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Democrats call for police reform, Republicans expected to unveil their proposals, as medical examiner declares Brooks shooting a homicideDemocrats call for police reform, Republicans expected to unveil their proposals, as medical examiner declares Brooks shooting a homicide
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Secretary of the treasury Steve Mnuchin will meet with the Senate small business committee to discuss more transparency surrounding Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
Donald Trump declared that everything he says in conversation is “classified”, the latest sign he will take legal action against a tell-all book about his administration set to be released this week.
The United Nations voted on Monday to hold an “urgent debate” on racism and police brutality in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd.
An investigation by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) concluded Donald Trump violated its scientific integrity policy when he used a marker to alter the route of Hurricane Dorian on a map last September.
T-Mobile, one of the three largest mobile carriers in the US, said it’s working to fix a widespread “voice and data issue” causing mass outages.
The Seattle City Council has voted to ban police officers from using chokeholds.
Leading candidates in the 2020 presidential election - Joe Biden and Donald Trump - are essentially neck and neck in the battle state of Iowa.
While Trump decisively won the state in 2016 on his path to the presidency, polling this week found he leads Biden by only 1 percentage point at 44% to 43%.
The polling underscores that amid national turmoil including a surging pandemic and racial tensions Trump may have to put up more of a fight in states initially thought to be stable for his winning.
Trump’s approval in Iowa has fallen in recent months: A March Iowa Poll showed 51% said they would support Trump compared to just 41% who would support Biden.
Hollywood actor Ron Perlman’s sparring with Texas Republican senator Ted Cruz continued into Monday evening, with the Hellboy actor now calling on both Cruz and Republican senator Mitch McConnell to fight him.Hollywood actor Ron Perlman’s sparring with Texas Republican senator Ted Cruz continued into Monday evening, with the Hellboy actor now calling on both Cruz and Republican senator Mitch McConnell to fight him.
Perlman has pledged $50,000 to charity if Cruz fights him.Perlman has pledged $50,000 to charity if Cruz fights him.
The Seattle City Council has voted to ban chokeholds. It will next vote on the use of crowd control weapons like tear gas, which have been controversial in response to recent protests.The Seattle City Council has voted to ban chokeholds. It will next vote on the use of crowd control weapons like tear gas, which have been controversial in response to recent protests.
Top Trump administration official Andrew Olmem will step down from his role as deputy director of the National Economic Council at the end of this week.Top Trump administration official Andrew Olmem will step down from his role as deputy director of the National Economic Council at the end of this week.
He played a large role in scaling back financial regulation and the returning of mortgage-finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to private hands.He played a large role in scaling back financial regulation and the returning of mortgage-finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to private hands.
Olmem had joined the National Economic Council in 2017 under then-director Gary Cohn. He had planned to step down earlier but stayed on to help with the economic response to the new coronavirus pandemic.Olmem had joined the National Economic Council in 2017 under then-director Gary Cohn. He had planned to step down earlier but stayed on to help with the economic response to the new coronavirus pandemic.
T-Mobile, one of the three largest mobile carriers in the US, said it’s working to fix a widespread “voice and data issue” causing mass outages.T-Mobile, one of the three largest mobile carriers in the US, said it’s working to fix a widespread “voice and data issue” causing mass outages.
The scope of the outage wasn’t clear, but Ray said it has affected customers around the country. T-Mobile representatives did not reply to further questions.The scope of the outage wasn’t clear, but Ray said it has affected customers around the country. T-Mobile representatives did not reply to further questions.
People on Twitter complained that calls were not going through. The Redmond, Washington, police department tweeted that T-Mobile customers should have “an alternate plan in place in the event you need to call 911.”People on Twitter complained that calls were not going through. The Redmond, Washington, police department tweeted that T-Mobile customers should have “an alternate plan in place in the event you need to call 911.”
AT&T and Verizon both said their networks were operating normally. But calls between their customers and T-Mobile customers could have problems because of T-Mobile’s issues.AT&T and Verizon both said their networks were operating normally. But calls between their customers and T-Mobile customers could have problems because of T-Mobile’s issues.
The Federal Communications Commission, which oversees voice and data networks, said its public-safety bureau is looking into the problem.The Federal Communications Commission, which oversees voice and data networks, said its public-safety bureau is looking into the problem.
T-Mobile paid a $17.5 million fine for two nationwide service outages on the same day in August 2014, which together lasted three hours and prevented customers from being able to call 911.T-Mobile paid a $17.5 million fine for two nationwide service outages on the same day in August 2014, which together lasted three hours and prevented customers from being able to call 911.
An investigation by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) concluded Donald Trump violated its scientific integrity policy when he used a marker to alter the route of Hurricane Dorian on a map last September.An investigation by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) concluded Donald Trump violated its scientific integrity policy when he used a marker to alter the route of Hurricane Dorian on a map last September.
