Portland Police Union Leader Worries Protests Can Be Overshadowed By Violent Acts
Daryl Turner, president of Portland, Ore.’s police union, says federal agents in Portland need to communicate with local law enforcement. The city has seen weeks of protests.
Federal Agents Will Be ‘Clearly Identified’ In Kansas City, Mo., U.S. Attorney Says
“These agents won’t be patrolling the streets,” U.S. Attorney Timothy Garrison said in a statement to NPR, responding to concerns over the controversial use of federal agents in U.S. cities.
Houston’s COVID-19 Cases Level Off After Sudden Surge In Late June
Health officials say they’re not ready to determine if the data are statistically significant yet, but there’s a positive trend. They say people should still practice social distance and wear masks.
Detroit Officer Charged Over Journalists Being Shot With Rubber Pellets
Prosecutors accuse Cpl. Daniel Debono of firing the nonlethal rounds at the three photographers, all of whom were covering anti-racism protests. Debono faces three counts of felonious assault.
How Different Cities Respond To Ongoing Protests
Law enforcement has responded differently to protests continuing across the U.S. NPR reporters in Portland, Ore., Beacon, N.Y., and Chicago discuss ways these cities have dealt with civil unrest.
Biden Proposes To Spend Nearly $775 Billion On Caregiving
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s latest policy proposal calls for spending hundreds of billions of dollars to make child care and elder care more accessible and affordable.
Rhode Island Governor On The State’s Success In Handling The Coronavirus
NPR’s Ailsa Chang speaks with Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo about her state’s successful response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ohio House Speaker Arrested In A Bribery Probe
Republican Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder was among those arrested Tuesday in connection with an alleged $60 million public corruption conspiracy case involving a public utility.
Coronavirus Updates: President Trump Resumes Coronavirus Task Force Briefings
NPR’s White House and health correspondents discuss the reappearance of daily coronavirus task force briefings after a long hiatus.
N.Y., N.J., Connecticut Now Say Travelers From 31 Hot Spot States Must Quarantine
“I never thought it would be this bad,” New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says of the number of U.S. states where the coronavirus numbers have worsened.
NFL Players Blitz Social Media To Voice Virus Concerns Before Training Camps Start
NFL players such as Russell Wilson and Patrick Mahomes are asking league officials to clarify coronavirus safety protocols. Some NFL players report to training camp on Monday.
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