Speed ReadsIt wasn't all badThe eighth grade class at the Waldorf School in Santa Fe, New Mexico, found a different way to celebrate the end of middle school, donating the money they raised for a rafting trip to help the Navajo Nation.Their trip was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, and the students didn't want to let the $2,800 they raised go to waste. Parent Jess Falkenhagen knew that the Navajo Nation has been — in May, they had more coronavirus cases per capita than in any state — and the money could go far there. She spoke with Navajo leaders to find out what supplies were...…Speed ReadsIt wasn't all badThe eighth grade class at the Waldorf School in Santa Fe, New Mexico, found a different way to celebrate the end of middle school, donating the money they raised for a rafting trip to help the Navajo Nation.Their trip was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, and the students didn't want to let the $2,800 they raised go to waste. Parent Jess Falkenhagen knew that the Navajo Nation has been — in May, they had more coronavirus cases per capita than in any state — and the money could go far there. She spoke with Navajo leaders to find out what supplies were...WW…

Speed Readspeak 2020The 2020 Republican platform contains more than three dozen harsh references to the "current president," "current chief executive," "current administration," "current occupant" of the White House, and people "currently in control" of policy.No, did not infiltrate the Republican National Committee and rewrite the platform. The RNC's executive committee decided on Wednesday not to adopt a new platform for 2020, instead rolling over the one that passed in 2016, The document was written when Barack Obama was president, and in addition to condemning him, the platform supports...…Speed Readspeak 2020The 2020 Republican platform contains more than three dozen harsh references to the "current president," "current chief executive," "current administration," "current occupant" of the White House, and people "currently in control" of policy.No, did not infiltrate the Republican National Committee and rewrite the platform. The RNC's executive committee decided on Wednesday not to adopt a new platform for 2020, instead rolling over the one that passed in 2016, The document was written when Barack Obama was president, and in addition to condemning him, the platform supports...WW…

Speed ReadsBreaking newsWhile still working in the White House, former National Security Adviser John Bolton told colleagues that he briefed President Trump in March 2019 on an intelligence assessment indicating that Russia was offering bounties to Taliban-linked militants to kill U.S. troops, U.S. officials with direct knowledge of the intelligence At the time, the classified information was also included in at least one President's Daily Brief, a top-secret document that offers analysis on national security issues, AP reports. Officials told AP that the intelligence assessments did not...…Speed ReadsBreaking newsWhile still working in the White House, former National Security Adviser John Bolton told colleagues that he briefed President Trump in March 2019 on an intelligence assessment indicating that Russia was offering bounties to Taliban-linked militants to kill U.S. troops, U.S. officials with direct knowledge of the intelligence At the time, the classified information was also included in at least one President's Daily Brief, a top-secret document that offers analysis on national security issues, AP reports. Officials told AP that the intelligence assessments did not...WW…

Speed ReadsprotestsHundreds of protesters gathered in a free-speech zone outside of the Dream City Church in Phoenix on Tuesday afternoon, demonstrating against President Trump At about 4:30 p.m., the Phoenix Police Department that the peaceful protest was considered an unlawful assembly "due to criminal activity and a current danger to our community," and demonstrators had to leave the area. Police arrived in riot gear and shot projectiles into the crowd, leaving demonstrators confused over the escalation, Khiry Wilson, a leader with the local protest group W.E. Rising Project, told The...…Speed ReadsprotestsHundreds of protesters gathered in a free-speech zone outside of the Dream City Church in Phoenix on Tuesday afternoon, demonstrating against President Trump At about 4:30 p.m., the Phoenix Police Department that the peaceful protest was considered an unlawful assembly "due to criminal activity and a current danger to our community," and demonstrators had to leave the area. Police arrived in riot gear and shot projectiles into the crowd, leaving demonstrators confused over the escalation, Khiry Wilson, a leader with the local protest group W.E. Rising Project, told The...WW…

Speed Readssurprise bipartisanshipThe Senate on Tuesday evening passed legislation extending a program helping small businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic.The bill allows the Small Business Administration to keep approving Paycheck Protection Program loans until Aug. 8. The loans can be turned into grants. The bill, which will next head to the House, was approved by unanimous consent, just a few hours before the program was set to expire with $130 billion still unspent, So far, the Small Business Administration has approved almost 4.9 million loans, totaling $520.6 billion.The unanimous...…Speed Readssurprise bipartisanshipThe Senate on Tuesday evening passed legislation extending a program helping small businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic.The bill allows the Small Business Administration to keep approving Paycheck Protection Program loans until Aug. 8. The loans can be turned into grants. The bill, which will next head to the House, was approved by unanimous consent, just a few hours before the program was set to expire with $130 billion still unspent, So far, the Small Business Administration has approved almost 4.9 million loans, totaling $520.6 billion.The unanimous...WW…

