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The Hill's 12:30 Report — Presented by MAPRx — Trump orders and calls off Iran strikes at last minute | Trump says he pulled back to avoid casualties | Adds new Iran sanctions | Democrats worry attacks on Biden could help Trump | Intel committee to subpoena Trump associate | Justices toss death sentence for Mississippi inmate | Summer solstice celebrations | Taco Bell–themed hotel

NEWS OF THE MORNING

This reads like a movie script:

President Trump Donald John TrumpSteele Dossier sub-source was subject of FBI counterintelligence probe Pelosi slams Trump executive order on pre-existing conditions: It 'isn't worth the paper it's signed on' Trump 'no longer angry' at Romney because of Supreme Court stance MORE ordered military strikes in Iran but then abruptly changed his mind last night when the planes and ships were already in position. https://nyti.ms/31Mvv5Q

Timing: The New York Times's Michael D. Shear, Eric Schmitt, Michael Crowley and Maggie Haberman Maggie Lindsy HabermanBiden, Pence cross paths at NYC 9/11 ceremony The Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - Trump floats 0M+ in personal spending for reelection bid The Hill's 12:30 Report: Washington reacts to scathing Trump military story MORE report that as late as 7 p.m. EDT last night, military and diplomatic officials were expecting the strike. https://nyti.ms/31Mvv5Q

This morning, Trump explained why he pulled back (!): The president tweeted, "We were cocked & loaded to retaliate last night on 3 different sights when I asked, how many will die. 150 people, sir, was the answer from a General. 10 minutes before the strike I stopped it, not proportionate to shooting down an unmanned drone." http://bit.ly/2Y4jXsb

Trump then added new sanctions against Iran: "I am in no hurry, our Military is rebuilt, new, and ready to go, by far the best in the world. Sanctions are biting & more added last night. Iran can NEVER have Nuclear Weapons, not against the USA, and not against the WORLD!" http://bit.ly/2Y4jXsb

WHY TRUMP ORDERED IRANIAN STRIKES IN THE FIRST PLACE:

In response to Iran shooting down a U.S. drone. https://cnn.it/2Iw0awB

HOW THE ESCALATING IRAN TENSIONS ARE AFFECTING FLIGHTS:

Airlines are canceling or rerouting flights to avoid areas near Iran. For example: United Airlines canceled a flight between Newark, N.J., and Mumbai, India. https://cnn.it/2Y5YcIK

New detail -- Trump warned Iran:

"Iranian officials told Reuters on Friday that Tehran had received a message from U.S. President Donald Trump warning that a U.S. attack on Iran was imminent but saying he was against war and wanted talks on a range of issues." https://reut.rs/31MOugB

Happy Friday! Today is the first day of summer!! I'm Cate Martel with a quick recap of the morning and what's coming up. Send comments, story ideas and events for our radar to cmartel@thehill.com -- and follow along on Twitter @CateMartel and Facebook .

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IN THE SUPREME COURT

A death sentence was tossed out:

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Mississippi inmate who alleges racial discrimination in the jury selection of his murder trials. http://bit.ly/2Y1DKJ3

The ruling: 7-2

The case: "Curtis Flowers, who is currently on death row in Mississippi, claimed that prosecutor Doug Evans repeatedly blocked black individuals from being on the jury for his trials for the murder of four people in a furniture store. Flowers, who is African American, claimed that Evans stopped every potential black juror from sitting on the panels during his first four trials. Flowers's fifth trial ended in a mistrial; but the inmate alleges that during a sixth trial, Evans allowed the first qualified black individual to sit on the jury before blocking the rest."

Keep in mind -- prosecutors can dismiss jurors but not for race: "While prosecutors can stop, or strike, a certain number of people from sitting on juries for undisclosed reasons, the Supreme Court has previously ruled that those strikes can't be used to turn down jurors on the basis of race."

IN CONGRESS

New subpoena this morning:

The House Intelligence Committee is issuing a subpoena for President Trump's onetime business associate Felix Sater after he skipped today's voluntary closed-door testimony. http://bit.ly/2YcIQC0

ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL

*clears throat and whispers* Pssst, you're all on the same team here:

Via The Hill's Alexander Bolton, "Democratic lawmakers warn that Sen. Cory Booker Cory Anthony Booker3 reasons why Biden is misreading the politics of court packing Bipartisan praise pours in after Ginsburg's death DHS opens probe into allegations at Georgia ICE facility MORE (D-N.J.) and other White House hopefuls taking shots at front-runner Joe Biden Joe BidenPelosi slams Trump executive order on pre-existing conditions: It 'isn't worth the paper it's signed on' Hillicon Valley: Subpoenas for Facebook, Google and Twitter on the cards | Wray rebuffs mail-in voting conspiracies | Reps. raise mass surveillance concerns Fox News poll: Biden ahead of Trump in Nevada, Pennsylvania and Ohio MORE are playing with fire and could wind up helping President Trump win reelection." http://bit.ly/2Y7dw82

Booker's critique of Biden: Booker demanded an apology from Biden for recounting his collegial relationship with two segregationist former senators, James Eastland (D-Miss.) and Herman Talmadge (D-Ga.).

