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7:45 PM ET, June 20, 2020

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New York Times:
Trump Fires Berman After Tensions Rose Over Inquiries  —  The president's move deepened a crisis over the independence of law enforcement and the president's purge of officials he views as disloyal.  —  President Trump on Saturday personally fired the United States Attorney in Manhattan …
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Justice News:
Statement Of Geoffrey S. Berman  —  “In light of Attorney General Barr's decision to respect the normal operation of law and have Deputy U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss become Acting U.S. Attorney, I will be leaving the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, effective immediately.
The Daily Beast:
Berman Leaves SDNY in Trusted Hands After Bill Barr Fucks Up His Ouster  —  Barr said Berman had resigned, and Berman said he had not.  Then, Barr said Trump had fired Berman, and Trump said he had not.  Finally, Berman stepped away, and left Barr exposed.
Discussion: CANNONFIRE and Law & Crime
Zoe Tillman / BuzzFeed News:
Trump Tried To Quietly Replace A Prosecutor Taking Aim At His Allies.  It's Not The First Time That Backfired.  —  WASHINGTON — US attorney Geoffrey Berman said Saturday evening that he will leave his position “effective immediately,” ending a dramatic standoff with Attorney General Bill Barr …
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 …
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 …
Alexander Mallin / ABC News:
Bolton suggests possible ‘obstruction’ by Trump in SDNY Turkey investigation
Discussion: The Guardian
Washington Post:
U.S. attorney who was investigating people close to Trump now says he will step down …
Discussion: Political Wire and Vox
CNN:
Why it will be a tough climb to confirm anyone new to Berman's post before the November elections
Discussion: KEYT-TV
New York Times:
Barr Tries to Fire Berman, S.D.N.Y. U.S. Attorney, but He Won't Go
Donald Judd / CNN:
Six Trump campaign staffers working on Tulsa rally test positive for coronavirus  —  (CNN)Six staffers working on President Donald Trump's rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, have tested positive for coronavirus, the Trump campaign said Saturday.  —  Just hours before the President is expected to arrive in the state …
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Kaelan Deese / The Hill:
Trump coronavirus ‘Death Clock’ truck enters Tulsa ahead of rally  —  The “Trump Death Clock” truck moved in to join the camaraderie in Tulsa, Okla., ahead of President Trump's rally there Saturday evening.  —  The truck displays digital statistics on three different faces of the vehicle …
Discussion: Mother Jones and WHDH-TV
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 …
Discussion: Bloomberg, Slate, The Wrap and Vanity Fair
Jill Colvin / Associated Press:
6 staffers setting up for Trump rally positive for COVID-19  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's campaign says six staff members helping set up for his Saturday night rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, have tested positive for coronavirus.  —  The campaign's communications director …
Discussion: NBC News, Washington Post and The Hill
Dave Boyer / Washington Times:   Anti-Trump protesters ‘interfere’ with president's rally, force cancellation of outdoor speeches
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Public Affairs / SPD Blotter:
Homicide Investigation Inside Protest Area  —  Homicide detectives are investigating following a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning at 10th Avenue and East Pine Street.  One man was declared deceased at the hospital and another male is being treated for life-threatening injuries.
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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Spencer Hsu / Washington Post:
U.S. judge declines to block release of book by former national security adviser John Bolton
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 …
Discussion: CNN and The Hill
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Julie Bykowicz / Wall Street Journal:   Joe Biden Topped Donald Trump in May Fundraising
Brooke Singman / Fox News:
Trump and RNC trail Biden in May fundraising, but maintain cash advantage heading into summer
Discussion: Politico and The Hill
New York Times:
Trump Supporters Gather in Tulsa for Rally  —  “I'm glad our Governor Stitt has opened up.  We've reached out to him, got him here.  He couldn't have picked a better place, really.”  “So I think it's wise to wear it.  I am a senior and I want to be protective and I want to be all right.”
Discussion: Daily Kos
James Queally / Los Angeles Times:
Adam Schiff drops endorsement of Jackie Lacey in L.A. County district attorney's race  —  U.S. Rep. Adam B. Schiff (D-Burbank) has withdrawn his endorsement of Los Angeles County Dist.  Atty. Jackie Lacey ahead of a contentious November election where she will seek a third term in office.
Jonathan Martin / New York Times:
In Kentucky, Racial Justice Movement Transforms Quest to Oust McConnell  —  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, in the race to defeat Mitch McConnell.
Discussion: The Nation
 
 
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Washington Post:
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