The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

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  • Top U.S. General Says Appearing In Trump Photo Op Was Mistake
    The 17th day of protests begin nationwide, including protests against Trump's visit in Dallas. GOP-led panel moves to remove confederate names on military assets amid Trump's opposition. 
    Trump tweets that "anarchists just took over Seattle" in growing feud with Washing government over protests. Three top Black officials in Dallas are not invited to a Trump event. Trump addresses police reform in Dallas. Trump says the White House is working on an executive order on policing standards for the use of force, including tactics for de-escalation. Trump says, "We will heal no wounds by falsely labeling tens of millions of decent Americans ass racists or bigots." Seattle mayor on Trump's criticism says, Go back to your bunker." Biden is "absolutely convinced" that the military would escort Trump from the White House if he loses and refuses to leave the White House. 
    Trump to hold Tulsa rally on the day marking slave emancipation in the city where racist violence led to 1921 massacre of Black people. 
    The United States coronavirus death toll tops 113,000 as a key model forecasts 170,000 additional coronavirus deaths by October. Dow plunges more than 1,800 points on new coronavirus fears. South Carolina extends state of emergency after spike in coronavirus cases. 
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    37 min
  • The 16th Night Of Protests Are Under Way Over George Floyd's Death

    George Floyd's brother says to lawmakers, "stop the pain" and "listen to the call" for policing reforms. Minneapolis police chief promises to regain public's trust. The Minneapolis police chief also says that race is an "inextricably" part of policing. The Minneapolis police chief has also pulled out of negotiations with the police union, as he is looking for "more flexibility in true reform." The Minneapolis mayor backs the the police chief's reform plan. 

    A report says that Derek Chauvin's plea deal was discussed before he was arrested and charged with murder for George Floyd's death. 

    At least 12 cities and municipalities are banning choke holds in policing. Nascar officials say that the display of the confederate flag will be prohibited. Trump says administration won't consider renaming military bases named after confederate military leaders. Kudlow joins Attorney General Barr and the national security adviser in denying systemic racism. 

    Officials say that Trump is eyeing a meeting with social justice campaigners. Sources say that Trump and McConnell met at White House to discuss senate races amid concerns about president's poll numbers.

    Coronavirus cases in the United States nears two million and more than 112,000 deaths. A Harvard doctor says 100,000 more Americans will die from coronavirus by September. 

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    39 min
  • The 16th Night Of Protests Are Under Way Over George Floyd's Death
    George Floyd's brother says to lawmakers, "stop the pain" and "listen to the call" for policing reforms. Minneapolis police chief promises to regain public's trust. The Minneapolis police chief also says that race is an "inextricably" part of policing. The Minneapolis police chief has also pulled out of negotiations with the police union, as he is looking for "more flexibility in true reform." The Minneapolis mayor backs the the police chief's reform plan. 
    A report says that Derek Chauvin's plea deal was discussed before he was arrested and charged with murder for George Floyd's death. 
    At least 12 cities and municipalities are banning choke holds in policing. Nascar officials say that the display of the confederate flag will be prohibited. Trump says administration won't consider renaming military bases named after confederate military leaders. Kudlow joins Attorney General Barr and the national security adviser in denying systemic racism. 
    Officials say that Trump is eyeing a meeting with social justice campaigners. Sources say that Trump and McConnell met at White House to discuss senate races amid concerns about president's poll numbers.
    Coronavirus cases in the United States nears two million and more than 112,000 deaths. A Harvard doctor says 100,000 more Americans will die from coronavirus by September. 
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    38 min
  • George Floyd To Be Laid To Rest After Emotional Final Memorial

    The 15th night of protests are underway as George Floyd is laid to rest. George Floyd's funeral procession is on it's way to the cemetery in Houston, after George was eulogized by family, friends and leaders. Horse drawn carriage takes George Floyd to his final resting place.

    Newly released police body cam video captures a Black man saying "I can't breathe" multiple times during a fatal arrest in Texas. 

    Wolf Blitzer discusses what "Defund The Police" advocates hope to accomplish. 

    Trump tweets a baseless smear while questioning if an elderly Buffalo protester shoved by the police, was a "set up." Most of the GOP senators are being silent on Trump's tweet about the elderly protestor. McConnell refuses to say whether Trump's tweet on elderly Buffalo protestor was appropriate.  

    Attorney General Barr contradicts Trump on why president was in a White House bunker. 

    United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 111,000, almost two million cases in the country. Fauci says that the coronavirus is "my worst nightmare," worse than Ebola or HIV. More than 60 coronavirus cases are tied to Memorial Day gatherings in Vermont. The World Health Organization tries to clear up confusing comments made about asymptomatic spread of the virus. 

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    40 min
  • George Floyd To Be Laid To Rest After Emotional Final Memorial
    The 15th night of protests are underway as George Floyd is laid to rest. George Floyd's funeral procession is on it's way to the cemetery in Houston, after George was eulogized by family, friends and leaders. Horse drawn carriage takes George Floyd to his final resting place.
    Newly released police body cam video captures a Black man saying "I can't breathe" multiple times during a fatal arrest in Texas. 
    Wolf Blitzer discusses what "Defund The Police" advocates hope to accomplish. 
    Trump tweets a baseless smear while questioning if an elderly Buffalo protester shoved by the police, was a "set up." Most of the GOP senators are being silent on Trump's tweet about the elderly protestor. McConnell refuses to say whether Trump's tweet on elderly Buffalo protestor was appropriate.  
    Attorney General Barr contradicts Trump on why president was in a White House bunker. 
    United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 111,000, almost two million cases in the country. Fauci says that the coronavirus is "my worst nightmare," worse than Ebola or HIV. More than 60 coronavirus cases are tied to Memorial Day gatherings in Vermont. The World Health Organization tries to clear up confusing comments made about asymptomatic spread of the virus. 
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    38 min
  • Thousands Of People Pay Respects To George Floyd In Houston