The incident, which became known as ‘Sharpiegate’ intensified when the Trump administration ordered National Weather Service scientists not to contradict the president’s misinformation.The incident, which became known as ‘Sharpiegate’ intensified when the Trump administration ordered National Weather Service scientists not to contradict the president’s misinformation.
The NOAA report concluded the scientific integrity policy was violated, but nobody in the administration faced consequences said Andrew Rosenberg of the Union of Concerned Scientists, who co-filed a scientific integrity complaint with other former NOAA leaders. This shows a “disappointing lack of accountability”, he said.The NOAA report concluded the scientific integrity policy was violated, but nobody in the administration faced consequences said Andrew Rosenberg of the Union of Concerned Scientists, who co-filed a scientific integrity complaint with other former NOAA leaders. This shows a “disappointing lack of accountability”, he said.
“We need to hear from our experts, especially in times of emergency – hurricanes, other severe weather, pandemics like COVID-19, and many other situations,” he said. “If there are no consequences for corrupting the ability of the experts to speak out then there is little reason to think it won’t happen again.”“We need to hear from our experts, especially in times of emergency – hurricanes, other severe weather, pandemics like COVID-19, and many other situations,” he said. “If there are no consequences for corrupting the ability of the experts to speak out then there is little reason to think it won’t happen again.”
The United Nations voted on Monday to hold an “urgent debate” on racism and police brutality in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd.The United Nations voted on Monday to hold an “urgent debate” on racism and police brutality in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd.
The debate on “the current racially inspired human rights violations, systemic racism, police brutality and the violence against peaceful protests” was proposed by a group of 54 African countries, headed by Burkina Faso, and is scheduled for Wednesday.The debate on “the current racially inspired human rights violations, systemic racism, police brutality and the violence against peaceful protests” was proposed by a group of 54 African countries, headed by Burkina Faso, and is scheduled for Wednesday.
Burkina Faso permanent representative Désiré Sougouri told the council on Monday that “the death of George Floyd, unfortunately, is not an isolated incident.”Burkina Faso permanent representative Désiré Sougouri told the council on Monday that “the death of George Floyd, unfortunately, is not an isolated incident.”
“After the widespread indignation over this situation it would be inconceivable that the Human Rights Council not deal with these questions, which are very relevant in accordance with its mandate,” he said in the statement on behalf of the countries proposing the vote.“After the widespread indignation over this situation it would be inconceivable that the Human Rights Council not deal with these questions, which are very relevant in accordance with its mandate,” he said in the statement on behalf of the countries proposing the vote.
The debate on racism and police brutality will be livestreamed on the U.N.’s website.The debate on racism and police brutality will be livestreamed on the U.N.’s website.
Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason tweeted on Monday that Donald Trump declared that everything he says in conversation is “classified”.Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason tweeted on Monday that Donald Trump declared that everything he says in conversation is “classified”.
The comment is in relation to a book by former National Security Advisor John Bolton detailing life in the Trump administration that is set to go on sale in a week.The comment is in relation to a book by former National Security Advisor John Bolton detailing life in the Trump administration that is set to go on sale in a week.
The book, called “The Room Where It Happened,” is said to detail a number of transgressions by Trump, including potentially impeachable offenses.The book, called “The Room Where It Happened,” is said to detail a number of transgressions by Trump, including potentially impeachable offenses.
“What Bolton saw astonished him: a President for whom getting reelected was the only thing that mattered, even if it meant endangering or weakening the nation”, a description of the book reads.“What Bolton saw astonished him: a President for whom getting reelected was the only thing that mattered, even if it meant endangering or weakening the nation”, a description of the book reads.
Trump claims publishing the book means Bolton will have broken the law. The Trump administration is expected to seek an injunction in the next few days to prevent the book from being published.Trump claims publishing the book means Bolton will have broken the law. The Trump administration is expected to seek an injunction in the next few days to prevent the book from being published.
Secretary of the treasury Steve Mnuchin tweeted on Monday he would be meeting with the Senate small business committee to discuss privacy issues related to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.Secretary of the treasury Steve Mnuchin tweeted on Monday he would be meeting with the Senate small business committee to discuss privacy issues related to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
PPP loans are meant to support businesses affected by coronavirus and were passed as part of the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package, known as the CARES Act, signed by Donald Trump on March 27PPP loans are meant to support businesses affected by coronavirus and were passed as part of the $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package, known as the CARES Act, signed by Donald Trump on March 27
Mnuchin said he would seek “a balance for proper oversight” and “appropriate protection of small business information” after Democrats criticized him for implying he wouldn’t release the names of who received government assistance through the program.Mnuchin said he would seek “a balance for proper oversight” and “appropriate protection of small business information” after Democrats criticized him for implying he wouldn’t release the names of who received government assistance through the program.
