TikTok Users, K-Pop Fans Say They Sabotaged Trump Rally By Inflating Registrations
Social media users said they completed the free online registration for the Tulsa event with no intention on attending.
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Homeland Security Secretary: Trump’s Threats To ‘Bomb’ Bolton Were A Joke
Chad Wolf said Trump’s tweet that John Bolton “will have bombs dropped on him” was likely meant “from a humor standpoint.
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Childhood in an Anxious AgeIn May, Kate Julian wrote about why so many kids are so miserable—and what adults can do about it.Your article was clear, informative, and insightful. But one thing I believe you missed was the demographic-evolutionary account: We now live in a society in which parents’ eggs are—literally and figuratively—all in one small basket.
House Judiciary Chairman: Calls For Barr’s Impeachment Are ‘Waste Of Time’
Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler said Senate Republicans were corrupt and wouldn’t remove the attorney general no matter what the evidence shows.
Zoomers Boast They Sabotaged Trump Rally Turnout With Fake Reservations
TikTok users and K-Pop fans flooded the campaign with ticket requests to falsely inflate interest.
99 Years Later, Wounds of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Have “Never Been Remedied”
President Trump’s first campaign rally since the start of the pandemic takes place Saturday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, despite a spike of COVID-19 cases there. Trump rescheduled the rally to Saturday after facing backlash for saying it would happen on Juneteenth — a celebration of African Americans’ liberation from slavery — amid a nationwide uprising against racism and police brutality. Tulsa is also the site of one of the deadliest massacres in U.S.
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Black Liberation & Day to Remember “Horrific System That Was Slavery”
June 19 is Juneteenth, celebrating the day in 1865 when the last enslaved Black people in the United States learned they had been freed from bondage.
How DREAMers Defeated Trump: Supreme Court DACA Win Shows “Sustained Pressure of Activism” Works
In a 5-4 decision led by Chief Justice John Roberts, the Supreme Court on Thursday blocked President Trump’s attempt to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA. The federal program created by President Obama in 2012 protects from deportation about 700,000 immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children. Luis Cortes, one of the lawyers who defended DACA at the Supreme Court, says the key to the victory was being able to share the stories of DACA recipients.
“Movements Work”: As Activists Occupy Seattle’s Capitol Hill, City Bans Tear Gas, Expels Police Union
In Seattle, the fight to demilitarize and defund the police continues as the King County Labor Council voted to expel the Seattle police union Wednesday, following weeks of protest. Seattle police sparked outrage for responding to massive protests against police brutality by using pepper spray, tear gas and flashbangs on demonstrators and reporters. Activists then formed an autonomous zone in response to the police department’s abandonment of a precinct building.
Trump Camp Rips Media, ‘Radical Protesters’ For Lackluster Rally Turnout
The president initially expected a large overflow crowd of supporters who couldn’t get inside the arena, but there was only a smattering.
After Weeks Of Anticipation, Trump Rally Crowd Underwhelms
The event in Tulsa was the first Trump rally to take place in months. The upper stands were empty, and there was plenty of room in front of the stage.
Twin Trump ‘Bunker Baby’ Balloons Make The Scene Ahead Of Tulsa Rally
The balloons were used to help raise funds to restore a 1905 Black church that survived the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
Trump Fires U.S. Attorney Who Led Probes Of The President’s Men
Geoffrey S. Berman was removed from his position as Manhattan U.S. attorney after he refused to step down.
Police Arrest Peaceful Protester Sitting Alone By Trump Rally Venue
The woman was sitting on the ground wearing an “I Can’t Breathe” T-shirt. Trump campaign staff wanted her out.
“Movements Work”: As Activists Occupy Seattle’s Capitol Hill, City Bans Tear Gas, Expels Police Union
In Seattle, the fight to demilitarize and defund the police continues as the King County Labor Council voted to expel the Seattle police union Wednesday, following weeks of protest. Seattle police sparked outrage for responding to massive protests against police brutality by using pepper spray, tear gas and flashbangs on demonstrators and reporters. Activists then formed an autonomous zone in response to the police department’s abandonment of a precinct building.
