Trump dismisses city aid in virus relief fight
President Trump rejected Democratic demands for local government aid in a new coronavirus package and scolded Republicans, urging them to “go back to school” over money for an FBI headquarters. He signaled interest in preventing evictions as the federal freeze nears expiry. Negotiations remain far apart as Democrats seek roughly 1 trillion for states and cities while Republicans offer flexibility on a prior 150 billion. The debate unfolds near the looming Friday eviction and unemployment deadline.
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Senate
Chuck Schumer
New York
McConnell
Kentucky
Buncombe law agencies to sign memo on misconduct
Seven Buncombe County law enforcement agencies will sign a memorandum of understanding at the county courthouse with District Attorney Todd Williams. The pact seeks standardized reporting and investigation of officer misconduct following protests over George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis.
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U S troop shift in Europe sparks mixed reactions in Germany
A Pentagon plan to relocate parts of the American force from Germany to Italy and bolster Poland’s presence drew praise from NATO and opposition from critics in Germany. Merkel defended Germany’s defense spending as 2 percent of GDP, while lawmakers warned of risks to U S interests and international law. The move aims to reassure allies while signaling reduced European commitment.
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Tobias Pflueger
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Warsaw
Andrzej Duda
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Europe
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McCabe recalls John Lewis influence on Civil Rights path
Craven County leader Theron McCabe describes his family's Civil Rights discussions dating to the 1920s and his own walking path from NYPD officer to county commissioner. He cites meeting John Lewis on March 8 2010 in Washington DC and reflects on Lewis's nonviolent legacy as a guide to voting and community service.
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Washington, DC
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Theron McCabe
U.S
Todd Wetherington
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