President Trump says Americans may soon receive another stimulus payment to help weather the coronavirus recession. Source
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Pelosi calls for removal of Confederate statues from U.S. Capitol
Pelosi’s letter comes as Trump has said he will not consider renaming military bases named for Confederate generals. Source
Minneapolis police withdrawing from union negotiations
Community leaders have called the Minneapolis police union head an obstacle to reform. Source
LeBron James and others starting voting rights group amid George Floyd protests
Comic Kevin Hart, basketball players Trae Young and Jalen Rose and football player Alvin Kamara also taking part amid worldwide protests spurred by George Floyd’s death. Source
Australian PM wants protesters charged, claims country had no slavery
As leader Scott Morrison says anti-racism protesters show “great disrespect” amid a pandemic, far-right senator says she’s “disgusted” by BLM demonstrations. Source
Bon Appetit editor resigns over offensive Halloween photo
Furor over photo also unleashed employee complaints that only white staffers were paid for site’s popular video series. Source
Spain fines Belgian prince for party trip violating coronavirus rules
Prince Joachim, a 28-year-old nephew of the Belgian king, has 15 days to appeal the $11,800 fine. Source
Jefferson Davis statue in Richmond toppled by protesters
The statue of the Confederacy’s president was on the Virginia capital’s famed Monument Avenue. Source
U.S. tops 2 million confirmed coronavirus cases
The mark was passed with all 50 states in various stages of re-opening and with numerous states experiencing surges in cases and severe strain on their hospitals. Source
A&E ceases production of “Live PD”
The move comes one day after Paramount Network canceled true crime reality show “Cops.” Source