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September 3, 2020

Trump 2020 campaign press communications director: Biden traveled to Kenosha 'for purely political reasons'

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden traveled to Kenosha, Wis. on Thursday “for more political division and that’s really disappointing,” Trump 2020 campaign press communications director Erin Perrine told “Outnumbered Overtime.”

September 3, 2020

Sen. Warren, Dems propose legislation to declare racism a public health crisis

A trio of Democrats Thursday introduced legislation to declare structural racism a public health crisis and to create a federal government center to tackle racial disparities in healthcare for Black and brown communities. 

September 3, 2020

NY Giants' John Mara to support players who protest during anthem despite personal beliefs

New York Giants co-owner John Mara expressed his support for players who choose to kneel during the national anthem despite being against the idea.

September 3, 2020

Biden says Kenosha trip intended to 'ease racial tensions'

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden gets his turn Thursday. Two days after a visit by President Trump, Democratic nominee Joe Biden heads to Kenosha, Wis., a city pushed into the national spotlight after the police shooting of a Black man sparked days of protest and violence – making the city the latest battleground in a summer of unrest over police brutality against minorities and racial injustice.

September 3, 2020

Kenosha arson investigators release videos, images of persons of interest

Federal investigators are seeking persons of interest linked to the arsons in Kenosha, Wis., in the wake of the police shooting of Jacob Blake.

September 3, 2020

Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien warns Biden 'injecting politics' with Kenosha visit

Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien cast Joe Biden's planned visit to Kenosha Thursday as political, while warning that "this is not the time to be injecting politics" into what he called "a really serious situation" amid weeks of unrest in the city.

September 2, 2020

PBS reporter Yamiche Alcindor slammed over claim Kyle Rittenhouse shot 'unarmed' protesters

"PBS Newshour" White House correspondent Yamiche Alcindor is under fire for claiming that Kyle Rittenhouse shot “unarmed” protesters in Kenosha, Wis. last week, with viewers quick to point out at least one demonstrator had a gun.

September 2, 2020

Wisconsin donors, especially in Kenosha, supporting Trump more than Biden, data shows

Wisconsin donors have backed President Trump more than former Vice President Joe Biden as both presidential candidates make visits to the critical battleground state this week.

September 2, 2020

Public Enemy releases updated 'Fight the Power' music video featuring BLM protest footage

Public Enemy released the video for its updated version of the song “Fight the Power,” featuring images and videos of recent protests over systemic racism and police brutality. 

September 2, 2020

Live Updates: Jacob Blake unrest in Kenosha

Numerous nights of unrest followed the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wis. on Aug. 23.