Politics Jun 24 WATCH: Justice officials testify on the role of political influence in Barr’s DOJ One of Barr's federal prosecutors is testifying to the committee Wednesday that Roger Stone, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was given special treatment ahead of his sentencing because of his relationship with the president.
Nation Jun 22 WATCH: Mayor Bill de Blasio discusses NYPD initiative to address gun violence The initiative to reduce gun violence comes amid nationwide calls for police reform in the wake of several police killings of Black people throughout the country.
Politics Jun 22 WATCH: House Education and Labor committee holds hearing on racial inequities during pandemic The House Education and Labor Committee held a hearing called "How COVID-19 Widened Racial Inequities in Education, Health, and the Workforce."…
Politics Jun 15 WATCH: Trump holds roundtable called ‘Fighting for America’s Seniors’ President Donald Trump will hold a roundtable discussion with senior citizens.
Politics Jun 12 Ella Jones will be Ferguson’s first black mayor. Here’s what she had to say about race and policing Jones spoke with the PBS NewsHour about her thoughts on police reform and this period in the U.S.
Politics Jun 12 The war on drugs gave rise to ‘no-knock’ warrants. Breonna Taylor’s death could end them While Taylor’s death has brought renewed attention to no-knock warrants, the practice has long faced criticism for the injuries and deaths sustained in the process.
Nation Jun 10 Read full testimony from George Floyd’s brother and law enforcement officials to Congress Philonise joined police reform advocates and law enforcement officials to testify before lawmakers during a hearing on Wednesday about U.S. policing practices and accountability. The United States needs "a national standard for policing behavior built on transparency and accountability," Ben…
Politics Jun 10 WATCH: George Floyd’s brother, law enforcement officials testify on policing practices Lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee will hear from police chiefs, police reform advocates and the lawyer for the family of Floyd.
Politics Jun 09 ‘Optics matter.’ National Guard deployments amid unrest have a long and controversial history In light of recent confrontations, many are questioning the wisdom of using trained military to monitor American civilians protesting on American soil.
Politics Jun 08 Read the full text of Democrats’ ‘Justice in Policing Act’ Democrats in the House and Senate on Monday introduced a bill aimed at curbing police misconduct and use of force amid nationwide calls for reform.