New York Times opinion editor James Bennet resigned from his post amid a furious backlash over the newspaper’s publication of a controversial and unfiltered comment piece penned by a Republican senator. Watch report.

New York Times' opinion Editor steps down after backlash over an op-ed

Sports footwear giant Reebok has decided to end its partnership with CrossFit Inc. later this year following an insensitive comment by the fitness organization's chief executive concerning protests against racial injustice roiling the US. 
 
Reebok said Sunday it would make the move once it fulfils its current contract obligation as the title sponsor for the 2020 CrossFit Games. 
 
"Recently, we have been in discussions regarding a new agreement, however, in light of recent events, we have made the decision to end our partnership with CrossFit HQ," Reebok said in a statement Sunday.

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CrossFit chief executive Greg Glassman tweeted, "It's FLOYD-19" on Saturday after the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation classified racism and discrimination as a public health issue. 
 
Human rights groups expressed outrage at the tweet, calling it insensitive to the current events and the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody on May 25 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 
 
Floyd was killed when officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes.&nbsp; 
 
Chauvin has been charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter, while three other officers have been charged with abetting murder and manslaughter.&nbsp; 
 
Reebok and CrossFit previously signed a deal that named the athletic footwear company as the title sponsor for the CrossFit Games.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/protesters-across-the-us-march-again-demanding-police-reforms-after-floyd-killing-304116" hreflang="en">Protesters across the US march again, demanding police reforms after Floyd killing</a> 
 
Other affiliates like CrossFit Magnus also decided to cut ties with the Washington, DC-based global fitness organization. 
 
"After eight years as a CrossFit affiliate we are ending our affiliation," CrossFit Magnus spokesman Nick Hurndon wrote in a social media post. 
 
"We will no longer continue to 'carry your water,' as it is antithetical to anything we stand for and only serves the continuation of systemic racism." 
 
CrossFit has over 13,000 gyms in more than 120 countries and generates some US$4 billion in annual revenues.

Sports footwear giant Reebok has decided to end its partnership with CrossFit Inc. later this year following an insensitive comment by the fitness organization's chief executive concerning protests against racial injustice roiling the US.

Sports footwear giant Reebok has decided to end its partnership with CrossFit Inc. later this year following an insensitive comment by the fitness organization's chief executive concerning protests against racial injustice roiling the US. Reebok said Sunday it would make the move once it fulfils its current contract obligation as the title sponsor for the 2020 CrossFit Games. "Recently, we have been in discussions regarding a new agreement, however, in light of recent events, we have made the decision to end our partnership with CrossFit HQ," Reebok said in a statement Sunday. Also read: Man rams car into a horde of protesters in Seattle, shoots bystander CrossFit chief executive Greg Glassman tweeted, "It's FLOYD-19" on Saturday after the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation classified racism and discrimination as a public health issue. Human rights groups expressed outrage at the tweet, calling it insensitive to the current events and the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in police custody on May 25 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd was killed when officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes. Chauvin has been charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter, while three other officers have been charged with abetting murder and manslaughter. Reebok and CrossFit previously signed a deal that named the athletic footwear company as the title sponsor for the CrossFit Games. Also read: Protesters across the US march again, demanding police reforms after Floyd killing Other affiliates like CrossFit Magnus also decided to cut ties with the Washington, DC-based global fitness organization. "After eight years as a CrossFit affiliate we are ending our affiliation," CrossFit Magnus spokesman Nick Hurndon wrote in a social media post. "We will no longer continue to 'carry your water,' as it is antithetical to anything we stand for and only serves the continuation of systemic racism." CrossFit has over 13,000 gyms in more than 120 countries and generates some US$4 billion in annual revenues.

Reebok slams CrossFit in outrage over CEO's 'racist' tweet

The state of Virginia has announced to remove one of the country’s most iconic monuments to the Confederacy, a statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee along Richmond’s prominent Monument Avenue.

White supremacy vs civil rights activists: Confederacy statue to be removed

Health experts have warned that the use of&nbsp;teargas and pepper spray will accelerate the spread of coronavirus as mass demonstrations against police brutality rage on, raising concerns that police tactics could worsen a pandemic that has already taken a disproportionate toll on black and brown Americans.

