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By Michael Collins by Russians, and other covert opera- called the revelation this is beyond the pale.” their time in office.” USA TODAY as reported through an tions in Europe had “shocking.” “It’s a betrayal of the Other administration ‘anonymous source’ by the secretly offered rewards “The commander in most sacred duty we bear officials also pushed back WASHINGTON — Fake News @nytimes,” to -linked mili- chief of American troops, as a nation to protect and on reports that Trump had President Donald Trump Trump wrote. “Everybody tants to kill American serving in the danger- equip our troops when we been briefed on the intel- denied Sunday that he is denying it & there have troops and other coalition ous theater of war, has send them into harm’s ligence finding. knew about an intelligence not been many attacks on forces in Afghanistan. known about this for way,” Biden said. “It’s a “The report that concluded us.....” Islamist militants, months, according to The betrayal of every single receives thousands of Russia had paid a bounty In another tweet, Trump or armed criminal ele- Times, and done worse American family with intelligence reports a to the Taliban to kill wrote: “Nobody’s been ments closely associated than nothing,” Biden said a loved one serving in day, and they are subject American troops serving tougher on Russia than the with them, are believed during a virtual town hall Afghanistan or anywhere to strict scrutiny,” White in Afghanistan. Trump Administration.” to have collected some hosted by a group called overseas.” House press secretary Facing strong criti- Trump’s denial marked bounty money, the the Asian and Pacific Trump hit back at Kayleigh McEnany said in cism from Democrats, the second day in a row paper reported. Twenty Islander American Vote. Biden Sunday on Twitter a statement Saturday. Trump said on Twitter that the White House has Americans were killed in “Not only has he failed and invoked Biden’s son, “While the White that neither he nor Vice pushed back on The Times combat in Afghanistan in to sanction or impose any Hunter Biden, whom House does not routinely President Mike Pence had report and comes as he has 2019, but it was not clear kind of consequences on Republicans have targeted comment on alleged been briefed on the clas- faced withering criticism which killings were under Russia for this egregious because of his work for a intelligence or inter- sified assessment. Trump from Democrats, includ- suspicion, the paper said. violation of international Ukrainian energy firm. nal deliberations, the also tried to cast doubt on ing former Vice President The Times said Trump law, Donald Trump has “With Corrupt Joe CIA director, National a New York Times report Joe Biden, who excoriated had been briefed on the continued his embar- Biden & Obama, Russia Security advisor, and that said he had been told him for failing to retaliate matter and that the White rassing campaign of had a field day, taking over the Chief of Staff can all about the matter. against Russia. House’s National Security deference and debasing important parts of Ukraine confirm that neither the “Nobody briefed or told The Times reported Council discussed it at a himself before Vladimir - Where’s Hunter?” he president nor the vice me, @VP Pence, or Chief Friday that the U.S. con- meeting in late March. Putin.” said. president were briefed on of Staff @MarkMeadows cluded months ago that On Saturday, Biden, the Biden said Trump’s In another tweet, Trump the alleged Russian bounty about the so-called a Russian unit linked to presumptive Democratic entire presidency “has said, “Russia ate his and intelligence,” McEnany attacks on our troops in assassination attempts nominee for president, been a gift” to Putin, “but Obama’s lunch during said.

