The Hill Articles: June 5, 2020

Biden formally clinches Democratic presidential nomination Six teen girls who met on Twitter were behind Nashville’s massive Black Lives Matter protest Barr says he didn’t give ‘tactical’ command to clear Lafayette protesters NRCC turns up heat on vulnerable Democrats over Omar’s call to abolish police Warren, Pressley introduce bill to make it a crime for police officers to deny medical care to people in custody NYPD suspends two officers seen in viral videos confronting protesters Democrats press DHS over use of drone during Minneapolis protests Ivanka Trump releases prepared speech after being dropped as Wichita State commencement speaker Seattle mayor temporarily bans use of tear gas Putting the progressive movement to work from home Zuckerberg says Facebook to review policies over use of force, voter suppression amid criticism Interior secretary: Park Police faced ‘state of siege’ at Lafayette protests Voices grow in condemnation of Trump’s military response to protests NFL’s Goodell says league was ‘wrong’ on player protests We need a ‘9-1-1’ for mental health — we need ‘9-8-8’ California Gov. Newsom calls for statewide use-of-force standard On The Money: Job numbers raise hopes for quicker recovery | Trump signs bill giving businesses more time to spend coronavirus loans States need more child care funds Trump’s restrictions on Chinese students stifle American companies, universities and innovation Michael Jordan donates $100M to fight for racial equality The Memo: Job numbers boost Trump and challenge Biden Lisa Page joins MSNBC as legal analyst Hillicon Valley: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram remove Trump campaign tribute to George Floyd | Report details new cyber threats to elections | Reddit founder resigns from board to boost black community Thousands of surfers join paddle outs across the globe in memory of George Floyd Should colleges be immune if they negligently infect students with COVID-19? Democratic group compares Trump to Latin American strongmen in new ad Facebook removes Trump campaign tribute to George Floyd over copyright Overnight Healthcare: Fauci says coronavirus task force activity ‘intense’ despite decreased visibility OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Former defense leaders pile on Trump criticism | Esper sends troops called to DC area home | US strikes Taliban in Afghanistan Trudeau kneels at protest against racism and police brutality Iraq’s new government should lift barriers to free speech Top progressive lawmaker unveils bill requiring national police training standards Overnight Energy: US Park Police say ‘tear gas’ statements were ‘mistake’ | Trump to reopen area off New England coast for fishing | Vulnerable Republicans embrace green issues Curb your enthusiasm about the new unemployment numbers Pentagon: Guardsmen in DC will not use firearms amid peaceful protests WHO encourages use of face coverings to stem spread of COVID-19 US embassy in Mexico vandalized by protesters  More than one third of US used disinfectants in ‘non recommended’ ways to fight coronavirus: CDC Ohio governor says National Guard member suspended over ‘white supremacist’ posts Chris Wallace: Jobs numbers show ‘the political resilience of Donald Trump’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Trump juggles three crises ahead of November election Investing in the transportation system America needs 2 National Guardsmen injured by lightning striking Lafayette Square Trump says Drew Brees shouldn’t have retracted statement on kneeling in protest Bipartisan group demands House prioritize communities of color in coronavirus relief bill Walmart CEO pledges $100 million to address systemic racism Former Trump adviser Jason Miller to join reelection campaign Should the US move to strengthen ties with Taiwan? Shocking job numbers raise hopes for quicker recovery Esper orders all active-duty troops outside DC home These cities removed police officers over excessive force in George Floyd protests Poll: Trump approval falls amid civil unrest Stocks surge to end week after surprise jobs report Biden: ‘Despicable’ for Trump to put words in George Floyd’s mouth Nation reporter discusses Keith Ellison and the charges in Minnesota Joe Biden lead in polls does not ensure final victory for election Kamala Harris to Trump: ‘Keep George Floyd’s name out of your mouth’ Esper, Milley won’t testify before House panel on military response to protests What America’s Thinking: June 5, 2020 The Athletic lays off 46 staffers as pandemic hits media industry 57 Buffalo officers resign from Emergency Response Team after two cops suspended Pennsylvania Democrat Eugene DePasquale wins House primary New England Patriots owner pledges $1M to social justice causes Trump orders Pentagon to remove thousands of troops from Germany: report Trump names new acting director of legislative affairs Wave of cognitive disorders in young people from COVID-19 The Hill’s Coronavirus Report: Association of American Railroads Ian Jefferies says no place for hate, racism or bigotry in rail industry or society; Trump declares victory in response to promising jobs report Coronavirus Report: The Hill’s Steve Clemons interviews Ian Jefferies DC paints enormous ‘Black Lives Matter’ on road leading to White House, names section of street ‘Black Lives Matter Plaza’ US Park Police say it was a mistake to say no tear gas was used in Lafayette Square American Prospect editor talks how the Fed boosted the stock market Nike Inc. announces $40 million donation to black community organizations Media executives, personalities eyeing possible run for New York City mayor Watch live: Trump delivers remarks at Puritan Medical Products in Maine Reddit founder resigns as