Trump Calls Governors Weak, Urging Them To 'Dominate' To Quell Violence
President Trump reportedly makes comments during a contentious phone call with state leaders to discuss protests following the death of George Floyd.
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Biden Meets With Black Faith Leaders In Delaware Following Days Of Protest
Former Vice President Joe Biden visits a predominantly African American church in his hometown, at times taking notes as community leaders offer suggestions for how to address racial inequality.
Former President Obama: 'Let's Not Excuse Violence ... Or Participate In It'
The former president also called on people to vote in state and local elections, for officials "who matter most in reforming police departments and the criminal justice system."
Trump Weighing Options On Protest Response, White House Official Says
White House domestic policy adviser Brooke Rollins tells Politico "everything is on the table" as President Trump considers how to respond to the protests happening across the country.
Attorney General Steps Up Federal Law Enforcement Response To Protests
William Barr has directed that riot teams be dispatched to Washington, D.C., and Miami to assist local authorities in responding to protests there.
Need A Witness For Your Mail-In Ballot? New Pandemic Lawsuits Challenge Old Rules
Among the main targets are requirements such as signing a ballot envelope, or getting a witness or notary to sign it. Small details matter a lot and could affect the outcome in November.
Trump Seems Likely To Use Law And Order As A Wedge Issue After George Floyd's Killing
President Trump called Floyd's death a "grave tragedy" that "should never have happened." But once he was back on Twitter, he again inflamed tensions, with machismo and politics at the forefront.
Trump Tweets Inflame Protests Sparked By George Floyd's Death
Protests continue across the U.S. following the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody in Minnesota. President Trump was largely silent this past weekend — except on Twitter.
Ohio Congresswoman Pepper Sprayed While Demonstrating Against Death Of George Floyd
Rep. Joyce Beatty, an Ohio Democrat, was demonstrating in Columbus when she got caught in an altercation between a protester and police.
Biden Leaves Home To Visit Delaware Protest Site
Former Vice President Joe Biden left his house for the second time in a week to visit the location of protests last night. Posting about the unannounced trip, Biden wrote "We are a nation in pain."