misinformation and calls to action on social media, at a time of stress over the pandemic.