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Washington Journal: 06/04/2020
3 hours, 0 minuteDefense One's Kevin Baron discusses U.S. military's role in quelling civilian dissent, National League of Cities' Vince Williams discusses challenges facing the nation's mayors, and Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) discusses FISA abuse allegations.
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U.S. House of Representatives: 06/04/2020
3 minutesThe House holds a pro forma session. No recorded votes will take place.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting on Subpoenas Related to the FBI's Russia Investigation
1 hour, 57 minutesThe Senate Judiciary Committee meets to consider authorizing subpoenas for individuals involved in the FBI investigation into possible ties between the Trump campaign and Russian officials.
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Senate Democrats Hold Moment of Silence
17 minutesSenate Democrats gathered in Emancipation Hall in the Capitol to honor the life of George Floyd and other African Americans who have died in recent weeks. The senators were led in prayer by Barry Black, the Senate chaplain, before remaining silent for 8:46 - the amount of time a police officer kneeled on George Floyd's neck. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) also delivered remarks.
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Washington Journal: Vince Williams
19 minutesNational League of Cities' Vince Williams, Democratic mayor of Union City GA, discussed how cities are coping with Covid-19 and civil unrest in the wake of George Floyd's death.
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Attorney General Holds Briefing on Protests Across U.S.
1 hour, 5 minutesAttorney General William Barr and others hold a news conference on the government's response to protests across America in response to the death of George Floyd.
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Virginia Gov. Northam Holds Briefing on Removal of Robert E. Lee Statue
13 minutesVirginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) held a briefing on the protests over the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis.
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George Floyd Memorial Service in Minneapolis
2 hours, 19 minutesRev. Al Sharpton and others speak at a memorial service for George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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Senate Democrats Hold Moment of Silence
17 minutesSenate Democrats gathered in Emancipation Hall in the Capitol to honor the life of George Floyd and other African Americans who have died in recent weeks. The senators were led in prayer by Barry Black, the Senate chaplain, before remaining silent for 8:46 - the amount of time a police officer kneeled on George Floyd's neck. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) also delivered remarks.
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Washington Journal: Rep. Kelly Armstrong
60 secondsRep. Kelly Armstrong (R-North Dakota) discussed yesterday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing reviewing the FBI's Russia investigation.
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North Carolina Gov. Cooper Holds Briefing on Coronavirus
42 minutesNorth Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) holds a briefing on protests over George Floyd's death as well as his decision to require the Republican National Committee to scale back their convention due to coronavirus concerns.
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Campaign 2020: Interview with Pennsylvania Political Reporter Laura Olson
10 minutesLaura Olson, a political reporter for the Morning Call newspaper in Allentown, Pennsylvania was interviewed on the state of the 2020 presidential race in the Keystone State, where President Trump won by less than one-half percent in 2016. She talked about how Pennsylvania's political climate has changed since the 2016 election, and about the issues driving voter decisions at the polls, including the economy and the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Also discussed was the impact the pandemic was having on campaigning in the state, as well as the expansion of mail-in ballots because in response to COVID-19.
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Attorney General Holds Briefing on Protests Across U.S.
1 hour, 6 minutesAttorney General William Barr and federal officials held a news conference on the government's response to protests across America in response to the death of George Floyd. The attorney general said federal law enforcement continues to protect Americans who are peacefully protesting but is actively pursing those who are using this moment to loot and cause violence. He said law enforcement agencies are investigating extremist groups that have been accused of instigating violence and vandalism. Attorney General Barr and FBI Director Christopher Wray also spoke about foreign actors sowing discord by spreading disinformation and inciting violence on social media platforms. He also commented on the controversy surrounding President Trump's photo-op at St. John's Church after protesters where forcefully removed, saying the president should be able to walk out of the White House and visit the church if he chooses.
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House Speaker Pelosi Holds News Conference
37 minutesIn her weekly news conference on Capitol Hill, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) spoke about a letter she sent to President Trump earlier in the day on the use of military and federal law enforcement agencies in response to protests in Washington, DC. The speaker said she was demanding information on which agencies were taking part, what was their chain of command and under what authority were they conducting their operations. Speaker Pelosi also said that the leaders of the Congressional Black Caucus would be announcing legislation the following Monday that seeks to address racial inequalities and implement policing reforms. Additionally, the speaker commemorated the 31st anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests in China.
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Virginia Gov. Northam Holds Briefing on Removal of Robert E. Lee Statue
54 minutesVirginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) held a news conference to discuss his administration's decision to remove the statue of Robert E. Lee in Richmond. He said the statue was wrong then and is wrong now and should be removed as soon as possible. The governor added that it will be put into storage upon removal and its future will be up to government officials and community leaders.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting on Subpoenas Related to the FBI's Russia Investigation
1 hour, 58 minutesThe Senate Judiciary Committee met to consider authorizing subpoenas for individuals involved in the FBI's "Crossfire Hurricane" investigation into possible ties between the Trump campaign and Russian officials. The committee debated the subpoenas and the manner in which they were seeking to authorize them, however, Chair Lindsey Graham (R-SC) decided to postpone the vote until the following week. The committee also debated and voted on the nomination of Judge Justin Walker to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Judge Walker was favorably reported out of committee, 12-10, on a party-line vote.
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Attorney General Holds Briefing on Protests Across U.S.
