“I’m humbled. I’m a public servant. I’m going to show up every day with a servant’s heart,” Lieutenant Chuck Lovell said. Source
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White House says reducing immunity for police is a non-starter
Ending what’s known as qualified immunity would make it easier to sue police when they violate civil rights. Source
March 2020: Dr. Anthony Fauci talks with Dr Jon LaPook about COVID-19
In March, Fauci told 60 Minutes that masks should largely be reserved for healthcare providers. In April, the recommendations were broadened to include simple masks for the general public. Source
6/7: Bill Barr, Condoleezza Rice, Scott Gottlieb
Today on “Face the Nation,” as Americans push to end the racial divide, there is frustration and lack of unity between the people and our leaders on how to get there. Source
Bail set at $1 million for ex-cop charged in George Floyd’s death
Floyd’s death has led to nationwide protests and calls to end police brutality and systemic racism. Source
Live updates: George Floyd memorials reach his hometown of Houston
Demonstrators have gone from demanding justice for George Floyd to insisting on changes in police practices and race relations in general. Source
New York City to cut NYPD budget, shift money to social services
“No one — I say no one — wants to go back to the way things were before,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said. Source
New York City Mayor BIll de Blasio on cutting NYPD funding
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio took questions from the press Monday about his plans to cut the police budget and redirect some funding to youth programs. He said he is not ready to announce a dollar amount. Watch his remarks. Source
Adrian Peterson: NFL players to take knee “together” during anthem
“Just four years ago, you’re seeing (Colin) Kaepernick taking a knee, and now we’re all getting ready to take a knee together going into this season, without a doubt,” Peterson said. Source
Rep. Marcia Fudge on “long overdue” Justice in Policing Act
Congressional Democrats are unveiling new legislation called the Justice in Policing Act of 2020, designed to hold police officers more accountable. Ohio Democratic Representative Marcia Fudge spoke to CBSN’s Tanya Rivero about the bill, as well the role of police unions and calls to defund police departments. Source