Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pays respects at George Floyd visitation in Houston
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott paid his respects with hundreds of people mourning the death of George Floyd at a church in Houston, where Floyd grew up.
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Army secretary open to renaming military bases named for Confederate generals
U.S. Army officials on Monday confirmed that Secretary Ryan McCarthy is open to renaming military bases named after Confederate generals, an issue getting increased attention in recent weeks amid nationwide protests against police brutality and racism following the death of George Floyd.
Trump says he wants to see policing done in a ‘more gentle fashion’
President Trump said Monday during a roundtable with law enforcement he’s going to discuss ideas to see how policing can be done in “a much more gentle fashion.
Barr, in FNC interview, confirms ‘focused investigations’ of Antifa, hammers ‘dangerous’ push to defund police
Speaking exclusively to Fox News’ Bret Baier on Monday outside the Department of Justice, Attorney General Bill Barr confirmed that “focused investigations” are underway that “relate to Antifa,” the far-left group that President Trump has sought to designate as a terrorist organization.
Factory Burned In Floyd Riots Will Leave Minneapolis, Owner Says
Factory leaves Minneapolios after riots
Barack Obama to 2020 Graduates: Hope Is a ‘Hammer’ to ‘Break the Glass’ for Action
President Barack Obama delivered another online commencement speech on Sunday, specifically addressing the protests in reaction to the death of George Floyd.
FBI Asks Prince Andrew to Testify in Jeffrey Epstein Case
Prince Andrew is seen as a witness in the investigation, which is targeting Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former girlfriend and associate.
Donald Trump: ‘LAW & ORDER, NOT DEFUND AND ABOLISH THE POLICE’
President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support for law enforcement on Monday, warning against the radical left’s demands to defund the police.
Trump mocks Romney for marching with protesters to White House: ‘What a guy’
President Trump on Monday mocked Mitt Romney for marching with protesters to the White House over the weekend, sarcastically praising the Utah senator’s “sincerity” and political acumen.
De Blasio to Transfer Some NYPD Funding to Youth Programs and Social Services
The mayor did not indicate how much of the NYPD’s funding would be cut.
Donald Trump Mocks Mitt Romney for Marching in Solidarity with Black Lives Matter
President Donald Trump ridiculed Sen. Mitt Romney on Monday after the Utah Republican joined a march to the White House in solidarity with Black Lives Matter.
New Zealand Appears to Have Completely Eradicated Coronavirus
There have been no new coronavirus infections in New Zealand during the past 17 days.
NYT Opinion Editor Resigns following Cotton Op-Ed Fallout
A.G. Sulzberger said at a virtual staff town hall that Cotton’s op-ed was “contemptuous” in tone and “should not have been published.
Veto-Proof Majority of Minneapolis City Council Signs Pledge to Dismantle Police
Mayor Jacob Frey told a massive demonstration that he would not defund the department.
Derek Chauvin set to make first court appearance
Chauvin will appear before the Hennepin County District Court at 12:45 p.m. He is facing charges for second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter after using his knee to pin Floyd to the ground by his neck for nearly nine minutes while Floyd was in custody.
German official calls report of Trump’s plan to pull troops ‘unacceptable’
President Trump’s reported decision to pull 9,500 troops from Germany is “completely unacceptable,” said Berlin’s coordinator for transatlantic ties, according to Reuters.
Trump shrugs off Colin Powell’s support for Biden, brings up WMD UN speech
President Trump late Sunday responded to former Secretary of State Colin Powell’s earlier announcement that he will be supporting Joe Biden for president in 2020 after saying that Trump “drifted away” from the Constitution during his tenure.
Minneapolis City Council Promises to Abolish the Police; ‘Police-free Future’
A veto-proof majority of the Democrat-dominated Minneapolis City Council promised a Black Lives Matter protest a “police-free future.
Trump supporters pumping thousands into AOC’s primary opponent’s coffers: report
Top donors to President Trump are also pumping thousands of dollars into the campaign kitty of the Democratic primary rival to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, campaign records show.
NYT 1619 Project’s Hannah-Jones Slams Paper’s ‘Both-Sideism’ in Running Tom Cotton Op-Ed — We Shouldn’t Be Running ‘Misinformation’
New York Times staff writer Nikole Hannah-Jones during Sunday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Reliable Sources” took issue with her employer claiming Sen. Tom Cotton’s (R-AR) recent op-ed calling for the use of the military to help with the unrest in the U.S. cities as not meeting the standards of the newspaper.
Overcoming ALL the Big lies!
America has had enough.
A Quick, Compelling Bible Study Vol. 13 – ‘Controversial’ Edition
Author’s Note: Interested readers who missed Vol. 2 – 12 of this series can click here, but Vol. 1 is here.
The Cancel Culture Is Ruthless
It can happen in a moment of time. One ill-advised tweet. One poorly worded post. One foolish act in public. And that’s it. You are branded. You are marked. You are guilty. For life.
President Trump, the Real Comeback Kid
In the 1992 presidential campaign, candidate Bill Clinton referred to himself as the “comeback kid” after his second-place finish in the New Hampshire primary. Only a slick candidate with the skill of Bill Clinton would be able to turn a loss by 8 percent into a victory. However, his characterization, supported by the media, gave his campaign momentum and he eventually won the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination and the White House.
Time for Mattis and Kelly to Listen to MacArthur
First of all, let me say that this nation is in debt to former Marine Generals Mattis and Kelly for their service to the United States. Kelly in particular deserves our respect and appreciation. His own son gave his life as a Marine in service to America.
Trump withdraws National Guard from DC now that ‘everything is under perfect control’
President Trump announced Sunday that the National Guard would begin withdrawing from Washington, D.C., saying that “everything is under perfect control” following nearly two weeks of peaceful protests and violent rioting and looting in response to the death of George Floyd.
DC mayor defends protests; blasts Trump’s move to call in U.S. troops
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser defended her city’s widespread protests against police brutality and racial injustice, while criticizing President Trump’s decision to call in active duty U.S. Army troops to quell any unrest in the nation’s capital.
Order Restored: Donald Trump Withdraws National Guard from Washington, DC
President Donald Trump on Sunday ordered the National Guard to withdraw from the District of Columbia, as violent protests in the city subsided.
Acting DHS Secretary Wolf: Feds will take ‘action’ against protest hijackers
Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf said Sunday that while violent protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death is “diminishing” and “subsiding,” he remains concerned about those who he says have taken advantage of the demonstrations to carry out their own agendas.
Colin Powell says he ‘cannot in any way support’ Trump; announces he will vote for Biden
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell on Sunday became the latest member of the Republican Party’s old guard to announce that he will not be voting for President Trump in November’s general election.