Secretary of Defense Mark Esper says he does not support the idea of sending the military into states to control protests, as President Trump has suggested. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang spoke to CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about the implications of that disagreement. Source
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France rolls out tracing app, further eases anti-virus restrictions
With a digital tracing system in place to try and catch outbreaks early, restaurants can welcome diners again and schools are ramping back up. Source
New York City “was much better” under second night of curfew, Cuomo says
New York City’s curfew started at 8 p.m. Tuesday Source
Zoom’s revenue and profit soar as millions join video platform
The video-conferencing service has been plagued by security lapses in recent months, but still doubled its revenue. Source
“They don’t know our reality”: Lives impacted by El Salvador’s abortion ban
Under El Salvador’s strict abortion laws, women can be sentenced to long prison terms. Here are some of their stories. Source
U.K. ambassador on diplomacy in times of turmoil
U.K. Ambassador to the United States Karen Pierce talks protests, COVID and the importance of diplomacy with “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan. Source
NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams on George Floyd protests
The second night of New York City’s curfew was quieter amid the ongoing protests over George Floyd’s death. New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams joined CBSN to discuss what actions elected officials could take to help lessen tensions with police. Source
D.C. National Guard opens probe into low-flying helicopter over protest
Video emerged Monday of a military helicopter hovering low over protesters in Washington, D.C., after the district’s 7 p.m. curfew. Source
Watch live: Obama to discuss death of George Floyd, police reforms
Mr. Obama is participating in a virtual town hall hosted by the Obama Foundation’s My Brother’s Keeper Alliance. Source
Policing in America amid national protests against police brutality
George Floyd’s killing is the latest in a series of incidents highlighting tensions between the black community and police. CBS News spent a year looking into policing in America and surveyed more than 150 police departments across the country. Jeff Pegues is in Minneapolis with why law enforcement professionals feel there’s much more work to be done. Source