Pentagon-Trump clash breaks open over military and protests
President Donald Trump’s Pentagon chief shot down his idea of using troops to quell protests Wednesday but then reversed course on pulling part of the 82nd Airborne Division off standby in an extraordinary clash between the U.S. military and its commander in chief.
Health officials: If you participated in protests in Austin, you should be tested for COVID-19
Until there is a vaccine, everyone will need to continue to wear face coverings, wash hands frequently, socially distance, and stay home when sick, even with businesses reopening.
Obama speaks on George Floyd protests, urges mayors to review use-of-force policies with communities
Obama highlighted how most of the needed reforms take place on the local level, while urging the nation to use current momentum drawn from the protests to drive effective change.
What to expect in the George Floyd murder case as prosecutors ask for patience
After charges were filed against all four officers involved in the death of George Floyd Wednesday, a recent case against former Minneapolis Police Officer Mohamed Noor could provide clues as to what is next in the cases against Derek Chauvin and three other officers.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to announce removal of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee statue
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to announce plans Thursday for the removal of an iconic statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from Richmond’s prominent Monument Avenue, a senior administration official told The Associated Press.
'I want justice for him': Mother of George Floyd's daughter speaks out
The mother of George Floyd's 6-year-old daughter spoke out Tuesday, calling for justice after his death in Minneapolis police custody.
NAACP calls on UN to classify mistreatment of black people by police as human rights violation
The NAACP called on the United Nations to also impose sanctions if necessary.
Army: Esper reverses plan to send active-duty troops home
In an abrupt reversal, Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Wednesday overturned an earlier Pentagon decision to send a couple hundred active-duty soldiers home from the Washington, D.C., region, amid growing tensions with the White House over the military response to the protests.
Woman incited a riot on her own Facebook Live video, Michigan police say
A 22-year-old woman was charged Tuesday with inciting a riot and malicious destruction after she posted a video on Facebook Live encouraging others to loot and destroy businesses during a violent demonstration in Michigan.
New Zealanders perform powerful Haka dance in solidarity with George Floyd protests
An ancient Maori war dance was performed by New Zealand demonstrators to honor Black Lives Matter.
President Jimmy Carter: 'The time for racial discrimination is over'
Former President Jimmy Carter weighed in on the death of George Floyd stating he and former first lady Rosalynn Carter are “pained by the tragic injustices and consequent backlash across our nation in recent weeks.”
Gov. Walz makes unannounced visit to George Floyd memorial in Minneapolis
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made an unannounced visit to the memorial for George Floyd in south Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, his first time seeing the site where Floyd died.
Austin Police Association invites local leaders to planned protest at APD headquarters
APA's president Ken Casaday has invited Austin Mayor Steve Adler, Council Members, City of Austin Public Safety Commissioners, and Director of Office of Police Oversight to join him and other officers.
Austin City Manager releases statement on protests
The statement comes the same day as all four now-fired Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of Floyd were charged.
False claims of antifa protesters plague small US cities
The speculation was being raised by conservative news outlets and pro-Trump social media accounts, as well as impostor Facebook and Twitter accounts.
The Alamo to install temporary fencing amid protests
The Alamo consulted with the San Antonio Police Department and it was determined that the fencing will secure the Alamo and will remain in place as long "events indicate it is needed."
Family of George Floyd visits site of his death, memorial in Minneapolis
The family of George Floyd visited Minneapolis Wednesday to see the intersection where he was pinned to the ground by police. Family members - including Floyd's son, Quincy - were accompanied by their lawyer, Benjamin Crump, as they saw for the first time the memorial that has been set up at 38th and Chicago Avenue.
US Legislatures slow to pass laws limiting use of force
As of August 2018, at least 16 states had passed use-of-force laws, according to the nonpartisan National Conference of State Legislatures.
Retired St. Louis police captain killed by looters while protecting friend's pawn shop, widow says
A retired police captain who died during a night of violent protests was trying to protect his friend's pawn shop, his widow said.
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott pledges $1 million to police training, racial equality advocacy
Prescott directly addressed police officers, saying that he had the “utmost respect” for them, but then said officers have to do better as a whole.