    After what happened to George Floyd, majority of Minnesota's city council announces its support for dismantling the local police department. The Minneapolis mayor is against the abolishment of the police department. Floyd's death sparks global protests against police brutality. The New York City mayor says he will shift funding from police departments to social programs. Trump says, "there won't be defunding, dismantling for our police... 99 percent percent of them are great great people." The White House defends violent dispersal of peaceful protesters. White House officials say, "The president is very much against kneeling." According to a CNN poll, 57 percent of people disapprove of how Trump is handling his job. Campaign says that Biden doesn't support defunding police. Democrats unveil policing and systematic racism legislation.   

    The 14th day of protests are underway after the killing of George Floyd. The Texas govern says Floyd's death will change the arc of the future in the United States. Former Vice President Joe Biden meets with members of George Floyd's family before Floyd's Houston funeral. 

    Bail has been set at the maximum of $1.2 million for the ex-officer who knelt and George Floyd. 

    Trump's re-election campaign set to re-launch in person campaign rallies in next two weeks.

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    40 min
  • Thousands Of People Pay Respects To George Floyd In Houston
    After what happened to George Floyd, majority of Minnesota's city council announces its support for dismantling the local police department. The Minneapolis mayor is against the abolishment of the police department. Floyd's death sparks global protests against police brutality. The New York City mayor says he will shift funding from police departments to social programs. Trump says, "there won't be defunding, dismantling for our police... 99 percent percent of them are great great people." The White House defends violent dispersal of peaceful protesters. White House officials say, "The president is very much against kneeling." According to a CNN poll, 57 percent of people disapprove of how Trump is handling his job. Campaign says that Biden doesn't support defunding police. Democrats unveil policing and systematic racism legislation.   
    The 14th day of protests are underway after the killing of George Floyd. The Texas govern says Floyd's death will change the arc of the future in the United States. Former Vice President Joe Biden meets with members of George Floyd's family before Floyd's Houston funeral. 
    Bail has been set at the maximum of $1.2 million for the ex-officer who knelt and George Floyd. 
    Trump's re-election campaign set to re-launch in person campaign rallies in next two weeks.
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    38 min
  • Minneapolis votes to ban chokeholds one day after George Floyd memorial

    A source says 57 officers have resigned in Buffalo after two were suspended over the pushing of a 75 year old man. Georgia NAACP President calls for the resignation of Atlanta police chief over use of force by officers responding to protests. New video appears to show police striking Manuel Ellis before he died in their custody. Trump says “this is a great day for” George Floyd during a WH event on the economy. U.S. Park Police acknowledge protesters were tear-gassed after Trump and White House denied it. Trump attacks DC mayor calling her incompetent after she asked him to “withdraw all extraordinary” law enforcement and guard troops from the city. Former White House chief of staff John Kelly says he agrees with former defense secretary’s stinging criticism of Trump. Videos surface showing disturbing confrontations with police. Protests in multiple cities around the U.S.. Details emerge about Barr’s role in crackdown on DC protests. Incidents involving NYPD officers & protesters under investigation. Governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing New York to pass a new police reform bill. California governor calls for end to police being trained in type of chokehold. Coronavirus cases on the rise. U.S. Coronavirus death toll nearing 109,000.

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    38 min
  • Minneapolis votes to ban chokeholds one day after George Floyd memorial
    A source says 57 officers have resigned in Buffalo after two were suspended over the pushing of a 75 year old man. Georgia NAACP President calls for the resignation of Atlanta police chief over use of force by officers responding to protests. New video appears to show police striking Manuel Ellis before he died in their custody. Trump says “this is a great day for” George Floyd during a WH event on the economy. U.S. Park Police acknowledge protesters were tear-gassed after Trump and White House denied it. Trump attacks DC mayor calling her incompetent after she asked him to “withdraw all extraordinary” law enforcement and guard troops from the city. Former White House chief of staff John Kelly says he agrees with former defense secretary’s stinging criticism of Trump. Videos surface showing disturbing confrontations with police. Protests in multiple cities around the U.S.. Details emerge about Barr’s role in crackdown on DC protests. Incidents involving NYPD officers & protesters under investigation. Governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing New York to pass a new police reform bill. California governor calls for end to police being trained in type of chokehold. Coronavirus cases on the rise. U.S. Coronavirus death toll nearing 109,000.
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    37 min
  • George Floyd Remembered and Honored in First Memorial Service

    Family, friends and city leaders gathered to honor the life of George Floyd in Minneapolis, in his first memorial service. Reverend Al Sharpton delivered a eulogy Thursday, denouncing racism and calling for accountability in the criminal justice system. The event was the first in a series of memorial services to honor his life. 
     
    The Minnesota attorney general announced all four former police officers involved in the 46-year-old's death have been charged. The announcement came more than a week after Floyd was killed in police custody. On Thursday, three of the former officers also appeared before a judge for their first court hearing. Their bail is now set at a minimum of $750,000.

    Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of protestors took to the streets across the United States Thursday for the tenth day in a row. In Washington D.C., White House officials strengthened the security perimeter of the area. Crews extended a tall metal fence around the White house complex. In New York City, protestors marched across the Brooklyn Bridge with a police escort chanting "Peaceful Protests."

    Former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly is defending Former Defense Secretary James Mattis. Mattis accused Trump of dividing instead of uniting the United States saying he was quote "making a mockery of our constitution." 

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    36 min

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