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Wall Street Journal's Eric Morath discusses the latest jobs report and overall employment picture amid the pandemic and University of Texas - Austin's Peniel Joseph discusses George Floyd's death and ensuing protests.

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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.

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Jim Morrill, a political reporter at the Charlotte Observer newspaper in North Carolina, was interviewed about the state of the 2020 presidential race in North Carolina. He talked about what impact the Republican National Convention being potentially split between Charlotte, the state's largest city, and another city could have on voters casting ballots in the presidential race. Mr. Morrill also discussed 2020 Senate and House races in the state and how they could impact the race between President Trump and Joe Biden, the presumed Democratic nominee.

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White House Domestic Policy Council Acting Director Brooke Rollins discussed the administration's legislative priorities during a virtual event with Politico Playbook co-authors Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman. Ms. Rollins said the administration is discussing how to respond to recent riots and protests breaking out across the country. According to Ms. Rollins, President Trump "has never been more laser-focused" on bringing "safety and security and prosperity to America." Ms. Rollins also discussed the White House's priorities for the next coronavirus stimulus package. In addition, she said the Trump Administration is focusing on providing affordable health care, opportunities for underserved communities, and regulatory reform.

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) holds a news briefing on the protests around the country following George Floyd's death and the state's coronavirus response efforts.

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Wall Street Journal's Eric Morath discussed the latest jobs report and overall employment picture amid the pandemic.

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The Congressional Black Caucus held a virtual town hall on race in America following days of protests over the death of George Floyd. Led by Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), they discussed the systemic racism communities of color have dealt with nationally, the need to reform and hold accountable law enforcement, and the recent victims of excessive police force that have spurred protests around the world. Joining the conversation were community and racial justice activists, as well as representatives from law enforcement and the media.

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The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a virtual hearing on protecting voting rights during the coronavirus pandemic. Among the witnesses were Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D), Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton, ACLU Voting Rights Project Director Dale Ho and Fair Fight Action Chair Stacey Abrams. Committee members largely questioned witnesses about the potential benefits and challenges of expanding mail-in voting for the November 2020 elections. Other topics included voting access for disabled and minority populations, election security measures, resources for polling places and ensuring voters can safely cast in-person ballots during the pandemic.

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Catholic Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Washington, DC participated in a dialogue with others concerning the ongoing protests across the nation that were sparked by the death of George Floyd while in police custody. He called Mr. Floyd's death and others before him an assassination due to the color of their skin. Archbishop Gregory also spoke about why he publicly criticized the president's visits to St. John's Episcopal Church and St. John Paul II National Shrine. Georgetown University hosted this virtual event.

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U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Kamala Harris (D-CA) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) delivered remarks for the Texas Democratic Party's 2020 convention, being held virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks for the Texas Democratic Party's 2020 convention, which was being held virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic. During his brief address, he talked about the importance of Texas to the Democratic Party and its 2020 strategy, and said the time had come for more focus on changes in the law enforcement and judicial systems in response to the protests that had taken place in the U.S. in the prior week following the death of George Floyd, a Black man, while in custody of Minneapolis police.

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Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) delivered the Democratic Weekly Address, discussing the ongoing nationwide protests and police reform.

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Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-NY, Energy & Commerce Committee Vice Chair, talks about "smart cities" & the tech that's involved to enable them. She also talks about election security, deepfakes and facial recognition issues.

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President Trump met with commercial fishermen in Bangor, Maine to discuss the fishing industry. The president signed an executive order that will reopen 5,000 square miles of ocean to commercial fishing. In 2016, President Obama closed and designated it as a national marine monument to protect marine life and environment.

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Former President Barack Obama participated in a virtual town hall on racial justice and police reform hosted by My Brother's Keeper Alliance, a program of the Obama Foundation. This was the first time the former president responded publicly to the death of George Floyd while in police custody and the ongoing nationwide protests that have erupted as a result. He said amid tragedy there's also hope and opportunity for people to act and work for change. He urged cities and police departments to review their use of force policies and make changes.

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President Trump's reelection campaign hosted a virtual event targeted at Black voters hosted by Katrina Pierson, a senior adviser to the campaign. Also featured was Paris Dennard, a senior adviser to the Republican National Committee, and Vernon Jones, a Democratic Georgia state representative who was supporting President Trump's reelection effort. The three discussed President Trump and Mr. Biden and their records on issues of interest to African Americans, including the economy and changes to criminal justice and sentencing laws. Mr. Jones also talked about why he was supporting President Trump's reelection campaign despite being elected as a Democrat to Georgia's statehouse. The discussion came amid a week of protests in cities across the U.S. in response to the killing of George Floyd, a Black man, while in custody of police in Minneapolis.

