The Note: Pre-RNC Week Kicks off in Cleveland

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--EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION COMMITTEE MEETINGS: It’s the not-so-calm before the storm. With thousands of Republicans from across the country gearing up for next week’s GOP convention, dozens are already gathering here in Cleveland for preliminary meetings that could upset Donald Trump's path to the White House, ABC’s RYAN STRUYK reports. Delegates will spar over proposals for official positions of the Republican Party, as well as the finalized rules that will govern next week’s convention. And handfuls of Republicans still hoping to block presumptive nominee Trump from winning the nomination will make their final Hail Mary effort. Here’s everything you need to know about this week’s convention committee meetings in Cleveland: http://abcn.ws/29xXoTq

--MAJORITY DISAPPROVES OF DECISION NOT TO CHARGE CLINTON ON EMAILS: A majority of Americans disapproves of the FBI's recommendation not to charge Hillary Clinton with a crime over her handling of email while secretary of state, and a similar number in a new ABC News/Washington Post poll say the issue leaves them worried about how she'd handle her responsibilities as president if elected. Most also say the email controversy won't affect their vote choice in the presidential election. But more say it leaves them less rather than more likely to support Clinton, 28 percent vs. 10 percent. Reaction to the decision is highly political, with partisanship factoring heavily in people’s views. Yet Democrats don't back Clinton up on the issue nearly as much as Republicans criticize her, and independents side more with Republicans. More from ABC’s GREGORY HOLYK: http://abcn.ws/29nOrM5

--DEMOCRATS FINALIZE EXCEPTIONALLY PROGRESSIVE PARTY PLATFORM. The Democratic Party is on track to ratify what is arguably its most progressive policy agenda in modern history, after the committee tasked with writing the platform document finished its final round of amendments and votes overnight. The platform is expected to be formally adopted at the party’s national convention in Philadelphia at the end of the month, ABC’s MARYALICE PARKS reports. While the document is nonbinding, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has been laser-focused on it since the primary season wrapped up and has kept some of his top staffers on board to fight for the inclusion of his ideas. The Sanders campaign views the platform as tangible evidence that his campaign's efforts moved the party to the left and they hope the document will excite their fans and serve as leverage for lobbying policy details in next Congress and administration. http://abcn.ws/29yTDB3

YESTERDAY ON THE TRAIL with ABC’s VERONICA STRACQUALURSI

JOAQUIN CASTRO SAYS CLINTON HAS LEARNED FROM EMAIL 'MISTAKE,' URGES POLITICIANS TO 'MOVE ON.' Texas congressman and Hillary Clinton supporter Joaquin Castro said Sunday it was time to "move on" from the controversy surrounding presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton's use of private email servers while she was secretary of state. “There’s no perfect politician,” Castro said on ABC’s “This Week.” “Hillary Clinton’s been in public service for many years and done amazing work, but she’s also admitted when she’s made a mistake.” Castro added that, given the violence in Baton Rouge, Minneapolis and Dallas, it’s time to move past the issue around Clinton's email, ABC’s ADAM KELSEY reports. http://abcn.ws/29IlME3

TRUMP VETTING GEN. MICHAEL FLYNN FOR POTENTIAL VP PICK. Retired Gen. Michael Flynn is being vetted as a potential running mate for presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump, two senior level sources with direct knowledge tell ABC News. Flynn, 56, is a registered Democrat in North Carolina and served under the Obama administration for a time, but the tenure wasn't without controversy. He clashed with Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, and the Washington Post reported in 2014 that he was leaving his post a year earlier than originally intended. Flynn, who is now chairman and CEO of Flynn Intel group in Alexandria, Virginia, has advised Republican candidates for president this cycle. ABC’s JOHN SANTUCCI and ALANA ABRAMSON have more. http://abcn.ws/29zcE5F

NOTED: FLYNN SUPPORTS ABORTION RIGHTS: 'WOMEN HAVE TO BE ABLE TO CHOOSE.' The chatter around who will be presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump's vice presidential pick has turned to an unlikely dark horse candidate -- Retired Army Lieutenant General Michael Flynn. But with that new attention comes scrutiny, and some of Flynn's positions put him at odds with GOP orthodoxy, ABC’s ADAM KELSEY writes. In an interview on ABC's "This Week," the former chief of the Defense Intelligence Agency shared his views on some key social issues, including his pro-choice stance. “I think women have to be able to choose…sort of, the right of choice.” said Flynn, adding, “They are the ones that have to make the decision because they're the ones that are going to decide to bring up that child or not.” On same-sex marriage, Flynn also veered from the GOP platform. http://abcn.ws/29w1HnR

CLINTON ANNOUNCES NEW DETAILS TO HEALTH CARE PLAN, SANDERS APPLAUDS. Hillary Clinton has adopted more of Bernie Sanders' policy positions, this time on health care, ahead of a possible endorsement next week from the Vermont senator. Clinton's campaign announced Saturday morning that she will pursue an expansion of funding for primary care services at community health centers by $40 billion over 10 years, and would also allow individuals below the Medicare age to opt into the program, starting at 55 years old. Both of those proposals are similar to what Sanders has included in his plan. The former secretary of state's campaign says Clinton's plans "will defend and expand upon the Affordable Care Act," in addition to providing a new tax credit of up to $5,000 for families who face high medical costs. ABC’s JOSH HASKELL has more.  http://abcn.ws/29pV2GU

SANDERS SAYS CAMPAIGNS ARE COMING 'CLOSER AND CLOSER TOGETHER.' Bernie Sanders inched closer Saturday to endorsing presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, applauding her new health care plan and calling it "significant." The rollout of this updated plan, and Sanders' support of it, was one of the last key hurdles that the two campaigns agreed to pass ahead of a potential joint event next Tuesday, ABC’s MARYALICE PARKS and CORINNE CATHCART note. This past Wednesday, Clinton also announced a new college affordability plan that had tweaks from her former proposals. According to the campaign, the changes were the result of her meeting with Sanders. http://abcn.ws/29BCF44

WHAT WE’RE READING -- ‘WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN: HOW BERNIE SANDERS LOST BLACK VOTERS’ BY FUSION'S NATIONAL POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT TERRELL STARR: Bernie Sanders lost the Democratic primary in large part because he failed to win the hearts of black progressives. It didn’t have to be that way. But his campaign never explained how black people fit into his vision of a radically changed America. And, according to a series of Fusion interviews with former staff members, campaign leadership didn’t really see the point in trying. http://fus.in/29y6jWo

WHO’S TWEETING?

@ABCLiz: Hillary Clinton has accepted an invitation to speak at NAACP's conference on Mon. July 18 – the first day of the RNC convention.

@TheBradMielke: New Trump hire: "Cheung most recently served as the Director of Communications and Public Affairs for the Ultimate Fighting Championship."

@ryanstruyk: What does Clinton email controversy mean for your vote? (Among independents, ABC/Post) Less likely 33% More likely 5% No difference 58%

@KFaulders: In additional to @POTUS and @VP, George W. Bush will attend and speak at Dallas memorial service Tuesday, per WH.

@CandaceSmith_: Per @MarthaRaddatz, Gen. McChrystal has no interest in being a VP candidate and has not been contacted.