Americas News HQ Weekend - Page 2

July 19, 2020

Rev. Jesse Jackson remembers John Lewis, says late congressman 'represents the hope of America'

The Rev. Jesse Jackson paid tribute to Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., a longtime civil-rights activist, on "Americas News HQ" Sunday after the congressman died of pancreatic cancer Friday night.

July 12, 2020

Trump lawyer blasts 'irresponsible' Mueller op-ed defending Roger Stone conviction: 'Should have remained quiet'

Trump 2020 senior legal adviser Jenna Ellis defended President Trump’s decision to commute Roger Stone’s prison sentence over the weekend and fired back at former Special Counsel Robert Mueller for what she called an "absolutely irresponsible" op-ed defending the prosecution and conviction of the Trump associate.

July 5, 2020

Rep. Adam Kinzinger: Trump could do 'better job' reassuring public amid new coronavirus surge

Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., said Sunday that while President Trump is not responsible for the new coronavirus surge reported in cities across the U.S., he could do a "better job" reassuring Americans of the country's preparedness.

June 28, 2020

Activist suggests replacing DC's Emancipation Memorial with Harriet Tubman monument: 'Fair and equitable'

D.C. Council candidate Marcus Goodwin, who is helping lead the charge to remove the controversial Emancipation Memorial in Washington, D.C., told "America's News HQ" Sunday he hopes to replace it with a monument to an African-American woman, suggesting Underground Railroad leader Harriet Tubman could fit the bill.

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.

June 14, 2020

George Floyd's brother Philonise tells police: 'You can do your job and still maintain respect for others'

George Floyd's brother Philonise spoke out against the growing movement to defund the police on Sunday, telling Fox News' Arthel Neville that officers can do their jobs "and still maintain respect for others."

June 14, 2020

Atlanta police shooting 'completely different' than Floyd death, says CBP chief: 'He took their weapon'

The shooting death of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta Friday night was "completely different" than the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Mark Morgan said Sunday.

June 7, 2020

Gordon Chang: China 'deliberately twisting facts' to exploit George Floyd death in 'disinformation campaign'

 The Chinese Communist Party is "deliberately twisting facts" to exploit the death of George Floyd, Fox News Asia analyst Gordan Chang said Sunday.

June 7, 2020

Howard University president recalls 'difficult' conversation with teen son after George Floyd's death

The president of one of the nation’s most renowned historically black universities is calling on his students to be catalysts for change amid unrest over the death of George Floyd -- andr ecounted a "difficult" conversation he had with his 15-year-old son.

June 7, 2020

Small-business owners already hurt by coronavirus shutdowns react to spotting looters on surveillance cameras

Two small business owners told “America’s News HQ” their surveillance cameras caught looters destroying their businesses and they’re now left with even more challenges after already reeling from coronavirus restrictions that have stayed in effect since mid-March.