Geoffrey S. Berman, the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, agrees to step down after the Trump administration fired him. Attorney General William Barr initially said Berman resigned. Deputy U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss will fill the post temporarily. https://t.co/9qrNtIrIx8
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 20, 2020
It's official. Berman has accepted that he's out as SDNY's US Attorney. No explanation given for his firing. Trump has nominated a replacement who has never litigated. It's clear this was always about shutting down cases linked to Trump. BILL BARR MUST BE IMPEACHED! #ImpeachBarr
— Walter Shaub (@waltshaub) June 20, 2020
We need to know why Trump and Barr wanted Berman out so badly. Congress must immediately investigate Berman's firing. We cannot stand idly by as this administration continues to use the Justice Department to do Trump's political bidding. https://t.co/0vlO0aT6mF
— Kamala Harris (@SenKamalaHarris) June 20, 2020
JUST IN: Nadler announces House Judiciary Committee will open investigation into US attorney Geoffrey Berman firing https://t.co/zQ2u8mEzdN pic.twitter.com/zNARXPZZsM
— The Hill (@thehill) June 20, 2020
House Dems inviting Berman to testify is fine.
But the guy they really need to hear from is William Barr. Subpoena, give him one day, and if he refuses, go right to court. Game time is over @RepJerryNadler.
— Elie Honig (@eliehonig) June 20, 2020
And by not going quietly, Berman has earned Barr and himself an invitation to testify before Congress about whatever it is Barr and Trump fear.
— Barb McQuade (@BarbMcQuade) June 20, 2020
Trump on firing Berman, “I’m not involved.”
🤦🏻♂️
pic.twitter.com/BtBoKWSpfK— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) June 20, 2020
Was Berman closing in on Deutsche Bank & @realdonaldtrump? On the looting of the Inaugural Fund by the Trump crime family? On @RudyGiuliani & his rogue ties to Putin backed thugs in Ukraine & elsewhere? On the tax & business "practices" of Trump, Inc.? Or all of these?
— John Weaver (@jwgop) June 20, 2020
The thing that makes me doubt that that Barr can really help Trump steal the election is that it took them both three tries in the last 24 hours to fire a US attorney.
— ROBERT MANN (@RTMannJr) June 20, 2020
‘Tiz the Law’ just won the Belmont Stakes
Now if only Tiz the Law would win in America😡#ImpeachBarr
— Alison Greene (@GrassrootsSpeak) June 20, 2020
Meanwhile in Tulsa…
JUST IN: Trump, Pence scrap planned outdoor speeches at Tulsa rally after attendance appears to fall short https://t.co/EDfHvN4B5W pic.twitter.com/NjEMgUD2za
— The Hill (@thehill) June 20, 2020
A whole lot of empty seats. Certainly not since he’s been president has there been one this empty by the time the VP took the stage. Don’t remember any this empty in the campaign either. https://t.co/J5YQkW3Dyc
— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) June 20, 2020
Trump supporter at #TulsaRally says he’s “not concerned” about coronavirus risk in a crowded indoor auditorium with thousands of people because even if he gets it he can just take hydroxychloroquine, like Trump said. 🤦🏾♂️ pic.twitter.com/qoTBKF3ZgF
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) June 20, 2020
“Mr. Trump, who was made aware of the sick campaign aides before departing for the rally, was incensed that the news was made public, according to two people familiar with his reaction.” @shearm and me on tonight’s rally in Tulsa https://t.co/89htgIxBCE
— Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) June 20, 2020
Getting people crowded together to yell increases the odds of #coronavirus transmission. This is reckless endangerment. Can you feel the love? https://t.co/ZIynMpyZhd
— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) June 20, 2020
This is the trailer. Name the movie.
— Bill Grueskin (@BGrueskin) June 20, 2020
Inside the BOK Center about four hours before the #TulsaTrumpRally is scheduled to begin pic.twitter.com/6fngK83eKM
— Kyle Hinchey (@KyleHinchey) June 20, 2020
The Lansing Lugnuts had a bigger Tuesday evening showing. Of course Labatt was $1 a can, but still.
— Dominic Sisti (@domsisti) June 20, 2020
Looks like some heavy duty bullshitting is going to be needed in regard to this crowd size.
— Charles P. Pierce (@CharlesPPierce) June 20, 2020
Trump was scheduled to address the overflow "crowd," but it looks like the campaign is leaning toward canceling it for fear of angering him if there aren't as many people outside as expected. https://t.co/Ebw8OGKzZz
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) June 20, 2020
This is the Fyre Festival of hate rallies.
