Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on May 31, 2020
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, we sat down with Floyd family attorney Benjamin Crump, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Scott Gottlieb
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Transcript: Wesley Lowery on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with "60 in 6" correspondent Wesley Lowery, that aired Sunday, May 31, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
60 Minutes' Wesley Lowery on racial tensions in America
“60 in 6” Correspondent Wesley Lowery discusses the recent discord in the country in the wake of George Floyd's death
Floyd family attorney says officer should face 1st-degree murder charge
Crump said the family has been notified that Chauvin worked as an off-duty officer at the nightclub where Floyd was a security guard.
St. Paul mayor says some protesters "intent on sparking violence"
Protests against the death of George Floyd and other African-Americans by law enforcement have erupted in dozens of cities.
Open: This is "Face the Nation," May 31
Today on "Face the Nation," pain and anger following the death of George Floyd explodes into violence across a bitter and divided nation already reeling from the impact of the coronavirus.
Transcript: Benjamin Crump on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Benjamin Crump, attorney for the family of George Floyd, that aired Sunday, May 31, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Melvin Carter on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with St. Paul, Minnesota, Mayor Melvin Carter that aired Sunday, May 31, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms that aired Sunday, May 31, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Video shows NYPD vehicles driving into protesters in Brooklyn
A law enforcement source said officers did not "ram" the protestors, but that they were "trying to go forward and escape."
Photographer with CBS Minnesota arrested at protests
Police officers forced him to the ground as they arrested him, according to video of the arrest taken by the station.
St. Paul mayor walks back statement on outside agitators
Earlier Friday, Minnesota officials said they believed people causing during protests over the death of George Floyd had come from outside the area.
L.A. mayor declares citywide curfew
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a citywide curfew from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. after four nights of violent protests. Garcetti said the National Guard would not be deployed. "This is not 1992," he said, referring to the Rodney King riots.
Louisville police shoot reporter with pepper bullets on TV
Kaitlin Rust could be heard screaming "I've been shot!" while covering a protest near Louisville City Hall on Friday.
Trump speaks after SpaceX launch
Speaking at the Kennedy Space Center after the successful launch of the first piloted mission launched from U.S. soil since 2011, President Trump addressed nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd. "My administration will stand against violence, mayhem and disorder," Mr. Trump said.
Mark Zuckerberg explains why Facebook left up Trump posts
The Facebook founder said he has a "visceral negative reaction to this kind of divisive and inflammatory rhetoric."
Portland declares protest over George Floyd's death a "riot"
Police declared the violent protests in downtown Portland, Oregon, on Friday night as "a riot" after demonstrators took part in various shootings, fires, and an attack on the city's Justice Center.
Trump rips WH protesters, says "vicious dogs" were ready
President Trump said protesters at the White House would have been met with "vicious dogs" if they breached the fence.
Federal officer killed in shooting at California courthouse
A gunman opened fired on two Federal Protective Service officers, killing one of them and sending the other to the hospital.
Wife of officer charged with murder in George Floyd's death files for divorce
Kellie Chauvin's lawyer said she is "devastated" over Floyd's death.
21-year-old shot and killed during Detroit protests
A1 21-year-old was killed as protests over the death of George Floyd turned violent in Detroit late Friday night.
Minnesota governor fully mobilizes state's National Guard
The Minnesota National Guard said this marks the first time it's been fully mobilized since World War II.
Killer Mike urges people to "burn" systemic racism, not the city
"We don't want to see one officer charged," Killer Mike said. "We want to see four officers prosecuted and sentenced."
Fired Minneapolis officer charged with murder in death of George Floyd
Derek Chauvin, the former officer, has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter, an official said.
Cop charged in death of George Floyd
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been arrested and charged with third degree murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. The case has triggered protests in cities across the country. Jeff Pegues reports.
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