Ohio Dem rep, other officials pepper-sprayed during protest in Columbus
Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty and other local Ohio officials were sprayed with pepper spray Saturday in Columbus during protests that broke out in response to the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd while in police custody.
Trump vows to stop 'mob violence' amid riots over George Floyd death
President Trump on Saturday vowed to stop “mob violence,” as he condemned riots that have broken out amid what originally were protests across the country in response to Minneapolis man George Floyd’s death in police custody earlier this week.
Minneapolis mayor says 'white supremacists,' 'out of state instigators' behind protests, but arrests show different story
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Saturday that state officials think "white supremacists" and "out-of-state instigators" could be behind the protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death, but a report showed that "about 86 percent" of arrests so far are mostly of in-state residents.
RNC sets deadline for North Carolina to allow 'full' convention, amid threat to change locations
The Republican National Committee on Saturday set a tight deadline for North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper to provide guidance on whether the party can host a "full" presidential convention in the state in August as planned, amid threats from President Trump to find a new location if necessary.
Minnesota using 'intelligence support' from NSA, US military amid riots
Minnesota's governor said Saturday the state is using “intelligence support” from the U.S. military and the National Security Agency to push back against the alleged organizers of riots that have occurred in the state in response to the death of George Floyd.
Trump applauds SpaceX launch as 'inspiration for our country'
President Trump on Saturday said the SpaceX launch was an “inspiration for our country,” just moments after its rocket sent astronauts into space from American soil for the first time since 2011.
George Floyd case: AG Barr promises 'justice will be served' amid nationwide protests
Attorney General Bill Barr released a statement Saturday addressing the death of George Floyd, who died at the hands of law enforcement while Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck.
Trump defends his supporters amid riots: 'MAGA loves the black people'
President Trump disputed the idea that it stoke "racial violence" if his supporters gathered at the White House as riots broke out in response to George Floyd's death.
Dueling claims: Trump blames Antifa for riots, Minnesota officials point fingers at white supremacists and cartels
President Trump on Saturday blamed at-times violent protests that took place across the U.S. a day earlier on Antifa and other left-wing groups -- as Minnesota officials claimed that white supremacists and even drug cartels were involved in stoking violence.
Twitter tags Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey was informed in advance by the company’s staff of a decision to tag a tweet by President Donald Trump as ‘glorifying violence’, a spokeswoman for the company said; Kristin Fisher reports.