Article snippet: The president’s baseless stories of plots by powerful interests are having an effect in eroding public trust in institutions. ‘‘We mourn alongside their families and we strive to be worthy of their sacrifice,’’ the president said. The president blamed Democrats for a ‘‘horrible law’’ that he said separates children from parents who enter the country illegally. Two recent winners of massive clean energy contracts both happen to have the same ally in their corner: the governor’s top political adviser, Jim Conroy. Bush traditionally attends the parade in Kennebunkport, Maine. Like the Koch brothers, Steyer exemplifies how wealth distorts American politics. News Analysis The president’s baseless stories of plots by powerful interests are having an effect in eroding public trust in institutions. The president blamed Democrats for a ‘‘horrible law’’ that he said separates children from parents who enter the country illegally. Two recent winners of massive clean energy contracts both happen to have the same ally in their corner: the governor’s top political adviser, Jim Conroy. Analysis Democrats roll out a new message amid worrisome signs Republicans are making gains in the November midterms. <?EM-dummyText [This is dummy text for the story. This is dummy text for the story. This is dummy text for the story. This is dummy text for the story. This is dummy text for the story. This is dummy text for the story. This is dummy text for the story. ... Link to the full article to read more