The Hill Articles: June 1, 2020

Arlington County withdraws police from DC after being ‘put in a compromising position’ Pelosi, Schumer say treatment of protesters outside White House ‘dishonors every value that faith teaches us’ Customs and Border Patrol deploys troops to DC Rubio: Protesters outside White House ‘deliberately stayed to trigger police action’ Democrats call for Congress to take action following death of George Floyd DOJ asks Supreme Court to block Democrats’ access to Mueller documents Floyd Mayweather to cover the costs for George Floyd’s funeral, rep says Biden to deliver remarks in Philadelphia Tuesday on nationwide protests Cuomo: Trump ‘wants to make it a reality TV show of God and country’ Democratic governors, mayors rebuke Trump’s threat to deploy troops over protests How Trump cleared the park around the White House for church photo op DC mayor decries use of tear gas on peaceful protesters outside White House: ‘Shameful’ Top Air Force enlisted member speaks out on racial injustice: ‘I am George Floyd’ Bishop says she found out Trump visited historic DC church by watching it on TV House Homeland Security Committee asks for more information about extremist involvement in protests Twitter restricts tweet from Gaetz for glorifying violence Here are the places that have imposed curfews amid George Floyd protests Trump visits historic DC church after protesters cleared with tear gas Harris: Trump ‘just tear-gassed peaceful protesters for a photo op’ Senate Republicans urge Trump to tone down rhetoric on protests Flash bangs amid protests near White House heard in background of Trump address Vanessa Bryant resurfaces photo of Kobe in ‘I Can’t Breathe’ t-shirt On The Money: Expanding tax credit for businesses retaining workers gains bipartisan support | China halts purchases of US soybeans, pork | Supreme Court backs financial board overseeing Puerto Rico’s debt County medical examiner rules George Floyd’s death a homicide Owner of store that called cops on George Floyd says they won’t call police in similar situations To address the mental health consequences of the pandemic, follow Kennedy’s lead Trump mobilizes military in DC to quell protests as tear gas fired into crowds The Memo: Trump lags in polls as crises press St. Paul, Minn., mayor calls for peace but not patience White House: Trump to use ‘federal assets’ in response to violent protests Health groups call police brutality a public health issue Watch Live: President Trump delivers remarks about George Floyd protests Is Trump encouraging the world’s use of national security as stealth protectionism? Overnight Health Care: Protests risk spread of coronavirus | Health groups: Police brutality is a public health issue, too | Fauci says meetings with Trump have decreased Overnight Defense: Esper, Milley part of ‘command center’ for response to protests over George Floyd killing | Several West Point cadets test positive for coronavirus ahead of Trump commencement speech | UN report says Taliban, al Qaeda not breaking ties The man behind these massive public arts projects has died at 84 Nearly 26,000 nursing home residents died from COVID-19 O’Reilly’s ‘No Spin News’ to air on conservative digital network The First Viral photos of peaceful protests stand in stark contrast to reports of looting, fires New Jersey will allow outdoor dining, nonessential retail to open June 15 One of the worst acts of racial violence in the United States took place 99 years ago today WHO praises US contribution to global health following Trump announcement severing ties Trump official leading COVID-19 testing to return to regular duties Hillicon Valley: Facebook employees speak up against content decisions | Trump’s social media executive order on weak legal ground | Order divides conservatives Dreamers grapple with immigration risks in joining Floyd protests On The Trail: Trump didn’t create these crises, but they are getting worse Prioritize people over pollution Illinois governor clashes with Trump on call over ‘inflammatory’ rhetoric following George Floyd’s death Nearly 300,000 same-sex couples have married since gay marriage legalized nationwide: study GOP Massachusetts governor: Trump’s compassion ‘nowhere to be found’ OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Trump rule limits states from blocking pipeline projects | EPA finalizes rule to regulate cancer-linked chemical | Democrats want Congress to help plug ‘orphan’ oil and gas wells Democrats want Congress to help plug ‘orphan’ oil and gas wells UN peacekeeping recognizes that women are key to lasting peace amid COVID-19 Nina Turner responds to Cornel West’s remarks about George Floyd The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden addresses protests