Trump says GOP is pulling convention from North Carolina
President Donald Trump says he is seeking a new state to host the Republican National Convention after host North Carolina refused to guarantee the event could be held in Charlotte without restrictions because of ongoing concerns over the coronavirus.
President Donald Trump says he is seeking a new state to host the Republican National Convention after host North Carolina refused to guarantee the event could be held in Charlotte without restrictions because of ongoing concerns over the coronavirus.
‘Baffling and reprehensible’: Archbishop of Washington condemns Trump’s visit to Catholic shrine
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, the first African American archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, condemned President Donald Trump's visit to the Saint John Paul II National Shrine Tuesday, saying the president's visit in the wake of his Monday threats to use military force against protesters "violates our religious principles.“
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, the first African American archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, condemned President Donald Trump's visit to the Saint John Paul II National Shrine Tuesday, saying the president's visit in the wake of his Monday threats to use military force against protesters "violates our religious principles.“
Zuckerberg still under fire over refusal to take action on inflammatory Trump posts
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg isn’t budging over his refusal to take action on inflammatory posts by President Donald Trump that spread misinformation about voting by mail and, many said, encouraged violence against protesters.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg isn’t budging over his refusal to take action on inflammatory posts by President Donald Trump that spread misinformation about voting by mail and, many said, encouraged violence against protesters.
'It is time for America to examine our tragic failures': George W. Bush speaks on George Floyd death
Former President George W. Bush weighed in on the death of George Floyd with a lengthy statement issued on Tuesday, saying he and former first lady Laura Bush “are anguished by the brutal suffocation” of Floyd, who died during an encounter with Minneapolis police May 25.
Former President George W. Bush weighed in on the death of George Floyd with a lengthy statement issued on Tuesday, saying he and former first lady Laura Bush “are anguished by the brutal suffocation” of Floyd, who died during an encounter with Minneapolis police May 25.
GOP senators offer rare rebuke of Trump on church visit
Most Republicans continued Tuesday to avoid any criticism of President Donald Trump amidst the nationwide protests that have now gone global.
Most Republicans continued Tuesday to avoid any criticism of President Donald Trump amidst the nationwide protests that have now gone global.
Cuomo blasts de Blasio's response to violence and looting in New York City
Calling it "a disgrace", Gov. Andrew Cuomo blasted New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and the NYPD for their response to the looting and violence despite a curfew.
Calling it "a disgrace", Gov. Andrew Cuomo blasted New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and the NYPD for their response to the looting and violence despite a curfew.
Fauci says his meetings with Trump have 'dramatically decreased,' despite ongoing pandemic
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s statements come amid protests across the country, prompting fears of new transmissions of the coronavirus.
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s statements come amid protests across the country, prompting fears of new transmissions of the coronavirus.
Biden blasts Trump's 'narcissism' in new phase of campaign
“I call on the Congress to act this month," Biden said, urging lawmakers to start “with real police reform" and citing proposed legislation outlawing choke holds.
“I call on the Congress to act this month," Biden said, urging lawmakers to start “with real police reform" and citing proposed legislation outlawing choke holds.
Presidents have leeway to use military for domestic purposes
Legal experts say the president does indeed have the authority under the Insurrection Act of 1807 to dispatch the military in states that are unable to put down an insurrection or are defying federal law.
Legal experts say the president does indeed have the authority under the Insurrection Act of 1807 to dispatch the military in states that are unable to put down an insurrection or are defying federal law.
Protests and looting despite curfew in New York City
More looting and protests unfolded across New York City in the hours before and after a curfew went into effect and after a day of peaceful protests over George Floyd's death.
More looting and protests unfolded across New York City in the hours before and after a curfew went into effect and after a day of peaceful protests over George Floyd's death.
Gov. Cuomo concerned protests will spread COVID-19
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he is concerned that mass protests over George Floyd's death could imperil the long, hard fight to contain the coronavirus pandemic in a worldwide hotspot.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he is concerned that mass protests over George Floyd's death could imperil the long, hard fight to contain the coronavirus pandemic in a worldwide hotspot.
Tear gas, threats before President Trump visits church amid protests
President Donald Trump is visiting the 200-year-old church near the White House that was set on fire as demonstrators clashed with police over the weekend.
President Donald Trump is visiting the 200-year-old church near the White House that was set on fire as demonstrators clashed with police over the weekend.
Some cadets at West Point ahead of graduation where Trump set to speak test positive for coronavirus
A handful of cadets from the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2020 who were expected to attend a graduation ceremony where President Donald Trump is scheduled to serve as the commencement speaker this month have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
A handful of cadets from the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2020 who were expected to attend a graduation ceremony where President Donald Trump is scheduled to serve as the commencement speaker this month have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Trump slams governors as 'weak,' urges crackdown on protests
“Most of you are weak,” Trump said. “You have to arrest people.”
“Most of you are weak,” Trump said. “You have to arrest people.”
Trump warns governors he’ll deploy military across US to ‘solve the problem for them’ amid protests
The president said that he has strongly recommended to every governor to deploy National Guard in sufficient numbers to “dominate” the streets until violence has been quelled.
The president said that he has strongly recommended to every governor to deploy National Guard in sufficient numbers to “dominate” the streets until violence has been quelled.
NJ outdoor dining, nonessential retail stores, hair salons to open this month
Outdoor dining, hair salons and nonessential retail sores will soon be allowed to reopen in New Jersey, announced Gov. Phil Murphy.
Outdoor dining, hair salons and nonessential retail sores will soon be allowed to reopen in New Jersey, announced Gov. Phil Murphy.
Civil unrest could influence Biden's search for running mate
The widespread protests and outcry following the incident have increased pressure on Biden to choose a black woman.
The widespread protests and outcry following the incident have increased pressure on Biden to choose a black woman.
‘Let’s get to work’: Obama pens letter on how to achieve ‘real change’ amid George Floyd protests
The former U.S. president reflected on the protests that have engulfed much of the United States.
The former U.S. president reflected on the protests that have engulfed much of the United States.
NYC mayor's daughter among protesters arrested
Mayor Bill de Blasio's daughter was arrested in New York City during protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Mayor Bill de Blasio's daughter was arrested in New York City during protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Chaos erupts overnight in New York City after day of protests
Violence erupted overnight in the SoHo section of Manhattan after a day of protests against the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. Looters targeted high-end stores, breaking windows and leaving the area strewn with glass and debris.
Violence erupted overnight in the SoHo section of Manhattan after a day of protests against the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. Looters targeted high-end stores, breaking windows and leaving the area strewn with glass and debris.