The president avoided questions from reporters in what the White House billed as a news conference. Source
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Taylor Swift takes aim at Trump in powerful tweet
“After stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism your entire presidency, you have the nerve to feign moral superiority before threatening violence?” she tweeted. Source
Fired Minneapolis officer charged with murder in death of George Floyd
Derek Chauvin, the former officer, has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter, an official said. Source
Prosecutors announce charges against police officer in George Floyd’s death
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced charges of third-degree murder and manslaughter against now-fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd. Freeman said the investigation continues and there could be further charges. Watch remarks. Source
Cuomo says New York City on track to begin reopening June 8
Announcement comes as many local leaders in upstate New York regions are expressing frustration because Cuomo delayed Phase 2 reopening. Source
Cuomo says New York City on track to begin reopening on June 8
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that New York City is on track to begin reopening on June 8. In Phase 1 of reopening, 400,000 people in construction, manufacturing and retail can return to work with restrictions, Cuomo said. Watch his remarks. Source
103-year-old beats coronavirus, asks for a beer
Jennie Stejna asked nursing home staff for a Bud Light to celebrate, something she loved but hadn’t had in a very long time. Source
Lives to Remember: Michael Halkias, Lysa Dawn Robinson and more
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, people across the U.S. are losing loved ones to the illness. The victims include longtime White House butler Wilson Roosevelt Jerman, owner of Brooklyn’s Grand Prospect Hall Michael Halkias, percussionist Lysa Dawn Robinson, high school student Yasmin Peña and Pastor Kendall Rene Pierre, Sr. Anthony Mason profiles them in the “CBS This Morning” series Lives to Remember. Source
Minneapolis officer arrested after death of George Floyd
Floyd’s death led to outrage, looting and protests in the Twin Cities. Source
Trump signs executive order targeting social media giants for “stifling free spech”
President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting social media platforms’ legal protections. The move came after Twitter started labeling his tweets with fact-checks, and on Friday it flagging a Trump tweet for “glorifying violence.” Law professor and CBSN legal analyst Rebecca Roiphe joins Vlad Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the implications. Source