Prosecutor says he was pressured to cut Roger Stone ‘a break’ because of his ties to Trump  —  A prosecutor who withdrew from the Roger Stone case after Justice Department leaders intervened to recommend a lighter sentence intends to testify before Congress that he and his colleagues …

E.U. May Exclude U.S. as It Reopens Borders, Citing Failures on Virus  —  European Union officials are racing to agree on who can visit the bloc as of July 1 based on how countries of origin are faring with new coronavirus cases.  Americans, so far, are excluded, according to draft lists seen by The New York Times.

Exclusive: Republican former U.S. national security officials to back Biden  —  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Dozens of Republican former U.S. national security officials are forming a group that will back Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, people familiar with the effort said …

With Tweets, Videos and Rhetoric, Trump Pushes Anew to Divide Americans by Race  —  President Trump is leaning hard into his decades-long habit of falsely portraying some black Americans as dangerous or lawless.  And he is doing it during one of the most tumultuous periods in decades.

Trump Family Asks Court to Stop Publication of Tell-All by President's Niece  —  President Trump has said Mary L. Trump signed a nondisclosure agreement in connection with a 2001 court case related to the estate of Fred Trump Sr., the president's father and her grandfather.

Primary night promises a Democratic Party clash  —  A much-anticipated showdown between the progressive and establishment wings of the Democratic Party is underway as voters in five states go to the polls Tuesday for primary elections.  —  Polls are already closed statewide in Kentucky …

FBI announces noose found in Bubba Wallace's garage had been there since 2019; no federal crime committed  —  Following an investigation, the FBI concluded that the noose found in Bubba Wallace's No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports garage stall at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday was not a federal crime …

Dr. Birx Contradicts Trump, Privately Tells Govs to Increase COVID Testing  —  Her encouragement comes as governors concede to the feds that people are not abiding by their phased down public health guidelines.  —  Dr. Deborah Birx, the coordinator of President Donald Trump's coronavirus task force …

NYT Is Threatening My Safety By Revealing My Real Name, So I Am Deleting The Blog  —  So, I kind of deleted the blog.  Sorry.  Here's my explanation.  —  Last week I talked to a New York Times technology reporter who was planning to write a story on Slate Star Codex.

A Reckoning Over Objectivity, Led by Black Journalists  —  What's different, in this moment, is that the editors of our country's most esteemed outlets no longer hold a monopoly on publishing power.  —  It was a brief interaction, during the first weeks of my career.

Top Pentagon nominee pushed conspiracy theories that former CIA director tried to overthrow Trump and even have him assassinated  —  (CNN)The White House's nominee for a top Pentagon post repeatedly spread conspiracy theories that a former CIA director tried to overthrow President Donald Trump …

EXCLUSIVE: Feds About To Bail On Supporting COVID Testing Sites In Texas And Other States  —  The Trump administration is ending funding and support for local COVID-19 testing sites around the country this month, as cases and hospitalizations are skyrocketing in many states.

Stand Up, Republicans  —  According to recent polls, 65% of all Americans now support Black Lives Matter (BLM).  Why do so many Americans support an “organization” that is avowedly dedicated to the proposition that America is evil and must be fundamentally transformed?

Second-Guessing Our Poll?  First, Take a Look at How It Works  —  One small favor: If you have a problem with how we did the survey, say so now, before we show the results.  —  On Wednesday morning, The New York Times/Siena College will release its first national survey of the 2020 cycle …

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Oregon county issues face mask order that exempts non-white people  —  The Oregon county of Lincoln has exempted non-white people from a new order that requires face coverings be worn in public — to prevent racial profiling.  —  Health officials announced last week residents must wear face coverings …

Trump's corrupt dealings with Turkey are some of the most startling stories in Bolton's book  —  Among the most startling disclosures in John Bolton's new book is his account of President Trump's dealings with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.  The Turkey story — featuring …

An Elite Progressive LISTSERV Melts Down Over a Bogus Racism Charge  —  On May 28, progressive election data analyst David Shor tweeted about a new paper by Princeton professor Omar Wasow, showing that peaceful civil-rights protests moved public opinion toward protesters while violent protests had the opposite effect.

Trump's aides called in ringers and fantasized about turning Air Force One around before the Tulsa rally debacle  — President Trump's aides worried about the message that would be sent from the vast rows of empty seats at his rally Saturday night in Tulsa.

How National Guard helicopters flew over D.C. protesters, a tactic used in war zones  —  Two military helicopters roared over demonstrators in the District, producing winds equivalent to a tropical storm.  A Washington Post analysis found how low they flew.

The Second Defeat of Bernie Sanders  —  In a revolutionary summer, he may be losing the battle for the future of the left.  —  Three months ago, Bernie Sanders lost his chance at the Democratic nomination, after a brief moment in which his socialist revolution seemed poised to raze the bastions of neoliberal power.

Republican senators refuse to back Trump's ‘treason’ claim against Obama  —  Senate Republicans on Tuesday distanced themselves from President Donald Trump's claim that former President Barack Obama committed “treason,” refusing to back up the unfounded allegation that has fueled the president's revenge campaign against his predecessor.

Did a Barista Put a Tampon in a Cop's Frappuccino?  An Investigation  —  Update: This story has been updated with comment from Target, which said it has “reviewed video footage and have not found any suspicious behavior.”  —  Last night, America was seized with horror when Bill Melugin …

Adult film star Ron Jeremy charged with four counts of sexual assault  —  Ron Jeremy, one of the most iconic figures in the adult entertainment industry, has been charged with sexually assaulting four women in West Hollywood since 2014, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Officer Brett Hankison fired from LMPD in Breonna Taylor shooting, has 10 days to appeal  —  LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Officer Brett Hankison has been fired, effective June 23, for his role in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor, Louisville Metro Police announced.

Brazilian Court Rules President Bolsonaro Must Wear Mask in Public  —  Mr. Bolsonaro now could be fined if he disregards a rule that masks must be worn in Brasília and nearby towns  —  SÃO PAULO—A federal court has ordered Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro …