Trump Talks Juneteenth, John Bolton, Economy in WSJ Interview  —  WASHINGTON—President Trump said there was some systemic racism in the U.S., said removing Confederate names from military bases would further divide the country and took credit for popularizing Juneteenth, the commemoration of the end of slavery.

Facebook takes down Trump ads ‘for violating our policy against organized hate’  —  New York (CNN Business)Facebook (FB) on Thursday said it had take action against ads run by President Trump's re-election campaign for breaching its policies on hate.  The ads, which attacked …

Release Detail  —  June 18, 2020 - Biden Ahead Of Trump By 8 Points In Presidential Race, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; Nearly 6 In 10 Support Vote By Mail In November  —  If the election for president were being held today, former Vice President Joe Biden would receive 49 percent …

Justices reject end to protections for young immigrants  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected President Donald Trump's effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants, a stunning rebuke to the president in the midst of his reelection campaign.

Ricketts tells local governments they won't get federal COVID-19 money if they require masks  —  LINCOLN — At his regular coronavirus press conferences, Gov. Pete Ricketts makes a point of urging Nebraskans to wear a mask when they go to a store.  —  But when it comes to the state's 93 courthouses …

Californians must wear face masks in public under coronavirus order issued by Newsom  —  Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday ordered all Californians to wear face coverings while in public or high-risk settings, including when shopping, taking public transit or seeking medical care …

I'm a Tulsa emergency physician and conservative, and the Trump rally is a terrible idea  —  As a practicing emergency physician in Tulsa for the past 10 years, I have great concerns about the ramifications of the planned campaign rally for President Donald Trump on Saturday.

GOP senator blocks bill to remove Confederate statues from Capitol  —  Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) on Thursday blocked the Senate from passing a bill to remove Confederate statues from the Capitol.  —  Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) …

Atlanta police call in sick to protest murder charge against officer who shot Rayshard Brooks  —  Hours after the Fulton County district attorney announced felony murder and other charges against the former Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks, a 27-year-old black man …

Trump mounts campaign for more debates against Biden  —  President Donald Trump's reelection campaign has tapped former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani to spearhead a campaign to press for more debates this fall, starting earlier than usual and to have a say in choosing the moderators.

The Washington Post's Halloween Costume Hit Job Is a New Low for Cancel Culture  —  A few years ago, something mildly embarrassing occurred at a Halloween party hosted by a Washington Post cartoonist: A white woman painted her face black and wore a name tag that read “Hello, My Name is Megyn Kelly …

A GOP sheriff vowed not to enforce Arizona's coronavirus restrictions.  Now he's tested positive.  —  As the rest of Arizona followed a stay-at-home order imposed by the governor in May, Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb proclaimed that the state's attempt to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus was unconstitutional.

Prince George's County police chief Hank Stawinski resigns: officials  —  One-on-one with Prince George's County police chief  —  PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - Prince George's County Police Chief Hank Stawinski has resigned from his position effective immediately, officials announced Thursday.

Generals Pull Support for Pentagon Nominee Tata Over Offensive Tweets  —  At least three prominent retired general officers dropped their support for President Trump's nominee over inflammatory tweets he made two years ago on Islam, President Obama and Democratic lawmakers

HBO is making Watchmen completely free this weekend  —  An ongoing effort to promote black voices and talent  —  Watchmen premiered nine months before the recent mass protests against systemic racism and police brutality happened around the world, but the show feels more timely than ever.

The Real Lessons of the 75th Anniversary of World War II  —  The Russian president offers a comprehensive assessment of the legacy of World War II, arguing that “Today, European politicians, and Polish leaders in particular, wish to sweep the Munich Betrayal under the carpet.

One-Third of Primary Voters Switched Their Presidential Support  —  Dem voters support woman of color on the ticket  —  West Long Branch, NJ - Follow-up interviews with Democratic primary voters by the Monmouth University Poll illustrates contrasting stability and volatility in the presidential nomination contest.

Deputies kill half-brother of black man found hanged in park  —  Rosamond, California — The half-brother of a black man found hanged in a Southern California park was killed by Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies Wednesday after, they say, he opened fire on them.

Church tied to Oregon's largest coronavirus outbreak  —  The Lighthouse Pentecostal Church stands in Union County, Ore., date not known.  A COVID-19 outbreak in Union County was reported this week, where 99 people tested positive, and an additional 119 people were confirmed positive for coronavirus Tuesday.

Trump's fourth NSC Russia director is leaving the White House  —  The fourth senior official to handle the Russia portfolio at the White House in three years is leaving his position, creating the potential for more uncertainty months before the U.S. election.

The Trump Administration Paid Millions for Test Tubes — and Got Unusable Mini Soda Bottles  —  The plastic tubes supplied for coronavirus testing by Fillakit, a first-time federal contractor with a sketchy owner, don't even fit the racks used to analyze samples.  And they may be contaminated anyway.

Slip-up reveals Chevron ties to architect of climate attack  —  It was an audacious messaging campaign: White environmentalists are hurting black communities by pushing radical climate policies that would strip them of fossil fuel jobs.  —  The email to journalists, sent by a public affairs firm …