designated curbside place 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., June Why is it important to VOTING at every polling location, 29-30, July 1-2 vote in the runoff? both for early voting and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 6-10 From Page A1 Election Day,” she said. * Hillside Christian Lackey said while pri- “When they pull up to Church NW, 600 Tascosa mary runoff elections have that (space), there will be Rd. typically low voter turn- States Senator, United a phone number to call. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., June out, it is still important to States Representative, That phone number goes to 29-30, July 1-2 vote and make your voice District 13, and Railroad one of the election judges 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 6-10 heard. Commissioner. Here are inside. They can then * Cornerstone Outreach, “There is no such thing the candidates for each accommodate you. We can 1111 N. Buchanan St. as an unimportant elec- race: serve one curbside voter at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., June tion,” she said. “Everyone United States Senator: a time, so there could be a 29-30, July 1-2 needs to remember: You -Mary “MJ” Hegar wait.” 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 6-10 are helping the party of - Qualified voters can also In Randall County, your choice nominate the According to the Early voting for the July Primary Runoff election begins vote by mail. To vote by residents can vote early candidate that will appear Secretary of State’s web- Monday. [GLOBE-NEWS FILE PHOTO] mail, voters must fit one in-person in this runoff on a November ballot.” site, Hegar received 22.3 of the following criteria: election in the following Amarillo Mayor Ginger percent of the vote on Secretary of State’s web- and hand sanitizer stations -Be 65 years or older locations: Nelson expressed to mem- Super Tuesday, and West site, Alonzo received 28.65 will be set up at each voting -Be disabled * Randall County bers of the community the received 14.6 percent of percent of the vote on Super site. -Be out of the county on Election Administration importance of voting in the vote. In Potter County, Tuesday, and Castañeda “Our workers are defi- Election Day and during Office, 1604 5th Ave. in this runoff election during Hegar received 14.03 per- received 33.85 percent of nitely putting themselves the period for early voting Canyon a recent COVID-19 news cent of the vote, and West the vote. In Potter County, at risk, and I can’t do this by personal appearance 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., June conference. received 7.4 percent of the Alonzo received 29.42 without them,” Lackey -Be confined in jail but 29-30, July 1-2 “I want to assure you as a vote. In Randall County, percent of the vote, and said. “They are an integral otherwise eligible. 1 to 6 p.m., July 5 voter, I do believe it is safe Hegar received 20.82 per- Castañeda received 31.59 part of what we do.” The application to vote 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., July to come and vote,” she cent of the vote, and West percent of the vote. In Huntley said Potter by mail must be received 6-10 said. “If you are healthy received 5.35 percent of the Randall County, Alonzo County will be taking by the early voting clerk in * Randall County Annex, and are not having any vote. received 25.96 percent of similar precautions to the county of residence for 4320 S. Western symptoms, then I think it is United States the vote, and Castañeda keep everyone safe. She the individual by July 2. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., June safe to come and vote, and Representative, District 13 received 36.19 percent of strongly encourages indi- Where can people 29-30, July 1-2 it is so important. Please, (Democratic): the vote. viduals to wear masks, vote? 1 to 6 p.m., July 5 get out and vote.” -Greg Sagan observe social distancing In Potter County, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., July For more information -Gus Trujillo What COVID-19 and for individuals to bring residents can vote early 6-10 on early voting in Potter According to the AGN precautions will their own stylus to check in in-person in this runoff * Randall County Justice and Randall Counties for Media archives, Sagan be in place? when they vote. election in the following Center, 2309 Russell Long the runoff, visit https:// received 34.73 percent “We are going to do locations: Blvd. in Canyon pottercountyvotes. of the vote, and Trujillo Shannon Lackey, the everything we can to keep * Santa Fe Building, 900 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., June com and https://ran- received 42.18 percent of elections administrator for voters safe,” she said. “Just S Polk St. 29-30, July 1-2 dallcounty.com/166/ the vote on Super Tuesday. Randall County, said they be prepared to do your part 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 1 to 6 p.m., July 5 Election-Administration. In Potter County, Sagan are aware of the COVID- as a voter.” 29-30, July 1-2 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 6-10 had 32.15 percent of the 19 pandemic and are doing For individuals who may 12 to 5 p.m. July 5 * Southwest Branch The Amarillo Globe-News vote, and Trujillo led with everything they can to keep not be comfortable voting 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., July Library, 6801 W 45th Ave. recently spoke with all four 46.93 percent of the vote. voters and workers safe in-person during the 6-10 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., June District 13 congressional Sagan had 40.06 percent of from spreading the virus. pandemic, they have the * Casey Carpet One, 29-30, July 1-2 candidates participating in the vote in Randall County, These precautions option to vote curbside at 3500 I-40 West Frontage 2 to 6 p.m., July 5 the runoff. Check out next while Trujillo had 43.43 include providing masks all early voting locations in Rd. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 6-10 Sunday’s edition of the percent of the vote. and gloves to voters and Potter and Randall coun- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., June * Comanche Trail Church publication to read their Railroad Commissioner: workers, as well as indi- ties. Huntley said while 29-30, July 1-2 of Christ, 2700 E. 34th last messages to District -Roberto R. “Beto” viduals practicing social voting is not designed for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 13 voters prior to Election Alonzo distancing, Lackey said. drive-through service, it 6-10 29-30, July 1-2 Day. For continued elec- -Chrysta Castañeda The voting machines will is doable. * United Amigos, 3300 1 to 6 p.m., July 5 tion coverage, visit www. According to the Texas be sanitized frequently, “We will have a East I-40 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 6-10 amarillo.com.

