Jul 20 Constitutional law experts see federal officers’ actions in Portland as a ‘red flag’ By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press The Trump administration dispatched the officers from agencies under the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security against the wishes of state and local officials. Continue reading
Jul 20 ‘Men’s rights’ lawyer suspected in shooting of New Jersey judge’s family By Maryclaire Dale, Michael Balsamo, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Roy Den Hollander received media attention including appearances on Fox News and Comedy Central for lawsuits challenging perceived infringements of "men's rights."… Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch 3:24 Trump announces return of coronavirus briefings amid ‘big flare-up’ By Yamiche Alcindor With the novel coronavirus running rampant across much of the U.S., more states are facing a dilemma about whether to shut down again. In Washington, D.C., political leaders are confronting their own critical choices over a potential new round of… Continue watching
Jul 20 Watch 8:30 ‘No question’ slow federal pandemic response cost lives, Gov. Hogan says American governors are on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 -- and the economic collapse it prompted. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, is chairman of the National Governors Association, and he has spoken out recently about failures… Continue watching
Jul 20 Watch 5:15 News Wrap: Members of Congress share tributes to John Lewis In our news wrap Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives honored the late John Lewis -- the man that many referred to as the “conscience of the Congress.” The Georgia Democrat and renowned civil rights leader died Friday at age… Continue watching
Jul 20 Watch 3:09 Trump’s deployment of federal agents to quell Portland protests draws local ire By John Yang, Rachel Wellford As U.S. protests continue over police violence and racism, some of them have been met with a federal response. One such place is Portland, Oregon -- where local officials believe the presence of federal agents is doing more harm than… Continue watching
Jul 20 Watch 6:16 Oregon governor says ‘Trump troops’ in Portland are escalating tensions, not easing them Kate Brown is governor of Oregon, where ongoing protests over race and police violence have attracted federal attention. Some agents deployed to Portland have refused to identify themselves to protesters, and their tactics have drawn criticism -- and even provoked… Continue watching
Jul 20 Watch 8:48 Why the U.S. still doesn’t have control of COVID-19, 6 months after pandemic began It was just about six months ago that the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in the U.S. Since then, the pandemic has exacted an enormous toll in terms of both human lives and economic harm -- with no end… Continue watching
Jul 20 St. Louis couple charged for pulling guns at protest By Jim Salter, Associated Press St. Louis' top prosecutor has told AP that she's charging a white husband and wife with felony unlawful use of a weapon for displaying guns during a racial injustice protest outside their mansion. Continue reading
Jul 20 FDA calls for removal of fruity, disposable vapes By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press U.S. health officials are cracking down on a brand of fruity disposable e-cigarettes that is popular with teenagers, saying the company never received permission to sell them in the U.S. Continue reading