President Trump is berating governors as “weak” for not arresting more protesters. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe obtained the audio of a call in which the president urges state leaders to “dominate” demonstrators, and he joins CBSN with details. Source
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Goodell criticized for statement on racial injustice
“Shame on you. This is beyond hollow + disingenuous,” said director Ava DuVernay. Source
China uses U.S. protests to cry hypocrisy amid Hong Kong standoff
Beijing trolls the Trump administration’s criticism over a feared crackdown on freedoms in Hong Kong with 3 words: “I can’t breathe.” Source
China says U.S. protests show “hypocrisy”
The unrest across the U.S. comes at a time of high tension between Washington and Beijing, and as CBS News’ Ramy Inocencio reports, China is using the dramatic events to troll the Trump administration. Source
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on racism in America and what needs to change
Says the younger generation has to “cross the finish line” in demanding action to address ingrained racist attitudes: “They have to step up and organize and vote.” Source
Trump tells governors they “have to dominate” amid civil unrest
One participant on the call described it as “unhinged.” Source
DOJ ramps up law enforcement presence amid clashes
Attorney General William Barr is deploying riot teams to Miami and Washington, D.C. Source
Floyd and Chauvin may have crossed paths at work, club owner says
The owner of El Nuevo Rodeo said the two men both worked security during a popular weekly event. Source
Senator Tim Scott on systemic racism, his talks with President Trump amid protests
Republican Senator Tim Scott appeared on “CBS This Morning” to talk about his “constructive conversation” with President Trump about the president’s rhetoric on the George Floyd protests. He also weighed in on systemic racism in America and steps for moving forward. Source
2 airmen dead after shooting at North Dakota air base
The airmen are members of the 319th Reconnaissance Wing. Source