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years in prison," but after Trump "cried foul," Attorney General Barr "overrul[ed] his own team, saying the sentencing

mas also reported prosecutors "recommended that Stone be sentenced to seven to nine years in prison," but after Trump "cried foul," Attorney General Barr "overrul[ed] his own team, saying the sentencing recommendation was too harsh." Thomas added Stone "was ultimately sentenced to three years and fou

n. Concerned in part about how it plays politically. Senior officials tell NBC News the Justice Department played no role and that Attorney General William Barr personally counseled the President against clemency for Stone." The Hill (7/11, Moreno, 2.98M) reports sources also told NBC that White House Chief

ght otherwise on Election Day." PROTESTS Trump Hails Barr On Launch Of Operation Legend. President Trump on Saturday tweeted, "Congratulations to A.G. Barr. Law & Order!" He retweeted John Solomon, founder of Just the News, who said, "Breaking: AG Barr launches Operation Legend, federal crackdown on vi

55-gallon drum of oil." Pompeo Says He Will Not Testify Unless Senate Democrats Drop Resistance To State Dept. Nominees. Bloomberg (7/10, Wadhams, Flatley, 4.73M) reports Secretary of State Pompeo "is refusing to testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee unless it holds hearings on five sen

ylork (11/23, Evans, 731K) reports that Johnson and Grassley have asked DOJ to declassify notes from the Taylor interview. They wrote in a letter to AG Barr, "We request all records relating to the FBI's interview of Miles Taylor, including all 302s and notes, to better understand his role in the Flynn

cure the return of ex-defense minister Salvador Cienfuegos from US custody." Reuters "reported last week that Mexico agreed with US Attorney General William Barr to seek the arrest of a high-level Mexican drug cartel leader as part of a deal to get US drug trafficking charges against Cienfuegos dropped." Lope

he Taylor interview. They wrote in a letter to AG Barr, "We request all records relating to the FBI's i

mberg EFTA00137318 <https://www.bloomberg.corn/news/articles/2020-11-23/gsa-rebuffs-democrats-demands-for-briefing-on- transition> (11/23, Dlouhy, Flatley, 4.73M) reports Murphy "buck[ed] House Democrats' demands for an in- person briefing Monday to explain her blocking of transition resources for...Bid

nd Security Deputy Secretary Cuccinelli discussed Attorney General Barr's recent House testimony regarding the presence

<https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/08/01/barr-durham- investigation-election/> (8/1, 14.2M), Joshua Geltzer And Ryan Goodman wrote, "One of William Barr's weaknesses is a godsend for the rule of law: The attorney general is not completely effective at lying.... Barr's behavior in his prior career in g

ttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08- 02/pelosi-says-gop-condescends-to-jobless-by-plan-to-trim-benefits?smd=premium> (8/2, Litvan, House, Flatley, 4.73M), the Washington Times <https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/2/mnuchin-no- question-some-people-being-paid-more-st/> (8/2, Richardson

eview (11/23, Evans, 731K) reports that Johnson and Grassley have asked D0J to declassify notes from the Taylor interview. They wrote in a letter to AG Barr, "We request all records relating to the FBI's interview of Miles Taylor, including all 302s and notes, to better understand his role in the Flynn

ure the return of ex-defense minister Salvador Cienfuegos from US custody." Reuters "reported last week that Mexico agreed with US Attorney General William Barr to seek the arrest of a high- level Mexican drug cartel leader as part of a deal to get US drug trafficking charges against Cienfuegos dropped." Lop

s the GSA's announcement comes "after weeks of pressure from Democrats to allow the process to go ahead." Earlier Monday, Bloomberg (11/23, Dlouhy, Flatley, 4.73M) reports Murphy "buck[ed] House Democrats' demands for an in-person briefing Monday to explain her blocking of transition resources for...Bi

ry To Spin His "Investigation" Before The Election. In an op-ed in the Washington Post (8/1, 14.2M), Joshua Geltzer And Ryan Goodman wrote, "One of William Barr's weaknesses is a godsend for the rule of law: The attorney general is not completely effective at lying. ... Barr's behavior in his prior career in g

d Security Deputy Secretary Cuccinelli discussed Attorney General Barr's recent House testimony regarding the presence o

ks to secure the next coronavirus stimulus package have made it clear that a deal is a long way off." Bloomberg (8/2, Litvan, House, EFTA00150301 Flatley, 4.73M), the Washington Times (8/2, Richardson, 492K), and The Hill (8/2, Chalfant, Elis, 2.98M) are among the other sources covering the Sunday sho

ry To Spin His "Investigation" Before The Election. In an op-ed in the Washington Post (8/1, 14.2M), Joshua Geltzer And Ryan Goodman wrote, "One of William Barr's weaknesses is a godsend for the rule of law: The attorney general is not completely effective at lying. ... Barr's behavior in his prior career in g

d Security Deputy Secretary Cuccinelli discussed Attorney General Barr's recent House testimony regarding the presence o

le those in talks to secure the next coronavirus stimulus package have made it clear that a deal is a long way off." Bloomberg (8/2, Litvan, House, Flatley, 4.73M), the Washington Times (8/2, Richardson, 492K), and The Hill (8/2, Chalfant, Elis, 2.98M) are among the other sources covering the Sunday sho

Fox last night. "They can do anything they want to in the House, and I think it will blow up in their face. ... The conclusions can't change." How Barr appeared to misrepresent Mueller's findings 4) Does Mueller's appearance make it easier or harder for Nancy Pelosi to contain calls for impeachment

le inspector general's probe into accusations of intimidating staff and carrying a whip in the office," per Bloomberg's Jennifer Jacobs and Daniel Flatley. "The protocol chief assists the president on overseas trips, and when foreign leaders visit the White House, by making introductions and briefing