Sunday, 30 August 2020

Night of deadly violence yields pointed leader responses | 360 News

After a night of deadly protest violence in Portland, Oregon, officials responded in starkly different ways. CNN's Wolf Blitzer has the latest from Mayor Ted Wheeler, President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.

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Axios: Trump offered FBI director job to John Kelly if he pledged loyalty | 360 News

President Donald Trump offered then-Homeland Security secretary John Kelly the position of FBI director one day after he fired James Comey in 2017, but demanded that he be loyal, according to an Axios report citing New York Times reporter Michael Schmidt's forthcoming book.

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Portland mayor blasts Trump for 'hate and vitriol' | 360 News

The Democratic mayor of Portland, Oregon, said Sunday it is President Donald Trump who "created the hate" in an unyielding attack on the White House following a shooting at a protest that left one person dead.

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Leaders resign after 'Golfgate' scandal highlights hypocrisy | 360 News

EU Commissioner Phil Hogan, who resigned from his post for breaking Ireland's coronavirus restrictions by attending a political golf society event with 80 other people, was just the latest member of the political elites to be caught flouting the rules. CNN's Salma Abdelaziz

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CNN reporter pushes GOP senator on violence in Wisconsin | 360 News

CNN's Dana Bash speaks to Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) about the violence that flared in Kenosha, Wisconsin, following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Kyle Rittenhouse, 17, is accused of shooting and killing two men and injuring a third Tuesday night.

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Government paid influencers to promote Test and Trace | 360 News

Taxpayer money was used to pay influencers to promote Test and Trace.

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Stories of 2020: Five Lives Caught in a Year of Upheaval and Pain | 360 News


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