Politics & Government
News Brief: George Floyd Protests Continue, Minneapolis Police Under Investigation
Large protests continue nationwide for George Floyd. Minnesota filed a discrimination complaint against the Minneapolis Police Department. And, the Senate GOP prepares to look into Joe Biden's family.
Trump Wants Show Of Force To Cure National Crisis
Even in calmer times, Trump has spoken of having military parades in Washington, such as on his Inauguration Day or the Fourth of July, in the style of those held by the French on the Champs d'Elysee.
Trump Suggests GOP Move Convention After N.C. Gov. Refuses To Allow Packed Arenas
After Gov. Roy Cooper insisted on a scaled-back event, President Trump shot back saying he is "still in Shelter-In-Place Mode,"
Don't Send U.S. Military To Protests, Hill Democrats Warn Trump
Calling out active-duty troops to quell widespread unrest over the death of George Floyd is an option congressional Democrats are warning would only make matters worse.
'He Did Not Pray': Fallout Grows From Trump's Photo-Op At St. John's Church
"He did not offer a word of balm or condolence to those who are grieving," says the bishop who oversees the church. Washington's mayor was more direct: "Shameful!"
Catholic Archbishop Criticizes Trump's Visit To St. John Paul II Shrine
"I find it baffling and reprehensible that any Catholic facility would allow itself to be so egregiously misused and manipulated," says Washington Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory.
Pelosi Asks Black Caucus To Come Up With Police Reforms Following Protests
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are pushing a wide range of proposals such as banning chokeholds as a response to the protests across the country following the death of George Floyd.
Nancy Pelosi Discusses The Government's Response To The Protests Around The U.S.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi about the government's response to the protests around the country sparked by George Floyd's death in police custody last week.
President Trump Visits John Paul II Shrine To Promote International Religious Freedom
President Trump has visited a Catholic shrine Tuesday to promote religious freedom. The D.C. Archbishop criticized this visit and another president's controversial church visit Monday.