McConnell Slams Movement to Remove Statues, Deeming It ‘Historically Illiterate’ by Meaghan Ellis June 25, 2020 38 "The American people have been asked to swallow a number of contradictions over the past few weeks."
Sen. Tim Scott Claims Dems Do Not Want to Pass Police Reform Bill Before the Election by Bradley Cortright June 25, 2020 4 "They believe they're going to win in November, so they'd rather write their own reform bill without any input from the Republican Party."
US House Poised for Vote on Democratic Police Reform Bill by Reuters June 25, 2020 1 The House is due to consider legislation backed by Democrats including the Congressional Black Caucus.
New York City to Paint Black Lives Matter Mural in Front of Trump Tower by Bradley Cortright June 24, 2020 12 "The president is a disgrace to the values we cherish in New York City."
US Senate Police Reform Vote Fails as Democrats Reject Republican Bill by Reuters June 24, 2020 7 The measure was also opposed by civil rights leaders and activist groups.
‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Actor Says Four Episodes Were Scrapped Amid Police Brutality Protests by Bradley Cortright June 24, 2020 2 "We have an opportunity and we plan to use it in the best way possible."
Sen. Tim Scott Offers GOP Colleagues a Glimpse of the Racism He Faces by Meaghan Ellis June 24, 2020 3 Scott noted multiple occasions where he also faced bouts of racism.
Hundreds of Celebrities Pen Letter to Congress to Show Support for Dem Police Reform Bill by Madison Summers June 24, 2020 3 The House bill "will not only promote justice; it will establish a culture of responsibility, fairness, and respect deserving of the badge."
Pelosi Suggests Republicans Are ‘Trying to Get Away With Murder’ of George Floyd by Madison Summers June 24, 2020 8 "So far they were trying to get away with murder."
US Senate Heads for Showdown Over Republican Police Reform Bill by Reuters June 24, 2020 2 "It will never get 60 votes."
Seattle Police Investigate New Shooting Near Autonomous Zone by Reuters June 24, 2020 1 The incident was the third shooting in the area in around 72 hours, police said.
Seattle Mayor Announces City Will Move to Dismantle Protest Autonomous Zone by Meaghan Ellis June 23, 2020 1 Durkan announced plans to dismantle to the city's autonomous zone.
US Senate, House Steer Toward First Votes on Competing Police Reform Bills by Reuters June 22, 2020 0 "This is a national problem of police violence that we have."
Trump Slams Decision to Remove Roosevelt Statue From NYC’s Museum of Natural History by Madison Summers June 22, 2020 4 Trump is expressing opposition to the removal of the statue.
Public to Honor Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta as Family Mourns After Police Shooting by Reuters June 22, 2020 0 A public viewing for Rayshard Brooks is planned for Monday.
New York Police Officer Suspended After Apparent Chokehold Incident Caught on Video by Reuters June 22, 2020 1 The New York Police Department banned the use of chokeholds in 1993.
Trump Slams Seattle While Doubling Down on Law and Order Message During Tulsa Rally by Meaghan Ellis June 20, 2020 8 Trump criticized the Seattle and Washington state officials amid ongoing protests against police brutality and racial inequality.
Pence Pressed by Anchor: ‘Black Lives Matter, Can You Say Those Words?’ by Madison Summers June 20, 2020 58 "Black Lives Matter. Can you say those words?"
‘Civil Rights Isn’t Over’: Americans Mark Juneteenth Coast to Coast by Reuters June 20, 2020 11 "We still feel the pain of slavery. It's not healed, and won't be until we're treated the same."
Juneteenth Observance Arrives Amid US Reckoning With Racism by Reuters June 19, 2020 2 "There are a lot of people who did not even know Juneteenth existed until these past few weeks."