<em>The Atlantic</em> Politics & Policy Daily: Consoler—or Tweeter—in Chief?
The president has a habit of undercutting his own remarks after national crises. Plus: J. D. Scholten is back for round two against the nine-term incumbent Steve King in Iowa.
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It’s Monday, August 5.
‣ U.S. stocks tumbled today as China devalued its currency, in an escalation of a trade war with the U.S.
‣ Cesar Sayoc, to prominent Democrats and media figures last