HOW THIS BACKLASH COULD AFFECT BIDEN'S SUPPORT FROM BLACK VOTERS:

Via The New York Times's Shane Goldmacher: https://nyti.ms/2Y0F2nj

All in for Trump:

Via The Hill's Jonathan Easley, "Faith leaders and anti-abortion groups are ramping up their efforts to reelect President Trump, rewarding a president who has become an unlikely hero of the Christian right because of his commitment to socially conservative causes." http://bit.ly/31LRtWz

The buzz in Washington -- what happens if Trump doesn't win in 2020?:

Via Politico's Natasha Bertrand and Darren Samuelsohn, "What if Trump won't accept 2020 defeat? The situations all seem far-fetched, but the president's comments have people chattering in the halls of Congress and throughout the Beltway." The scenarios: https://politi.co/2YcCwdK

IN OTHER NEWS

Getting shared on social media -- yikes:

The football stadium at Western Michigan University now looks like a swimming pool because of the rain. Photos: https://cnn.it/2XYfGGR

NOTABLE TWEETS

Because it's been a long week, let's stop to ponder the real questions in life:

Where would an elephant’s mustache be? Above or below the trunk? pic.twitter.com/5XN1taJAAK — Joe (@JoePerticone) June 21, 2019

I'm Team below-the-trunk. Email me your thoughts . ;)

I'm going to need a minute to process this...:

Special announcement: I am finger lickin’ thrilled to bring the KFC Cheetos Sandwich to KFC locations nationwide on July 1. pic.twitter.com/ENL0F8aKDC — KFC (@kfc) June 20, 2019

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ON TAP

The House is in this morning. The Senate is out. President Trump and Vice President Pence are both in Washington, D.C.

10:30 -- 11:30 a.m. EDT: First and last votes in the House.

11:30 a.m. EDT: President Trump received an intelligence briefing.

12:30 p.m. EDT: President Trump has lunch with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Michael (Mike) Richard PompeoPutin nominated for Nobel Peace Prize The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - Trump previews SCOTUS nominee as 'totally brilliant' Pompeo accused of stumping for Trump ahead of election MORE.

2:30 p.m. EDT: President Trump and first lady Melania Trump Melania TrumpThe Hill's Campaign Report: Trump faces backlash after not committing to peaceful transition of power FBI director casts doubt on concerns over mail-in voting fraud Trump: 'We could hardly hear' boos, chanting at Supreme Court MORE receive a briefing on the 2019 hurricane season in the Oval Office.

4 p.m. EDT: Vice President Pence has a call with Republican governors to discuss the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

5:45 p.m. EDT: President Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Vice President Pence and Karen Pence Karen Sue PenceTrump met with chants of protest as he pays respects to Ruth Bader Ginsburg How fast population growth made Arizona a swing state The Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - Biden, Pence elbow bump at NYC Sept. 11 ceremony MORE attend the Congressional Picnic on the South Lawn of the White House.

Today: World Giraffe Day. Op-ed: http://bit.ly/2Y37165

June 25: The Hill is hosting an event at the Newseum to discuss "Cost, Quality and Care: The Medicare Equation." Featured speakers: Reps. Brett Guthrie Steven (Brett) Brett GuthrieIgnore the misinformation: The FDA will ensure the safety of any COVID-19 vaccine House Republicans introduce legislation to give states 0 million for elections Hillicon Valley: Tech giants poised to weather coronavirus damage | Record Facebook-FTC deal approved | Bipartisan 5G bill introduced MORE (R-Ky.) and Doris Matsui Doris Okada MatsuiDemocratic lawmaker calls telehealth expansion the 'silver lining' of pandemic The Hill's 12:30 Report: Delegates stage state-centric videos for the roll call Overnight Health Care: Obama leans into Trump criticism on coronavirus | CDC gives 3-month window for COVID-19 immunity MORE (D-Calif.). Details and how to RSVP: http://bit.ly/2WJsnYC

June 26: The Hill is hosting "The Future of Healthcare Summit" at Long View Gallery in Washington, D.C. Featured speakers: Sen. Bill Cassidy William (Bill) Morgan CassidyCoushatta tribe begins long road to recovery after Hurricane Laura Senators offer disaster tax relief bill Bottom line MORE (R-La.), the Food and Drug Administration's Dr. Amy Abernethy, Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel and Nano Vision CEO Steve Papermaster. Details and how to RSVP: http://bit.ly/2Xc4Ksb

WHAT TO WATCH

9 p.m. EDT: Rep. Jim Clyburn James (Jim) Enos ClyburnMcEnany says Trump will accept result of 'free and fair election' Fauci, Black Lives Matter founders included on Time's 100 Most Influential People list Azar to testify before House coronavirus subcommittee MORE (D-S.C.) holds his famous fish fry in Columbia, S.C. Keep in mind: Twenty-two presidential candidates are attending. Livestream: https://cs.pn/2XYl90l

Sunday morning: President Trump's interview with Chuck Todd Charles (Chuck) David ToddMurkowski: Supreme Court nominee should not be taken up before election Republican senator says plans to confirm justice before election 'completely consistent with the precedent' Sunday shows - Trump team defends coronavirus response MORE on NBC's "Meet the Press" airs. Keep in mind: The interview happened today.

NOW FOR THE FUN STUFF...

Today is National Peaches and Cream Day. And for planning purposes, tomorrow is National Onion Ring Day!

Celebrate the best time of the year:

Via Washingtonian's Fiona Flaherty, here's a list of 10 events in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the summer solstice. http://bit.ly/2Y4kOJp

One Cheesy Gordita Crunch for breakfast, please:

A Taco Bell–themed pop-up hotel is opening this summer in Palm Springs, Calif. Photos -- wow: https://bzfd.it/2Y5zckG