Attorney General William Barr claimed Saturday that “in many places” protests are being led by “far-left extremists.” He said federal authorities will be helping local authorities enforce enforcement. Source
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Portland declares protest over George Floyd’s death a “riot”
Police declared the violent protests in downtown Portland, Oregon, on Friday night as “a riot” after demonstrators took part in various shootings, fires, and an attack on the city’s Justice Center. Source
SpaceX and NASA successfully launch two astronauts into space
In a historic first for the U.S. space program, a spacecraft designed, built, owned and operated by a private company — SpaceX — blasted off Saturday with two NASA astronauts aboard. Watch CBS News coverage of the liftoff. Source
SpaceX launches two NASA astronauts on historic mission
Astronauts launched to the International Space Station in a historic first for NASA and SpaceX. Source
Mark Zuckerberg explains why Facebook won’t remove Trump posts
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg explained Friday why the social media network left up President Trump’s posts about Minneapolis protests. Twitter put a disclaimer on the president’s tweet on the subject. Source
Trump rips WH protesters, says “vicious dogs” were ready
President Trump said protesters at the White House would have been met with “vicious dogs” if they breached the fence. Source
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says majority of protesters are from out of state
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he is trying to get data on how many protesters came from out-of-state. “Our best estimate right now that I heard is about 20%, is what we think are Minnesotans, and about 80% are outside,” he said. Source
Arrests nationwide as U.S. sees fifth day of protests over George Floyd’s death
Minnesota’s governor has fully mobilized the state’s National Guard. Source
Cuomo signs bill granting frontline workers death benefits
“You gave your lives for us, we will be there for your families going forward,” Cuomo said as he signed the legislation at his daily briefing on the virus. Source
SCOTUS allows restrictions on church attendance amid COVID-19
Chief Justice John Roberts joined the four liberals in allowing the restrictions. Source