over George Floyd’s death Biden savors Trump’s latest attacks Black Caucus member unveils bill to create commission addressing legacy of slavery Louisville mayor says police involved in shooting of restaurant owner hadn’t activated body cameras To stimulate the economy, help America’s Dreamers Doctor helps save a life over FaceTime George Floyd’s brother visits Minneapolis memorial, calls on protesters to act ‘peacefully, please’ Canada’s Trudeau responds to Trump: Russia not welcome in G-7 Charlamagne tha God tells Rush Limbaugh he’s ‘delusional’ for denying white privilege exists Uber and Lyft suspend services in select cities EPA finalizes rule to regulate cancer-linked chemical Zoloft shortages reported amid increased demand, strained supply lines New York City issues Monday night curfew amid protests Reassessing the sustainability of airlines Black Liberty University alumni knock Falwell over tweet with blackface mask Markets close up, extending May streak Trump expected to visit Maine despite governor’s concerns Judge in Flynn case asks appeals court to allow argument against dropping charges Schumer calls on McConnell to schedule vote on law enforcement reform bill before July 4 Zaid Jilani says US cities with riots will see ‘bad outcomes for years to come’ Independent autopsy finds ‘asphyxiation’ caused George Floyd’s death, contradicting official findings Markey calls Trump ‘scum’ over comments on George Floyd protests Independent autopsy finds George Floyd died from asphyxia Hong Kong fuels new crisis for American relations with China Ryan Grim on the attacks on journalists at protests around the country GOP senator says ‘it would be helpful’ if Trump changed ‘the tone of his message’ on protests Michigan Gov. Whitmer lifts stay-at-home order Trump, Putin talk G-7 plans Man shot by authorities in Louisville identified, Kentucky governor calls for bodycam footage to be released America needs fewer Trump tweets and more Sheriff Swansons National Guard scales back presence in Twin Cities Poll: Half of voters plan on getting COVID-19 vaccine when available Ted Cruz criticizes Justin Timberlake tweet The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Former Rep. Delaney says Trump is spewing venom when he should be leading; Protests roil the nation as fears of new virus outbreaks grow Coronavirus Report: The Hill’s Steve Clemons interviews John Delaney COVID-19 pandemic will shrink economy by $8 trillion in next decade: CBO House Republican offers bill to create ‘return to work bonus’ Protests risk spread of coronavirus How the coronavirus is revealing America’s over criminalization problem Police chiefs across the country speak out on George Floyd’s death Whitmer slams Trump’s ‘dangerous comments’ on protesters Engel primary challenger drops out, endorses fellow challenger Spurs coach Gregg Popovich calls Trump ‘deranged’ over response to George Floyd protests Music industry leaders to participate in ‘Black Out Tuesday’ to honor civil rights protests House punts on spy bill amid flurry of masks and proxies Barr deploying federal riot teams to DC, Miami amid escalating George Floyd protests Former federal prosecutor: Antifa should be considered ‘a terrorist organization’ De Blasio mulling curfew in New York City UN report: Taliban, al Qaeda ‘remain close’ despite deal with US Harris, Jeffries question why Manafort, Cohen released while others remain in prison George Floyd’s brother on violent protests: ‘that’s not what my brother was about’ Ex-Minneapolis police chief calls on union leader to resign over email claiming George Floyd had ‘violent criminal history’ Trump rule limits states from blocking pipeline projects Dennis Rodman tells George Floyd demonstrators to ‘protest in the right way’ George Floyd’s death ramps up the pressure on Biden for a black VP What America’s Thinking: June 1, 2020 Keith Ellison responds to son’s antifa tweet: ‘A comment about the absurdity of the president’s comment’ Deadline for Kansas Senate race passes without Pompeo filing Make planetary defense a Space Force mission Watch live: California Gov. Gavin Newsom holds press briefing Poll: Narrow majority of Americans side with Twitter fact-checking Trump tweet Facebook employees criticize company position on Trump’s George Floyd posts George Floyd’s brother says destruction ‘not what he was about’ Iran continues its nuclear work, but is it weapons grade? CNN’s Zucker hints at New York City mayoral run in 2021: ‘I always like a challenge’ Spain reports no new coronavirus deaths in past 24 hours for first time since March NBA commissioner: ‘There are wounds in our country that have never healed’ US embassies in Africa address George Floyd: ‘We are deeply troubled’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Sights