A protest outside the White House that was peaceful turned chaotic when police deployed tear gas and flash bangs to clear the area. Source
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Bishop blasts Trump for church visit and holding up Bible
“The President did not come to pray; he did not lament the death of George Floyd or acknowledge the collective agony of people of color in our nation,” she said. Source
Biden says country is “crying out for leadership” amid protests
In a speech in Philadelphia, former Vice President Joe Biden said the country is “crying out for leadership” amid nationwide protests sparked by the death of George Floyd. He accused President Trump of using force against peaceful protesters to stage a “photo op” near the White House. Watch his remarks. Source
BET News host Marc Lamont Hill previews primetime special and talks about creating change now
BET News host Marc Lamont Hill previews the interviews featured in “Justice Now: A BET News Special.” Plus, he shares an exclusive clip from his interview with John Legend and what people can do to create change now. Source
George Floyd’s hometown of Houston prepares for march in his honor
Houston, George Floyd’s hometown, will be marching in his honor Tuesday. Janet Shamlian speaks with Police Chief Art Acevedo. Source
Obama says protests could be “a real turning point”
The former president wrote that the protests “represent a genuine and legitimate frustration,” and hailed those who are marching peacefully. Source
Watch live: Biden delivers remarks on nationwide protests
“I will seek to heal the racial wounds that have long plagued this country — not use them for political gain,” Biden plans to say. Source
Former President Obama calls for action following nationwide protests
Former President Barack Obama broke his silence on Monday, calling for change following a week of mass protests over the death of George Floyd and other African Americans at the hands of police officers. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Yahoo national politics reporter Brittany Shepherd join “Red and Blue”‘s Elaine Quijano with more. Source
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones on protesting and democracy
Nationwide protests over police brutality have roots in America’s history of racism and slavery. New York Times Magazine writer Nikole Hannah-Jones says the history of policing that evolved from slave patrols has led to today’s police brutality. Hannah-Jones joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how black Americans are protesting for democracy, not just for themselves, but for all Americans. Source
Inside the WHO’s early struggle to get coronavirus data from China
U.N. health agency lauded Beijing’s information sharing but left out frustration over expediency, because it needed further cooperation. Source