Jun 10 Watch 5:17 News Wrap: Former DOJ employees call for investigation of Barr In our news wrap Wednesday, some 1,250 former Justice Department employees are calling to investigate Attorney General William Barr for his decision to forcibly remove peaceful protesters from near the White House last week. Their request was made Wednesday to… Continue watching
Jun 10 WATCH: George Floyd's brother, law enforcement officials testify on policing practices By Candice Norwood Lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee will hear from police chiefs, police reform advocates and the lawyer for the family of Floyd. Continue reading
Jun 09 Watch 8:22 'He's gonna change the world': George Floyd remembered in Houston George Floyd has been buried after a Houston funeral, amid vows that his death at the hands of a white police officer will not be in vain. On Capitol Hill, Senate Republicans said they are drafting legislation to address racial… Continue watching
Jun 08 Watch 10:38 2 views on the future of American policing As we have seen in Minneapolis, whose city council says it will defund the police, the move to reform law enforcement is gaining steam. Some activists want to abolish police departments entirely, while others aim to reallocate some of their… Continue watching
Jun 08 WATCH: Congressional Democrats hold moment of silence to honor George Floyd By Associated Press “We're here to observe that pain,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said, drawing on the nation's founding with slavery. Continue reading
Jun 08 WATCH: Congressional Democrats unveil police overhaul plan By Associated Press The package, among other things, would change “qualified immunity” protections for police “to enable individuals to recover damages when law enforcement officers violate their constitutional rights,” it says. Continue reading
Jun 05 Watch 5:11 Trump draws criticism for saying jobs numbers reflect 'great day' for George Floyd By Stephanie Sy The U.S. enters another weekend still echoing with outrage over the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, plus more reports of police violence in the subsequent protests. But there is also news of some economic recovery, with more than 2… Continue watching
Jun 05 Watch 10:43 Garcetti: Eliminating police would be the wrong response to misconduct The nationwide protests over the killing of George Floyd are forcing many state and local government officials to closely examine their law enforcement agencies and practices. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Thursday his proposal to cut $150 million from… Continue watching
Jun 04 Watch 5:20 Mourners remember George Floyd as Trump's talk of using troops at protests draws pushback By John Yang Formal mourning began Thursday for George Floyd, the Minneapolis man whose death has touched off a torrent of national outrage. While overnight protests were largely peaceful, President Trump is now facing a torrent of criticism over his talk of using… Continue watching
Jun 04 Watch 3:23 New York protesters say they want change from 'daily fear' In New York City, protesters were largely peaceful on Wednesday, but as nighttime fell, police in riot gear moved in to enforce a curfew -- sometimes by force. The NewsHour’s Daniel Bush talks with Judy Woodruff about what protesters there… Continue watching