USCIS, the fee-funded agency that oversees the nation’s legal immigration system, is facing a financial crisis during the coronavirus pandemic. Source
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White woman fired after she calls police on black man who asked her to leash dog
A viral video that sparked a national outcry of racism has cost Amy Cooper her job. She called the New York City Police Department and accused an African American man of threatening her in Central Park after he asked her to leash her dog. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
U.S. to launch first manned orbital mission in nearly a decade
The first manned orbital mission in nearly a decade is less than 24 hours away. The launch will also be the first time America’s space program relies on a privately owned and operated spacecraft. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
Musicians play “Taps” across America to honor veterans on Memorial Day
In order to honor America’s fallen heroes for Memorial Day, a request was made for musicians to join together across the country. Steve Hartman reports, in a special edition of “On The Road.” Source
Twitter won’t remove Trump conspiracy tweets about Scarborough
Widower Timothy Klausutis said the baseless conspiracy theory about Joe Scarborough and his wife’s death, pushed by President Trump, has left him “frustrated and grieved.” Source
Trump links Scarborough to unfounded conspiracy theory
President Trump doubled down on an unfounded conspiracy theory linking MSNBC host Joe Scarborough to the 2001 death of a congressional aide. Mr. Trump called the death of Lori Klausutis “very suspicious,” even though the medical examiner determined she died of natural causes. Watch his remarks. Source
Trump mocks Biden for wearing a face mask
President Trump on Twitter mocked former Vice President Joe Biden for wearing a face mask and amplified an unfounded conspiracy theory involving Joe Scarborough. Ben Tracey reports. Source
All 50 states slowly begin to reopen despite growing COVID-19 death toll
All 50 states are reopening segments of their economy, including New York and California. This comes despite the pandemic’s growing death toll, which is nearing 100,000 in the U.S. alone. Meg Oliver reports. Source
Thousands participate in Steve Hartman’s “Taps Across America”
Trumpet and bugle players across the world played Taps to honor America’s fallen heroes on Memorial Day. Source
Astronauts prepare for historic orbital mission: “We’re go for launch”
The U.S. is less than 24 hours from a series of firsts for the nation’s space program: The first manned orbital mission in nearly a decade, and the first using a privately owned and operated spacecraft. Source