1
Jay Clayton, Low-Profile Regulator, Is Catapulted Into a Political Fight
Amid a muted tenure at the S.E.C., the corporate lawyer is now the Trump
administration’s intended nominee to be the top prosecutor for the Southern
District of New York.
The dubious pleasure of prosecuting Trump may be waiting for him.
2
Trump Rally Has Tulsa on Edge
Mr. Trump ignored pleas from local officials, shrugged off health warnings
and dismissed the grim symbolism of restarting his rowdy rallies in a city
where a white mob once massacred black people.
Flop.
3
Who Can Fire a Court-Appointed U.S. Attorney? An Abrupt Legal Fight, Explained
The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan had refused to let the attorney
general fire him, but acquiesced after William P. Barr invoked the
president.
He is out. The exit was not clean.
4
Waiting for Trump: Hats, Flags, Little Fear of the Virus
Supporters waiting to attend President Trump’s return to the campaign trail
displayed their loyalty to him, though there were empty seats as the
program started.
The crowd was thin.
5
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.
The first step is getting the Trump gang out of power.
Immediately there is work to do.
6
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.
The national problem in Kentucky is Mitch McConnell.
This is a primary election.
7
What to Know About the Tulsa Greenwood Massacre
As many as 300 people were killed in 1921 when a white mob attacked the
Greenwood district of Tulsa, a thriving black community, and burned it to
the ground.
I remember this incident from a library search in the early sixties.
8
Joni Ernst and Donald Trump Could Both Be in Trouble in Iowa
Iowa seemed out of reach for Democrats not too long ago. Now, the
presidential race appears to be tightening, and Senator Ernst, a
Republican, is facing a strong challenge from a political newcomer.
Possible but not probable.
9
The Walls of the Church Couldn’t Keep the Trump Era Out
The young pastor wasn’t sure his congregation would like what he had to say
and had no idea where it would lead all of them. He found himself at a
crossroads of God, Alabama and Donald Trump.
Theology is almost unknown to evangelical churches.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theology
"We form our tools and thereafter our tools form us."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_McLuhan
10
Trump’s ‘What Do You Have to Lose?’ Presidency Is Rallying Again
As an encapsulation of the president’s worldview, some former associates
say, there is perhaps no beating the text of a campaign waiver: “guests
voluntarily assume all risks.”
The Trump rally seems to have failed.
11
Open Thread
Use the comments to discuss topics unrelated to recent posts.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
12
What to Watch For at Trump’s Tulsa Campaign Rally
Will the thousands of Trump supporters wear masks? What time is the rally?
How will President Trump talk about race? What protests will he face?
Here’s what you need to know.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/20/us/politics/tulsa-trump-rally.html
"The weakness of Mr. Trump’s drawing power and political skills, in a
state that voted for him overwhelmingly and in a format that he favors,
raised new questions about his electoral prospects for a second term at a
time when his poll numbers were already falling. "
13
Pence Won’t Say the Words ‘Black Lives Matter’ in an Interview
On Juneteenth, a holiday that honors the end of slavery in America, the
vice president said that “all lives matter’’ but twice declined to say that
black lives matter.
Pence is not a populist.
14
Treasury Dept. Agrees to Release Data on Small-Business Relief
The decision to reveal who received a Paycheck Protection Program loan
comes after weeks of backlash over a lack of transparency.
Some of the dirt is revealed as the rug is removed.
15
Tribes in a Battle for Their Share of Virus Stimulus Money
Legal fights over how a pot of $8 billion should be allocated have
complicated distribution to some of the nation’s poorest and most
vulnerable communities.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pork_barrel#History_and_etymology
16
Judge Weighs Administration Request to Order Bolton to Try to Pull Back Book
A lawyer for President Trump’s former national security adviser called the
request “theater,” portraying it as legally and practically impossible.
Trump neglected his timing.
17
Mueller Report Details Highlight Trump’s Interest in Emails Damaging to Clinton
The Justice Department had kept the newly revealed information secret while
it was investigating Roger Stone and released it in response to a lawsuit.
Steve Bannon is a skilled tactician.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Bannon
18
The 1865 Handwritten Order Marking Juneteenth Has Been Found
The order to inform Texans that “all slaves are free” was found in a Union
Army records book in the National Archives in Washington on Thursday.
"General Order No. 3
was read aloud by a Union officer, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger, in
Galveston on June 19, 1865, to inform Texans that all enslaved people in
the state were free"
Trevor K. Plante, the archivist has done this part of his job.
19
U.S. Watched George Floyd Protests in 15 Cities Using Aerial Surveillance
From Minneapolis to Buffalo, Homeland Security officials dispatched drones,
helicopters and airplanes to monitor Black Lives Matter protests.
Homeland Security is not a lawful organization.
20
Iran Is Accused of Hiding Suspected Nuclear Activity
The United States and the big European powers came together to declare they had serious concerns about Tehran’s failure to allow inspectors into two locations.The U.S. abrogated the nuclear control treaty.
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