Tipsheet: Massive demonstrations over racial injustice dominate US for second Saturday

View in your browser     Massive demonstrations over racial injustice dominate US for second Saturday By Kaelan Deese and J. Edward Moreno   Massive crowds flooded U.S. cities large and small on Saturday to protest police brutality, racial injustice and the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was killed in Minneapolis police custody on May 25. Read the full story here     Mourners, family and lawmakers in North Carolina gather to pay respects to George Floyd By Marina Pitofsky   The family of George Floyd, public officials and other mourners gathered in Raeford, N.C., Saturday for a private memorial service honoring Floyd’s life, according to multiple reports. Read the full story here     US image takes a hit as world reacts to Floyd protests By Laura Kelly   American diplomats are facing a tough challenge defending U.S. values as violent clashes between law enforcement officers and protesters dominate headlines around the world. Read the full story here     White House wanted to deploy 10,000 troops to control protests: reports By J. Edward Moreno   President Trump wanted to deploy 10,000 troops to control protests in Washington, D.C., this week, according to officials familiar with the matter, the Washington Post and CBS News reported. Read the full story here       National Guard pilot grounded amid probe into helicopter flying over DC protesters By Kaelan Deese   The Department of Defense said Friday it had grounded one of the National Guard helicopter pilots who performed low-flying maneuvers to disperse crowds of protesters in Washington, D.C., on Monday evening, according to multiple reports. Read the full story here     Suspended Buffalo officers charged with second-degree assault By Marty Johnson   The two Buffalo, N.Y., police officers who were suspended without pay after a video went viral of them shoving and seriously injuring an elderly man have been charged with second-degree assault. Read the full story here     Coronavirus stalks nation focused on George Floyd protests By Reid Wilson   The protests over the murder of a black man at the hands of police officers have dominated news headlines for a week, even as the death toll from the deadly coronavirus pandemic continues to mount in the United States and across the world. Read the full story here     Coronavirus poses new obstacles for storm response during hurricane season By Marty Johnson   Atlantic hurricane season officially started Monday, bringing with it concern about the U.S.’s ability — amid the coronavirus pandemic — to proficiently handle what has been predicted to be an above-average hurricane season. Read the full story here     Biden faces new hurdle: Winning as front-runner By Amie Parnes   Joe Biden is suddenly a clear favorite in the general election battle against President Trump given rising poll numbers nationally and in key swing states, meaning he must now figure out how to run as a front-runner. Read the full story here     Ohio is suddenly a 2020 battleground By Jonathan Easley   President Trump’s campaign is spending money to defend Ohio, an unexpected development that underscores the president’s polling weakness amid the coronavirus pandemic and civil unrest wracking the country. Read the full story here     America's divide widens: Ignore it no longer By Ritch K. Eich   OPINION | As horrified Americans watched the rioting that followed the killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, the truth about just how divided America is— politically, racially, and class-wise—was laid bare. And now we must own that truth. Read the full story here     In the era of COVID-19, states need practical solutions to address health care costs By John O'Brien   OPINION | The vast human and economic devastation of the coronavirus is evident in the numbers: more than 100,000 American lives lost, 1.9 million infected and a national unemployment rate of 13.3 percent. While the curve appears to be slowly flattening, it goes without saying that the fallout will be substantial, particularly for states and communities. Read the full story here     The New York Times: Vote for Trump? These Republican leaders aren’t on the bandwagon By Jonathan Martin   Former President George W. Bush and Senator Mitt Romney won’t support Mr. Trump’s re-election, and other G.O.P. officials are mulling a vote for Joe Biden. Read the full story here     The Washington Post: ‘Vicious dogs’ versus ‘a scared man’: Trump’s feud with Bowser escalates amid police brutality protests By David Nakamura, Josh Dawsey and Fenit Nirappil   The once-temperate relationship between the president and the D.C. mayor erupted in a schism freighted with the overtones of race and power that have infused the demonstrations. Read the full story here     The Associated Press: A U-turn, a rush to see Trump, a day of tension and surprise By Robert Burns   Defense Secretary Mark Esper was three blocks from the FBI’s Washington field office. He had planned to confer there at a security command center, but plans changed with an unexpected call to divert immediately. Read the full story here     CNN: Barr attempts to distance himself from call to remove peaceful protesters in DC before Trump photo-op By Megan Trimble   Attorney General William Barr on Friday tried to distance himself from law enforcement's violent confrontation and removal of peaceful protesters from Lafayette Square earlier this week, saying he did not give the final order to clear the demonstration even as the White House has placed the decision on Barr's shoulders amid ongoing fallout. Read the full story here     The Wall Street Journal: Experts sound alarm over coronavirus spread as US ramps up reopening, prepares for more protests By Talal Ansari   CDC chief encouraged demonstrators to be tested to help mitigate potential rise in Covid-19 cases. Read the full story here         Did a friend forward you this email? 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