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11:00 PM ET, June 24, 2020

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New York Times:
Biden Takes Lead Over Trump in 2020 Presidential Poll  —  A New York Times/Siena College poll finds that Joseph R. Biden Jr. is ahead of the president by 14 points, leading among women and nonwhite voters and cutting into his support with white voters.  —  Biden  —  Trump  —  Other  —  Biden
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NBC News:
Top GOP senator fears Trump is ‘soft’ with independents, urges shift in strategy  —  WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Whip John Thune sounded the alarm Wednesday that President Donald Trump's support among independent voters was “soft,” urging a change in strategy in light of a New York Times survey …
Discussion: Politico, Mediaite and MSNBC
Pippa Stevens / CNBC:
Biden's big lead in the polls could be partly behind market's drop and may lead to more weakness
Discussion: Raw Story, The Week and Mediaite
Washington Post:
A second senior economist is abruptly leaving the White House amid the ongoing economic crisis  —  Tomas Philipson announces he is stepping down two days after Kevin Hassett announced departure  —  One of President Trump's senior economic officials has abruptly left the White House in the middle …
Discussion: Raw Story
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Dan Mangan / CNBC:
Trump will not follow New Jersey coronavirus quarantine order, 'he's not a civilian,' White House says  — The White House said that President Donald Trump will not change his plan to travel to New Jersey this weekend despite a new order by the governor requiring visitors who have been in states …
Discussion: The Daily Caller and Disrn
Nancy Cook / Politico:
Top White House economist set to depart amid coronavirus recession
Discussion: The Hill
Washington Post:
Analysts say Barr is eroding Justice Department independence — without facing any real personal consequence  —  A federal prosecutor's testimony Wednesday that he was pressed by supervisors to offer a more lenient sentencing recommendation for a friend of President Trump's capped …
Discussion: Raw Story, National Review and CNN
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Dan Primack / Axios:
Bill Barr vs. marijuana mergers
Discussion: Politico
New York Magazine:
Why Did the Washington Post Get This Woman Fired?  —  Last week, when Sue Schafer learned that the Washington Post planned to publish a story about one of the dumbest things she had ever done, she had the same question that many readers would have about the resulting 3,000-word article …
Michael Scherer / Washington Post:
Delegates told to stay home for Joe Biden's nominating convention in Milwaukee  —  Democrats announced Wednesday that Joe Biden will forgo big crowds, chaotic floor votes and much of the pomp of a traditional political convention when he accepts his party's nomination over four nights …
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Politico:
Dems warm to Biden's bunker strategy  —  Donald Trump accuses Joe Biden of hiding in a basement ‘sanctuary.’ The president's campaign issues daily tweets and press releases about the number of days that have elapsed since Biden last held a press conference.  Republican allies have taken …
Discussion: Mediaite and Breitbart
Joshua Holland / Alternet.org:
Politico fantasizes about Dems losing the black vote and Trump coasting to victory
Discussion: Politico and Vanity Fair
Allyson Chiu / Washington Post:
Wisconsin state senator attacked by protesters as demonstrations in Madison turn violent  —  Amid heated demonstrations that left two statues destroyed and windows smashed in Madison, Wis., a Democratic state senator was reportedly attacked by protesters near the state Capitol.
