Trump briefly taken to White House bunker during protests Friday
Demonstrations over George Floyd's death continued near the White House throughout the weekend.
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Demonstrations over George Floyd's death continued near the White House throughout the weekend.
"Walk with us!" the crowd chanted after Swanson said he wanted to make the demonstration a parade, not a protest.
Says the younger generation has to "cross the finish line" in demanding action to address ingrained racist attitudes: "They have to step up and organize and vote."
President Trump and Joe Biden have both spoken out about the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd and the protests that followed, as a police officer was charged in Floyd's death. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more on the reaction, and political analysts Joel Payne and Joseph Pinion join CBSN to discuss the impact the case could have on the 2020 presidential campaign.
Beijing trolls the Trump administration's criticism over a feared crackdown on freedoms in Hong Kong with 3 words: "I can't breathe."
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms told protesters to "go home" after demonstrators set fire to a police car and vandalized a sign at the CNN center. "What I see happening on the streets of Atlanta is not Atlanta," she said.
President Trump said Friday that he had spoken to the family of George Floyd, who died after an office kneeled on his neck while he pleaded for air. "The family of George is entitled to justice and the people of Minnesota are entitled to live in safety," Mr. Trump said.
Rapper Killer Mike joined Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on Friday night in an attempt to stem the violent protests raging through the city. The rapper gave an emotional plea for protesters to organize and vote for more progressive leaders to fight systemic racism -- but he urged them not to destroy the city.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Saturday said he is asking Attorney General Letitia James to review "all actions and procedures" that were used during protests in Brooklyn over the death of George Floyd.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he is trying to get data on how many protesters came from out-of-state. "Our best estimate right now that I heard is about 20%, is what we think are Minnesotans, and about 80% are outside," he said.
CNN correspondent Omar Jimenez and his crew were arrested on live TV while covering the protests in Minneapolis early Friday. They were later released. Jimenez spoke about what happened with CBSN Minnesota.
Tens of thousands hit the streets across America again Sunday to protest police killings of black people including George Floyd.
Republican Senator Tim Scott appeared on "CBS This Morning" to talk about his "constructive conversation" with President Trump about the president's rhetoric on the George Floyd protests. He also weighed in on systemic racism in America and steps for moving forward.
Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, spoke via livestream about the death of George Floyd. "None of us can turn away. None of us can be silent. None of us any longer can hear the words 'I can't breathe,' and do nothing," Biden said. Watch his remarks.
As the death of George Floyd continues to fuel protests nationwide, authorities and community leaders are preparing for another night of protests that could potentially turn violent. Danya Bacchus reports.
"This is the same city that George Floyd grew up in, and his body will be returning to this city," Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said.
Federal and local authorities suspect some of the violent clashes during recent protests were instigated by white supremacist groups and far-left extremists. Protests have erupted across the country following the death of George Floyd. Jeff Pegues reports.
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced charges of third-degree murder and manslaughter against now-fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd. Freeman said the investigation continues and there could be further charges. Watch remarks.
Attorney General William Barr claimed Saturday that "in many places" protests are being led by "far-left extremists." He said federal authorities will be helping local authorities enforce enforcement.
Activists continue to demand justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery with protests across the country. And Joe Biden has been urged to choose a black woman for vice president. CBS News political contributor Antjuan Seawright joined CBSN to discuss those developments and how the protests are personally weighing on him.
Curfews have been imposed in cities across the country as protests grow since the death of George Floyd last week. CBS News' Chip Reid and Jeff Pegues report.
Protests swept the country for the fifth straight day following the death of George Floyd. In cities throughout the U.S., largely peaceful protests gave way to violent clashes between police and demonstrators throughout the night as fires were set and businesses were looted. Chip Reid in Washington and Jeff Pegues in Minneapolis give updates in this CBS News Special Report.
Twitter has flagged a tweet from President Trump about the Minneapolis protests. The company said the post violated its policies against "glorifying violence." CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Unrest flared up again overnight in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd. A local police precinct was set on fire and the National Guard has been called in. CBS News chief justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN from the scene with the latest developments.
A 12-year-old gospel singer named Keedron Bryant posted an original song about the heartbreaking realities of being a young black man. In the wake of George Floyd's death, the boy's song has become a rallying cry. "Just singing what’s on my heart...hope this blesses someone," Bryant wrote about the song on Instagram.