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Protest Grow As Trump Signs Order On Police Reform Jun 17, 2020

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Trump signs executive order "encouraging" police reform and defends officers saying, "without police, there is chaos", as people continue to protest. Trump stops short of calling for total ban on police chokeholds. Trump touts executive order on police reform. The executive order fails to outright ban police chokeholds amid growing calls to do so. The executive order included a database of officer misconduct and limiting use of chokeheads. . The executive order allows chokeholds when an "officer's life is at risk" despite calls for a total ban.

Source: Families of police-shooting told Donald Trump qualified immunity stopped them from receiving them self. In the meeting with families, Trump administration officers, Officials didn't commit to addressing qualified immunity for officers.

George Floyd's brother explains why the family wasn't at the White House during Trump's executive order signing. The DA says that charges could be announced against officers in Rayshard Brooks' death as early as tomorrow.

Senator Harris calls Trump's order on police reform, 'meaningless". Senator Scott says the reform bill won't ban chokeholds but is very, "close." Senator Warren dodges on Biden picking as vice president.

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911 Call Just Released In Rayshard Brooks Killing Jun 16, 2020

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911 call just released in fatal police shooting of Black man in Atlanta.Protests continue to erupt over police killing of Rayshard Brooks. The Atlanta Police Foundation says 19 Atlanta police officers have resigned over the last 10 days. The 21st night of protests continue across the United States for racial justice, as the family of Rayshard Brooks demands answers in his death. His family demands justice and says his death will not be in vain.

Concerned 911 dispatcher warned supervisor of police treatment of George Floyd saying, "All of them sat on this man."

An officer was shot in St. Cloud, Minnesota and it is prompting rumors and unrest, St. Cloud, Minnesota officers praised for not firing at the teen accused of shooting the officer in the hand.

Trump says that Texas is doing a "fantastic job" with virus on the day the states sees its record high for hospitalizations. New coronavirus cases are trending up in 18 states in the United States. A new model projects 201,129 United States deaths by October, could be a sharp uptick in daily deaths in September.

Trump defends cautious walk down ramp, claiming it was "slippery" after new questions are raised about his health.

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Protests growing across U.S. as Trump questions protesters Jun 13, 2020

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Trump says police chokeholds sound "so innocent and so perfect" and needed in some cases, but open to banning them, Large protest in Minneapolis nearly 3 weeks after Floyd death, Fauci says rising Coronavirus cases "disturbing" as 19 states see uptick

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Trump Hosts "Justice Disparities" Roundtable in Dallas, Black Officials Not Invited Jun 12, 2020

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Trump hosts a "justice disparities" round table in Dallas, but three key law enforcement officials, who are Black, were not invited. Trump says an executive order to address police tactics is coming but is short on details.

Protests are underway as Trump intensifies call for "law and order." Trump says clearing protesters was like a "knife cutting butter." Trump touts call to "dominate the streets" promises to "take care of our police." There are new protests in Seattle as Trump threatens to "the back city."

Tulsa police release body camera video showing Black teenagers being arrested for jaywalking.

The United States tops two million coronavirus cases and over 113,000 deaths. New coronavirus cases are trending up in 20 states and down in 22 states. Former CDC direction says the United States is failing to stop the spread of covid-19. Several states are reporting increased coronavirus hospitalizations. A key model cited by the White House projects that 170,000 American deaths by October from coronavirus. Ex-CDC chief says that the United States hasn't controlled coronavirus and it is sill spreading.The ex-CDC chief also says that the United States is focusing on the wrong metrics to fight the coronavirus and warns of a coronavirus resurgence.

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Trump Adviser Doesn't Believe In Systemic Racism As Protests Continue Jun 11, 2020

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The 16th day of George Floyd protesting is underway in multiple cities across the United States, as a Trump economic adviser says, "I don't believe nowadays we have systemic racism."

Trump won't consider removing confederate names from military bases, he says they're "part of a great American heritage." NASCAR bans confederate flags at tracks.

Amid new protests and calls for racial justice, at least 12 cities have moved to ban police from using neck restraints.The Minneapolis police chief says, "I am determined to make sure we are on the right side of history." The Texas district attorney vows to bring case of Black man who died during arrest to the Grand Jury for possible criminal charges. Video shows Black man saying "I can't breathe" during Texas arrest. Police body cam video also has Black man telling officers he has a "congestive heart failure" and "can't breathe" before arrest turns fatal. Family and friends search for answers 15 months after death of Black man during arrest in Texas.

A top Harvard doctor is predicting another 100,000 United States deaths by September from coronavirus. Hospitalizations rise in 12 states since Memorial Day weekend. A study suggests that coronavirus restrictions should be eased gradually.

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As George Floyd Is Laid To Rest, Trump Focuses On Buffalo Protester Theory Jun 10, 2020

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One the day that George Floyd is laid to rest,Trump focuses ire on 75-year-old protester shoved by police. Trump tweets conspiracy theory about 75-year-old protester hospitalized after being shoved by police, he says nothing about George Floyd as he's laid to rest. "I don't want to hear it," Republicans dodge questions after Trump tweets baseless conspiracy theory about 75-year-old protester.

