Chief of the Houston Police Department Comments On Policing Reforms
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Chief of the Houston Police Department Art Acevedo about his Wednesday testimony before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee.
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'Go Back To Your Bunker,' Seattle Mayor Tells Trump In Spat Over Protests
President Trump sharply criticizes officials' response in Seattle: "Take back your city NOW. If you don't do it, I will."
Appeals Court To Hear Flynn's Bid To Force Judge To Drop Case Against Him
The Justice Department has dropped its case against former national security adviser Michael Flynn, but U.S. District Court Judge Emmet Sullivan has not yet granted the government's motion to dismiss.
Senate Republicans Crafting Plan For Police Reform
Senate Republicans are putting together a legislative package to address the U.S. policing system. NPR's Noel King talks to Republican Senator James Lankford, who is part of this working group.
Amazon Halts Police Use Of Its Facial Recognition Technology
Amazon is the latest tech company to respond to demands that law enforcement not have access to controversial facial recognition technology.
Ex-State Department Inspector General Says He Was Given No Valid Reason When Fired
Democrats are investigating if he was removed in retaliation for carrying out his duties. Secretary of State Pompeo says, "He didn't take on the mission of the State Department to make us better."
Former New Orleans Mayor On Police Reforms
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to former New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial about Wednesday hearing on police reforms and accountability.
Fraternal Order Of Police President: 'We All Agree That We Need To Have Some Reform'
Patrick Yoes, who leads the nation's largest police union, says his responsibility is to ensure "quality law enforcement" nationwide. Critics, however, say police unions are stifling reform.
George Floyd's Brother Tells Lawmakers Justice Has To Be Served
"By speaking to you today, maybe I can make sure his life was not in vain," Philonise Floyd told the House Judiciary Committee in a hearing about police brutality and accountability.
DOJ Cases Brought Over Protests Show No Links To Antifa So Far
Attorney General William Barr has blamed anti-fascist activists for violence during protests over George Floyd's death. But records show no sign of antifa links in Justice Department cases.