William Barr Says U.S. Attorney In Manhattan Is Resigning. U.S. Attorney Says No, He’s Not.
Geoffrey Berman rebuts attorney general’s statement, saying he has “no intention of resigning” his job overseeing major cases against Trump and his allies.
US Attorney Who Oversaw Cases Of Trump Allies Steps Down
Geoffrey S. Berman is stepping down as the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.
Trump Sets The Stage For Mayhem At Tulsa Rally
The president said he wanted to “dominate” American citizens. He now sees an opportunity.
Court Says Trump Rally Attendees Don’t Have To Wear Masks
President Donald Trump’s campaign is not requiring supporters to wear masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Melania Trump Posts Juneteenth Tweet And Gets Reminded Of ‘Birther’ Past
The first lady was lambasted for previously accusing President Barack Obama of faking his birth certificate.
99 Years Later, Wounds of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Have “Never Been Remedied”
President Trump’s first campaign rally since the start of the pandemic takes place Saturday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, despite a spike of COVID-19 cases there. Trump rescheduled the rally to Saturday after facing backlash for saying it would happen on Juneteenth — a celebration of African Americans’ liberation from slavery — amid a nationwide uprising against racism and police brutality. Tulsa is also the site of one of the deadliest massacres in U.S.
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Black Liberation & Day to Remember “Horrific System That Was Slavery”
June 19 is Juneteenth, celebrating the day in 1865 when the last enslaved Black people in the United States learned they had been freed from bondage.
How DREAMers Defeated Trump: Supreme Court DACA Win Shows “Sustained Pressure of Activism” Works
In a 5-4 decision led by Chief Justice John Roberts, the Supreme Court on Thursday blocked President Trump’s attempt to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA. The federal program created by President Obama in 2012 protects from deportation about 700,000 immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children. Luis Cortes, one of the lawyers who defended DACA at the Supreme Court, says the key to the victory was being able to share the stories of DACA recipients.
Amy Klobuchar Withdraws From VP Search, Says Biden Should Select Woman of Color
The Minnesota senator’s chances at the vice presidential slot on the Democratic ticket dwindled dramatically after the death of George Floyd.
Senior State Department Official Resigns Over Trump’s Response To Racial Injustice
Mary Elizabeth Taylor, one of the highest-ranking Black officials in the administration, said Trump’s actions “cut sharply against my core values.
CBS Reporter Paula Reid Asks Trump Question All Journalists Should Ask
The White House correspondent asked the president, “Why do you keep hiring people that you believe are wackos and liars?
Florida Sees Record Number Of Coronavirus Cases As Experts Eye Possible New Epicenter
The Sunshine State has “all the makings of the next large epicenter,” according to scientists at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Senate Confirms Mitch McConnell’s 38-Year-Old Protege To Powerful Court Seat
Justin Walker, who has attacked the Affordable Care Act, will sit for decades on the nation’s second-most-powerful court.
“Movements Work”: As Activists Occupy Seattle’s Capitol Hill, City Bans Tear Gas, Expels Police Union
In Seattle, the fight to demilitarize and defund the police continues as the King County Labor Council voted to expel the Seattle police union Wednesday, following weeks of protest. Seattle police sparked outrage for responding to massive protests against police brutality by using pepper spray, tear gas and flashbangs on demonstrators and reporters. Activists then formed an autonomous zone in response to the police department’s abandonment of a precinct building.
“Tear Gas Is a Weapon”: Amnesty Report Reveals Police Use of Tear Gas Fuels Rights Abuses Worldwide
As police officers in nearly 100 U.S. cities and towns have fired tear gas on protesters in recent weeks and left many with severe injuries, a new Amnesty International report finds the use of tear gas continues to grow each year, and fuels police human rights violations against peaceful protesters on a global scale.