Trump Expands Deployment Of Federal Agents To End 'Explosion Of Shootings'
Trump says agents will go "into communities plagued by violent crime." He adds the administration has "no choice but to get involved."
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NAACP Sues Betsy DeVos Over Federal Aid Money For Private Schools
The civil rights organization argues the Department of Education has directed states to unfairly divert relief funds from public to private schools.
State Department's Inspector General Probes The U.S. Ambassador To Britain
The U.S. ambassador to the U.K. allegedly made sexist and racist remarks. He also told colleagues President Trump asked him to help get the British Open golf tournament at one of Trump's resorts.
Sierra Club Denounces Founder John Muir For Racism
The head of the environmental organization Sierra Club has denounced the group's founder, John Muir, as racist. The move reflects wider workplace turmoil after national protests over systemic racism.
House Poised To Pass Bill Removing Confederate Statues From Capitol
Democrats say they want to remember history, but not honor Confederates. Their bill also calls for removing a bust of Justice Taney, author of landmark case barring citizenship for an enslaved man.
'We Will Not Retreat': Homeland Security Vows Continued Federal Response To Protests
Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf insists that federal officers would defend the rights of peaceful protesters in Portland, Ore., but promises no letup against criminal activity.
In Portland, A Wall Of Moms And Leaf Blowers Against Tear Gas
State and local leaders have repeatedly called for federal agents to leave the city. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown says the officers are not about public safety, but "political theater."
In France, A Sister's Fight For Justice And Black Lives Gains Momentum
Assa Traoré holds police responsible for her brother Adama Traoré's death. "She's ... shining the spotlight on the police violence and injustices that we face every day being Black," says a supporter.
Social Change Leads To Healthy Debate In U.S. Military, Gen. Hyten Says
In a frank phone call with NPR's Steve Inskeep, Gen. John Hyten, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, answers questions about tensions in the military over sexual misconduct and racism.
Texas School Board Keeps Grooming Code That Led To Suspension Of Black Students
The Barbers Hill Independent School District forbids male students from wearing their hair long. Two Black students were suspended when they refused to cut their dreadlocks.