Nearly 1,300 medical providers and public health experts have signed a petition this week calling for police to stop using the chemical agents, amid scenes of law enforcement officers launching plumes of chemical irritants and smoke to subdue demonstrators in Minneapolis, Philadelphia, New York and many other American cities.

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“In addressing demonstrations against white supremacy, our first statement must be one of unwavering support for those who would dismantle, uproot, or reform racist institutions,”&nbsp;the open letter reads. “Therefore, we propose the following guidelines to support public health.”&nbsp;

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A protester has her eyes washed after being exposed to teargas in Minneapolis|AFP

Public health experts and civil rights advocates have long advocated against the use of teargas, a chemical weapon that can be lethal, especially to the elderly and those with underlying conditions including asthma. Various international treaties and the Geneva Convention have banned its use&nbsp;in international warfare.&nbsp;

Officials in some cities have agreed to curb its use. On Friday, Seattle’s mayor announced a 30-day moratorium on the use of teargas during protests after an outcry. California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, called for new statewide standards for law enforcement crowd control. And late on Friday night, a federal judge in Denver issued an order limiting the police department’s use of chemical weapons against peaceful protesters.

Because coronavirus spreads through droplets of mucus and spit that people launch into the air when they cough, sneeze, breathe and talk, teargas and other irritants that cause people to choke, hack and rip off their face masks will help the virus proliferate, according to Dr Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease physician who helped draft the petition.&nbsp;

Gas and pepper sprays also cause tears, saliva and mucus to stream from demonstrators’ eyes and noses, said Chin-Hong. “And it’ll cause people to shout and scream, propelling droplets of these fluids – which could be carrying coronavirus – and giving them superpowers, to spread much farther than six feet.”&nbsp;

Moreover, these chemical agents can irritate the nose, mouth and lungs, causing inflammation that could weaken the body’s ability to resist infection, he said.&nbsp;

Health experts have warned that the use of teargas and pepper spray will accelerate the spread of coronavirus as mass demonstrations against police brutality rage on, raising concerns that police tactics could worsen a pandemic that has already taken a disproportionate toll on black and brown Americans.

Health experts have warned that the use of teargas and pepper spray will accelerate the spread of coronavirus as mass demonstrations against police brutality rage on, raising concerns that police tactics could worsen a pandemic that has already taken a disproportionate toll on black and brown Americans. Nearly 1,300 medical providers and public health experts have signed a petition this week calling for police to stop using the chemical agents, amid scenes of law enforcement officers launching plumes of chemical irritants and smoke to subdue demonstrators in Minneapolis, Philadelphia, New York and many other American cities. Also read: Washington gears up for major protest as US officials move to rein in police “In addressing demonstrations against white supremacy, our first statement must be one of unwavering support for those who would dismantle, uproot, or reform racist institutions,” the open letter reads. “Therefore, we propose the following guidelines to support public health.” A protester has her eyes washed after being exposed to teargas in Minneapolis|AFP Public health experts and civil rights advocates have long advocated against the use of teargas, a chemical weapon that can be lethal, especially to the elderly and those with underlying conditions including asthma. Various international treaties and the Geneva Convention have banned its use in international warfare. Officials in some cities have agreed to curb its use. On Friday, Seattle’s mayor announced a 30-day moratorium on the use of teargas during protests after an outcry. California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, called for new statewide standards for law enforcement crowd control. And late on Friday night, a federal judge in Denver issued an order limiting the police department’s use of chemical weapons against peaceful protesters. Because coronavirus spreads through droplets of mucus and spit that people launch into the air when they cough, sneeze, breathe and talk, teargas and other irritants that cause people to choke, hack and rip off their face masks will help the virus proliferate, according to Dr Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease physician who helped draft the petition. Gas and pepper sprays also cause tears, saliva and mucus to stream from demonstrators’ eyes and noses, said Chin-Hong. “And it’ll cause people to shout and scream, propelling droplets of these fluids – which could be carrying coronavirus – and giving them superpowers, to spread much farther than six feet.” Moreover, these chemical agents can irritate the nose, mouth and lungs, causing inflammation that could weaken the body’s ability to resist infection, he said.

