President Trump pushes conspiracy theory about injured protester

President Trump made seemingly baseless accusations against an elderly New York man who remains hospitalized with head injuries after he was pushed to the ground by a police officer at a protest in Buffalo and was strongly rebuked by Governor Cuomo.

NJ governor questioned about attending rallies during stay-at-home order

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy responded to critics Monday who thought he should not have attended a rally and vigil over the weekend as part of the worldwide police brutality protests because of the state's coronavirus directives

Biden campaign says he opposes calls to 'defund the police' following George Floyd protests

Biden supports the "urgent need for reform," including more spending on public schools, summer programs, and mental health and substance abuse treatment separate from funding for policing.

Joe Biden to meet with George Floyd’s family before funeral

A six-hour viewing will be held in Houston Monday for Floyd, who was raised in Houston. Burial is set for Tuesday in Pearland.

What can reopen in Phase One in New York City?

A look at which businesses and industries will be eligible to reopen in Phase One of New York's reopening plan.

White House anti-riot fencing now covered with signs from protesters

The anti-riot fencing surrounding the White House has been covered with signs left by protesters as crowds come together in solidarity against police brutality following the death of George Floyd. 

NY officials urge Floyd protesters to get coronavirus tests

New York City officials have lifted a curfew amid protests of police brutality and racial injustice following the death of George Floyd. At the same time, the officials urged that demonstrators be tested for the coronavirus.

Connecticut releases rules reopening businesses must follow in Phase Two

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has unveiled the rules that businesses planning to open when Phase Two begins on Wednesday, June 17 will have to follow.

Colin Powell says he 'cannot in any way support' Trump; announces he will vote for Biden

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell on Sunday became the latest member of the Republican Party’s old guard to announce that he will not be voting for President Trump in November’s general election.

Analysis: White House, Pentagon tensions near breaking point

Tensions between the White House and Pentagon have stretched to near a breaking point over President Donald Trump's threat to use military force against street protests triggered by George Floyd's death.

As Trump blames antifa, protest records show scant evidence

President Donald Trump has characterized protesters who are clashing with law enforcement in the wake of George Floyd’s death as radical-left thugs engaging in domestic terrorism.

As virus ebbs, NY loosens restrictions on houses of worship

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is moving faster than expected, allowing him to loosen some restrictions on gatherings in houses of worship.

Gov. Cuomo gives coronavirus update for June 6
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo holds his daily press briefing on the coronavirus response in New York.

Mayor downplays rough police treatment of NYC protesters

Another day of protests over the death of George Floyd brought more examples of New York City officials downplaying or denying the police department’s rough treatment of peaceful protesters.

Cuomo pushes police reform legislation in NY

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says that he wants New York State to lead the way on police reforms, centering on some of the most offensive acts of bias and violence we have seen lately.