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CNBC POLITICS ... all sorts of stories about Trump, but far less substance
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President Trump, reportedly tired of stories that he took refuge in a bunker as protests surrounded the White House, attempted to make a big show of force Monday – with a speech and a photo op.
While he addressed the nation about the need for law and order during massive demonstrations against police brutality, federal officers forcefully moved protesters with tear gas and flash bangs to clear a path for the president. Trump, after a heavily guarded walk from the White House, then posed with a Bible in front of St. John's Church, which had been targeted by vandals. Trump also threatened to send in the U.S. military to cities that don't get control of the protests, which have turned violent in some cases as outrage over the police killing of unarmed black man George Floyd continued to swell.
Stay with CNBC as we follow the latest developments stemming from the Floyd protests. Here are some of the other stories we're covering:
- It could take the economy 10 years to bounce back from the coronavirus outbreak, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
- Some voters are worried that the coronavirus will keep them from casting a ballot this fall, even with a big push for mail-in ballots.
- The Michael Flynn saga continues. Flynn has already pleaded guilty, but the Justice Department wants the case dropped. In the latest development, the judge defends his decision not to immediately drop it.
- Floyd's death and the protests have had an impact on Joe Biden's search for his vice presidential running mate. We break down some of the leading contenders' chances.
Mike Calia @Michael_Calia KEY STORIES Trump threatens to deploy military as George Floyd protests continue to shake the U.S. In a last minute address from the White House, Trump threatened to deploy the military if states and cities failed to quell demonstrations. CBO: Economy could take 10 years to catch up after Covid-19 CNBC's Kayla Tausche reports that the Congressional Budget Office said the economy could take up to 10 years to catch up after the coronavirus pandemic ends. Some investors are making bets on an election sell-off, fearing a Democratic sweep Investors are placing bets that the stock market could have a massive sell-off following the election. George Floyd family calls for first-degree murder charges against cop after independent autopsy finds asphyxiation killed him The family of George Floyd and their lawyer called for a first-degree murder charge to be filed against ex-Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin after a new independent autopsy found that Floyd died as the result of asphyxiation from sustained pressure on his neck. Some voters are scared the coronavirus will stop them from casting a ballot Some Americans and voting rights groups are concerned that the pandemic is forcing voters to choose between avoiding contact with people to stay healthy and exercising their right to vote. Come November, these concerns might still linger. These 4 charts describe police violence in America Data compiled by researchers have served as an important source of information about how often people in the United States are killed by police, and who is most likely to be killed. Trump says the top U.S. military officer is 'in charge' as George Floyd protests rock the nation It was not immediately clear what Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army Gen. Mark Milley would be tasked with. Judge in Michael Flynn case defends decision not to immediately drop criminal case The DOJ last month abruptly dropped its prosecution of Flynn, who had repeatedly pleaded guilty in court to lying to the FBI about his conversations with former Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak in the weeks prior to Trump's inauguration.