Obama Praises Minneapolis, Encourages More ‘Peaceful Protests’

Former President Barack Obama is urging Americans to “support and draw inspiration” from the movement in Minneapolis that has targeted federal immigration enforcement and coincided with deadly violence, including the deaths of two American citizens. “Every American should support and draw inspiration from the wave of peaceful protests in Minneapolis,” Obama wrote in a statement […]

Morning Brief: Minneapolis On Edge

Minneapolis became the center of a fast-moving national controversy this weekend after a fatal shooting involving a federal agent spiraled into protests, political fallout, and online backlash. What began as a targeted enforcement operation quickly escalated into violence on the streets, condemnations from elected leaders, and scrutiny of how tragedy is being used in the […]