Despite objections from his daughters, who said David Dorn was not a Trump supporter, the former police captain’s widow spoke at the RNC.
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Ammon Bundy arrested 2nd straight day for violating Idaho statehouse ban
The state’s right activist continued to defy the police.
Former Planned Parenthood employee Abby Johnson’s anti-abortion comments under scrutiny after graphic RNC speech
One of the anecdotes delivered at the RNC has raised a lot of questions.
Ammon Bundy arrested after refusing to obey Idaho Statehouse meeting rules
The states rights advocate was wheeled out of state Capitol in handcuffs after he refused officers’ orders.
Elizabeth Warren promotes Black Lives Matter with subtle Easter egg during DNC speech
The former presidential candidate’s DNC speech may have been short but her surroundings told a bigger story.
Kristin Urquiza, daughter who lost father to COVID-19, blames Trump in emotional DNC speech
The daughter of a COVID-19 victim made her case to voters.
Early in-person voting seen as strong option for concerned voters
Political and election experts say states still have time to beef up their early in person voting options this fall.
How California lost control over COVID-19 despite early successes
California was one of the first places to keep the virus at bay, but experts say it may have made some errors during the latter part of the pandemic.
Crowds are gathering in many states despite coronavirus, and mixed messaging may be to blame: Experts
Experts say messaging from elected officials, whether intentional or not, may contribute to people violating social distancing precautions.
Revel shuts down service in New York after 2nd rider’s death
The moped company came under fire following a string of accidents, including two fatal ones.
Robert E. Lee removed from Virginia state house and a school name as courts weigh future of Richmond statue
The Confederate general’s name and likeness won’t be in the Virginia state house or one of the state’s schools.
Judge orders Michael Cohen be released back to home confinement
A judge sided with President Trump’s former attorney and ruled he was being retaliated.
Michael Cohen was sent back to prison over tell-all book on Trump, suit claims
The president’s former attorney says his re confinement is nothing more than political payback.
Minnesota leaders ban chokeholds, ‘warrior training’ in comprehensive police reform bill
George Floyd’s death sparked change in Minnesota as state leaders passed a series of bills aimed at reducing police violence.
Utah public hearing on schools dismissed after angry parents pack room without masks
A group of angry parents defied orders to socially distance and wear masks during a hearing over the new school year.
Asheville city council approves reparations plan as Providence explores idea
A North Carolina town took a historic step to make amends on for its past actions on the Black community.
New York legislators introduce bill to require liability insurance for police
Officers would have to get insurance if they want to get a badge under a proposed legislation.
States that reopened too quickly amid coronavirus are facing a problem: Getting the genie back in the bottle
States that are seeing COVID-19 cases rises after they reopened their economy are facing a dire dilemma.
Bill de Blasio paints Black Lives Matter street mural outside Trump Tower
The mayor brought the Black Lives Matter message to the president’s Fifth Avenue doorstep.
Mississippi statehouse shuttered for 2 weeks as dozens of lawmakers contract coronavirus
At least 26 state leaders have contracted the virus as the pandemic sees a jump in the state.