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Boston mayor in favor of removing city's Abraham Lincoln statue
The mayor of Boston supports calls to remove a statue in tribute to President Abraham Lincoln as the "Great Emancipator."Mayor Marty Walsh, who in the city of Boston, is in favor of removing a statue of Lincoln in the city’s Park Square. last week that it hopes to recommission that statue into one that "recognizes equality" and is investigating what processes the city would need to undergo to remove it.The statue depicts Lincoln with one arm extended above a freed slave with broken shackles, symbolizing that, by Lincoln's hand, the institution of slavery was broken. The inscription on the...…The mayor of Boston supports calls to remove a statue in tribute to President Abraham Lincoln as the "Great Emancipator."Mayor Marty Walsh, who in the city of Boston, is in favor of removing a statue of Lincoln in the city’s Park Square. last week that it hopes to recommission that statue into one that "recognizes equality" and is investigating what processes the city would need to undergo to remove it.The statue depicts Lincoln with one arm extended above a freed slave with broken shackles, symbolizing that, by Lincoln's hand, the institution of slavery was broken. The inscription on the...WW…
Man killed in Kentucky after police 'return fire' on crowd
Protests became deadly in Louisville, Kentucky, after law enforcement said they "returned fire" at protesters.Kentucky police say they were forced to fire back at a crowd after demonstrators "shot at" them for attempting to disperse a crowd, leading to the death of 53-year-old David McAtee.“Officers and soldiers began to clear the lot and at some point were shot at,” said Louisville Metro Police Chief Steve Conrad after the event occurred in a parking lot. “Both LMPD and national guard members returned fire, we have one man dead at scene."Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear released a statement on...…Protests became deadly in Louisville, Kentucky, after law enforcement said they "returned fire" at protesters.Kentucky police say they were forced to fire back at a crowd after demonstrators "shot at" them for attempting to disperse a crowd, leading to the death of 53-year-old David McAtee.“Officers and soldiers began to clear the lot and at some point were shot at,” said Louisville Metro Police Chief Steve Conrad after the event occurred in a parking lot. “Both LMPD and national guard members returned fire, we have one man dead at scene."Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear released a statement on...WW…
'F---ery': Ilhan Omar issues profane tweet after Trump demands stalling coronavirus aid negotiations until after election
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar made clear how she feels about President Trump's decision to postpone congressional negotiations for a coronavirus relief package.Trump ended talks between the White House and House Democrats on Tuesday, blaming House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for Omar, in crude language, said the decision necessitated the president be voted out of office in the upcoming election."The only logical response to this f---ery, is to vote them out," Omar tweeted. "Not by analyzing their cruelty, inaction and irresponsible politics. It's about power and the people need to reclaim that power...…Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar made clear how she feels about President Trump's decision to postpone congressional negotiations for a coronavirus relief package.Trump ended talks between the White House and House Democrats on Tuesday, blaming House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for Omar, in crude language, said the decision necessitated the president be voted out of office in the upcoming election."The only logical response to this f---ery, is to vote them out," Omar tweeted. "Not by analyzing their cruelty, inaction and irresponsible politics. It's about power and the people need to reclaim that power...WW…
Bob Woodward releases taped conversations with Trump discussing Supreme Court
Watergate journalist released a series of clips showing President Trump express thoughts on the and his nominee Neil Gorsuch.On Sunday night, Woodward spoke with CNN host Anderson Cooper and played audio of several interviews with the president, most of which were integrated into his new book, Rage. Trump's ruminations on the judiciary, particularly on how Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has made confirming judges to the federal courts a top priority, take on new significance following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday at the age of 87 and the gathering political...…Watergate journalist released a series of clips showing President Trump express thoughts on the and his nominee Neil Gorsuch.On Sunday night, Woodward spoke with CNN host Anderson Cooper and played audio of several interviews with the president, most of which were integrated into his new book, Rage. Trump's ruminations on the judiciary, particularly on how Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has made confirming judges to the federal courts a top priority, take on new significance following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday at the age of 87 and the gathering political...WW…
Bob Woodward says he will release audio tapes of Trump talking about Supreme Court
Veteran journalist Bob Woodward said he's ready to release more audio recordings of his conversations with President Trump in which the Supreme Court was discussed.The Watergate sleuth, whose new book on the Trump administration, Rage, was recently released, was on CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS to offer insight into Trump's thinking on judicial nominations, an issue that has risen to the forefront after Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday."I’m going to release some transcripts and audios later today that will show Trump talking about that relationship and how important...…Veteran journalist Bob Woodward said he's ready to release more audio recordings of his conversations with President Trump in which the Supreme Court was discussed.The Watergate sleuth, whose new book on the Trump administration, Rage, was recently released, was on CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS to offer insight into Trump's thinking on judicial nominations, an issue that has risen to the forefront after Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday."I’m going to release some transcripts and audios later today that will show Trump talking about that relationship and how important...WW…
