Washington Post – Politics:
More than 60 million people were under curfews as a result of the protests in 200 cities and 27 states.
Category: Politics
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Trump’s threats to use force against protesters fit a long-standing pattern
Washington Post – Politics:
The president has long vowed to get “tough” on those he finds undesirable.
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Trump’s naked use of religion as a political tool draws rebukes from some faith leaders
Washington Post – Politics:
Several religious leaders, Democrats and some Republicans have voiced their dismay about the nakedly political optics of the president brandishing a Bible after threatening to deploy the military to crack down on protesters.
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A state-by-state guide of what to watch in tonight’s primaries
Washington Post – Politics:
In this edition: A guide to today’s many primaries, Biden and Trump navigate civil unrest, and new polls find a country siding with the protesters.
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George W. Bush calls out racial injustices and celebrates protesters who ‘march for a better future’
Washington Post – Politics:
The former president’s statement does not mention President Trump, but his call for compassion and unity presents a stark contrast to the incumbent’s rhetoric.
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House Democrats seek answers from Trump administration officials on handling of protests
Washington Post – Politics:
The House Armed Services Committee wants Esper and Milley to testify while the Judiciary Committee chairman, rebuffed by Barr, is calling for a cut in the budget for his personal office.
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Timeline: The clearing of Lafayette Square
Washington Post – Politics:
The evidence strongly suggests that the motivation was Trump’s visit to St. John’s Church.
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GOP looks beyond North Carolina for convention as relations deteriorate with state leaders
Washington Post – Politics:
The GOP chair said Tuesday that the party has an “obligation” to look beyond North Carolina for its August convention. The governor said he can’t provide the “guarantee” Republican officials seek for a full arena, given the pandemic.
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No surprise here: Republican senators largely stand by Trump after his church photo op
Washington Post – Politics:
Even now, there isn’t much incentive for Republicans to depart from Trump