DHS had ‘intelligence reports’ on journalists covering Portland unrest
A Homeland Security office has disseminated three reports on tweets written by two journalists who published leaked, unclassified documents. Current and former officials described it as an alarming use of a system meant to share information about suspected terrorists and violent actors.
Members of the New Orleans Pelicans wear Black Lives Matter references on their jerseys and shirts during their game Thursday against the Utah Jazz. (AP)
With the words on their backs, NBA players take a stand
Each player reportedly can pick from 29 options if they want their jersey to display a social justice message instead of their name. Here is what they picked.
Three former presidents embrace the struggle for rights. The current one suggests delaying the election.
In a country cleaved by political differences, paralyzed by a pernicious virus and suffering from a plunging economy, the funeral of civil rights icon and longtime lawmaker John Lewis presented painful contrasts.
GOP lawmakers rebuff Trump’s musings on election delay
Top Republicans overwhelmingly rejected the idea of postponing the November election.
Public health experts issue urgent call for change of course as U.S. economy tanks
At an evening news briefing, President Trump tried to swat away the raft of bad news about the economy and the disease, which he referred to as the “China virus” and compared to a plague. But he offered several misrepresentations.
Stop using retail workers as mask police, union leader says
Store employees in the United States are increasingly caught between inconsistent mask rules and customers who are confused, angry — and even violent.
High court again splits on virus-related election issue
The Supreme Court shut down a lower court’s decision that cited the pandemic as reason to ease the rules on gathering signatures for a ballot initiative.
