The White House pinned responsibility for clearing out the perimeter near the White House squarely on Attorney General Bill Barr. Source
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Watch live: Obama to call for “real change” after Floyd’s death
Mr. Obama is participating in a virtual town hall hosted by the Obama Foundation’s My Brother’s Keeper Alliance. Source
New charges in George Floyd’s death as protests sweep nation
Most demonstrations Tuesday stood in stark contrast to the violence-marred protests of previous nights. Source
Drew Brees says he’ll “never agree” with national anthem protest
“I will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America or our country,” Brees said. Source
Is police training reform enough to combat racial bias?
“These problems did not start in the 2000s. They have been around and forever,” former president of the Los Angeles Police Commission told CBS News’ Jeff Pegues. Source
3 other ex-cops charged in George Floyd’s death
Derek Chauvin, the former police officer who pressed his knee on George Floyd’s neck, will now face an additional charge of second-degree murder. Source
Watch live: Minnesota governor gives update on response to protests
Protests are continuing nationwide more than a week after Floyd’s death in Minneapolis. Source
Snapchat will stop promoting President Trump’s account
“We will not amplify voices who incite racial violence and injustice,” the company said. Source
Can diversity in law enforcement reduce racially-charged police violence?
The disturbing number of cases of black people killed by police raises questions about hiring practices in police departments across the country. Jennifer Cobbina, an associate professor of criminal justice at Michigan State University, joined CBSN to discuss whether recruiting more officers of color could be key to reducing police violence in black communities. Source
AMC movie theaters may not survive the pandemic
Largest U.S. theater chain said it could see all its 1,000 locations go dark for good as its sources of cash dry up. Source