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Minneapolis City Council announces veto-proof push to disband police in George Floyd aftermath

June 7, 2020

Minneapolis City Council announces veto-proof push to disband police in George Floyd aftermath

Minneapolis' left-leaning City Council members on Sunday announced a veto-proof push to disband the Minneapolis police department, ramping up a major conflict inside the city following the death of George Floyd while in police custody.

Ex-Missouri Gov. Greitens blasts 'defund police' calls as 'ludicrous liberal leftist logic' endangering public

June 7, 2020

Ex-Missouri Gov. Greitens blasts 'defund police' calls as 'ludicrous liberal leftist logic' endangering public

Former Missouri Republican Gov. Eric Greitens -- who managed the Show-Me State during protests in the police-involved shooting death of Anthony Smith in St. Louis -- said that calls to defund law enforcement in the wake of George Floyd's alleged murder are "ludicrous" and endanger the public.

De Blasio: NYC to cut NYPD funding, shift it to social services

June 7, 2020

De Blasio: NYC to cut NYPD funding, shift it to social services

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Sunday he would accede to protesters’ demands by moving to shift funds away from the NYPD toward social services.

Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf on George Floyd protests: Rallies 'absolutely called for,' violence is not

June 1, 2020

Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf on George Floyd protests: Rallies 'absolutely called for,' violence is not

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf reacted Monday to both the violent and nonviolent protests that occurred across the Commonwealth in the wake of George Floyd's death.

Big-city Dems who had imposed strict coronavirus lockdowns now let George Floyd rioters flout rules

May 31, 2020

Big-city Dems who had imposed strict coronavirus lockdowns now let George Floyd rioters flout rules

The coronavirus lockdown is seemingly down and out, as many Democrats in charge of big cities -- including several who once insisted on strict quarantine measures -- line up to champion the nationwide mass demonstrations over the in-custody death of George Floyd, sans social distancing.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer caught in Memorial Day lockdown controversy over husband's reported boat request

May 25, 2020

Michigan Gov. Whitmer caught in Memorial Day lockdown controversy over husband's reported boat request

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer faced backlash from Republican lawmakers after a reported request from her husband to get the family's boat out on the water before Memorial Day weekend -- far from their home in Lansing.

DOJ urges Nevada to reconsider church social-distancing orders, 'unequal treatment'

May 25, 2020

DOJ urges Nevada to reconsider church social-distancing orders, 'unequal treatment'

EXCLUSIVE: The Justice Department is urging Nevada to reconsider its flat ban on religious gatherings of 10 or more people.

California announces churches, houses of worship can reopen under certain guidelines amid coronavirus outbreak

May 25, 2020

California announces churches, houses of worship can reopen under certain guidelines amid coronavirus outbreak

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday released guidelines for reopening houses of worship amid the coronavirus pandemic, after President Trump deemed them “essential” last week.

Cuomo admits 'we all failed' at making coronavirus projections

May 25, 2020

Cuomo admits 'we all failed' at making coronavirus projections

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday that coronavirus projections from experts were all wrong and he's getting out of the business of speculating because of it.

Trump denies interest in moving Republican National Convention to Doral property

May 25, 2020

Trump denies interest in moving Republican National Convention to Doral property

President Trump on Monday denied any suggestion that he might want to hold this summer’s Republican National Convention at his resort in Doral, Fla., following his threat to move the convention from North Carolina if that state’s governor can’t guarantee the party will be allowed “full attendance” at the event.