The Department of Justice said Melzer confessed to planning the attack “to result in the deaths of as many of his fellow service members as possible.” Source
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Protesters try to topple Andrew Jackson statue near White House
The 19th century president’s ruthless treatment of Native Americans has long been controversial. Source
China predicts “cliff-like drop” in Beijing’s 2nd-wave COVID outbreak
As authorities work to hugely increase coronavirus testing in the sprawling capita, officials say fast response has helped bring the outbreak “under control.” Source
City of Fort Bragg, California exploring name change
It’s named for the same Confederate general as the vast North Carolina military base and drawing the same controversy. Source
Inmate reportedly beaten to death by guard while handcuffed
Miami Herald cites numerous sources as saying he was serving four-year term for stealing four cell phone chargers and folding knife. Source
Calif. can’t force cancer warning labels for Roundup, judge rules
Federal judge said “great weight of evidence” is that main ingredient in world’s most widely used weed killer isn’t cancer causer. Source
Coronavirus cases surging in Florida and Texas amid reopening
The trends there are part of a larger picture: The U.S. is seeing a dangerous increase in COVID-19 cases across the South and West. Source
Congresswoman Karen Bass being vetted to be Biden running mate
Bass has been one of the leading House lawmakers in crafting policing reform legislation in the wake of the death of George Floyd. Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Pence talks with governors amid fallout from Trump’s testing comments
Pence said the comments about slowing down testing for the coronavirus were just a “passing observation.” Source
University of Michigan expected to withdraw from hosting debate
The university was scheduled to host the second of three debates between Trump and Biden this fall. Source