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2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks for the Texas Democratic Party's 2020 convention, which was being held virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic. During his brief address, he talked about the importance of Texas to the Democratic Party and its 2020 strategy, and said the time had come for more focus on changes in the law enforcement and judicial systems in response to the protests that had taken place in the U.S. in the prior week following the death of George Floyd, a Black man, while in custody of Minneapolis police.

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U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Kamala Harris (D-CA) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) delivered remarks for the Texas Democratic Party's 2020 convention, being held virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Jim Morrill, a political reporter at the Charlotte Observer newspaper in North Carolina, was interviewed about the state of the 2020 presidential race in North Carolina. He talked about what impact the Republican National Convention being potentially split between Charlotte, the state's largest city, and another city could have on voters casting ballots in the presidential race. Mr. Morrill also discussed 2020 Senate and House races in the state and how they could impact the race between President Trump and Joe Biden, the presumed Democratic nominee.

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) held a briefing in Albany to address the protests around the country following George Floyd's death as well as the state's coronavirus response efforts. The governor announced that New York will begin phase one of reopening the state, proclaiming "we didn't flatten the curve, we bent the curve." Included in phase one of reopening are construction, manufacturing and curbside pick-up, as well as permissions given to commercial buildings to take the temperature of all those who enter. Governor Cuomo also discussed the protests in the state, saying they were primarily peaceful and that he has proposed police reform legislation because "we have a moment here where we can make change."

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University of Texas - Austin's Peniel Joseph discussed George Floyd's death and ensuing protests.

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Former President Barack Obama participated in a virtual town hall on racial justice and police reform hosted by My Brother's Keeper Alliance, a program of the Obama Foundation. This was the first time the former president responded publicly to the death of George Floyd while in police custody and the ongoing nationwide protests that have erupted as a result. He said amid tragedy there's also hope and opportunity for people to act and work for change. He urged cities and police departments to review their use of force policies and make changes.

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President Trump's reelection campaign hosted a virtual event targeted at Black voters hosted by Katrina Pierson, a senior adviser to the campaign. Also featured was Paris Dennard, a senior adviser to the Republican National Committee, and Vernon Jones, a Democratic Georgia state representative who was supporting President Trump's reelection effort. The three discussed President Trump and Mr. Biden and their records on issues of interest to African Americans, including the economy and changes to criminal justice and sentencing laws. Mr. Jones also talked about why he was supporting President Trump's reelection campaign despite being elected as a Democrat to Georgia's statehouse. The discussion came amid a week of protests in cities across the U.S. in response to the killing of George Floyd, a Black man, while in custody of police in Minneapolis.

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2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden delivered remarks for the Texas Democratic Party's 2020 convention, which was being held virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic. During his brief address, he talked about the importance of Texas to the Democratic Party and its 2020 strategy, and said the time had come for more focus on changes in the law enforcement and judicial systems in response to the protests that had taken place in the U.S. in the prior week following the death of George Floyd, a Black man, while in custody of Minneapolis police.

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U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Kamala Harris (D-CA) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) delivered remarks for the Texas Democratic Party's 2020 convention, being held virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Jim Morrill, a political reporter at the Charlotte Observer newspaper in North Carolina, was interviewed about the state of the 2020 presidential race in North Carolina. He talked about what impact the Republican National Convention being potentially split between Charlotte, the state's largest city, and another city could have on voters casting ballots in the presidential race. Mr. Morrill also discussed 2020 Senate and House races in the state and how they could impact the race between President Trump and Joe Biden, the presumed Democratic nominee.

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The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a hearing on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on colleges and universities. Several college and university presidents testified about their plans to reopen in the fall and the challenges they face. They discussed the importance of the financial assistance provided by the CARES Act, and stressed the importance of addressing the hardships that minority students and those of lower socio-economic status are facing due to the coronavirus pandemic including access to food, housing and internet access. Also testifying was American Public Health Association Executive Director Georges Benjamin, who stressed that college campuses will have cases of COVID-19 in the fall and expressed how important it would be to have a plan to respond.

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The Congressional Black Caucus held a virtual town hall on race in America following days of protests over the death of George Floyd. Led by Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), they discussed the systemic racism communities of color have dealt with nationally, the need to reform and hold accountable law enforcement, and the recent victims of excessive police force that have spurred protests around the world. Joining the conversation were community and racial justice activists, as well as representatives from law enforcement and the media.

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