the allegations and while to the district. He said he Ag Together PAC, also could carry the day with fine.” RUNOFF campaigning has said supports voluntary coun- went up on TV this week some voters. “Donald Trump’s he was unfairly targeted try-of-origin labeling and with a direct-to-camera “But the reality is, as a support, rural roots From Page A1 by Democrats due to his was advocating against the spot featuring Thornberry Texas Panhandle resi- fuel budding drama in association with Trump. potential return of manda- talking about why he sup- dent, you know, I want Panhandle congressional Winegarner’s campaign tory labeling, noting that ports Winegarner. Josh representing me and runoff” was first published In between all the has sought to show the Trump’s agriculture sec- Then there is also the I know that he’ll work with at https://www.texastri- endorsements, though, the concerns also came from retary, Sonny Perdue, has possibility the ever-unpre- the president,” said Buse, bune.org/2020/06/19/ attacks have been flying. In GOP corners, noting in expressed opposition to it. dictable Trump could wade the general manager of ronny-jackson-josh- addition to fighting over a TV ad, for example, As for NAFTA, he said he further into the runoff. Champion Feeders in winegarner/ by The Texas their Panhandle roots, that Vice President Mike was lobbying to “continue Kevin Buse, a self- Hereford. Tribune. Jackson and Winegarner Pence’s physician was the good things” the deal described “staunch Josh “Obviously, they’re is proud to celebrate 10 years have sparred over term among those who raised had done for the district and supporter,” acknowl- both Republicans and of exceptional journalism limits, the Texas Cattle concerns about Jackson’s that it was before the Trump edged Trump’s backing they’re gonna coexist just for an exceptional state. Feeders Association PAC’s conduct. administration proposed donations to Democrats Jackson remains under updating NAFTA with over the years and investigation for the alle- the United States Mexico Jackson’s participation in gations by the Pentagon’s Canada Agreement, which the 2016 election. Office of Inspector the Texas Cattle Feeders Seeking to undercut General. Association supported. Jackson’s presidential Jackson has found Miller, the agricul- alliance, Winegarner has fodder in Winegarner’s ture commissioner claimed Jackson did not lobbying record, argu- backing Jackson, called even vote for Trump in ing it shows he has been Winegarner an “anti- 2016. at odds with the Trump Trumper” for his lobbying Jackson has said he voted administration. Jackson on the issues. He specifi- absentee like he regularly has pointed out that cally said Winegarner’s did in the military, saying Winegarner was registered opposition to mandatory he “requested a ballot, I got to lobby in 2017 on issues country-of-origin label- a ballot, I sent the ballot including supporting the ing is “anti-consumer and in.” However, neither the “continuation of NAFTA” anti-farmer.” state nor his home county, and preventing the “Trump “If you have a choice and Hockley County, has any Administration from you’re a big meat company record of him submitting bringing back Country … you’re not gonna put it an absentee ballot in the of Origin Labeling.” on there because it’d be 2016 election. Five years ago, Congress harder to sell,” Miller said. Winegarner has also repealed the required “We’re gonna have to make focused on the circum- labeling for beef and pork ‘em do it.” stances that led to the under the threat of retal- All signs point to the collapse of Jackson’s iatory tariffs from Canada runoff growing even more VA nomination in 2018. and Mexico. contentious over the next Jackson withdrew from Winegarner said in a few weeks. A pro-Jackson consideration amid radio interview earlier this super PAC, the Miles of accusations he behaved month that the attacks on Greatness Fund, began improperly as the White his lobbying provide a TV advertising that calls House doctor, including “perfect example” of how Winegarner “un-Amer- mishandling prescrip- Jackson does not under- ican” for his lobbying. A tion drugs. He denied stand issues important pro-Winegarner group,