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Attorney general originally claimed Geoffrey Berman had quit Trump ‘not involved’ though only he has authority for move Geoffrey Berman, the United States attorney for the southern district of New York, arrives to his office in New York on Saturday. Photograph: Kevin Hagen/AP The US attorney general, William Barr, said on Saturday Donald Trump had […] More
US attorney general William Barr announced the resignation on Friday of an influential attorney who oversaw key prosecutions of allies of President Donald Trump and an investigation into Rudy Giuliani – but it appears the attorney in question has other ideas. “I have not resigned, and have no intention of resigning,” said Geoffrey Berman, adding […] More
Corona in Corona: how the deadly virus shook a neglected neighborhood A woman wearing a mask in Corona, Queens. Photograph: Ryan Christopher Jones/The Guardian The toll the coronavirus has taken on the Queens neighborhood in NYC tells a story of race, poverty and inequality in America by Amanda Holpuch in New York Main image: A […] More
No masks, no water: New York protesters held in ‘abysmal’ conditions, experts say More than 2,000 people have been arrested in the city and the police treatment of those detained is emboldening people George Floyd killing – latest US updates See all our George Floyd coverage New York City police officers arrest someone during a […] More
Floyd family’s lawyer, Benjamin Crump says ‘pandemic of racism and discrimination killed George Floyd’ Rev Jesse Jackson among invitees Barr claims evidence ‘antifa’ instigating violence Is it safe to protest during a pandemic? US police have a history of violence against black people. Will it stop? Sign up to our First Thing newsletter LIVE Updated […] More
Ellison confirms additional charges over Floyd killing Defense secretary opposes Trump threat to send military to states Police chief calls for ban on chokeholds Demonstrators defy curfews as protests continue Are you taking part in US protests? Sign up to our First Thing newsletter LIVE Updated Play Video Barack Obama discusses police brutality in virtual […] More
Attorney general demanded perimeter around White House be extended Biden says Trump ‘is part of the problem and accelerates it’ Washington archdiocese: ‘Reprehensible’ to allow Trump visit Trump’s threat to deploy military raises spectre of fascism Are you taking part in US protests after the death of George Floyd? Sign up to our First Thing […] More
Fires light up Washington DC on third night of protests Trump fled to bunker as protests over raged outside White House ‘He is a destroyer’: how the protests left Donald Trump exposed Rage and anguish: how the US papers have covered the protests Get a fresh perspective on America – sign up to our First […] More