Leaders said releasing names is important for transparency, as many have expressed concerns that large companies have received PPP loans to the detriment of small businesses.Leaders said releasing names is important for transparency, as many have expressed concerns that large companies have received PPP loans to the detriment of small businesses.
“The American people expect full transparency to ensure that the CARES Act’s historic investment of their taxpayer money is used wisely and effectively to save lives and livelihoods, not to be used by profiteers and price-gougers,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said in a statement Friday.“The American people expect full transparency to ensure that the CARES Act’s historic investment of their taxpayer money is used wisely and effectively to save lives and livelihoods, not to be used by profiteers and price-gougers,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said in a statement Friday.
Hello, readers! Kari Paul here in San Francisco logging on for the next few hours. Stay tuned for more news.Hello, readers! Kari Paul here in San Francisco logging on for the next few hours. Stay tuned for more news.
That’s it from me today. My west coast colleague, Kari Paul, will take over for the next few hours.That’s it from me today. My west coast colleague, Kari Paul, will take over for the next few hours.
Here’s where the day stands so far:Here’s where the day stands so far:
The Supreme Court ruled existing federal law prohibits job discrimination against gay and transgender workers. In a 6-3 opinion written by conservative justice Neil Gorsuch, the court said Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which forbids job discrimination on the basis of sex and other factors, also covers sexual orientation and gender identity.The Supreme Court ruled existing federal law prohibits job discrimination against gay and transgender workers. In a 6-3 opinion written by conservative justice Neil Gorsuch, the court said Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which forbids job discrimination on the basis of sex and other factors, also covers sexual orientation and gender identity.
Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said she would enact a series of police reforms in response to the killing of Rayshard Brooks. Bottoms announced she would sign a series of administrative orders aimed at examining policies on officers’ use of force and requiring de-escalation in police encounters.Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said she would enact a series of police reforms in response to the killing of Rayshard Brooks. Bottoms announced she would sign a series of administrative orders aimed at examining policies on officers’ use of force and requiring de-escalation in police encounters.
Brooks’ family held a press conference in Atlanata. Brooks’ relatives thanked those who have protested since he was shot and killed by a white police officer, and they asked protesters to ensure the demonstrations remain peaceful.Brooks’ family held a press conference in Atlanata. Brooks’ relatives thanked those who have protested since he was shot and killed by a white police officer, and they asked protesters to ensure the demonstrations remain peaceful.
Trump plans to sign an executive order on policing tomorrow. The order is expected to call for the creation of a national database to track instances of excessive force among police officers, but the order was described as much more moderare than what many activists have proposed to crack down on police brutality.Trump plans to sign an executive order on policing tomorrow. The order is expected to call for the creation of a national database to track instances of excessive force among police officers, but the order was described as much more moderare than what many activists have proposed to crack down on police brutality.
The NYPD is disbanding its plainclothes anti-crime units, the department’s commissioner announced today. Roughly 600 NYPD officers will be affected by the move, and they will transition to other tasks, including detective work and neighborhood policing.The NYPD is disbanding its plainclothes anti-crime units, the department’s commissioner announced today. Roughly 600 NYPD officers will be affected by the move, and they will transition to other tasks, including detective work and neighborhood policing.
Kari will have more coming up, so stay tuned.Kari will have more coming up, so stay tuned.
Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said she is enacting a series of police reforms in response to the death of Rayshard Brooks, who was shot and killed by a white police officer on Friday.Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said she is enacting a series of police reforms in response to the death of Rayshard Brooks, who was shot and killed by a white police officer on Friday.
Bottoms said a policing task force that met for the first time last week would continue its work to offer recommendations on reforms, but she said Brooks’ killing demonstrated reforms were needed immediately.Bottoms said a policing task force that met for the first time last week would continue its work to offer recommendations on reforms, but she said Brooks’ killing demonstrated reforms were needed immediately.
“It is clear that we do not have another day, another minute, another hour to waste,” Bottoms said at a press conference.“It is clear that we do not have another day, another minute, another hour to waste,” Bottoms said at a press conference.
Bottoms announced she would sign a series of administrative orders aimed at examining the department’s policies on the use of force and requiring de-escalation in police encounters.Bottoms announced she would sign a series of administrative orders aimed at examining the department’s policies on the use of force and requiring de-escalation in police encounters.
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea has just announced the department is disbanding its plainclothes anti-crime units, the latest in a series of police reforms in New York.NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea has just announced the department is disbanding its plainclothes anti-crime units, the latest in a series of police reforms in New York.
Roughly 600 NYPD officers will be affected by the move, and they will transition to other tasks, including detective work and neighborhood policing.Roughly 600 NYPD officers will be affected by the move, and they will transition to other tasks, including detective work and neighborhood policing.
