'Learn from history' instead of removing statues, Trump says
As America grapples with racism in its past, President Donald Trump lined up squarely Tuesday with those who argue that the pendulum has swung too far in favor of removing statues and other symbols of that flawed history, saying mistakes will be repeated if not learned from and understood.
As America grapples with racism in its past, President Donald Trump lined up squarely Tuesday with those who argue that the pendulum has swung too far in favor of removing statues and other symbols of that flawed history, saying mistakes will be repeated if not learned from and understood.
Trump calls for arrest of people who vandalize, destroy monuments
President Donald Trump authorized the arrest of anyone vandalizing or destroying monuments, statues or other such federal property in the United States.
President Donald Trump authorized the arrest of anyone vandalizing or destroying monuments, statues or other such federal property in the United States.
Rep. Schiff, Friedman pull endorsements from LA County District Attorney Jackie Lacey
Rep. Adam Schiff and Assemblywoman Laura Friedman have withdrawn their endorsements of Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey in her bid for a third term.
Rep. Adam Schiff and Assemblywoman Laura Friedman have withdrawn their endorsements of Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey in her bid for a third term.
Metal barriers, Trump gear: Crowd readies for Tulsa rally
Supporters of President Donald Trump are lining up outside the Tulsa stadium where the president will hold his first rally in months.
Supporters of President Donald Trump are lining up outside the Tulsa stadium where the president will hold his first rally in months.
Supreme Court issues stunning rebuke to Trump administration with DACA decision
The Supreme Court issued a stunning rebuke to the Trump administration with the DACA ruling Thursday, a second apparent loss for the White House this week.
The Supreme Court issued a stunning rebuke to the Trump administration with the DACA ruling Thursday, a second apparent loss for the White House this week.
Facebook removes Trump campaign ads for violating 'organized hate' policy
A red inverted triangle was once used to designate political prisoners in Nazi concentration camps.
A red inverted triangle was once used to designate political prisoners in Nazi concentration camps.
Bolton says Trump asked China to help him get reelected
President Donald Trump “pleaded” with China’s Xi Jinping during a 2019 summit to help his reelection prospects, according to a scathing new book by former Trump adviser John Bolton that accuses the president of being driven by political calculations when making national security decisions.
President Donald Trump “pleaded” with China’s Xi Jinping during a 2019 summit to help his reelection prospects, according to a scathing new book by former Trump adviser John Bolton that accuses the president of being driven by political calculations when making national security decisions.
NTSB releases thousands of documents in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash probe
More than 1,700 pages of investigative documents from the continuing federal probe of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others were released Wednesday, but they make no conclusions or findings about what caused the aircraft to go down.
More than 1,700 pages of investigative documents from the continuing federal probe of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others were released Wednesday, but they make no conclusions or findings about what caused the aircraft to go down.
Videos of Trump walking on ramp, lifting glass with two hands put him on the defensive
President Donald Trump was on the defensive after videos showing him walking down a ramp and using two hands to hold a water glass gained traction on social media. Trump tweeted that the ramp was "very long & steep, had no handrail and, most importantly, was very slippery. "
President Donald Trump was on the defensive after videos showing him walking down a ramp and using two hands to hold a water glass gained traction on social media. Trump tweeted that the ramp was "very long & steep, had no handrail and, most importantly, was very slippery. "
Rep. Karen Bass: “the country is ready for” policing reform
“I promised George Floyd’s brother that we were going to make this happen.”
“I promised George Floyd’s brother that we were going to make this happen.”
The Issue Is: Discussing COVID-19 with Dr. Fauci; and the issue of race in America with Karen Bass
Another busy week in the world of politics.
Another busy week in the world of politics.
Trump administration revokes transgender health protection
The policy shift, long-sought by the president's religious and socially conservative supporters, defines gender as a person's biological sex.
The policy shift, long-sought by the president's religious and socially conservative supporters, defines gender as a person's biological sex.
President to accept Republican nomination in Jacksonville: RNC
The Republican National Convention announced Thursday that President Donald Trump will accept the party's nomination for reelection in Jacksonville, Florida.
The Republican National Convention announced Thursday that President Donald Trump will accept the party's nomination for reelection in Jacksonville, Florida.
Introduced legislation would make safety equipment mandatory on helicopters
Legislation introduced Thursday in the House and Senate would require terrain awareness, warning systems, crash-resistant flight data and voice recorders on all helicopters that carry six or more passengers, which the bills' authors say would prevent tragedies like the Jan. 26 Calabasas crash that killed Kobe Bryant and his daughter.
Legislation introduced Thursday in the House and Senate would require terrain awareness, warning systems, crash-resistant flight data and voice recorders on all helicopters that carry six or more passengers, which the bills' authors say would prevent tragedies like the Jan. 26 Calabasas crash that killed Kobe Bryant and his daughter.
President Trump pushes conspiracy theory about injured protester
President Trump made seemingly baseless accusations against an elderly New York man who remains hospitalized with head injuries after he was pushed to the ground by a police officer at a protest in Buffalo and was strongly rebuked by Governor Cuomo.
President Trump made seemingly baseless accusations against an elderly New York man who remains hospitalized with head injuries after he was pushed to the ground by a police officer at a protest in Buffalo and was strongly rebuked by Governor Cuomo.
The Issue Is: Race relations and the impact of George Floyd's death
It’s been a tough week for America.
It’s been a tough week for America.
California governor: Cities should end use of National Guard
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday urged mayors and other local authorities to end reliance on the National Guard and curfews to help deal with policing of protests over the death of George Floyd.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday urged mayors and other local authorities to end reliance on the National Guard and curfews to help deal with policing of protests over the death of George Floyd.
White House forces reporters to ditch social distancing because 'it looks better'
It looks better, according to the presidential aide who ordered the journalists' seats to be placed closer together.
It looks better, according to the presidential aide who ordered the journalists' seats to be placed closer together.
Gov. Newsom calls for end to carotid chokehold
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday directed the state's commission on peace officer training to stop using the carotid hold and will support legislation to end these types of chokeholds used by police.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday directed the state's commission on peace officer training to stop using the carotid hold and will support legislation to end these types of chokeholds used by police.
Obama speaks on George Floyd protests, urges mayors to review use-of-force policies with communities
Obama highlighted how most of the needed reforms take place on the local level, while urging the nation to use current momentum drawn from the protests to drive effective change.
Obama highlighted how most of the needed reforms take place on the local level, while urging the nation to use current momentum drawn from the protests to drive effective change.