DC mayor sued over 'Black Lives Matter' street painting
A lawsuit is challenging Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser’s move to paint “Black Lives Matter” in giant yellow letters down the city’s 16th Street near the White House, alleging she is violating the First Amendment’s establishment clause by showing a preference to what it calls a “cult orthodoxy.”
A lawsuit is challenging Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser’s move to paint “Black Lives Matter” in giant yellow letters down the city’s 16th Street near the White House, alleging she is violating the First Amendment’s establishment clause by showing a preference to what it calls a “cult orthodoxy.”
Videos of Trump walking on ramp, lifting glass with two hands put him on the defensive
President Donald Trump was on the defensive after videos showing him walking down a ramp and using two hands to hold a water glass gained traction on social media. Trump tweeted that the ramp was "very long & steep, had no handrail and, most importantly, was very slippery. "
President Donald Trump was on the defensive after videos showing him walking down a ramp and using two hands to hold a water glass gained traction on social media. Trump tweeted that the ramp was "very long & steep, had no handrail and, most importantly, was very slippery. "
President to accept Republican nomination in Jacksonville: RNC
The Republican National Convention announced Thursday that President Donald Trump will accept the party's nomination for reelection in Jacksonville, Florida.
The Republican National Convention announced Thursday that President Donald Trump will accept the party's nomination for reelection in Jacksonville, Florida.
Trump calls for increase in police funding during Dallas visit despite growing reform movement
Trump made it clear again he does not support the idea of taking money and resources away from police. He spoke ahead of a high-dollar fundraiser at a North Dallas home scheduled for Thursday evening.
Trump made it clear again he does not support the idea of taking money and resources away from police. He spoke ahead of a high-dollar fundraiser at a North Dallas home scheduled for Thursday evening.
Trump to hold fundraiser, roundtable discussion on Thursday in Dallas
President Donald Trump will visit Dallas on Thursday for a high-dollar fundraiser and participate in a roundtable discussion with local leaders.
President Donald Trump will visit Dallas on Thursday for a high-dollar fundraiser and participate in a roundtable discussion with local leaders.
LeBron James forms group aimed at getting African-Americans to vote, tackling voter suppression
LeBron James and several other athletes announced Wednesday they are forming a group aimed at energizing black voters and tackling voter suppression in cities ahead of the 2020 election.
LeBron James and several other athletes announced Wednesday they are forming a group aimed at energizing black voters and tackling voter suppression in cities ahead of the 2020 election.
Texas Tribune reports on Trump in Dallas, police reform
The president comes to Dallas today to raise a lot of money and Gov. Abbott is talking about police reform... but not about the state's history of police killings. Texas Tribune reporter Alana Rocha joins Good Day live from her home in Austin to explain. More: texastribune.org
The president comes to Dallas today to raise a lot of money and Gov. Abbott is talking about police reform... but not about the state's history of police killings. Texas Tribune reporter Alana Rocha joins Good Day live from her home in Austin to explain. More: texastribune.org
Trump administration opposes $600 unemployment benefits extension
The Trump administration opposes a Democratic proposal to extend a $600 per week federal unemployment benefit approved in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said Tuesday.
The Trump administration opposes a Democratic proposal to extend a $600 per week federal unemployment benefit approved in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said Tuesday.
Trump picks Tulsa on June 19 for return of signature campaign rallies
Trump made the announcement as he met with a handful of African American supporters Wednesday afternoon for a roundtable discussion.
Trump made the announcement as he met with a handful of African American supporters Wednesday afternoon for a roundtable discussion.
GOP lawmakers aim to craft changes to police practices
Despite President Donald Trump’s “law and order” approach to demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, Republicans in Congress are quickly, if quietly, trying to craft legislation to change police practices and accountability.
Despite President Donald Trump’s “law and order” approach to demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, Republicans in Congress are quickly, if quietly, trying to craft legislation to change police practices and accountability.
Ex-judge says push to dismiss Flynn case is abuse of power
A former federal judge appointed to review the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss criminal charges against President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn said there was evidence of a “gross abuse” of prosecutorial power and that the request should be denied.
A former federal judge appointed to review the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss criminal charges against President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn said there was evidence of a “gross abuse” of prosecutorial power and that the request should be denied.
'Stop the pain,' a brother of George Floyd tells Congress
“I’m here today to ask you to make it stop. Stop the pain,” Philonese Floyd told the silenced hearing room.
“I’m here today to ask you to make it stop. Stop the pain,” Philonese Floyd told the silenced hearing room.
Facing electoral headwinds, Trump brings back his 2016 team
The president in recent days has signed off on hiring a number of his 2016 veterans for his 2020 campaign, a reenlistment of loyalists that follows the return of other members of his original team to the West Wing.
The president in recent days has signed off on hiring a number of his 2016 veterans for his 2020 campaign, a reenlistment of loyalists that follows the return of other members of his original team to the West Wing.
State, county officials spar over voting issues in Georgia Primary
Georgia Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger says his office is opening an investigation into voting problems in Fulton and DeKalb counties during the state's primary Tuesday.
Georgia Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger says his office is opening an investigation into voting problems in Fulton and DeKalb counties during the state's primary Tuesday.
Masks reveal partisan split among lawmakers on coronavirus
As legislatures around the country resume work following coronavirus suspensions, Democrats and Republicans also have split over social distancing, remote voting and the extension of emergency powers for governors who had ordered businesses to close and residents to remain home.
As legislatures around the country resume work following coronavirus suspensions, Democrats and Republicans also have split over social distancing, remote voting and the extension of emergency powers for governors who had ordered businesses to close and residents to remain home.
'Now is the time for racial justice': Biden delivers video message at George Floyd funeral
The former vice president spoke in a pre-recorded message played during the private service.
The former vice president spoke in a pre-recorded message played during the private service.
President Donald Trump to restart rallies amid COVID-19 pandemic
It is still unclear as to what COVID-19 preventative measures or guidelines will be in place at the events.
It is still unclear as to what COVID-19 preventative measures or guidelines will be in place at the events.
Calls grow for defunding police departments, redirecting money to community intervention programs
In Minneapolis, a majority of city council members said they were committed to dismantling the police department.
In Minneapolis, a majority of city council members said they were committed to dismantling the police department.
Democrats propose sweeping police overhaul; Trump criticizes
Congressional Democrats unveiled legislation Monday to overhaul police accountability.
Congressional Democrats unveiled legislation Monday to overhaul police accountability.
Biden campaign says he opposes calls to 'defund the police' following George Floyd protests
Biden supports the "urgent need for reform," including more spending on public schools, summer programs, and mental health and substance abuse treatment separate from funding for policing.
Biden supports the "urgent need for reform," including more spending on public schools, summer programs, and mental health and substance abuse treatment separate from funding for policing.