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Miami-area officials closing beaches for July 4 weekend to curb 'very concerning' coronavirus spike

June 28, 2020

Miami-area officials closing beaches for July 4 weekend to curb 'very concerning' coronavirus spike

Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Giménez told “America’s News HQ” on Sunday that he decided to close beaches in the county for the July Fourth weekend-- less than a month after reopening— because he’s “very concerned” about the recent surge in coronavirus cases.

California Gov. Newsom orders bars closed in counties including Los Angeles, citing coronavirus

June 28, 2020

California Gov. Newsom orders bars closed in counties including Los Angeles, citing coronavirus

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday ordered bars to close in counties including Los Angeles, while recommending closures in some other counties, citing the spread of the coronavirus.

Trump says violence in Chicago, Baltimore, other US cities like 'living in hell,' in 'Hannity' town hall

June 25, 2020

Trump says violence in Chicago, Baltimore, other US cities like 'living in hell,' in 'Hannity' town hall

President Trump, in a Fox News town hall with Sean Hannity on Thursday, tore into the soaring violent-crime rates in cities including Chicago and Baltimore – comparing them to Afghanistan and Honduras, and saying, “it’s like living in hell.”

Reporter's Notebook: On police reform, Congress may have missed its 'moment'

June 24, 2020

Reporter's Notebook: On police reform, Congress may have missed its 'moment'

It’s easy to score political points, but tougher to move the same bill through the House and Senate and deposit it on President Trump’s desk.

Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: Dems pushing strict lockdowns run most states with highest jobless rates

June 22, 2020

Wall Street Journal Editorial Board: Dems pushing strict lockdowns run most states with highest jobless rates

Nine of the 10 states with the highest jobless rate are run by Democrats, who have tended to demand that the economy should stay locked down and in some cases are still resisting opening.

NYC's Museum of Natural History to remove Teddy Roosevelt statue, officials say

June 21, 2020

NYC's Museum of Natural History to remove Teddy Roosevelt statue, officials say

A prominent statue of Theodore Roosevelt will be removed from the entrance of The American Museum of Natural History in New York City after years of objections that it symbolizes colonial expansion and racial discrimination, officials including Mayor Bill de Blasio announced.

DeSantis hits back at Cuomo's plan to quarantine Floridians, asking they avoid nursing homes

June 21, 2020

DeSantis hits back at Cuomo's plan to quarantine Floridians, asking they avoid nursing homes

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hit back Saturday at New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo over a possible coronavirus quarantine for visitors, asking that he “not quarantine any Floridians in nursing homes.”

Maryland governor backs police, pledges more cops to combat Ocean City violence

June 17, 2020

Maryland governor backs police, pledges more cops to combat Ocean City violence

Ocean City police are announcing more arrests after recent violence, as Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says state police "will continue to support the Ocean City Police Department and deploy troopers for enhanced patrol assistance."

Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass: 'Defund the police' is 'probably one of the worst slogans ever'

June 15, 2020

Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass: 'Defund the police' is 'probably one of the worst slogans ever'

Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., on Monday expressed her distaste for the term “defund the police.”

NYC's de Blasio fires back at Cuomo's threat to shut down Manhattan over coronavirus social distancing

June 14, 2020

NYC's de Blasio fires back at Cuomo's threat to shut down Manhattan over coronavirus social distancing

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Sunday fired back at Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s threat to shut down Manhattan again if the city didn’t enforce social-distancing better — saying through a rep that “imprisoning people” isn’t the answer.