May 29 Watch 8:43 How response to George Floyd's death reflects 'accumulated grievance' of Black America In the days since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody, there have been peaceful protests, violent clashes and persistent calls for justice. But there is a long history behind this particular shocking event. Professor Eddie S. Glaude… Continue watching
May 29 Watch 13:26 Shields and Brooks on George Floyd, 100K coronavirus deaths Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including former Vice President Joe Biden’s comments on the death of George Floyd and what action it should prompt, President… Continue watching
May 29 Read the complaint charging ex-officer Derek Chauvin with George Floyd's death By Dan Cooney "Police are trained that this type of restraint with a subject in a prone position is inherently dangerous," the complaint said. Continue reading
May 29 WATCH: Minneapolis officer charged with murder in George Floyd's death By Associated Press A Minnesota prosecutor has charged a police officer with third-degree murder and manslaughter in the restraint death of George Floyd. Continue reading
May 29 Read Obama's statement on George Floyd: 'It can't be normal' By Yasmeen Alamiri "If we want our children to grow up in a nation that lives up to its highest ideals, we can and must be better," the former president wrote. Continue reading
May 29 Fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin charged with George Floyd's murder By Tim Sullivan, Amy Forliti, Associated Press The police officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe, was arrested Friday and charged with murder in a case… Continue reading
May 29 WATCH: 'We are a country with an open wound,' Biden says about protests following the killing of George Floyd By Will Weissert, Associated Press Former Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will deliver remarks about the death of George Floyd in police custody, which spurred ongoing protests in Minneapolis. Continue reading
May 29 WATCH: U.S. cuts World Health Organization ties over virus response By Ben Fox, Associated Press He said the WHO failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has "total control" over the global organization. Continue reading
May 29 WATCH: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz acknowledges 'abject failure' in protest response By Tim Sullivan, Amy Forliti, Associated Press Spurred by the killing of Floyd, people protested in the streets in Minneapolis this week. Continue reading
May 29 Protesters set fire to Minneapolis police precinct as Trump attacks uprising on Twitter By Tim Sullivan, Amy Forliti, Associated Press Late Thursday, President Donald Trump tweeted “Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts,” he… Continue reading