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September 1, 2020

Ravens urge McConnell to bring police reform bill to Senate floor for vote

The Baltimore Ravens sent a letter to Senate Major Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday urging the Republican senator to bring a George Floyd policing bill to the floor for a vote.

September 1, 2020

Mike Tobin describes seeing rioters ‘pre-party in the parking lot’ before 'big show of destruction'

Fox News senior correspondent Mike Tobin joined the "The Fox News Rundown" Tuesday to discuss what he saw and heard during last week's rioting in Kenosha, Wis. following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. 

August 31, 2020

Kayleigh McEnany calls out CNN's Chris Cuomo, Don Lemon over riot coverage

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany singled out CNN anchors Chris Cuomo and Don Lemon for their coverage over the ongoing riots that have plagued cities across America.

August 31, 2020

Florida man who brandished gun at BLM protest was ‘lawfully defending himself;’ no charges filed: police

A counter-protester who pulled a gun during an altercation at a Black Lives Matter protest in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday evening “was lawfully defending himself” and will not face criminal charges, according to the police department.

August 31, 2020

De Blasio pushes 'police discipline matrix' standardizing penalties for NYPD officer misconduct

The New York City Police Department rolled out a draft Monday for its new “discipline penalty matrix” meant to serve as a roadmap to standardize punishments for officer misconduct, making penalties less secretive or arbitrary.

August 31, 2020

Craig Hodges: Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson nixed 'extreme' idea of Rodney King protest during NBA Finals

Craig Hodges was on the Chicago Bulls during the 1991 NBA Finals months after White Los Angeles police officers were caught beating Rodney King.

August 30, 2020

Derek Chauvin seeking dismissal of charges in George Floyd case: reports

George Floyd died from pre-existing health problems made worse by drug abuse, a fired police officer's defense attorney argued last week in court documents seeking a dismissal of charges.

August 29, 2020

Richard Fowler: March on Washington shows systemic racism continues, as Trump worsens our divisions

One day after President Trump falsely and absurdly boasted that he has done more for Black Americans than any president except Abraham Lincoln, thousands of protesters gathered in Washington to demonstrate against America’s systemic racism that Trump exploits for political gain.

August 29, 2020

Portland mayor sends open letter to Trump: 'No thanks'

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler said "no thanks" to President Trump's offer to send federal law enforcement to the city to control ongoing protests and riots in the city's downtown. 

August 29, 2020

Joint Chiefs head says military won't have role resolving 2020 election

The nation's highest-ranking military officer said the U.S. armed forces will have "no role" in the 2020 presidential election or resolving any disputes because courts and Congress have that responsibility.