Pelosi on whether House will move to impeach Trump over Supreme Court: 'We have arrows in our quiver'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi warned House Democrats have a list of options to respond to President Trump nominating a Supreme Court justice this year.During an interview with ABC host George Stephanopoulos, the California Democrat would not dismiss the idea of another round of impeachment."Some have mentioned the possibility, if they try to push through a nominee in a lame-duck session, that you in the House could move to impeach President Trump or Attorney General Barr as a way of stalling and preventing the Senate from acting on this nomination," Stephanopoulos said."We have our options. We...…House Speaker Nancy Pelosi warned House Democrats have a list of options to respond to President Trump nominating a Supreme Court justice this year.During an interview with ABC host George Stephanopoulos, the California Democrat would not dismiss the idea of another round of impeachment."Some have mentioned the possibility, if they try to push through a nominee in a lame-duck session, that you in the House could move to impeach President Trump or Attorney General Barr as a way of stalling and preventing the Senate from acting on this nomination," Stephanopoulos said."We have our options. We...WW…
Michigan Supreme Court strikes down Gretchen Whitmer's coronavirus orders
Michigan's Supreme Court said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's coronavirus executive restrictions violated the state's constitution.On Friday, that the Democratic governor did not have the power to continue its restrictions under two laws passed in 1976 and 1945, describing the act as an "unlawful delegation of legislative power to the executive branch in violation of the Michigan Constitution.""Accordingly, the executive orders issued by the Governor in response to the COVID-19 pandemic now lack any basis under Michigan law,"It notes a wide variety of businesses that had to close as a result of the...…Michigan's Supreme Court said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's coronavirus executive restrictions violated the state's constitution.On Friday, that the Democratic governor did not have the power to continue its restrictions under two laws passed in 1976 and 1945, describing the act as an "unlawful delegation of legislative power to the executive branch in violation of the Michigan Constitution.""Accordingly, the executive orders issued by the Governor in response to the COVID-19 pandemic now lack any basis under Michigan law,"It notes a wide variety of businesses that had to close as a result of the...WW…
Black Lives Matter 'What We Believe' page that includes disrupting 'nuclear family structure' removed from website
The official removed a page on its website that summarized its beliefs, which included a rebuke of the "Western-prescribed nuclear family structure."The group, co-founded after the , removed a page titled "," which included a variety of positions on public policy issues beyond police reform and police brutality. Among its news releases includes a call for a "," later ."Page Not Found. Sorry, but the page you were trying to view does not exist,"The Washington Examiner reached out to Black Lives Matter for comment.An shows the group describe itself as part of a "global Black family" that...…The official removed a page on its website that summarized its beliefs, which included a rebuke of the "Western-prescribed nuclear family structure."The group, co-founded after the , removed a page titled "," which included a variety of positions on public policy issues beyond police reform and police brutality. Among its news releases includes a call for a "," later ."Page Not Found. Sorry, but the page you were trying to view does not exist,"The Washington Examiner reached out to Black Lives Matter for comment.An shows the group describe itself as part of a "global Black family" that...WW…
Biden spreads false claims about Trump during CNN town hall
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden disseminated multiple falsehoods while answering questions during a CNN town hall.Biden criticized President Trump's activity throughout the summer amid unrest following several deaths in police custody. However, he shared false information about Trump's photograph in front of St. John’s Church in Washington, D.C., and reports that the president went inside the White House bunker."He gets the military to go in, put tear gas, move people — physically move them out of the way, so he can walk across to a Protestant church and hold a Bible upside down,"...…Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden disseminated multiple falsehoods while answering questions during a CNN town hall.Biden criticized President Trump's activity throughout the summer amid unrest following several deaths in police custody. However, he shared false information about Trump's photograph in front of St. John’s Church in Washington, D.C., and reports that the president went inside the White House bunker."He gets the military to go in, put tear gas, move people — physically move them out of the way, so he can walk across to a Protestant church and hold a Bible upside down,"...WW…
Barr: DOJ has 500 investigations into rioters and destruction of statues
Attorney General William Barr said the Justice Department had "scores of indictments" filed against people who committed violence during a wave of protests across the country.During Thursday's episode of Texas Sen. Ted Cruz's podcast, Verdict, which is co-hosted by conservative commentator Michael Knowles, Barr said his agency was using 35 joint terrorist task forces across the country to investigate criminal activity, which has taken place since the Memorial Day death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man."When the real violence started around May 25, 26, and so forth, we started using...…Attorney General William Barr said the Justice Department had "scores of indictments" filed against people who committed violence during a wave of protests across the country.During Thursday's episode of Texas Sen. Ted Cruz's podcast, Verdict, which is co-hosted by conservative commentator Michael Knowles, Barr said his agency was using 35 joint terrorist task forces across the country to investigate criminal activity, which has taken place since the Memorial Day death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man."When the real violence started around May 25, 26, and so forth, we started using...WW…