White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Wednesday defended the president’s tweets about a 75-year-old protester hospitalized after he was pushed by police. Source
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Maker of tear gas used on D.C. protesters will exit business
After scrutiny, Safariland is selling its unit that makes tear gas, rubber bullets and other crowd-control products. Source
First woman to walk in space visits ocean’s deepest point
Over 570 people have gone to space. Only eight have gone to Challenger Deep. Kathy Sullivan has done both. Source
White House task force warns protests may cause virus spike
Vice President Mike Pence and Dr. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus response coordinator, spoke with governors Monday. Source
NAACP president on George Floyd’s death: “We are at a juncture in this country”
More than two weeks after his death, George Floyd was laid to rest in his hometown of Houston on Tuesday. NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to give his reaction to the ceremony. Source
Video shows white men mocking George Floyd’s death at protest
One counter-demonstrator fired by FedEx, another suspended from prison guard job after videos show man kneeling on neck of man on ground. Source
Trump promotes conspiracy about Buffalo protester, offers no strategy for police reform
Republican lawmakers were reluctant to comment on President Trump’s claim, fueled by right-wing outlets, that a Buffalo protester shoved by police could be part of an Antifa set-up. The president’s claims sparked widespread backlash and come as Republicans plan their own police reform legislation. Ben Tracy reports. Source
N.J. governor condemns video showing white men mocking George Floyd’s death
A New Jersey corrections officer who took part in a counter-protest reenacting the death of George Floyd was suspended Tuesday after videos of the incident were widely shared on social media. Governor Phil Murphy condemned the act. CBSN Philly reports. Source
Christopher Columbus statue in Boston beheaded
Across the country, there is a movement to remove statues of slave owners and colonizers, as well as Confederate symbols Source
“Vanderpump Rules” stars won’t return to show after racist actions resurface
Stassi Schroeder, Kristen Doute, Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni will not be returning. Source