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Political tension rises after Columbus statue falls
Top state politicians disagreed over the tactics used by protesters who toppled a statue on the grounds of the Minnesota Capitol, and some asked why the State Patrol didn’t intervene to protect public property.
Congress heads toward clash with Trump over removal of Confederate symbols
Contradicting the president, the GOP-led Senate Armed Services Committee greenlit a commission to rename Army installations bearing Confederate names. Lawmakers in the House are taking similar action.
Trump greenlights sanctions against International Criminal Court investigators
The ICC recently announced it was looking into war crimes allegations against the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now, the Trump administration is pushing back with an executive order targeting ICC staff.
Milley says he was wrong to accompany Trump on church walk
"My presence in that moment and in that environment created a perception of the military involved in domestic politics," said Army Gen. Mark Milley, the nation's top military officer. "As a commissioned uniformed officer, it was a mistake that I have learned from, and I sincerely hope we all can learn from it."
U.S. hits 2 million coronavirus cases as many states see a surge of patients
New cases are rising in at least 20 states, even as restrictions on daily life continue to ease. The U.S. total represents more than 25 percent of the confirmed cases worldwide.
Minneapolis police chief to pull out of union negotiations
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced Wednesday that the city aims to withdraw from negotiations over the police union’s contract, but labor law experts say it’s not within the city’s authority, and would likely trigger a court battle.