Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser spoke to protesters in Black Lives Matter Plaza on Saturday. She told the crowd “if you’re like me, on Monday you saw something you hoped you’d never see in the United States of America: Federal police moving on American people peacefully protesting in front of the people’s house.” Source
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Drew Brees responds to Trump: “We need to listen and learn”
On Saturday, the Trump campaign emailed a petition to campaign supporters, reiterating that the “American Flag should be respected.” Source
Watch live: George Floyd memorial service held in North Carolina
Mourners lined up to pay their respects and attend a viewing ahead of the service. Source
Scientists warn of a busy hurricane season as Tropical Storm Cristobal nears U.S. coast
A recent study by scientist Jim Kossin found that tropical storms are 30% more likely to reach hurricane strength than they were just 40 years ago. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli reports on the relationship between these intense storms and climate change. Source
Protests over George Floyd killing continue in Washington, D.C.
Protests continue in Washington, D.C. over the killing of George Floyd. Meanwhile, President Trump continues to clash with Mayor Muriel Bowser over the use of federal troops in the city. CBS News Washington correspondent Natalie Brand joins CBSN from the White House. Source
Man who sheltered protesters from police says he saw “horrific use of force”
Rahul Dubey sheltered more than 70 protesters in his Washington, D.C., home Monday night as police were enforcing curfew. “It was unfathomable,” Rahul Dubey said of the police violence he saw used against peaceful protesters outside his home. Source
Trump says “it’s a great day” for George Floyd and inequality
President Trump said Friday that May’s jobs report is the first step in the country’s comeback from the coronavirus pandemic; and that it will help race relations. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett; CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne; and Republican strategist Joseph Pinion join CBSN to discuss. Source
Ivanka Trump calls out “cancel culture” after her commencement speech is canceled
“Our nation’s campuses should be bastions of free speech,” she tweeted. Source
NYC official and ex-cop says police profession has been “hijacked”
“I know what it is to have people call you Uncle Tom and hate you, and not realize it was just a few minutes ago I was marching next to you,” Eric Adams said. Source
Denver police ordered to stop using tear gas on protesters
“The threat to physical safety and free speech outweighs the threat to property,” the judge said. Source