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jsonline:
Madison protesters tear down Capitol statues, attack state Senator from Milwaukee as fury erupts again
Clare Foran / CNN:
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wins Democratic primary against Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, CNN projects  —  Washington (CNN)Freshman Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will defeat former longtime CNBC correspondent and anchor Michelle Caruso-Cabrera in a Democratic primary election on Tuesday …
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Dareh Gregorian / NBC News:
Kentucky Senate Democratic primary between McGrath and Booker to decide who challenges McConnell too close to call
Insider Intelligence / Business Insider:   QUOTE OF THE DAY  —  “In the many cases I have been privileged …
Washington Post:
Dozens of Secret Service officers and agents told to self-quarantine after Trump's Tulsa rally  —  Dozens of Secret Service officers and agents who were on site for President Trump's rally in Tulsa last week were ordered to self-quarantine after two of their colleagues tested positive …
Discussion: Political Wire, Raw Story and Mediaite
Dan Diamond / Politico:
Bolton casts light on Trump's deference to China on coronavirus  —  Former national security adviser John Bolton's memoir has renewed concerns that President Donald Trump undermined his administration's early attempts to grapple with China's spreading coronavirus outbreak out of concern …
Discussion: The Hill and Washington Post
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Andrew Desiderio / Politico:
GOP senator blocked China sanctions bill he supports, at request of White House
Discussion: Foreign Policy and The Week
CNN:
Bolton says Trump turned ‘a blind eye’ to the coronavirus pandemic
Discussion: POLITICUSUSA
Joe Flint / Wall Street Journal:
MSNBC Expected to Tap Joy Reid to Anchor Daily News and Opinion Program  —  Current host of ‘AM Joy’ would fill 7 p.m. time slot vacated by Chris Matthews  —  MSNBC is expected to tap political analyst Joy Reid to anchor a 7 p.m. daily news and opinion program, people familiar with the matter said …
Discussion: Deadline, Mediaite, Page Six and TVNewser
Associated Press:
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice forces out top health official, questions accuracy of coronavirus data amid outbreaks  —  CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice forced out the commissioner of his public health bureau on Wednesday, hours after he publicly questioned the accuracy …
Discussion: Axios, mailchi.mp and The Hill
Simon Romero / New York Times:
Tucson Police in Turmoil After Death of Latino Man in Custody  —  The police chief of Tucson, Ariz., offered to step down after the release of a video depicting the death of a handcuffed man.  Three officers involved have already resigned.  —  The police chief of Tucson, Ariz. …
Discussion: Axios, KOLD-TV and Arizona Republic
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FOX 10 Phoenix:
Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus offers resignation after man's death
Discussion: The Hill
Washington Post:
U.S. Marshals told to prepare to help protect monuments nationwide as Trump targets people who vandalize structures during protests  —  U.S. Marshals have been told they should prepare to help protect national monuments across the country, according to an email directive viewed by The Washington Post …
Alexis Stevens / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
BREAKING: All 3 suspects indicted in Ahmaud Arbery shooting death  —  A grand jury has indicted the three suspects accused in the death of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery, the Cobb County District Attorney said Wednesday.  —  Travis and Greg McMichael and William “Roddie” Bryan were previously charged …
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CNN:
GOP aghast as Trump's polls sink amid divisive racial rhetoric: 'It's been a bad couple weeks'  —  (CNN)President Donald Trump is doubling down on a strategy he believes worked to his advantage four years ago: seizing on divisive culture wars and using race-baiting rhetoric as he seeks to fire …
U.S. Department of Justice:
WikiLeaks Founder Charged in Superseding Indictment  —  New Allegations Assert Assange Conspired With “Anonymous” Affiliated Hackers, Among Others  —  A federal grand jury returned a second superseding indictment today charging Julian P. Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks …
Erica Werner / Washington Post:
Pence tries to assure GOP senators as coronavirus cases spike  —  The vice president's appearance on Capitol Hill comes as many states scramble to contain a surge in infections, while Washington sits back  —  Vice President Pence urged GOP senators on Wednesday to focus on “encouraging signs” …
The Daily Beast:
Trump Brother Was in ICU Just Before Filing Suit Over Tell-All  —  Robert Trump, Donald's younger brother, spent at least 10 days in a neuro intensive care unit just before launching legal action to stop the publication of his niece's book.  —  Robert Trump, Donald's younger brother …
Gregg Re / Fox News:
Obama admin VA hospitals used term ‘Kung Flu’ in official online, marketing materials  —  EXCLUSIVE: Two federally-run Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals during the Obama administration used the term “Kung Flu” in official materials, along with imagery of a monkey in a karate suit and a ninja wearing a flu mask, Fox News has learned.
