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
Jul 23 Judge won't silence anyone in Epstein-related prosecution By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The judge presiding over the criminal sex abuse case against Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, refused Thursday to ban prosecutors or lawyers for alleged victims from commenting publicly. Continue reading
Jul 23 AP-NORC poll shows 3 in 4 Americans support face mask requirements By Michael R. Blood, Emily Swanson, Associated Press More than four months after government stay-at-home orders first swept across the U.S., the poll spotlights an America increasingly on edge about the virus. Continue reading
Jul 23 House Democrats try to check Trump's pardon power By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press A House panel on Thursday plans to vote on legislation that is intended to discourage presidents from giving pardons to friends and family. The legislation would also ban presidents from pardoning themselves. Continue reading
Jul 23 AP source: D.C.'s NFL team to become 'Washington Football Team' By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press The NFL team formerly known as the Redskins will go by the Washington Football Team until a new name is chosen, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press. Continue reading
Jul 23 Judge orders Michael Cohen to be released from prison By Associated Press A judge ordered the release from prison of President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer on Thursday, saying he believes the government retaliated against him for writing a book about Trump. Continue reading
Jul 23 White House drops payroll tax cut after GOP allies object By Lisa Mascaro, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The White House has reluctantly dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package on Thursday, ceding to opposition to the idea among top Senate allies. Continue reading
Jul 23 Can use of force restrictions change police behavior? Here's what we know By Candice Norwood Measuring the impact of different restrictions can be complicated, making it hard to get a clear picture of whether they are effective. Continue reading