Jul 23 Trump administration lets New Yorkers back into federal travelers program By Associated Press The Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday it had lifted a ban that dates back to February. The administration cited a still-existing state law that lets immigrants in the country without legal authorization obtain state driver's licenses and limited federal… Continue reading
Jul 23 Virginia board changes high school’s name from Robert E. Lee to John Lewis By Associated Press Virginia's largest school system is removing the name of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from one of its high schools in favor of the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis. The Fairfax County School Board approved the change during a meeting… Continue reading
Jul 23 Watch 7:01 News Wrap: Senate GOP says it has tentative deal on pandemic aid bill In our news wrap Thursday, as confirmed COVID-19 cases in the U.S. top 4 million, another 1.4 million Americans have filed for unemployment. But Senate Republicans say they have a tentative agreement with the White House for a new aid… Continue watching
Jul 23 Watch 3:15 Trump says he’ll send federal agents to more cities — even though they don’t want them By Yamiche Alcindor President Trump is sending federal law enforcement into cities he claims are being overrun by violence -- even as local officials tell him the officers are not needed or welcome. Many of the agents are dressed in military-style gear that… Continue watching
Jul 23 Watch 7:05 Trump’s deployment of federal forces to U.S. cities akin to ‘invasion,’ Ridge says The divide between President Trump and local leaders in places where he has deployed federal agents is widening. This week, 15 mayors asked Trump to withdraw federal forces from their cities, citing “fundamental constitutional protections.” Former Pennsylvania governor Tom Ridge,… Continue watching
Jul 23 Watch 5:16 No officers have been charged in the killing of Breonna Taylor. Will they? By John Yang, Courtney Norris Weeks before George Floyd's death fueled national protests over racism and police violence, the killing of Breonna Taylor sparked outrage in Louisville, Kentucky. Her case has now become a national touchpoint for protesters, who often chant, “say her name.” As… Continue watching
Jul 23 Watch 5:45 Can MLB play ball and still avoid an outbreak? Months after the start of spring training, the first pitch of the 2020 Major League Baseball season will be thrown Thursday night. Opening Day gets underway with the Washington Nationals hosting the New York Yankees. But the season will be… Continue watching
Jul 23 Watch 2:09 Why Trump decided to cancel Jacksonville convention President Trump announced late Thursday that the 2020 Republican National Convention will no longer be held in Jacksonville, Florida, in August. While some local officials expressed appreciation for the decision, Democrats argued it came much later than it should have. Continue watching
Jul 23 Watchdog to review conduct of federal agents in Portland, D.C. By Eric Tucker, Colleen Long, Associated Press Among the questions being studied are whether the federal agents followed Justice Department guidelines, including on identification requirements and in the deployment of chemical agents and use of force. Continue reading
Jul 23 WATCH: Minnesota governor signs police accountability bill into law By Mohamed Imbrahim, Associated Press Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a police accountability bill into law Thursday that includes a ban on neck restraints like the one that was used on George Floyd before his death in Minneapolis. Continue reading