Police Reform Legislation Moves Swiftly Through New York State Legislature
Banning chokeholds and disclosing police disciplinary records are among the legislation being pushed through the Democratic-led statehouse.
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Trump To Restart Political Rallies This Month Despite Coronavirus Pandemic
"The rallies will be tremendous," a campaign manager said. "You'll again see the kind of crowds and enthusiasm that Sleepy Joe Biden can only dream of."
Trump Says He's Considering Ideas For Policing 'In A Much More Gentle Fashion'
The president on Monday rejects calls to disband or defund police departments. But he said, "We're going to talk about ideas how we can do it better."
U.S. Recruits Asian Allies To Confront China
The U.S. is trying to rally its main allies in Asia to confront China on COVID-19, Hong Kong, trade and other issues. It puts Japan and South Korea, who share deep trade ties with China, in a bind.
Georgia Republicans May Lose Control Over The State's Politics After Almost 20 Years
Georgia will hold primary elections Tuesday. Republicans have dominated the state's politics for nearly 20 years. But with demographic change and GOP in-fighting, that control is in danger.
Democrats Unveil Police Reform Plans
Democrats on Capitol Hill have presented a wide range of proposals to reform policing in the U.S., after the killing of George Floyd and a wave of national protests.
How President Trump Uses Law-And-Order Narrative For His Reelection Bid
President Trump is making his law-and-order response to George Floyd's death a part of his bid for the second term — an effort to shore up support from his base heading into the November election.
Biden Opposes Defunding Police, Campaign Says
The Democratic Party standard bearer's opposition comes as more activists call on cities and states to defund or abolish police departments, which President Trump's campaign has seized on.
READ: Democrats Release Legislation To Overhaul Policing
Congressional Democrats have released a wide-ranging proposal aimed at overhauling policing, following outrage over the death of George Floyd and other black Americans killed by police.
Democrats Unveil Police Reform Legislation Amid Protests Nationwide
Congressional Democrats on Monday unveiled the Justice in Policing Act of 2020, which aims to install wide-ranging reforms for police departments across the country. It faces Republican opposition.