Transcript: Attorney General William Barr on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Attorney General William Barr that aired Sunday, June 7, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Black Lives Matter
Barr says deploying troops within U.S. should only be "a last resort"
Barr said that active-duty troops have been sent to U.S. cities and states before, including twice while he was attorney general in the early 90s.
Black Lives Matter protest in Chicago
Photographer Ryan Bakerink documented, in black-and-white, the diversity and passion of marchers, and then, in color, captured the fallout of unrest in the city
Minnesota artists turn pain into art
Artists in Minneapolis are taking the plywood used to board up storefronts over the last week and using it to create works of art. It's part of their healing and grieving process following the death of George Floyd. Jamie Yuccas reports.
D.C. mayor says "we pushed the army away from our city"
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser spoke to protesters in Black Lives Matter Plaza on Saturday. She told the crowd "if you're like me, on Monday you saw something you hoped you'd never see in the United States of America: Federal police moving on American people peacefully protesting in front of the people's house."
Protests continue in D.C.
Protests continue in Washington, D.C. over the killing of George Floyd. Meanwhile, President Trump continues to clash with Mayor Muriel Bowser over the use of federal troops in the city. CBS News Washington correspondent Natalie Brand joins CBSN from the White House.
Michael Jordan, Jordan Brand to donate $100M to racial justice orgs
"Black lives matter. This isn't a controversial statement... we will remain committed to protecting and improving the lives of Black people," Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand said in a statement.
Solidarity between police and protesters
As protests around the country highlighted tensions between police officers and communities of color, some pockets of the U.S. saw demonstrators and law enforcement join forces. Santa Cruz, California saw officers take a knee with protesters, while Camden, New Jersey police marched in lockstep with demonstrators. Jeff Glor looks at how some protests played out across the U.S.
Brooklyn Borough president on Floyd protests
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams marched with anti-police brutality protesters this week, despite his complicated history with policing and racial issues. Adams, who is black, was beaten by police as a young man and later went on to serve as a New York City officer for over two decades. He spoke to Dana Jacobson about the unrest happening in New York and around the country, and what needs to happen in order to enact real change.
Protesters seek removal of Confederate monuments
For years, many local leaders resisted removing Confederate monuments and memorabilia in their area. But in the wake of recent protests, many public officials have announced that change is coming. Nikole Killion reports.
Concern over unidentified officers in D.C.
House and Senate Democrats sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr demanding answers after unidentified officers were pictured during peaceful protests in the nation's capital. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat from Illinois, joins CBSN to discuss why the letter was sent and why police identification is so important.
"Black Lives Matter" painted on street leading to White House
Mayor Muriel Bowser also officially named the section of 16th Street in front of the White House "Black Lives Matter Plaza."
D.C. paints "Black Lives Matter" on street
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser had a message painted on a city street near the White House Friday morning: "Black Lives Matter." Bowser also had the section of 16th Street officially named "Black Lives Matter Plaza."
Alexis Ohanian resigns from Reddit board, donates $1M
"I'm saying this as a father who needs to be able to answer his black daughter when she asks, 'What did you do?'," the Reddit co-founder said.
Former Green Beret on NFL and protests
Former U.S. Army Green Beret and NFL player Nate Boyer, who advised Colin Kaepernick to kneel as his form of protest during the national anthem, discusses NFL players asking the league to condemn racism. He also talks about Drew Brees' controversial comments and protests in the wake of George Floyd's death.
Pleas for justice from a reporter's perspective
"CBS This Morning Saturday" co-host Michelle Miller has been on the front lines of some of those once-in-a-generation moments. She shares her story and thoughts on why she believes this is the moment that could change everything.
Generations of activists reflect on protests
"CBS This Morning" spoke with a number of African American civil rights activists, spanning generations, including activist DeRay McKesson, Pastor Calvin Butts of Abyssinian Baptist Church, 19-year-old activist Winter BreeAnne, and former NYPD captain and current Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, for their wide-ranging perspectives on the national civil rights movement following the death of George Floyd.
Obama calls for "real change"
For the first time since George Floyd's death, former president Barack Obama spoke publicly about the unrest unfolding across the country. Mr. Obama called for police reform and urged Americans to spark change in the nation. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joined CBSN to discuss Mr. Obama's remarks.
Minneapolis police union president pressured to resign
Lieutenant Bob Kroll, the president of the Minneapolis police union, is being pressured to resign after releasing a controversial statement in regard to George Floyd's death. The city's police department has a long history of racial tensions and violence. Jamie Yuccas reports on issues within the Minneapolis Police department and its history of racial tensions and violence. Then Jamiles Lartey, a staff writer for the Marshall Project where he reports on police violence, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss failed reforms within the Minneapolis Police Department as well as police tactics that have led to clashes with protesters.
Man who pointed bow and arrow at protesters charged with assault
In a viral video, McCormick can be heard saying "I'm an American. All lives matter," as he loads his bow and pointed it at protesters.
Minnesota community leaders on George Floyd's death
George Floyd's death has energized a nation of young people to speak up about systemic racism. Norah O'Donnell speaks with community leaders in Minneapolis who hope the support shown so far in the wake of Floyd's death will bring the change we need.
White backlash and its impact on the U.S. today
White backlash in the United States dates back to at least the period after the Civil War, and history professor Lawrence Glickman says it's not just about conservatives.
"Now is the time," John Boyega tells London Black Lives Matter protest
Hollywood star says speaking out could negatively impact his career, but "this is very vital. Black lives have always mattered."
History professor on "white backlash"
Civil rights movements have been met with resistance from conservative white groups dating back to America's Reconstruction era. Now it's playing out across the country in the wake of George Floyd's death. Lawrence Glickman, a history professor at Cornell University, joined CBSN to his latest piece in the Atlantic, entitled "How White Backlash Controls American Progress."
John Boyega joins Black Lives Matter protest
"Star Wars" actor John Boyega made an emotional speech to protesters in London's Hyde Park, where demonstrators gathered in solidarity with Americans protesting the death of George Floyd. The studio behind "Star Wars" announced that it stands with Boyega, calling him a "hero."
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