Protesters in Seattle have declared an autonomous zone by setting up borders around Seattle’s Capitol Hill Police Precinct, which had been abandoned by officers. In response, President Trump threatened to send in troops. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
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Minneapolis has paid $45 million in police misconduct settlements since 2003
Since 2003, Minneapolis has paid out $45 million in court settlements over use-of-force complaints about its police department. Cities like New York, Los Angeles and Chicago have seen a similar culture of abuse, and taxpayers are footing the bill. Jeff Pegues speaks to one man who got a six-figure settlement after six officers attacked him. Source
Beyoncé pens opens letter asking for justice in Breonna Taylor case
“Three months have passed — and zero arrests have been made, and no officers have been fired,” she wrote. Source
6/14: Tim Scott, Carmen Best, Cory Booker, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Robert Kaplan
This week on “Face the Nation”, disturbing new trends with the spread of the coronavirus as America struggles to dismantle systemic racism — and curb police brutality. Source
Farming and fishing among U.S. industries hardest hit by coronavirus lockdowns
The Gulf Coast fishing industry is struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 is also exacting a high cost from Minnesota hog and soy farmers. CBS News is chronicling what has changed for the lives of residents of some of the biggest battleground states in 2020 amid the coronavirus outbreak. CBS News 2020 campaign reporters Tim Perry and Jack Turman join CBS News’ Lana Zak to discuss their reporting. Source
Cuomo says bars and restaurants violating social distancing will lose liquor licenses
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Sunday that bars and restaurants that allow large crowds will lose their liquor licenses. “I am not going to allow situations to exist that we know have a high likelihood of causing an increase in the spread of the virus,” Cuomo said. Source
“Sunday Morning” Matinee: Bach, by Lang Lang and Lil Buck
Piano virtuoso Lang Lang’s performance of Bach’s Minuet in G Minor (as featured on his most recent album, “Piano Book – Encore Edition”) is complemented by the remarkable interpretive choreography of dancer Lil Buck. Source
Tim Scott says ending qualified immunity is “poison pill” in police reform bill
The South Carolina Republican says efforts to end immunity for police officers have no chance of becoming law if included in his police reform package. Source
Cuomo threatens liquor licenses of restaurants, bars if crowds appear
“I am not going to allow situations to exist that we know have a high likelihood of causing an increase in the spread of the virus,” Governor Andrew Cuomo said Sunday. Source
Face The Nation: Carmen Best, Scott Gottlieb, Robert Kaplan, John Dickerson
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on policing, the spread of coronavirus and unemployment rate Source