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Barr Abruptly Seeks to Fire U.S. Attorney Who Investigated Trump Associates — But the United States attorney in Manhattan, Geoffrey Berman, who had been leading the inquiry into Rudolph Giuliani, is refusing to leave his position. — Attorney General William P. Barr on Friday night abruptly tried …
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Jennifer Rubin / Washington Post:
A Friday night massacre that backfired — The Associated Press reports: … It is telling that we do not know which of many possible investigations may have triggered Barr's ire. There are so many to choose from. AP reports, “The move to oust Berman also comes days after allegations surfaced …
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New York Times:
Trump Fires U.S. Attorney Who Investigated His Associates — The president's move deepened a crisis over the independence of law enforcement and the president's purge of officials he views as disloyal. — Attorney William P. Barr said on Saturday that President Trump had fired …
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The Hill
The Daily Beast:
Chaos Erupts at SDNY as ‘Two Popes’ Duel for Legal Supremacy — Who's in charge? Can crucial deadlines be hit? And what happens to all those big, politically-charged cases? — A law-enforcement source with knowledge of the situation inside the Southern District of New York described …
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Law & Crime
Charlie Savage / New York Times:
Who Can Fire a Court-Appointed U.S. Attorney? A New Legal Fight, Explained — No definitive precedent exists but there is some reason to believe that the president — but not the attorney general — has the authority. — WASHINGTON — The declaration by the top federal prosecutor …
Zoe Tillman / BuzzFeed News:
Trump Wants To Replace A Prosecutor Taking Aim At His Allies. It's Not The First Time His Sudden Removals Have Backfired. — Attorney General Bill Barr announced Trump was replacing the US attorney in Manhattan, Geoffrey Berman, who was never confirmed by the Senate. Berman is refusing to leave.
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Wall Street Journal:
Barr Says Trump Fired Manhattan U.S. Attorney — Geoffrey Berman went into his office after rejecting claim he had resigned — Attorney General William Barr said Saturday afternoon that President Trump had fire the Manhattan U.S. attorney at his request, the latest twist in a legal showdown between …
Politico:
POLITICO Playbook: Questions for Trump on last night's SDNY chaos — DRIVING THE DAY — MANY QUESTIONS MUST BE ASKED the morning after President DONALD TRUMP's administration abruptly tried to oust GEOFFREY BERMAN, the U.S. attorney for the southern district of Manhattan. Here are a few of them:
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Associated Press:
US attorney who oversaw cases of Trump allies steps down
US attorney who oversaw cases of Trump allies steps down
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Devlin Barrett / Washington Post:
Trump administration replaces Manhattan U.S. Attorney
Trump administration replaces Manhattan U.S. Attorney
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CNN:
Why it will be a tough climb to confirm anyone new to Berman's post before the November elections
Associated Press:
DOJ tries to oust US attorney investigating Trump allies
DOJ tries to oust US attorney investigating Trump allies
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Alexander Mallin / ABC News:
Bolton suggests possible ‘obstruction’ by Trump in SDNY Turkey investigation
U.S. Department of Justice:
Attorney General William P. Barr on the Nomination of Jay Clayton to Serve as U.S. Attorney …
Attorney General William P. Barr on the Nomination of Jay Clayton to Serve as U.S. Attorney …
CNN:
Powerful US attorney who investigated Trump associates refuses to step down after Barr tries to push him out
Powerful US attorney who investigated Trump associates refuses to step down after Barr tries to push him out
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Bloomberg
Lauren Egan / NBC News:
Outside Trump's Tulsa rally site, few face masks and no social distancing — “If Trump felt comfortable having it here, then I'm comfortable,” said one supporter. Said another, of the coronavirus risk: “If today is the day I die, today is the day I die.” — TULSA, Okla. …
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NBC News:
6 Trump campaign members in Tulsa test positive for the coronavirus ahead of rally — Six members of Trump's Tulsa advance team test positive for coronavirus — Six members of President Donald Trump's campaign staff who are in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to setup for the president's first campaign rally …
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Kaelan Deese / The Hill:
Trump coronavirus ‘Death Clock’ truck enters Tulsa ahead of rally
Trump coronavirus ‘Death Clock’ truck enters Tulsa ahead of rally
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New York Times:
Waiting for Trump: Hats, Flags, Little Fear of the Virus
Waiting for Trump: Hats, Flags, Little Fear of the Virus
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Orion Rummler / Axios:
Six Trump campaign staffers test positive for coronavirus ahead of Tulsa rally
Six Trump campaign staffers test positive for coronavirus ahead of Tulsa rally
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The Week
Associated Press:
Thousands headed to indoor Trump rally, raising virus fears
Thousands headed to indoor Trump rally, raising virus fears
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Jonathan Swan / Axios:
Trump: Expect “wild evening” in Tulsa, mask optional
Trump: Expect “wild evening” in Tulsa, mask optional
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Charlie Savage / New York Times:
Judge Rejects Trump Request for Order Blocking Bolton's Memoir — But the judge also sharply criticized the former national security adviser, suggesting his $2 million book advance may be in jeopardy. — WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Saturday ruled that John R. Bolton …
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Katelyn Polantz / CNN:
Federal judge denies Trump administration's attempt to block release of Bolton's book — (CNN)A federal judge has denied the Trump administration's attempt to block the upcoming publication of a book by former national security adviser John Bolton. — Judge Royce Lamberth …
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Spencer Hsu / Washington Post:
U.S. judge declines to block release of book by former national security adviser John Bolton — A federal judge Saturday rejected the Justice Department's emergency request to block publication of John Bolton's White House memoir, but said the former Trump national security adviser's actions raised “grave national security concerns.”
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Lisa Baumann / Associated Press:
Shooting in Seattle protest zone leaves 1 dead, 1 injured — SEATTLE (AP) — One person was killed and another was in critical condition in a pre-dawn shooting in Seattle's protest zone, authorities said Saturday. — The shooting happened at about 3 a.m. in the area near downtown known as CHOP …
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New York Times:
Live Updates on Trump Rally: 6 Campaign Workers Test Positive for Virus — The president's remarks will come a day after the Juneteenth holiday and during a period of nationwide protests and discussions over racism. — RIGHT NOW Ahead of President Trump's rally in Tulsa …
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Mike Memoli / NBC News:
Biden builds out his presidential transition operation — While President Donald Trump eagerly returns to the campaign trail, Joe Biden is building out a team with an eye toward governing. — Ted Kaufman, one of Biden's longest-serving advisers, has tapped a half-dozen government veterans …
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Brooke Singman / Fox News:
Trump and RNC trail Biden in May fundraising, but maintain cash advantage heading into summer
Trump and RNC trail Biden in May fundraising, but maintain cash advantage heading into summer
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Jonathan Martin / New York Times:
How the Shooting of Breonna Taylor Changed the Kentucky Senate Race — With a war chest of $40 million, Amy McGrath was considered a safe bet in the Democratic primary. But the recent movement for racial justice has elevated the candidacy of her African-American rival, Charles Booker.
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The Nation
Daniel Dale / CNN:
Fact check: Trump falsely claims ‘insurance reasons’ prevented him from entering St. John's Church — The day police charged a peaceful protest for Trump's photo-op — Washington (CNN)More than two weeks after his controversial photo-op outside a Washington, DC, church …
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