1. The One Thing Trump Can't Sell: A Booming Economy

From Politico: "White House aides and other top Republicans are giving up on their efforts to keep the president on message to rescue the GOP this fall."

2. Why Trump's demand for credit on the economy is getting more desperate

From Washington Post: "After all, he's got a pretty good story to tell using actual facts. So what's with the lying? The answer isn't as simple as it might seem."

3. This Economy Is Definitely Not Obama's Recovery

From New York Post: "Barack Obama is trying to take credit for the booming economy under President Trump.

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