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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

ascended to that role the same way." OTHER WASHINGTON NEWS Multiple States Report Record Single-Day COVID Case Counts. The Washington Post (7/13, Armus, 14.2M) reports, "Nine states in nearly every major region of the country reported record new single-day caseloads on Saturday: South Carolina, Texa

' ability to hold demonstrations." The suit names Attorney General Barr "along with the heads of other federal agencies

es Will Not Diminish Editorial Page's Independence. COUNTER-TERRORISM • Georgia Man Sentenced For Planning White House Attack. • 9/11 Families Ask Barr For Access To Saudi Lawsuit Records. • ISIS Group Claims Responsibility For Killing Five Aid Workers In Nigeria. • In Interview, British ISIS Membe

ess To Saudi Lawsuit Records. Florida Bulldog (7/23, Christensen) reports, "Thousands of 9/11 family members sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr on Tuesday demanding access to up to 25,000 pages of government documents kept from them in their lawsuit against Saudi Arabia but turned over to a

ous high of nearly 60,000, set on April 15 when the outbreak was largely concentrated in New York." According to the Washington Post (7/23, Farzan, Armus, 14.2M), "Positivity rates are at alarming levels in numerous states, hospitalizations are soaring, and more than 1,100 new coronavirus deaths were

nwide unrest and riots, a federal attorney revealed Tuesday in a hearing on Capitol Hill." Erin Nealy Cox, a US Attorney tapped by Attorney General Barr "to lead a task force on violent anti-government extremists, said the feds have opened hundreds of federal criminal investigations surrounding the

thouse during long-running confrontations. 'I think there are anarchists and far-left groups involved in the violence in Portland,' Attorney General William Barr said in testimony before Congress last week. 'I think antifa is involved in Portland." PROTESTS Suspect In Salt Lake City Protest Arson Case Remai

l Hill." Erin Nealy Cox, a US Attorney tapped by Attorney General Barr "to lead a task force on violent anti-government

nder scrutiny for its treatment of Black people following the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, which is under investigation." The Washington Post (8/4, Armus, 14.2M) reports Aurora's police chief "apologized on Monday night and launched an internal investigation after video of the incident quickly went v

inish Editorial Page's Independence. EFTA01658113 COUNTER-TERRORISM • Georgia Man Sentenced For Planning White House Attack. • 9/11 Families Ask Barr For Access To Saudi Lawsuit Records. • ISIS Group Claims Responsibility For Killing Five Aid Workers In Nigeria. • In Interview, British ISIS Membe

ess To Saudi Lawsuit Records. Florida Bulldog (7/23, Christensen) reports, "Thousands of 9/11 family members sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr on Tuesday demanding access to up to 25,000 pages of government documents kept from them in their lawsuit against Saudi Arabia but turned over to a

' ability to hold demonstrations." The suit names Attorney General Barr "along with the heads of other federal agencies

ous high of nearly 60,000, set on April 15 when the outbreak was largely concentrated in New York." According to the Washington Post (7/23, Farzan, Armus, 14.2M), "Positivity rates are at alarming levels in numerous states, hospitalizations are soaring, and more than 1,100 new coronavirus deaths were

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

p Pendleton, in the San Diego area." The Washington Post <https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/07/31/marine-accident-dead- california/> (7/31, Armus, 14.2M) reports authorities "said the mishap occurred at about 5:45 p.m. Thursday during a routine activity near San Clemente Island, when the vehic

ngman, 27.59M) reports, "The president was joined Wednesday by his chief of staff, Mark Meadows, White House counsel Pat Cipollone, Attorney General William Barr, acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf, FBI Director Christopher Wray, and acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Matthew Alben

mer," calling them "war zones." In a meeting with Attorney General Barr and "other federal officials" at the White House

d, "I can't make a comment on that, but I think you know what the answer to that is." Reuters (7/15, Chiacu) and the Washington Post (7/15, Farzan, Armus, 14.2M) briefly cover the interview. USA Today (7/15, Subramanian, Wu, 10.31M) reports supporters of the President "have aired their frustrations o

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

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ice members were assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary EFTA00150310 Unit at Camp Pendleton, in the San Diego area." The Washington Post (7/31, Armus, 14.2M) reports authorities "said the mishap occurred at about 5:45 p.m. Thursday during a routine activity near San Clemente Island, when the vehi

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

adds, "The service members were assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit at Camp Pendleton, in the San Diego area." The Washington Post (7/31, Armus, 14.2M) reports authorities "said the mishap occurred at about 5:45 p.m. Thursday during a routine activity near San Clemente Island, when the vehi

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etainees In ICE Custody. The Washington Post <https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/11/19/georgia-ice-deportation- immigration-doctor/> (11/19, Armus, 14.2M) reports that "a group of more than 100 congressional Democrats demanded Thursday" in a letter to Acting ICE Director Pham, the Justice Depar