“Thoughtful discussions about reform have emerged” since the start of the George Floyd protests, Shea said at a press conference. “We welcome reform, but we also believe that meaningful reform starts from within.”“Thoughtful discussions about reform have emerged” since the start of the George Floyd protests, Shea said at a press conference. “We welcome reform, but we also believe that meaningful reform starts from within.”
The announcement comes three days after New York governor Andrew Cuomo signed police reform legislation criminalizing chokeholds and repealing 50-A, a law that shielded police disciplinary records from the public.The announcement comes three days after New York governor Andrew Cuomo signed police reform legislation criminalizing chokeholds and repealing 50-A, a law that shielded police disciplinary records from the public.
Trump confirmed he plans to sign his executive order on policing tomorrow, saying the order would be “very comprehensive,” according to the White House pool report.Trump confirmed he plans to sign his executive order on policing tomorrow, saying the order would be “very comprehensive,” according to the White House pool report.
When asked about congressional efforts to address police reform, Trump said, “Maybe they can get something passed, maybe they can’t.“When asked about congressional efforts to address police reform, Trump said, “Maybe they can get something passed, maybe they can’t.“
House Democrats have said they have enough co-sponsors to get their police reform bill approved, but it’s unclear if it can pass the Senate or if Trump would sign it.House Democrats have said they have enough co-sponsors to get their police reform bill approved, but it’s unclear if it can pass the Senate or if Trump would sign it.
According to reports, the executive order is expected to call for creating a national registry to track instances of excessive force among police officers, but the reforms outlined appeared to be very moderate compared to what many activists are calling for.According to reports, the executive order is expected to call for creating a national registry to track instances of excessive force among police officers, but the reforms outlined appeared to be very moderate compared to what many activists are calling for.
Trump addressed coronavirus testing moments ago, during a White House roundtable on protecting America’s seniors.Trump addressed coronavirus testing moments ago, during a White House roundtable on protecting America’s seniors.
“If we stop testing right now, we’d have very few cases, if any,” the president said, according to a White House pool report.“If we stop testing right now, we’d have very few cases, if any,” the president said, according to a White House pool report.
The comment struck many as odd, considering public health experts have repeatedly said expanding testing capacity is vital for safely reopening the economy.The comment struck many as odd, considering public health experts have repeatedly said expanding testing capacity is vital for safely reopening the economy.
Trump made a similar claim in a tweet this morning, saying testing was a “double edged sword” because it resulted in a higher number of confirmed cases.Trump made a similar claim in a tweet this morning, saying testing was a “double edged sword” because it resulted in a higher number of confirmed cases.
However, public health experts have said the recent surges in coronavirus cases in more than a dozen states is not a result of increased testing, but rather a result of those states’ reopening efforts.However, public health experts have said the recent surges in coronavirus cases in more than a dozen states is not a result of increased testing, but rather a result of those states’ reopening efforts.
The president is currently holding a roundtable on protecting America’s seniors, who are more likely to become seriously ill from coronavirus.The president is currently holding a roundtable on protecting America’s seniors, who are more likely to become seriously ill from coronavirus.
Trump announced he is creating a $2 million grant at the department of justice aimed at cracking down on scams targeting seniors.Trump announced he is creating a $2 million grant at the department of justice aimed at cracking down on scams targeting seniors.
The president also said that all nursing homes would now be required to report coronavirus cases directly to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The president also said that all nursing homes would now be required to report coronavirus cases directly to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“We have to keep all of our seniors safe,” Trump said. “This is a very perilous time.”“We have to keep all of our seniors safe,” Trump said. “This is a very perilous time.”
The roundtable comes as Trump’s polling numbers among older Americans decline amid widespread criticism of his administration’s response to the pandemic.The roundtable comes as Trump’s polling numbers among older Americans decline amid widespread criticism of his administration’s response to the pandemic.
The president also made a curious comment about coronavirus testing. “If we stop testing right now, we’d have very few cases, if any,” Trump said.The president also made a curious comment about coronavirus testing. “If we stop testing right now, we’d have very few cases, if any,” Trump said.
Of course, public health experts have said expanding testing capacity and tracing those who have tested positive are key requirements for a safe reopening.Of course, public health experts have said expanding testing capacity and tracing those who have tested positive are key requirements for a safe reopening.
Trump’s forthcoming executive order will establish a database to track instances of excessive force among police officers, according to CNN. The president is expected to sign the order tomorrow.Trump’s forthcoming executive order will establish a database to track instances of excessive force among police officers, according to CNN. The president is expected to sign the order tomorrow.
CNN reports:CNN reports:
House Democrats plan to pass their sweeping police reform bill later this month, but it’s unclear if that legislation can pass the Senate or if Trump would be willing to sign it.House Democrats plan to pass their sweeping police reform bill later this month, but it’s unclear if that legislation can pass the Senate or if Trump would be willing to sign it.