Trump says Drew Brees shouldn’t have apologized for comments on kneeling during national anthem
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Friday said New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees should not have apologized for comments he made regarding players kneeling in protest during the national anthem and that everyone should stand.“I am a big fan of Drew Brees.
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Friday said New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees should not have apologized for comments he made regarding players kneeling in protest during the national anthem and that everyone should stand.“I am a big fan of Drew Brees.
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Twitter disables Trump campaign's George Floyd video tribute
Twitter has blocked a Trump campaign video tribute to George Floyd over a copyright claim, in a move that adds to tensions between the social media platform and the U.S. president, one of its most widely followed users.The company put a label on a video posted by the @TeamTrump account that said, “This media has been disabled in response to a claim by the copyright owner.” The video was still up on President Donald Trump’s YouTube channel and includes pictures of Floyd, whose death sparked widespread protests, at the start.“Per our copyright policy, we respond to valid copyright complaints sent to us by a copyright owner or their authorized representatives,” Twitter said in a statement.
Twitter has blocked a Trump campaign video tribute to George Floyd over a copyright claim, in a move that adds to tensions between the social media platform and the U.S. president, one of its most widely followed users.The company put a label on a video posted by the @TeamTrump account that said, “This media has been disabled in response to a claim by the copyright owner.” The video was still up on President Donald Trump’s YouTube channel and includes pictures of Floyd, whose death sparked widespread protests, at the start.“Per our copyright policy, we respond to valid copyright complaints sent to us by a copyright owner or their authorized representatives,” Twitter said in a statement.
Inslee: Those with mild COVID-19 symptoms should get tested
Gov. Jay Inslee says the state is broadening its testing strategy and now encouraging people with mild symptoms to get tested for the coronavirus.
Gov. Jay Inslee says the state is broadening its testing strategy and now encouraging people with mild symptoms to get tested for the coronavirus.
Seahawks’ Russell Wilson: ‘I don’t even want to talk about football’
“To be honest with you, I don’t even want to talk about football right now,” Wilson said during a video conference Wednesday. “You know, that’s a thing that I don’t even know what that looks like down the road or anything else. I think that none of that matters. I can’t compare football to life and what the black community is going through right now.”
“To be honest with you, I don’t even want to talk about football right now,” Wilson said during a video conference Wednesday. “You know, that’s a thing that I don’t even know what that looks like down the road or anything else. I think that none of that matters. I can’t compare football to life and what the black community is going through right now.”
‘He tries to divide us’: Mattis blasts Trump in letter, suggests president is threat to Constitution
WASHINGTON - Decorated U.S. military veteran and former Secretary of Defense Gen.
WASHINGTON - Decorated U.S. military veteran and former Secretary of Defense Gen.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper opposes using Insurrection Act for law enforcement
WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday he opposes use of Insurrection Act, which would allow President Donald Trump to use active-duty forces for law enforcement duties.Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon, Esper said active-duty troops in a law enforcement role should be used in the United States “only in the most urgent and dire of situations,” adding, “We are not in one of those situations now.”Use of the Insurrection Act has been discussed as Trump has talked about using the military to quell violent protests in U.S. cities.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE.
WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday he opposes use of Insurrection Act, which would allow President Donald Trump to use active-duty forces for law enforcement duties.Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon, Esper said active-duty troops in a law enforcement role should be used in the United States “only in the most urgent and dire of situations,” adding, “We are not in one of those situations now.”Use of the Insurrection Act has been discussed as Trump has talked about using the military to quell violent protests in U.S. cities.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE.
'It is time for America to examine our tragic failures': George W. Bush speaks on George Floyd death
LOS ANGELES - Former President George W.
LOS ANGELES - Former President George W.
