Monday, June 1, 2020

After months urging 'social distancing,' Democratic leaders largely mum about large, packed protests

'This has been such a sad and emotional week'

Top FBI lawyer resigns allegedly at request of Justice Department

"The resignation comes after he reportedly worked to block the release of evidence in the Flynn case."
By Daniel Payne - Last Updated:  May 31, 2020 - 7:32pm
"FBI Director Christopher Wray on Saturday commended Boente for serving in "many critical, high-level roles at the Department.""
""Throughout his long and distinguished career as a public servant, Dana has demonstrated a selfless determination to ensure that justice is always served on behalf of our citizens," Wray said."
"Boente's resignation will go into effect on June 30." 

Declassified transcripts add to evidence that FBI had no legal basis to interview Michael Flynn

In call with Russian ambassador, Flynn urged 'we need cool heads to prevail' on sanctions. That's a policy dispute, not a crime, FBI expert says.

Nine developments to watch in the Russia and Ukraine scandals

Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein's testimony next week begins a frenetic stretch of investigations, document releases, subpoenas and witness interviews.

As Trump targets big tech, smaller new competitors promise more free speech than Twitter, Facebook

As Trump targets big tech, smaller new competitors promise more free speech than Twitter, Facebook

Trump to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization, wants FBI to pursue members

National security adviser says president wants FBI to surveil, disrupt and prosecute group's members involved in violence

Governors in 15 states activate the National Guard in response to civil unrest

President Trump called for other governors to activate their own National Guards.
By Alex Nitzberg - Last Updated:  May 31, 2020 - 5:40pm