Democratic strategist Michael Starr Hopkins and conservative commentator Armstrong Williams discuss race relations in America, and Government Accountability Office's John Dicken discusses GAO's new report on nursing home infections.
Democratic strategist Michael Starr Hopkins and conservative commentator Armstrong Williams discuss race relations in America, and Government Accountability Office's John Dicken discusses GAO's new report on nursing home infections.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) holds a briefing on the states's coronavirus response and the protests and civil unrest following the death of George Floyd.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) held a briefing to discuss the protests and civil unrest after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Gov. Beshear gave an update on the investigation into a deadly shooting in Louisville after police and the National Guard opened fired on a man as they were trying to break up a large crowd. Louisville Police said they were shot at and returned fire. The governor called on authorities to release video footage immediately of the incident. The governor said people need to determine and see for themselves whether the incident was justified. During the news conference, the mother of Breonna Taylor also spoke, calling for justice not violence, after her daughter was shot at least five times and killed by police back in March 2020 during a raid of her apartment.
Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) held a news conference on the city's response to protests sparked by the death of George Floyd while in police custody. Mayor Bowser announced she would extend a curfew over the next two days starting at 7pm after weekend protests turned violent and some protesters caused property damage around the city. Also discussed was the city's response to the coronavirus pandemic and concerns about mass gatherings causing another spike in COVID-19 cases.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell discussed the U.S. economy and his agency's response to the coronavirus pandemic at a virtual event hosted by Princeton University. He announced the Federal Reserve was "days away" from making the first loans to small and medium-sized businesses as part of its Mainstreet Lending Program. In addition, Chairman Powell said the central bank "crossed a lot of red lines" to help the economy during the pandemic. The conversation was moderated by Princeton University economics and public affairs professor Alan Blinder.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) held a news conference on the protests and riots in response to the death of George Floyd in police custody. The governor said he was extending the curfew in the Twin Cities for two more days, but would be shortening the length of the curfew to go into effect at 10pm and end at 4am. Gov. Walz also announced that the state's National Guard would begin demobilizing, however, the law enforcement presence on the ground would remain the same as the previous couple nights.
Three Democrats vying for the party nomination to take on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) join a special edition of Kentucky Educational Television's "Kentucky Tonight" program to discuss their campaign platforms and why they're running.
President Trump delivered a statement from the White House on the aftermath and violence that's erupted across the country following the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis.
President Trump walked to St. John's Church in Lafayette Square in Washington, DC following remarks at the White House. A part of the church caught fire during violent demonstrations following the death of George Floyd while in police custody.
Senate Minority Leader Schumer spoke about the murder of George Floyd and the civil unrest. He talked about the history of racism and slavery, and why it's still relevant today.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) held a news conference on the protests and riots in response to the death of George Floyd in police custody. The governor said he was extending the curfew in the Twin Cities for two more days, but would be shortening the length of the curfew to go into effect at 10pm and end at 4am. Gov. Walz also announced that the state's National Guard would begin demobilizing, however, the law enforcement presence on the ground would remain the same as the previous couple nights.
President Trump held a conference call with governors about the protests and riots that have taken place across the nation. The president encouraged governors to call up National Guard units and prosecute rioters to the fullest extent of the law. Attorney General William Barr and Defense Secretary Mark Esper also took part.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden hosted a virtual roundtable of Democratic mayors from Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles and St. Paul, Minnesota to talk about ongoing protests against police violence in cities across the U.S. During the discussion, he talked about a listening session he participated earlier in the day with African American leaders in his home city of Wilmington, Delaware. He also asked the mayors about the protests happening in their cities and what federal level help they would like to see in making changes in law enforcement policy.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (R) held a news conference to discuss the protests that have broken out in the state in response to the death of George Floyd and the state's continued response to the coronavirus pandemic. With regard to the demonstrations he urged peace over violence. And Missouri's Health Department director said he's concerned with community spread of COVID-19. Gov. Parson also spoke about how the virus has severely impacted the state's budget forcing him to place funding restrictions on services and programs including K-12 and higher education.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) held a news conference to discuss how the state is responding to mass protests and civil unrest following the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis. The response includes sending out additional National Guard members to specific communities. The governor also spoke about the call he and other governors participated in earlier in the day with President Trump.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) held a briefing on the states's coronavirus response and the protests and civil unrest following the death of George Floyd. He told reporters at a news conference that he shared the "outrage" and stands with the protesters and later said he would be speaking to New York City Mayor De Blasio about the possibility of a curfew and whether to bring in the National Guard. Gov. Cuomo also provided an update on the coronavirus pandemic, saying hospitalizations and deaths in the state were down but also warned that the recent mass gatherings and protests could exacerbate the spread of the virus.
President Trump delivered a statement from the White House on the aftermath and violence that's erupted across the country following the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis.
President Trump walked to St. John's Church in Lafayette Square in Washington, DC following remarks at the White House. A part of the church caught fire during violent demonstrations following the death of George Floyd while in police custody.
Three Democrats vying for the party nomination to take on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) in the 2020 election joined a special edition of Kentucky Educational Television's "Kentucky Tonight" program to discuss their campaign platforms and why they're running. Much of the program focused on the nationwide protests that erupted following the death of George Floyd, a Black man, while in police custody in Minneapolis. The candidates talked about the response to protests in Louisville, Kentucky's largest city, and about ways they would address racism if elected to the Senate. They also fielded questions on a variety of topics including abortion, the coronavirus response, and gun rights, many of them submitted by viewers of the program.
Senate Minority Leader Schumer spoke about the murder of George Floyd and the civil unrest. He talked about the history of racism and slavery, and why it's still relevant today.
President Trump held a conference call with governors about the protests and riots that have taken place across the nation. The president encouraged governors to call up National Guard units and prosecute rioters to the fullest extent of the law. Attorney General William Barr and Defense Secretary Mark Esper also took part.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (R) held a news conference to discuss the protests that have broken out in the state in response to the death of George Floyd and the state's continued response to the coronavirus pandemic. With regard to the demonstrations he urged peace over violence. And Missouri's Health Department director said he's concerned with community spread of COVID-19. Gov. Parson also spoke about how the virus has severely impacted the state's budget forcing him to place funding restrictions on services and programs including K-12 and higher education.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) held a news conference to discuss how the state is responding to mass protests and civil unrest following the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis. The response includes sending out additional National Guard members to specific communities. The governor also spoke about the call he and other governors participated in earlier in the day with President Trump.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden hosted a virtual roundtable of Democratic mayors from Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles and St. Paul, Minnesota to talk about ongoing protests against police violence in cities across the U.S. During the discussion, he talked about a listening session he participated earlier in the day with African American leaders in his home city of Wilmington, Delaware. He also asked the mayors about the protests happening in their cities and what federal level help they would like to see in making changes in law enforcement policy.
President Trump delivered a statement from the White House on the aftermath and violence that's erupted across the country following the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis.
President Trump walked to St. John's Church in Lafayette Square in Washington, DC following remarks at the White House. A part of the church caught fire during violent demonstrations following the death of George Floyd while in police custody.