Twitter Takes Down Trump Tribute to George Floyd After Copyright Claim
A video released by the Trump campaign, paying tribute to George Floyd while praising police officers and blaming "radical left-wing groups" for violence during protests over Floyd's death, was removed by Twitter Thursday for allegedly violating copyright laws.
GOP Candidate Calls Coronavirus Restrictions 'Knee on the Neck' of Business
Republican candidate Tim Eyman has compared Washington Governor Jay Inslee's coronavirus restrictions to the death of George Floyd, insisting that the public health measures have a "knee on the neck" of businesses.
Georgia Reports Highest Number of Daily Coronavirus Cases Since Early May
Georgia reported 953 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, representing the largest daily increase of infections since May 1.
Stars of NYPD-Based Sitcom 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Give $100,000 to Bail Funds
The cast and co-creator of the police-themed sitcom "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" announced that they are together donating $100,000 to help provide bail for people arrested during protests against the death of George Floyd.
Florida Newspaper Reporters Detained With Zip Ties While Covering Protests
Two Florida newspaper journalists were detained by police, their hands placed in zip ties, as they attempted to cover ongoing protests over the death of George Floyd.
Alabama Attorney General Sues Birmingham for Removing Confederate Monument
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has demanded that the city of Birmingham pay a $25,000 fine for removing a Confederate statue in violation of a 2017 law aimed at preventing its removal.
Online Donations For Bail Costs Incurred During George Floyd Protests Surge
A number of fundraising campaigns related to the death of George Floyd and bail expenses for those arrested while protesting his death have quickly become flooded with cash.
New York Hospital Staff Applaud George Floyd Protesters
Hospital workers cheered on passing protesters involved in ongoing demonstrations against the death of George Floyd at multiple locations in New York City on Tuesday.
Trump Can Invite Russia as a G7 Summit Guest, But Not as a Permanent Member
Josep Borrell, the European Union's foreign policy chief, told reporters Tuesday that President Donald Trump does not have the power to facilitate Russia rejoining the G7 as a permanent member.
Police Run Over by Vehicle During George Floyd Protest in Buffalo, New York
Two police officers were reportedly struck by a vehicle during a George Floyd protest in Buffalo, New York on Monday night.
Health Groups Deem Racism, Police Brutality a Public Health Crisis
Several groups representing medical professionals have condemned police brutality and racism for causing negative health effects including death amid ongoing protests over the death of George Floyd.
Non-Texans Caught Looting in Texas to Be Federally Prosecuted, Gov. Says
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday that out-of-state "agitators" participating in George Floyd protests would be handed over to federal authorities for prosecution if they are caught "engaging in looting, violence or other destructive acts."
Clashes Throughout the U.S. Continue as George Floyd Unrest Sweeps Nation
Police used tear gas and rubber bullets in an attempt to control protests and riots that raged throughout the U.S. on Friday as outrage over the killing of George Floyd continued to grow.
Trump Suspends Entry and Limits Visas for Chinese Students and Researchers
President Donald Trump issued a proclamation Friday that will leave thousands of Chinese postgraduate students and researchers at U.S. universities ineligible for visas beginning June 1.
California County Enters New Reopening Phase Despite Rise in Cases
Hair salons and barbershops in California's Los Angeles County can immediately reopen and in-person dining at restaurants can resume, despite more than 14,000 new cases of COVID-19 being reported in the county over the last two weeks.
More Than 40 Arrested in New York During Protest of George Floyd's Death
The New York Police Department told Newsweek more than 40 protesters were arrested, and several cops were injured on Thursday night.
'Justice For George Floyd' is Fastest Growing Change.org Petition Ever
More than 2.4 million people have signed the online petition calling for Minneapolis police officers to be arrested and criminally charged in the death of George Floyd.
NHL Hockey Players Deemed 'Essential' Workers by Trump Administration
The National Hockey League announced Tuesday that a modified playoff tournament would determine the winner of the 2019-2020 Stanley Cup.
Amtrak to Cut Up to 20 Percent Of Jobs By October Due to Pandemic
Amtrak CEO Bill Flynn said in a memo to employees Tuesday that up to 20 percent of the company's workforce will be eliminated as an "essential adjustment" to cope with financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
India Promotes Hydroxychloroquine, as WHO Stops Trials Over Safety Issues
The director-general of the Indian Council of Medical Research on Tuesday insisted there is "no harm" in taking hydroxychloroquine to prevent COVID-19, despite the World Health Organization halting a study of the drug over increasing safety concerns.
DOJ Files Brief in Case Against Illinois Governor's Stay-At-Home Order
The Trump administration's Department of Justice said that Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's stay-at-home order was "unsupported by state law" in a legal brief issued Friday.
Democratic Challengers Out-Fundraise GOP Incumbents in Two Red States
Republican senators in Montana and Iowa are trailing their Democratic challengers in fundraising as state primaries approach, recent FEC filings reveal.
Illinois to Open Over 5,500 Childcare Centers at End of May
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said Friday that childcare facilities would be limited to groups of no more than 10 children each when they reopen on May 29, before being allowed to expand capacity four weeks later.
McConnell Says 'High Likelihood' Next Coronavirus Relief Bill Comes Soon
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell indicated that he may be ready to move forward with another coronavirus relief package soon after a host of Republican senators called for new legislation that he had previously sought to put a "pause" on.
Senate Candidate Who 'Stands With' QAnon Says She's 'Taken Out of Context'
GOP U.S. Senate nominee Jo Rae Perkins issued a statement Thursday insisting that she was "taken out of context" by the "fake news" after she posted a video to Twitter thanking those involved with the QAnon conspiracy theory on Tuesday.
Virginia Reports Highest Single-Day Rise in Coronavirus Cases
The Virginia Department of Health reported an increase of 1,229 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, six days after most areas of the state began to ease public health restrictions.
Michigan Lockdown Protesters Fined After 'Operation Haircut' Demonstration
The group that organized Wednesday's "Operation Haircut" protest at Michigan's Capitol complained that "dope shops are open, abortion mills churn on, but barber shops are, somehow, unsafe."
Woman Contracted Coronavirus Despite Taking Hydroxychloroquine for 19 Years
A Wisconsin woman warned that hydroxychloroquine "is not going to prevent anything" weeks after contracting the virus despite being on the drug for 19 years.
Texas AG Will Challenge Mail-In Voting, Dismisses 'Fear' of Coronavirus
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton disputed a federal judge's ruling allowing Texans to vote by mail, saying that state law "doesn't allow for people to get mail-in ballots for fear of contracting corona or anything else."
Texas Bars Can Reopen if They Discourage Dancing and Use Disposable Menus
Texans planning to go to bars when they reopen on Friday could be met with unfamiliar scenes as state restrictions require that establishments operate at 25 percent capacity, discourage "close contact" and not allow patrons to gather, sit or order drinks from actual bars.

