Several religious leaders, Democrats and some Republicans have voiced their dismay about the nakedly political optics of the president brandishing a Bible after threatening to deploy the military to crack down on protesters.

In this edition: A guide to today’s many primaries, Biden and Trump navigate civil unrest, and new polls find a country siding with the protesters.

The former president’s statement does not mention President Trump, but his call for compassion and unity presents a stark contrast to the incumbent’s rhetoric.

The House Armed Services Committee wants Esper and Milley to testify while the Judiciary Committee chairman, rebuffed by Barr, is calling for a cut in the budget for his personal office.