White House forces reporters to ditch social distancing because 'it looks better'
It looks better, according to the presidential aide who ordered the journalists' seats to be placed closer together.
It looks better, according to the presidential aide who ordered the journalists' seats to be placed closer together.
Twitter disables Trump campaign's George Floyd video tribute
Twitter has blocked a Trump campaign video tribute to George Floyd over a copyright claim.
Twitter has blocked a Trump campaign video tribute to George Floyd over a copyright claim.
Trump: George Floyd would say jobs report is 'great thing'
Trump mentioned equal justice under the law means everyone needs to receive fair treatment.
Trump mentioned equal justice under the law means everyone needs to receive fair treatment.
NJ Assembly OK's $5B bond to close budget gap from COVID-19
New Jersey’s Democrat-led Assembly on Thursday passed a measure authorizing $5 billion in borrowing sought by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey’s Democrat-led Assembly on Thursday passed a measure authorizing $5 billion in borrowing sought by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.
Is NYC’s mass transit ready for Phase One of reopening?
Despite protests and the pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio says that New York City will begin Phase One of reopening on June 8. Bus and subway service is supposed to increase, but questions remain over how to make mass transit safe for thousands of the city's workers.
Despite protests and the pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio says that New York City will begin Phase One of reopening on June 8. Bus and subway service is supposed to increase, but questions remain over how to make mass transit safe for thousands of the city's workers.
Gov. Cuomo wants to keep looters in jail despite new bail reform law
Governor Andrew Cuomo says he wants to keep people caught looting in jail, rather than allowing them to walk free after being arrested as a result of the state's new bail reform law.
Governor Andrew Cuomo says he wants to keep people caught looting in jail, rather than allowing them to walk free after being arrested as a result of the state's new bail reform law.
Cuomo calls for more action to make sure looters stay in jail
Governor Andrew Cuomo says he wants to keep people cuaght looting in jail, rather than allowing them to walk free after being arrested as a result of the state's new bail reform law.
Governor Andrew Cuomo says he wants to keep people cuaght looting in jail, rather than allowing them to walk free after being arrested as a result of the state's new bail reform law.
Subways, buses in NYC getting ready for Phase One of reopening
New York City is expected to begin Phase One of reopening on June 8, but questions remain on how to make the city's mass transit safe for the thousands heading back to work.
New York City is expected to begin Phase One of reopening on June 8, but questions remain on how to make the city's mass transit safe for the thousands heading back to work.
Cuomo to protesters: Get tested for coronavirus, assume exposure
The governor called this their "civic duty."
The governor called this their "civic duty."
ACLU sues Trump administration over police force on protesters near White House
The American Civil Liberties Union sued the Trump administration Thursday, alleging officials violated the civil rights of protesters who were forcefully removed from a park near the White House by police using chemical agents before President Donald Trump walked to a nearby church to take a photo.
The American Civil Liberties Union sued the Trump administration Thursday, alleging officials violated the civil rights of protesters who were forcefully removed from a park near the White House by police using chemical agents before President Donald Trump walked to a nearby church to take a photo.
NYPD aggressively enforces curfew, suppresses protests
NYPD Chief of Department Terence Monahan said about 60 people were arrested near Central Park out of a large band of protesters who had marched from near the mayor's residence, Gracie Mansion.
NYPD Chief of Department Terence Monahan said about 60 people were arrested near Central Park out of a large band of protesters who had marched from near the mayor's residence, Gracie Mansion.
Outdoor dining in New York City to expand at restaurants after coronavirus reopening
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced plans on Thursday to temporarily use open space to allow the city’s restaurants to maintain social distancing while serving customers when the city enters Phase Two of reopening.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced plans on Thursday to temporarily use open space to allow the city’s restaurants to maintain social distancing while serving customers when the city enters Phase Two of reopening.
Mayor: New York City will restore order; protesters defy curfew again
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio condemned police for roughing up journalists covering the protests but he said the city has taken a step forward in restoring order.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio condemned police for roughing up journalists covering the protests but he said the city has taken a step forward in restoring order.
‘He tries to divide us’: Mattis blasts Trump in letter, suggests president is threat to Constitution
Decorated U.S. military veteran and former Secretary of Defense Gen. James Mattis did not mince words when speaking out against President Donald Trump’s decision to threaten to deploy the military amid ongoing protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd.
Decorated U.S. military veteran and former Secretary of Defense Gen. James Mattis did not mince words when speaking out against President Donald Trump’s decision to threaten to deploy the military amid ongoing protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd.
Obama speaks on George Floyd protests, urges mayors to review use-of-force policies with communities
Obama highlighted how most of the needed reforms take place on the local level, while urging the nation to use current momentum drawn from the protests to drive effective change.
Obama highlighted how most of the needed reforms take place on the local level, while urging the nation to use current momentum drawn from the protests to drive effective change.
Blocked seats, hand sanitizer, social distance markers: NYC subway could look very different
Buses and subways should look different when the city begins to ease coronavirus restrictions next week, with hand sanitizer in the stations and social distancing markers in place.
Buses and subways should look different when the city begins to ease coronavirus restrictions next week, with hand sanitizer in the stations and social distancing markers in place.
President Jimmy Carter: 'The time for racial discrimination is over'
Former President Jimmy Carter weighed in on the death of George Floyd stating he and former first lady Rosalynn Carter are “pained by the tragic injustices and consequent backlash across our nation in recent weeks.”
Former President Jimmy Carter weighed in on the death of George Floyd stating he and former first lady Rosalynn Carter are “pained by the tragic injustices and consequent backlash across our nation in recent weeks.”
Trump administration moves to block Chinese airlines from US
The Transportation Department says China is violating an air-travel agreement between the two countries.
The Transportation Department says China is violating an air-travel agreement between the two countries.
Biden secures more delegates bringing him closer to Democratic nomination
Joe Biden is on the cusp of formally securing the Democratic presidential nomination after winning hundreds more delegates in primary contests Tuesday that tested the nation's ability to run elections while balancing a pandemic and sweeping social unrest.
Joe Biden is on the cusp of formally securing the Democratic presidential nomination after winning hundreds more delegates in primary contests Tuesday that tested the nation's ability to run elections while balancing a pandemic and sweeping social unrest.
Protesters defy curfew in New York City
Crowds defied a curfew in New York City on Tuesday night as a large crowd of protesters poured into Lower Manhattan and there were reports of looting.
Crowds defied a curfew in New York City on Tuesday night as a large crowd of protesters poured into Lower Manhattan and there were reports of looting.