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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms had an emotional message for violent protesters who brought ‘chaos’ to her city. RELATED: George Floyd death protesters spread violence, destruction across U.S. cities https://youtu.be/tn7mhTDsBg0 The demonstrations in Atlanta were among a wide variety of protests in cities across the country Friday night, sparked by outrage over the death of George Floyd. Former Minneapolis police officer …

“Donald Trump failed us.” Former Vice President Joe Biden is critical of president’s COVID-19 leadership. RELATED: John Bolton talks to USA TODAY https://youtu.be/UnHRQ37j2AY During a speech in Delaware, Vice President Joe Biden criticized President Donald Trump for his handling of the pandemic. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/2SGVh9f …

Joe Biden’s Cabinet picks and other roles in his administration. RELATED: Watch the full stream here https://youtu.be/JqstsCTO17s The President-elect says he wants a government as diverse as America when he enters the White House. Here are some of his Executive Branch picks. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/30HuLzS …

Election 2020 vote counting focus on Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. RELATED: Our coverage of the election https://youtu.be/v-43wPyblUA In a special election results States of America, Susan Page talks with J.D. Prose, Pennsylvania politics reporter, about the vote count in his state. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/33gLFpy » USA …

Who won the presidential debate is in the eye of the beholder as Trump and Biden argue, giving little of substance to voters and both claiming victory. RELATED: Joe Biden to President Trump: ‘You’re the worst president America has ever had’ https://youtu.be/GfTpZej3MOM Social distancing measures at the first debate between President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden meant …

The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on Police Use of Force and Community Relations which will have two panels: The first panel includes Lee Merritt, Esq., the attorney for a number of Black families who have been affected by police use of force, including Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, and represents Ahmaud Arbery’s family as well. The second …

USA TODAY Editorial Board on Biden endorsement: Trump violates values. RELATED: Racial inequities are fueling coronavirus spread in Essex County, NJ https://youtu.be/7S41b9Kmie4 For the first time in USA TODAY’s history, the Editorial Board is endorsing a presidential candidate. Several board members explain why. USA TODAY’s editorial opinions are decided by its Editorial Board, separate from the news staff and the …

White supremacist hand gesture seen at Trump rally in Florida. RELATED: https://bit.ly/3mhOqyP At a Trump rally in Florida, a man appears to have displayed a hand gesture that the Anti-Defamation League calls a hate symbol used by white supremacists and other far-right extremists. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: …

President Donald Trump delivers remarks on coronavirus vaccine development. RELATED: How to protect yourself as the nation reopens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVfiIpK9OEY As the U.S. approaches 100,000 coronavirus deaths, President Donald Trump feuded with the Michigan’s attorney general who criticized him for not publicly wearing a mask when visiting a Ford plant. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this …

President Donald Trump delivers remarks on coronavirus vaccine development. RELATED: How to protect yourself as the nation reopens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVfiIpK9OEY The U.S. has the largest coronavirus outbreak in the world by far. There are almost 86,000 deaths and 1.4 million confirmed cases, according to the Johns Hopkins University data dashboard. Worldwide, the virus has killed more than 302,000 people and has …

The confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett resumes Tuesday, led by the Senate Judiciary Committee. RELATED: https://bit.ly/34Jn25E While Monday’s hearing consisted of opening remarks, things are expected to heat up on Tuesday. Senators will question Barrett on her career and her position on issues that could come before the court, including health care, guns, abortion and religion. …

The final day of Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination hearings to the Supreme Court won’t feature her. RELATED: https://bit.ly/34Jn25E Instead, the Senate Judiciary Committee — the panel charged with vetting judicial nominees — will hear from a host of experts, character witnesses who are likely to praise Barrett and what is sure to be emotional testimony from Americans who could be …

At an event at the White House, President Trump is asked about demonstrations over George Floyd’s death, and his conversation with Floyd’s family. RELATED: George Floyd remembered as ‘gentle giant’ by friends https://youtu.be/12f2Fa0XPAQ Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was arrested Friday, days after video circulated of him holding his knee to Floyd’s neck for at least eight minutes before …

President Trump delivers remarks at the 2020 Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration. RELATED: Trump remarks on jobs report https://youtu.be/P9tk5TGUNC8 On the eve of Independence Day, President Donald Trump used a speech before Mount Rushmore on Friday to condemn protesters across the country for attacking monuments while announcing he would sign an executive order to establish a “National Garden of American Heroes.” …

President Donald Trump holds a news conference on the relationship with China. RELATED: Protestors take to streets in Minneapolis where George Floyd died https://bit.ly/2XGtYgn Protesters celebrated as fire scorched a Minneapolis Police building overnight. As the 3rd Precinct building burned early Friday, President Donald Trump lashed out on Twitter, calling the city’s mayor “very weak” and saying that “thugs are …