member of company board, will use position to boost black community The coronavirus crisis has cut the child care sector Trump to reopen Northeast Canyons and Seamounts National Monument for fishing Engel primary challenger hits $1 million in donations NYT editorial board tells de Blasio to ‘open your eyes, the police are out of control’ Family camping in Washington harassed by locals, accused of being antifa members Trump blasts DC Mayor Bowser as ‘incompetent’ Watch live: California Gov. Newsom holds press conference amid George Floyd protests Medicaid enrollment may hit like a tsunami Minneapolis, other cities consider cuts to police budgets Tropical depression Cristobal heads toward Gulf Coast, may strengthen to a hurricane Call on science to protect wetlands policy in a changing climate Apple to administer coronavirus tests to employees: report Hickenlooper appears before ethics commission after defying subpoena New York reports lowest day of COVID-19 deaths Trump nominee to be Air Force chief of staff says he navigates ‘two worlds’ as an African American man ABC’s Karl rips White House for ‘flagrant violation’ of social distancing in Rose Garden Petition to fire Buffalo officer who pushed elderly protester to the ground gains more than 270,000 signatures Watch live: Trump participates in roundtable for US fishmermen Minneapolis to ban use of chokeholds by police in wake of Floyd’s death Esper and Milley should resign May 2020 was hottest on global record: report Fauci: Coronavirus task force activity ‘intense’ despite decreased visibility Climate agency reports May was hottest on record worldwide The failure of the other police officers to stop George Floyd’s killing may be the biggest challenge Retired Navy admiral behind bin Laden raid: Forcefully clearing DC protesters was not ‘morally right’ The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Trump takes victory lap in morning news conference Small businesses receive much-needed Paycheck Protection Program fixes Trump’s ex-chief of staff agrees with Mattis: ‘We need to look harder at who we elect’ CNN doesn’t air Trump jobs report remarks; Fox News carries it in full Graduates unable to attend ceremonies during pandemic wear robes to George Floyd protests Beyond Xinjiang’s camps, China threatens Uighurs globally Trump signs bill giving businesses more time to spend coronavirus loans CNBC’s Cramer on ‘joyous’ jobs report: ‘We’re back’ Appeals court blocks White House from suspending reporter Black unemployment hits highest rate in more than a decade Trump declares it ‘great day’ for George Floyd and equality Denver police investigating officers who shot pepper balls at car with passenger America’s roads are crumbling, but we can make them sustainable DC mayor requests Trump ‘withdraw all extraordinary federal law enforcement and military presence’ DC paints ‘Black Lives Matter’ on street leading to the White House Members of Minneapolis City Council vow to ‘dismantle’ police department following George Floyd’s death Watch live: NY Gov. Cuomo holds press briefing Report details new cyber threats to elections from COVID-19 US strikes Taliban for first time since Eid cease-fire Online voting is my 2020 cybersecurity nightmare Gabrielle Union files discrimination complaint against NBC, ‘America’s Got Talent’ CDC director says protestors should ‘highly consider’ getting tested for coronavirus Krugman apologizes for saying Trump might have manufactured positive job figures Vulnerable Republicans embrace green issues in battle to save seats Scotland First Minister: ‘Hard to not conclude’ Trump is a racist Why military leaders reacted so strongly to Trump’s use of troops Rising: June 5, 2020 Three alleged members of far-right movement charged with attempting to incite violence at Las Vegas protests Former NYPD commissioner Kelly: If unrest continues, ‘we are going to need the National Guard’ At least five Alabama football players have tested positive for the coronavirus: report Justice Roberts assists states with second wave of emergency orders Ex-Joint Chiefs chairman: Trump threat to use military on protesters ‘very dangerous’ 18 state attorneys general request authority to investigate local police Trump campaign removes video that broke NASA ad rules Stocks skyrocket after unexpected drop in unemployment Longtime US men’s soccer player rips Trump: ‘We have a president who is completely empty’ Watch live: Trump gives remarks on May jobs report Retired general: ‘I must speak out’ on Trump and the military  Controversial Confederate monument in Mobile, Ala., comes down Trump touts surprise job figures: ‘These numbers are incredible’ Ex-Defense secretary criticizes Trump for using military for ‘partisan political purposes’ Mattis denounces Trump, applauds protests, defends America NFL players send video telling league ‘We will not be silenced’ American business bankruptcies rose 48 percent in May In surprise, unemployment rate falls, economy adds jobs If anyone has taken US-China relations to the brink of a new cold war, it’s the Chinese Communist Party Appeals court rules Texans cannot request mail-in ballots over coronavirus fears Indianapolis police investigating officers who struck woman with batons during arrest How the pandemic has changed the threat of violent extremism Biden: Probably ’10 to 15 percent’ of Americans ‘are just not very good people’ Police officers in Buffalo suspended after shoving 75-year-old protester to the ground The Hill’s Morning Report – DC preps for massive Saturday protest; Murkowski breaks with Trump Sheldon Whitehouse leads Democrats into battle against Trump judiciary The Memo: Trump’s troubles deepen as voters see country on wrong path On The Trail: Crisis response puts Trump on defense, even in red states