May 31 Unrest demonstrates Biden's challenge in breaking through By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press That low-key, high-touch approach may be a sign of how the presumptive Democratic nominee presents himself in the five months before the presidential election, emphasizing calm and competence as a contrast to a mercurial president. Continue reading
May 31 Watch 4:53 What the 1960s can teach us about modern-day protests We know from history that both peaceful and violent demonstrations can change the political landscape. Omar Wasow, an assistant professor in the politics department at Princeton University, studies the history and political effects of protest. He joins Hari Sreenivasan to… Continue watching
May 31 Watch 5:52 After Ferguson, St. Louis prosecutor tries to bring criminal justice reform The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the unrest that has followed has again put the spotlight on how police officers are prosecuted and how the justice system addresses racial bias and inequality. Kimberly Gardner, the top prosecutor in… Continue watching
May 31 Watch 15:21 One Minnesota mayor on why communities need 'deep soul searching' after George Floyd's death By PBS NewsHour Managing the lawful and peaceful protests that are continuing in Minnesota’s Twin Cities while preparing for the possibility of more violence is the job of state and local authorities. St. Paul, Minnesota Mayor Melvin Carter joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss… Continue watching
May 31 'We're sick of it': Anger over police killings shatters U.S. By Stephen Groves and Tim Sullivan, Associated Press The scale of the protests, extending to nearly every part of the country and unfolding on a single night, seemed to rival the historic demonstrations of the civil rights and Vietnam eras. And by Sunday morning, the outrage had spread… Continue reading
May 30 Trump postpones G7 meeting, seeks expansion of members By Jill Colvin, Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Saturday that he will postpone until the fall a meeting of Group of 7 nations he had planned to hold next month at the White House despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
May 30 Watch 4:06 Georgia governor declares emergency, appeals for calm Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency on Saturday morning as Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms recruited Atlanta rapper activist Killer Mike as she appealed for calm after a night of violent confrontation between police and some protesters. Continue watching
May 30 Watch 3:38 How Trump has responded to outrage over police brutality By PBS NewsHour Demonstrations turned violent in New York City Friday as crowds clashed with police for a second night in a row. In Washington, D.C., police tried to dispel hundreds who had gathered in front of the White House, some who threw… Continue watching
May 30 Watch 5:22 Minnesota mobilizes state's entire National Guard amid violence Minnesota is mobilizing its entire National Guard as the state braces for more protests in Minneapolis over George Floyd’s death. The ongoing protests turned violent on Friday for a fourth night after thousands of demonstrators set cars and buildings on… Continue watching
May 30 Trump claims protesters in DC risked facing 'vicious dogs' By Michael Balsamo, Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that many Secret Service agents were “just waiting for action” and ready to unleash “the most vicious dogs, and the most ominous weapons, I have ever seen" if protesters angered by his response to… Continue reading