Two of the four ex-officers have now posted bail. Source
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Trump holds first campaign rally in 110 days
6 members of the president’s advance team in Tulsa tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the rally. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, June 20, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Major Garrett.” Source
Technology allowing seniors to stay in touch with families during pandemic
The most vulnerable demographic to the coronavirus is senior citizens, making social distancing all the more essential. But senior citizens are still finding ways to connect with loved ones thanks to apps like Zoom and FaceTime. Chip Reid reports. Source
Attorney General says Trump fired U.S. attorney who refused to resign
Attorney General William Barr said Saturday that President Trump had fired Geoffrey Berman, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. Berman oversaw many high profile cases, including investigations of the president and his allies. Nikole Killion reports. Source
Americans divided on wearing masks as it becomes political
Despite scientific evidence on the power of masks in combating the coronavirus, wearing masks have mutated into a political argument fueled by political tribalism. Lee Cowan reports. Source
Black Lives Matter protests ensue outside Trump rally in Tulsa
The president’s first reelection campaign rally in months takes place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, just one day after local celebrations commemorated Juneteenth — the day the last slaves in the U.S. were freed. Source
Airlines see increase in ridership as Americans begin to fly again
Americans are starting to fly again, and this week, the number of flyers hit its highest point in nearly 3 months. But with traffic still down more than 80%, airlines are expected to lose thousands more employees and planes. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
U.S. attorney says he will leave office after Barr says Trump fired him
Attorney General William Barr said earlier that Geoffrey Berman was stepping down — but Berman said “I have not resigned.” Source
Fallout over claims in John Bolton’s new Trump book
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss reaction to former National Security Adviser John Bolton’s new book. He also weighs in on what the impact could be in Washington. Source