1 hour, 4 minutesAttorney General William Barr and federal officials held a news conference on the government's response to protests across America in response to the death of George Floyd. The attorney general said federal law enforcement continues to protect Americans who are peacefully protesting but is actively pursing those who are using this moment to loot and cause violence. He said law enforcement agencies are investigating extremist groups that have been accused of instigating violence and vandalism. Attorney General Barr and FBI Director Christopher Wray also spoke about foreign actors sowing discord by spreading disinformation and inciting violence on social media platforms. He also commented on the controversy surrounding President Trump's photo-op at St. John's Church after protesters where forcefully removed, saying the president should be able to walk out of the White House and visit the church if he chooses.
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Senate Democrats Hold Moment of Silence
16 minutesSenate Democrats gathered in Emancipation Hall in the Capitol to honor the life of George Floyd and other African Americans who have died in recent weeks. The senators were led in prayer by Barry Black, the Senate chaplain, before remaining silent for 8:46 - the amount of time a police officer kneeled on George Floyd's neck. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) also delivered remarks.
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House Speaker Pelosi Holds News Conference
32 minutesIn her weekly news conference on Capitol Hill, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) spoke about a letter she sent to President Trump earlier in the day on the use of military and federal law enforcement agencies in response to protests in Washington, DC. The speaker said she was demanding information on which agencies were taking part, what was their chain of command and under what authority were they conducting their operations. Speaker Pelosi also said that the leaders of the Congressional Black Caucus would be announcing legislation the following Monday that seeks to address racial inequalities and implement policing reforms. Additionally, the speaker commemorated the 31st anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests in China.
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Virginia Gov. Northam Holds Briefing on Removal of Robert E. Lee Statue
52 minutesVirginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) held a news conference to discuss his administration's decision to remove the statue of Robert E. Lee in Richmond. He said the statue was wrong then and is wrong now and should be removed as soon as possible. The governor added that it will be put into storage upon removal and its future will be up to government officials and community leaders.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf Holds Briefing on Protests Across U.S.
28 minutesPennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf (D) held a news conference to address protesting and civil unrest across the state. Governor Wolf said, "the protests have done their intended job" as he announced several steps he would be taking to address potential police misconduct in Pennsylvania. His plan includes a review of police training curriculum, as well as the creation of a police advisory board, a state-level law enforcement commission to look into police misconduct, a deputy inspector general to stop waste, fraud and abuse, and the creation of a sub-committee to look at racial and ethnic disparities. The governor said the purpose of these actions would be to build community and encourage transparency in order to "make our democracy better for everybody."
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North Carolina Gov. Cooper Holds Briefing on Coronavirus
44 minutesNorth Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) gave an update on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic at a briefing. Gov. Cooper announced the creation of a new task force aimed at addressing coronavirus health disparities among minorities. Other topics discussed included concerns of the virus spreading as protests over the death of George Floyd continue, future reopening phases and President Trump considering moving the RNC convention out of the state.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting on Subpoenas Related to the FBI's Russia Investigation
1 hour, 58 minutesThe Senate Judiciary Committee met to consider authorizing subpoenas for individuals involved in the FBI's "Crossfire Hurricane" investigation into possible ties between the Trump campaign and Russian officials. The committee debated the subpoenas and the manner in which they were seeking to authorize them, however, Chair Lindsey Graham (R-SC) decided to postpone the vote until the following week. The committee also debated and voted on the nomination of Judge Justin Walker to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit. Judge Walker was favorably reported out of committee, 12-10, on a party-line vote.
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Campaign 2020: Interview with Pennsylvania Political Reporter Laura Olson
11 minutesLaura Olson, a political reporter for the Morning Call newspaper in Allentown, Pennsylvania was interviewed on the state of the 2020 presidential race in the Keystone State, where President Trump won by less than one-half percent in 2016. She talked about how Pennsylvania's political climate has changed since the 2016 election, and about the issues driving voter decisions at the polls, including the economy and the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. Also discussed was the impact the pandemic was having on campaigning in the state, as well as the expansion of mail-in ballots because in response to COVID-19.
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Attorney General Holds Briefing on Protests Across U.S.
1 hour, 4 minutesAttorney General William Barr and federal officials held a news conference on the government's response to protests across America in response to the death of George Floyd. The attorney general said federal law enforcement continues to protect Americans who are peacefully protesting but is actively pursing those who are using this moment to loot and cause violence. He said law enforcement agencies are investigating extremist groups that have been accused of instigating violence and vandalism. Attorney General Barr and FBI Director Christopher Wray also spoke about foreign actors sowing discord by spreading disinformation and inciting violence on social media platforms. He also commented on the controversy surrounding President Trump's photo-op at St. John's Church after protesters where forcefully removed, saying the president should be able to walk out of the White House and visit the church if he chooses.
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Senate Democrats Hold Moment of Silence
17 minutesSenate Democrats gathered in Emancipation Hall in the Capitol to honor the life of George Floyd and other African Americans who have died in recent weeks. The senators were led in prayer by Barry Black, the Senate chaplain, before remaining silent for 8:46 - the amount of time a police officer kneeled on George Floyd's neck. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) also delivered remarks.
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George Floyd Memorial Service in Minneapolis
1 hour, 35 minutesRev. Al Sharpton was among those who spoke at a memorial service for George Floyd in Minneapolis. While delivering his eulogy, Rev. Sharpton indirectly addressed the president's photo op in front of St. John's Episcopal Church in Washington, DC. "We cannot use bibles as a prop. And for those that have agendas that are not about justice, this family will not let you use George as a prop," he said.