and sounds from weekend protests across the US De Blasio speaks out after daughter’s arrest: ‘I’m proud of her’ Former cop charged in George Floyd’s death transferred to maximum-security prison Is the ‘endless frontier’ at an end? Police officer who pushed kneeling protester suspended in Florida Biden pledges to tackle institutional racism as president Indiana journalist loses eye to tear gas canister during demonstrations against George Floyd’s death China halts purchases of US soybeans, pork: report US sends Brazil malaria drug touted by Trump as COVID-19 cases top 500,000 Two airmen dead in Air Force base shooting BET founder calls for $14 trillion in reparations for slavery Trump tells ‘weak’ governors to ‘dominate’ streets amid protests ‘Small number’ of West Point cadets test positive for coronavirus ahead of Trump commencement address Steve Bannon is winning Washington, DC, imposes 7 pm curfew after night of violent demonstrations Bottom line Supreme Court rules immigrants who fear torture can appeal deportations in court GOP lawmakers plan measure to force Americans to divest from firms linked to Chinese military: report Obama pens essay on using George Floyd protests as ‘turning point for real change’ Primary care doctors could be COVID-19’s next victims Cotton: Trump should use Insurrection Act to deploy active-duty military to cities Putin sets July 1 vote on measure to keep him in power through 2036 New York willing to send police to prison to keep illegal aliens Supreme Court backs financial board overseeing Puerto Rico’s debt Support for same-sex marriage matches record high More than 60 reporters attacked, arrested or harassed since George Floyd protests began, group says Social media campaign brings attention to black birders after viral video of Christian Cooper in Central Park Ellison ‘very seriously looking’ at whether to prosecute other officers involved in George Floyd arrest China vows retaliation over US moves on Hong Kong We need to trust each other to beat COVID-19 Rising: June 1, 2020 Fauci says his meetings with Trump have ‘dramatically decreased’ Man fatally shot in Louisville after police, National Guard ‘return fire’ Democratic senator to offer amendment halting ‘military weaponry’ given to police Watch live: The White House holds a press briefing Protesters topple Confederate monument in Birmingham Second Ebola outbreak strikes Congo McEnany criticizes DC mayor for not imposing earlier curfew amid protests Stopping Israel’s annexation is a US national security interest Watch live: New York Gov. Cuomo gives a coronavirus update Trump slams Biden staff for donating bail money to protesters Stocks dip after weekend of unrest George Conway group targets Trump over ‘blatant racism’ in new ad Americans less concerned about coronavirus exposure at doctor’s office, hospital: poll GOP group launches redistricting site COVID-19’s ‘politics of humiliation’: A chance for the US to lead — or to lose control Eli Lilly gives patients first doses in trial of new coronavirus treatment Some police officers support George Floyd protesters by taking a knee, marching At least 4,400 people arrested in connection with protests: report Dozens rendered unconscious by Minneapolis police neckholds in past five years: report It wasn’t just religious liberty that Chief Justice Roberts strangled Demings: ‘America is on fire’ and Trump ‘is walking around with gasoline’ Experts fear new wave of coronavirus cases following protests Minnesota officials believe white supremacists attending demonstrations in Twin Cities, official says AFL-CIO: Attack on headquarters during night of protests ‘disgraceful’ Top GOP lawmakers invite Blue Dogs to meet with China Task Force over coronavirus probe NASA, SpaceX and the private-public partnership that caused the flight of the Crew Dragon 150 protesters arrested for violating curfew in Minneapolis The pandemic is a time of purification, says a Native elder Where is Rosa Parks when we need her as an example for the country? Iconic Washington, DC, monuments defaced in night of protests Minneapolis police chief: All involved officers ‘complicit’ in George Floyd’s death Science says: ‘Open the schools’ Fires burn near White House amid violent protests Congress flying blind: Why now is the time to revive the Office of Technology Assessment The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Trump tweets as tensions escalate across US This week: Senate reconvenes as protests roil nation amid pandemic Juan Williams: Bush could strike blow for Biden Judd Gregg: Biden — a path to the presidency, or not The Memo: Strife turns up heat on Trump Trump asserts his power over Republicans Support for same-sex marriage matches record high: Gallup