Speed Readssafety firstLarry Kudlow, President Trump's economic adviser, said on Sunday people who plan on attending Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa The event will be held on Saturday at the BOK Center, an indoor arena that holds about 19,000 people. Health experts are urging people to avoid large gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic, and during an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper, Kudlow said it is important to "observe the safety guidelines" like social distancing and wearing face coverings in "key places."When asked specifically about Trump's rally and whether attendees should wear...…Speed Readssafety firstLarry Kudlow, President Trump's economic adviser, said on Sunday people who plan on attending Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa The event will be held on Saturday at the BOK Center, an indoor arena that holds about 19,000 people. Health experts are urging people to avoid large gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic, and during an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper, Kudlow said it is important to "observe the safety guidelines" like social distancing and wearing face coverings in "key places."When asked specifically about Trump's rally and whether attendees should wear...WW…

Speed ReadsTogether AgainDuring their first joint fundraiser of 2020, former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Joe Biden raised more than $11 million for Biden's campaign.Donors were told they could in order to participate in the virtual event on Tuesday, and the Biden campaign said more than 175,000 grassroots contributors gave a total of $7.6 million. There was a separate online event for donors who gave large amounts of money, and that brought in more than $3.4 million. This was the most money Biden has raised during a single event since he launched his campaign.While...…Speed ReadsTogether AgainDuring their first joint fundraiser of 2020, former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Joe Biden raised more than $11 million for Biden's campaign.Donors were told they could in order to participate in the virtual event on Tuesday, and the Biden campaign said more than 175,000 grassroots contributors gave a total of $7.6 million. There was a separate online event for donors who gave large amounts of money, and that brought in more than $3.4 million. This was the most money Biden has raised during a single event since he launched his campaign.While...WW…

Speed Readsnice tryA New York judge on Thursday President Trump's brother Robert's attempt to block the release of Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man, a tell-all book written by their niece, Mary Trump.On Tuesday, Robert Trump in Queens County Surrogate Court for a temporary restraining order against Mary Trump and her publisher, Simon & Schuster. The Trump family argues that a nondisclosure agreement Mary signed in 2001, following a settlement over her grandfather Fred Trump Sr.'s estate, prevents her from writing a book. Judge Peter J....…Speed Readsnice tryA New York judge on Thursday President Trump's brother Robert's attempt to block the release of Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man, a tell-all book written by their niece, Mary Trump.On Tuesday, Robert Trump in Queens County Surrogate Court for a temporary restraining order against Mary Trump and her publisher, Simon & Schuster. The Trump family argues that a nondisclosure agreement Mary signed in 2001, following a settlement over her grandfather Fred Trump Sr.'s estate, prevents her from writing a book. Judge Peter J....WW…

Speed ReadsGeorge FloydDuring a rally on Sunday afternoon, nine members of the Minneapolis City Council announced they intend to diverting funds to a new public safety system.In a statement, the council members said that "decades of police reform efforts have proved that the Minneapolis Police Department cannot be reformed, and will never be accountable for its actions," which is why they will "begin the process of ending the Minneapolis Police Department." The Minneapolis City Council has 12 members, and this initiative has a veto-proof supermajority.The announcement comes nearly two weeks...…Speed ReadsGeorge FloydDuring a rally on Sunday afternoon, nine members of the Minneapolis City Council announced they intend to diverting funds to a new public safety system.In a statement, the council members said that "decades of police reform efforts have proved that the Minneapolis Police Department cannot be reformed, and will never be accountable for its actions," which is why they will "begin the process of ending the Minneapolis Police Department." The Minneapolis City Council has 12 members, and this initiative has a veto-proof supermajority.The announcement comes nearly two weeks...WW…

Speed ReadsOuchThe Lincoln Project released its latest ad on Tuesday, featuring a former Navy SEAL demanding answers from President Trump on what he knows about Russia to Taliban-linked militants to kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan.Dan Barkhuff is an emergency room doctor and founder of Veterans for Responsible Leadership. In the ad, titled "Betrayed," Barkhuff declares that "any commander-in-chief with a spine" who learned about such a plot "would be stomping the living s--t out of some Russians right now — diplomatically, economically, or if necessary, with the sort of asymmetric warfare...…Speed ReadsOuchThe Lincoln Project released its latest ad on Tuesday, featuring a former Navy SEAL demanding answers from President Trump on what he knows about Russia to Taliban-linked militants to kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan.Dan Barkhuff is an emergency room doctor and founder of Veterans for Responsible Leadership. In the ad, titled "Betrayed," Barkhuff declares that "any commander-in-chief with a spine" who learned about such a plot "would be stomping the living s--t out of some Russians right now — diplomatically, economically, or if necessary, with the sort of asymmetric warfare...WW…