Virginia declines to send National Guard to DC for White House crackdown
The law and order message the Trump administration tried to send on Monday with a show of force in the nation’s capital amid the protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death fell on deaf ears among some governors who were asked to send their National Guard to assist.
The law and order message the Trump administration tried to send on Monday with a show of force in the nation’s capital amid the protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death fell on deaf ears among some governors who were asked to send their National Guard to assist.
Presidents have leeway to use military for domestic purposes
Legal experts say the president does indeed have the authority under the Insurrection Act of 1807 to dispatch the military in states that are unable to put down an insurrection or are defying federal law.
Legal experts say the president does indeed have the authority under the Insurrection Act of 1807 to dispatch the military in states that are unable to put down an insurrection or are defying federal law.
DC Episcopal bishop: 'I am outraged' by President Trump church visit
The bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington sharply criticized President Donald Trump on Monday for staging a visit to the historic St. John's Church across from the White House, where he held up a Bible after authorities had cleared the area of peaceful protesters.
The bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington sharply criticized President Donald Trump on Monday for staging a visit to the historic St. John's Church across from the White House, where he held up a Bible after authorities had cleared the area of peaceful protesters.
Tear gas, threats before President Trump visits church amid protests
President Donald Trump is visiting the 200-year-old church near the White House that was set on fire as demonstrators clashed with police over the weekend.
President Donald Trump is visiting the 200-year-old church near the White House that was set on fire as demonstrators clashed with police over the weekend.
Trump warns governors he’ll deploy military across US to ‘solve the problem for them’ amid protests
The president said that he has strongly recommended to every governor to deploy National Guard in sufficient numbers to “dominate” the streets until violence has been quelled.
The president said that he has strongly recommended to every governor to deploy National Guard in sufficient numbers to “dominate” the streets until violence has been quelled.
At least 3 dead after violent protests sweep the nation
Dozens of cities across the United States were left early Sunday to assess the toll of a grim night of violent riots that left at least three dead, dozens injured, hundreds arrested and buildings and businesses in charred ruins as protests over the death of a black Minneapolis man in police custody continued for a fifth day.
Dozens of cities across the United States were left early Sunday to assess the toll of a grim night of violent riots that left at least three dead, dozens injured, hundreds arrested and buildings and businesses in charred ruins as protests over the death of a black Minneapolis man in police custody continued for a fifth day.
Trump warns White House protesters would have been met by 'vicious dogs' if they breached fence
President Trump on Saturday praised the Secret Service for its protection of the White House during protests in Washington D.C. on Friday night, calling them “very cool & very professional” -- and warned that any protesters who breached the fence would have met by "vicious dogs" and "ominous weapons."
President Trump on Saturday praised the Secret Service for its protection of the White House during protests in Washington D.C. on Friday night, calling them “very cool & very professional” -- and warned that any protesters who breached the fence would have met by "vicious dogs" and "ominous weapons."
Trump signs executive order aimed at curbing protections for social media giants
The executive order Thursday challenges the liability protections that have served as a bedrock for unfettered speech on the internet.
The executive order Thursday challenges the liability protections that have served as a bedrock for unfettered speech on the internet.
Twitter fact-checks Trump; he threatens new regs or shutdown
Claiming tech giants “silence conservative voices,” Trump tweeted Wednesday that, “We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen.”
Claiming tech giants “silence conservative voices,” Trump tweeted Wednesday that, “We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen.”
Trump says 'justice will be served' as federal authorities investigate George Floyd's death
President Trump is promising justice as the death of a man in Minneapolis while in police custody has sparked protests.
President Trump is promising justice as the death of a man in Minneapolis while in police custody has sparked protests.
President Trump committed to July 4 celebration in DC despite lawmaker alarm
The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump remains committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region -- one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus -- warn that the area will not be ready to hold a major event.
The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump remains committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region -- one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus -- warn that the area will not be ready to hold a major event.
Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering' in election after fact-check added to mail-in ballot tweets
Twitter users will be able to click on a link to see verified information regarding mail-in ballots and false claims made by the president.
Twitter users will be able to click on a link to see verified information regarding mail-in ballots and false claims made by the president.
Biden calls Trump a 'fool' for mocking masks during pandemic
Joe Biden said Tuesday that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership.
Joe Biden said Tuesday that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership.
Florida Republicans offer to host RNC after Trump threatens to move venue if 'full attendance' isn't allowed
President Donald Trump threatened Monday to pull the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina if the state’s Democratic governor doesn’t immediately sign off on allowing a full-capacity gathering in August. In response, Florida Republicans offered to be the host.
President Donald Trump threatened Monday to pull the Republican National Convention out of North Carolina if the state’s Democratic governor doesn’t immediately sign off on allowing a full-capacity gathering in August. In response, Florida Republicans offered to be the host.
Trump golfs at Virginia club as he pushes states to reopen
President Donald Trump played golf Saturday for the first time since he declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency more than two months ago, leading to the shutdown of much of American society.
President Donald Trump played golf Saturday for the first time since he declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency more than two months ago, leading to the shutdown of much of American society.
Trump, in Michigan: 'We're not going to close the country' if there's a 2nd wave of coronavirus cases
During his speech, the president also lashed out at China for its role in the coronavirus pandemic.
During his speech, the president also lashed out at China for its role in the coronavirus pandemic.
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to be released from prison: reports
President Donald Trump’s longtime personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen will be released from federal prison Thursday and is expected to serve the remainder of his sentence at home, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
President Donald Trump’s longtime personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen will be released from federal prison Thursday and is expected to serve the remainder of his sentence at home, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Northam, Trump verbally spar over guns, hydroxychloroquine
President Donald Trump and Virginia Governor Ralph Northam engaged in another verbal exchange this week – with the governor taking a shot at the president’s admission of taking the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine.
President Donald Trump and Virginia Governor Ralph Northam engaged in another verbal exchange this week – with the governor taking a shot at the president’s admission of taking the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine.
My 'decision to make': Trump defends criticized use of hydroxychloroquine
Trump stood by his decision to continue taking hydroxychloroquine to stave off the COVID-19 virus.
Trump stood by his decision to continue taking hydroxychloroquine to stave off the COVID-19 virus.
Trump ousts Obama holdover; Dems claim he was probing Pompeo
President Trump on Friday night fired the State Department’s inspector general, saying in a letter to Congress that he no longer had confidence in the Obama administration appointee.
President Trump on Friday night fired the State Department’s inspector general, saying in a letter to Congress that he no longer had confidence in the Obama administration appointee.