The attempt to shift the focus of attention mirrors the president’s response after Charlottesville in 2017.
Category: Politics
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The GOP’s decision to keep its 2016 platform is, well, a little awkward for Trump
Some of the language in the platform refers in almost eerie language to what the “current administration” and “the president” have done.
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The Technology 202: Amazon’s move to temporarily bar police from using its facial recognition software could have long-term consequences
Law enforcement’s use of facial recognition was always controversial. Now it’s politically toxic.
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The Energy 202: Minority areas already have high pollution. Trump’s coronavirus response makes it worse, critics say.
‘When we say, ‘I can’t breathe,’ we literally can’t breathe,’ one Trump administration critic said.
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The Cybersecurity 202: Two new developments challenge Justice Department arguments on encryption
Facebook bought a hacking tool to uncover ‘the worst criminal to ever use the platform.’
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The Finance 202: Fed’s Powell signals Congress needs to do more to ease grim economic forecast
Treasury Sec. Steven Mnuchin said extending unemployment benefits may be necessary.
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The Health 202: The pandemic is far from over, but Trump is restarting campaign rallies
He’s mentioned campaign stops in some states experiencing spikes in infections and hospitalizations.
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Power Up: Rep. Clyburn to today’s activists: Don’t let ’defund the police’ hijack new momentum for reform
The House Majority Whip also had some advice for his white colleagues on Capitol Hill.
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We’re still honoring those who fought against the U.S.A. Why, President Trump?
Many federal symbols honoring Civil War rebels, including the names of 10 Army bases, remain untouched.
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Joe Biden warns that President Trump ‘is going to try to steal this election’
In an interview on “The Daily Show,” the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee also said that he has considered what will happen if he wins and Trump won’t leave office.
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Republicans are tentatively set to move their party to Jacksonville
The move to the Florida city follows the refusal of officials in North Carolina to agree to the crowded, mask-free gathering President Trump desires.
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Lawmakers grapple with policing and race as focus shifts from the streets to the Capitol
A hearing Wednesday marked the first time in years that leaders from both parties urged a legislative remedy for racial injustice in policing. But their ability to find common ground remains in doubt.