Discussion: Washington Times
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David Nakamura / Washington Post:
With ‘kung flu,’ Trump sparks backlash over racist language — and a rallying cry for supporters
Discussion: Vox
Washington Post:
White House directs Agriculture Department to extend farmer bailout money to lobster industry  —  The industry has suffered under strained trade relations with China and tit-for-tat tariffs that significantly reduced exports to one of its biggest foreign markets.
Discussion: The Bulwark
Claire Lampen / The Cut:
What We Know About the Killing of Elijah McClain  —  Last August, police officers in Aurora, Colorado, approached 23-year-old Elijah McClain as he walked home from a convenience store.  The Aurora Police Department later said that a 911 caller had reported a “suspicious person” in a ski mask …
Washington Post:
Trump is headlining fireworks at Mount Rushmore.  Experts worry two things could spread: virus and wildfire.  —  National Park Service and local fire marshal officials have warned for years about dangers in resuming fireworks at the memorial  —  President Trump is planning a massive fireworks display …
Eli Rosenberg / Washington Post:
Virginia poised to create first pandemic workplace safety mandates in nation, as Trump labor agency sits on sidelines  —  The governor's office said the rules were prompted in large part by the lack of enforcement by the federal agency tasked with upholding workplace safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
CNBC:
HHS spokesman Michael Caputo blasts coronavirus test story, loses temper on call with reporters  — A top spokesman for the U.S. Health and Human Services Department angrily unloaded on dozens of journalists, accusing them of getting “spun” by what he said was a misleading story …
Tess Owen / VICE:
The U.S. Military Has a Boogaloo Problem  —  The U.S. military appears to have a brewing boogaloo problem.  Active-duty military are flocking to online networks frequented by the anti-government movement, known for its meme culture and Hawaiian shirt-clad adherents, who are often called Boogaloo Bois.
Caitlin O'Kane / CBS News:
Texas governor says there is a “massive” coronavirus outbreak across the state after reopening  —  Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Wednesday the state is facing a “massive outbreak” in the coronavirus pandemic and that greater restrictions may be necessary.  Abbott made the comments during …
Discussion: Fox News, Reason and NPR
Blake Montgomery / The Daily Beast:
Devin Nunes Can't Sue Twitter Over Fake Cow Account, Judge Rules  —  MOOOOVE ON  —  Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) cannot sue Twitter for defamation over parody accounts pretending to be his mother and a cow on his family ranch, a judge has ruled.  Judge John Marshall wrote that Twitter …
 
 
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Colin Kalmbacher / Law & Crime:
Federal Judge Wants to Make Sure Bill Barr Isn't Doing Roger Stone a Favor by Delaying Prison Time
Discussion: Raw Story and Mediaite
clarionledger:
Brandon man threatened to kill Congressman Bennie Thompson and staffers, according to indictment
Discussion: New York Times and The Hill
Ursula Perano / Axios:
Wray: FBI has over 2,000 investigations that trace back to China
Discussion: Politico and Breitbart
Josh Rogin / Washington Post:
The most tragic story in John Bolton's book
The Wrap:
LA Times Executive Editor Says He Will Not Resign Amid Criticisms Over Newsroom Diversity
Discussion: Power Line and L.A. Times Guild
Suzanne Gamboa / NBC News:
‘The explosion has to slow down’: Texas hospitals on edge as coronavirus cases surge
Discussion: The Texas Tribune
 Earlier Items: 
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Kelsey Sutton / Adweek:
Vice Media Urges Marketers to Reassess ‘Antiquated’ Blocklists
Reid J. Epstein / New York Times:
Democratic Convention Moves to Smaller Venue, as Delegates Are Urged to Stay Away
Discussion: POLITICUSUSA
Marisa Schultz / Fox News:
BET founder Robert Johnson mocks crowds pulling down statues, calls them ‘borderline anarchists’
Discussion: Just The News
BuzzFeed News:
The CDC Lost Control Of The Coronavirus Pandemic. Then The Agency Disappeared.
Jessica Donati / Wall Street Journal:
Outside Milwaukee, Protests Over One Officer's Three Killings
Washington Post:
Live updates: N.Y. N.J. and Conn. order quarantine for travelers from Florida, other states hit hard by coronavirus