Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder
Staff Writer
Trump to Sign Order Expediting Projects
The order will waive environmental requirements for projects like pipelines in the name of the economic emergency brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
Protests Mostly Peaceful Across U.S.
Floyd’s autopsy showed he tested positive for the coronavirus weeks before his death and that he was likely asymptomatic.
Floyd Protests Generate Global Response
Demonstrations spread to Paris and other cities around the world.
WHO Comments on China Report
While the World Health Organization in January publicly praised China for its fast response to the coronavirus, recordings obtained by the Associated Press paint a different picture behind the scenes.
Protests Appear Calmer
Meanwhile, Trump took to Twitter to tell police to ‘get tough’ and urge the state of New York to use the National Guard, following his threat to deploy active military personnel.
Protests Intensify Despite Trump’s Threat
The president’s ‘law and order’ speech did not stop protests and violence that continued into Monday night and early Tuesday following the death of George Floyd.
Trump Threatens to Deploy Military
The president said he will deploy ‘thousands and thousands’ of military personnel to stop the unrest under the Insurrection Act of 1807.
Trump Calls Governors ‘Weak’ Amid Protests
More governors should be taking advantage of the National Guard, the president said, adding that they are making themselves ‘look like fools’ for not doing so already.
Weekend Protests Spread Across the U.S.
Curfews were imposed in dozens of cities and the National Guard was activated in 15 states and Washington, D.C.
SpaceX Launch Appears Successful
It was the first time Americans took off from U.S. soil since the space shuttle program ended in 2011.