Washington eviction moratorium extended until Aug. 1
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday extended the state’s eviction moratorium through Aug. 1, saying the intent of his order was to prevent an increase in homelessness during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday extended the state’s eviction moratorium through Aug. 1, saying the intent of his order was to prevent an increase in homelessness during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Democratic governors reject Trump’s call to send in military
Several Democratic governors on Monday pushed back against President Donald Trump’s threat to deploy the U.S. military unless they dispatch National Guard units to “dominate the streets” in reaction to the violence that has erupted across the country.
Several Democratic governors on Monday pushed back against President Donald Trump’s threat to deploy the U.S. military unless they dispatch National Guard units to “dominate the streets” in reaction to the violence that has erupted across the country.
Inslee: President Trump 'incapable of governing'
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Monday that while the damage from weekend protests that turned violent must be condemned and those responsible prosecuted, “we will not allow that to obscure the justice of the underlying protest.”
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Monday that while the damage from weekend protests that turned violent must be condemned and those responsible prosecuted, “we will not allow that to obscure the justice of the underlying protest.”
Trump warns governors he’ll deploy military across US to ‘solve the problem for them’ amid protests
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is mobilizing all available federal resources, civilian and military, to end “destruction and arson” amid the George Floyd protests.
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is mobilizing all available federal resources, civilian and military, to end “destruction and arson” amid the George Floyd protests.
‘Let’s get to work’: Obama pens letter on how to achieve ‘real change’ amid George Floyd protests
Former President Barack Obama published an essay in which he reflected on his thoughts and hopes for “real change” amid the nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd during an encounter with Minneapolis police.Titled “How to Make this Moment the Turning Point for Real Change,” the June 1 post on Medium from Obama focused on how to translate the anger and frustration felt during this moment into good.“First, the waves of protests across the country represent a genuine and legitimate frustration over a decades-long failure to reform police practices and the broader criminal justice system in the United States,” Obama wrote in his letter. “The overwhelming majority of participants have been peaceful, courageous, responsible, and inspiring.
Former President Barack Obama published an essay in which he reflected on his thoughts and hopes for “real change” amid the nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd during an encounter with Minneapolis police.Titled “How to Make this Moment the Turning Point for Real Change,” the June 1 post on Medium from Obama focused on how to translate the anger and frustration felt during this moment into good.“First, the waves of protests across the country represent a genuine and legitimate frustration over a decades-long failure to reform police practices and the broader criminal justice system in the United States,” Obama wrote in his letter. “The overwhelming majority of participants have been peaceful, courageous, responsible, and inspiring.
Trump exacerbates rage over Floyd death with incendiary post
President Donald Trump on Friday responded to outrage over the police killing of a black man in Minneapolis by threatening to take action to bring the city “under control,” calling violent protesters outraged by the killing “thugs” and reviving a civil-rights-era phrase fraught with racist overtones.
President Donald Trump on Friday responded to outrage over the police killing of a black man in Minneapolis by threatening to take action to bring the city “under control,” calling violent protesters outraged by the killing “thugs” and reviving a civil-rights-era phrase fraught with racist overtones.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz calls Trump's tweet on protests 'not helpful'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz responded to President Donald Trump's tweet on Thursday night suggesting protesters in Minneapolis could be shot, calling the president's statement "not helpful."
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz responded to President Donald Trump's tweet on Thursday night suggesting protesters in Minneapolis could be shot, calling the president's statement "not helpful."
Trump condemns protesters, calls death of George Floyd a ‘tragedy’
Following the launch of two astronauts into space, President Donald Trump delivered remarks in Cape Canaveral, Fla. on Saturday regarding the death of George Floyd and the ensuing protests that have sprung up in major U.S. cities across the country, including Seattle.
Following the launch of two astronauts into space, President Donald Trump delivered remarks in Cape Canaveral, Fla. on Saturday regarding the death of George Floyd and the ensuing protests that have sprung up in major U.S. cities across the country, including Seattle.
Mayor Jenny Durkan announces city-wide curfew amid downtown chaos; Inslee activates National Guard
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced a city-wide curfew from 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. for Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31 after chaos broke out downtown.
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced a city-wide curfew from 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. for Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31 after chaos broke out downtown.