New videos emerge of police killings. Police body cam video shows a Black man saying "I can't breathe" multiple times during fatal Texas arrest. New Mexico officer accused of using neck restraint during fatal arrest. New Mexico officer heard on video saying, "I'm going to f***ing choke you out, bro," is now charged with manslaughter. Videos released of fatal police shooting of Black man in New Jersey. New Jersey attorney general releases videos of fatal police shooting of Black man after struggle during traffic stop.

Protests are underway for the 15th night as Floyd is laid to rest. Floyd family pleads at funeral, "no more hate crimes." George Floyd's friend said Floyd wanted to "change the world" and that Floyd would mentor her students and others who lived in Houston's housing projects. Family and friends of George Floyd say final goodbye to him.

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Protests Underway For The 14th Day In Cities Across The United States Jun 09, 2020

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Protests grow as calls to defund the police get louder. The Minneapolis city council vows to dismantle its local police department after the death of George Floyd. Trump seizes on calls to defund the country's police departments. The police chief of Houston says disbanded police is an "invitation to chaos." Clyburn warns "defund the police" rhetoric could are safe? Could "hijack" democrats' police reform efforts.

Biden says he's against defunding the police departments, as Trump tries to align him with those who are for it. Biden, "I don't support defunding the police." Top Trump officials claim that there are no systemic racism in policies.

Thousands mourn George Floyd at public viewing in Houston.

Bail is set for up to $1.25 million for Derek Chauvin after his first court appearance, as the ex-officer has been charged with George' Floyd. Attorney for Thomas Lane, one of the four cops charged in George Floyd's death, say, "he did not stand by and watch."

The White House has "no regrets" about forcefully clearing protesters with rubber bullets and tear gas.

Barr is contradicting Trump on why he was on the golf course. Barr contradicts Trump on why the president was taken to the White house bunker.

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Trump touts economy when asked about a “plan for systematic racism” Jun 06, 2020

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Trump touts the economy when asked about a “plan for systematic racism”. Protests underway across the U.S. for the 11th straight day in multiple cities. Sen. Tim Scott talks with Erin about President Trump saying it’s a “great day” for George Floyd. Trump on National Guard response to protests: “they were ripping that place apart…I love it”. New protests happening across the country as police clashes caught on tape raise questions about their tactics. An Atlanta woman who was slammed to ground by police and her attorney join the show to talk about the incident. A source says Esper and Milley are refusing to testify before a house committee next week about the military’s role in responding to protests. Army secretary reveals how close paratroopers came to being sent into Washington D.C. streets. Former chief of staff John Kelly says he agrees with Mattis: “We need to look harder at who we elect”. Trump touts strong jobs report as the unemployment rate falls to 13.3%. May sees biggest jobs increase ever. Officers kneel with protesters in act of solidarity.

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Protests Are Growing Amid Demand To "Get Your Knee Off Our Necks" Jun 05, 2020

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Protests continue for George Floyd as mourners honor Floyd at memorial service in Minnesota. During the service, mourners call for racial justice. Protests are growing across United States after memorial honors George Floyd's life. Floyd's family attorney says "pandemic of racism" killed George Floyd. The family's attorney also said, "when we fight for the George Floyd's of the world," we help the United States live up to its creed."Floyd's family attorney mentions Trayvon Martin, Philando Castile as he honors George Floyd's life at memorial.

Sybrina Fulton, Trayvon Martin's mother, speaks with Erin Burnett about George Floyd and recent protests.

Three ex-officers charged in George Floyd's death make their first court appearance.

Military leaders condemn Trump over protest response. George W. Bush's former joint chiefs chairman speaks out. GOP senator says he agrees with Mattis that it's a "struggle" on whether to back Trump. Barr defends use of force on protesters near the White House and claims it was a coincidence that the area used for Trump's church photo-op.

The White House boosts security amid George Floyd protests. Workers can be seen building tall metal fencing around the White House complex. Secret Service says that the White House fencing will stay up until June 10th.

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Protests continue after all four officers involved in George Floyd's Death Are Charged Jun 04, 2020

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Protests are underway as the key officer in George Floyd's death now faces an upgraded second-degree murder charge; Three other officers charged. Large protests in Washington D.C. as the city's mandatory curfew is pushed back, a day after less than two dozen were arrested during protests. Protesters march across Washington D.C. hours after new charges in George Floyd's death as the curfew gets pushed back to 11 p.m.

Former Secretary of Defense James Mattis slams Trump in bombshell remarks saying, "He tries to divide us," "We are witnessing the consequences of three years without mature leadership." Mattis also says that Trump is a treat to the constitution. On the same day, current Secretary of Defense Esper breaks with Trump on using military to quell recent protests. Esper also contradicts Trump on Insurrection Act, distances himself from photo-op and didn't give the White House a heads-up on his remarks. Esper is on shaky ground with the White House after breaking with Trump over sending troops to quell protests. Trump says he has "very strong powers" to send military to cities to restore order but "I don't think we will have to" to stop unrest days after threatening to do so.

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