— Bryan Behar (@bryanbehar) June 20, 2020
he’s gonna say the Fake News scared everyone away
— George Conway (@gtconway3d) June 20, 2020
The Coalition of the Decent is attacking and winning. Trump has been stripped bare. He stands naked and exposed for all to see. He is a failure. He is going down.
— Steve Schmidt (@SteveSchmidtSES) June 20, 2020
"Baby Trump" balloon appears in Tulsa ahead of rally, raises more than $10,000 to restore historic church https://t.co/M2RbEu7HTU pic.twitter.com/EGeVfGJM61
— The Hill (@thehill) June 20, 2020
— Ward Q. Normal (@WardQNormal) June 21, 2020
US Department of Homeland Security says Nigel Farage was allowed to board flight as it was in "the national interest". He was initially denied boarding. pic.twitter.com/4VA4YSBT6V
— Ashley Cowburn (@ashcowburn) June 20, 2020
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BORISHAMBLES BRITAIN
'Several dead' after stabbing incident in Forbury Gardens, Readinghttps://t.co/onswJPFjMT
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) June 20, 2020
Sky News understands multiple people were stabbed in Reading. Three people have died from their injuries and a number of others are being treated in hospital.
A police statement is expected in the next hour.
More: https://t.co/IBPxNO3zEW pic.twitter.com/WfCetVxb14
— SkyNews (@SkyNews) June 20, 2020
BREAKING: Exclusive – @itvnews been told that legal action HAS been launched against the Government over alleged inaction over the disproportionate toll of #Covid_19 on BAME communities. We have the 23 page letter sent to @10DowningStreet @BorisJohnson by a BAME led community org https://t.co/aVZiaOFGsM
— roo h (@rooITV) June 20, 2020
Leader of London BLM protests demands meeting with Boris Johnson https://t.co/fmgIebkscy
— The Independent (@Independent) June 20, 2020
Jurgen Klopp slams Boris Johnson over coronavirus crisis saying PM is 'on another planet' | @MullockSMirror https://t.co/AoPkw5gR9E pic.twitter.com/K9rbeqiS7q
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) June 20, 2020
Seldom if ever can voters have paid a higher price for their tragic gullibility. https://t.co/1u1LXQ5slv
— Tim Walker (@ThatTimWalker) June 20, 2020
Boris Johnson accused of dodging scrutiny by failing to set up committee behind Russia report – six months after the election https://t.co/dfKGXXYzri
— The New European (@TheNewEuropean) June 20, 2020
The front page of tomorrow's Sunday Telegraph:
''One metre plus', the new rule that will reopen UK'#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Yx7n7Uos9N
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) June 20, 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Robert Jenrick watched a promo video of £1bn Westferry scheme for "3 or 4 minutes" at Tory dinner on Richard Desmond's phone, billionaire confirms in extraordinary rare interview
Weeks later, Jenrick overruled officials to approve ithttps://t.co/9U525kAMIT
— Gabriel Pogrund (@Gabriel_Pogrund) June 20, 2020
This vile hatred. Day after day. Poisoning the country and its people. Dragging us all down. https://t.co/lcrE9l8UIK
— Stephen McGann (@StephenMcGann) June 20, 2020
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WORLDWIDE
Spain to allow UK tourists without quarantine from Sundayhttps://t.co/SWPdrxZSlf
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) June 20, 2020
“There are no exact numbers on how many young people have left the city. Still, if many people like Mr. Arana chose not to come back, the impact would be significant.” Over to you, @jackshafer, for your made-up trends file. https://t.co/t5kBb1OAxj
— Timothy Noah (@TimothyNoah1) June 20, 2020
OPINION | The damage done by Trump’s scapegoating of international organizations
Peter Mulrean, a retired foreign service officer and former Director of UNRWA in New York, writes. @UNRWAhttps://t.co/GTX5rXNRQR
— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) June 20, 2020
China sees America as a nation in decline: a rich country too divided, selfish and racist to keep its citizens safe https://t.co/nEvnv38YEC
— The Economist (@TheEconomist) June 18, 2020
Time to share a story about proper heroes. Here’s one. I love what this man does. You will too. Watch 👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/Dp9rTn1oVi
— Omid Djalili (@omid9) June 19, 2020
and…
Apparently Sting once delivered a cow whilst on acid?
… Could 2020 take just *one* day off please?
— Laura (@ElleEmSee) June 20, 2020
The Overnight Note 