Use of teargas and pepper spray will accelerate spread of Covid-19, health experts warn

American microblogging and social networking service Twitter has disabled a video by Donald Trump’s campaign team that pays tribute to George Floyd, saying it is the subject of a copyright complaint. The video was retweeted nearly 7,000 times by people including the US president and his son Donald Jr.

Twitter takes down Trump's video: Trump's tribute to George Floyd

The 'Black Lives Matter' movement has reached every corner of the world. WION's Palki Sharma gets you five videos that tell the story.

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The most serious charge was filed against Derek Chauvin, whose caught-on-video treatment of the handcuffed Floyd spurred worldwide protests.

US riots over Floyd's killing intensifies; More than 4,000 protesters arrested

A group of violent #BlackLivesMatter protesters in Washington DC vandalised a statue of Mahatma Gandhi outside the Indian Embassy. An investigation into the matter has been launched by the United States Park Police. Watch report.

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised at Indian embassy in Washington

US President Donald Trump has come up with an explanation as to why he went in an underground bunker when during clashes outside his residence on Friday. He termed it as an "inspection" instead of a retreat for his 'own safety'.&nbsp;

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During an interview with a radio channel, he said: "They said it would be a good time to go down and take a look because maybe sometime you're going to need it."

He even said that he was in the bunker for a "tiny" amount of time.&nbsp;

"I was there for a tiny, short little period of time," he said, adding it was "more for an inspection." He said that he has visited the bunker "two and a half times."

Donald Trump's leadership skills were questioned by his Democrats counter-parts, he was criticised heavily for going into a bunker while many American cities were burning due to the protests.&nbsp;

Trump has not addressed the nation since the protests and has repeatedly sent inflammatory messages over Twitter.

Last Friday, Trump tweeted that protesters could have been attacked with “vicious dogs and ominous weapons” wielded by the US Secret Service and accused the DC mayor of supposedly not providing police to protect the White House.

“They let the ‘protesters’ scream and rant as much as they wanted, but whenever someone got too frisky or out of line, they would quickly come down on them, hard – didn’t know what hit them,” Trump said.

“If they had [breached the fence],” the president continued, “they would have been greeted with the most vicious dogs, and most ominous weapons, I have ever seen. That’s when people would have been badly hurt, at least.”

US President Donald Trump has come up with an explanation as to why he went in an underground bunker when during clashes outside his residence on Friday. He termed it as an "inspection" instead of a retreat for his 'own safety'.

US President Donald Trump has come up with an explanation as to why he went in an underground bunker when during clashes outside his residence on Friday. He termed it as an "inspection" instead of a retreat for his 'own safety'. Also read: Trump was 'rushed to underground bunker' as protests raged outside White House: Report During an interview with a radio channel, he said: "They said it would be a good time to go down and take a look because maybe sometime you're going to need it." He even said that he was in the bunker for a "tiny" amount of time. "I was there for a tiny, short little period of time," he said, adding it was "more for an inspection." He said that he has visited the bunker "two and a half times." Donald Trump's leadership skills were questioned by his Democrats counter-parts, he was criticised heavily for going into a bunker while many American cities were burning due to the protests. Trump has not addressed the nation since the protests and has repeatedly sent inflammatory messages over Twitter. Last Friday, Trump tweeted that protesters could have been attacked with “vicious dogs and ominous weapons” wielded by the US Secret Service and accused the DC mayor of supposedly not providing police to protect the White House. “They let the ‘protesters’ scream and rant as much as they wanted, but whenever someone got too frisky or out of line, they would quickly come down on them, hard – didn’t know what hit them,” Trump said. “If they had [breached the fence],” the president continued, “they would have been greeted with the most vicious dogs, and most ominous weapons, I have ever seen. That’s when people would have been badly hurt, at least.”

Donald Trump claims that he went to bunker for 'inspection' amid clashes

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Former US President Barack Obama backed the US protestors and said that this is an opportunity to bring about real change. The United States is dealing with violent riots claiming justice for George Floyd who was killed by a white officer.

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There are at least 1,827,206 cases of coronavirus in the United States and at least 106,028 people have died, according to Johns Hopkins University data. 
 
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A total of 15,846 new COVID-19 cases and 863 more deaths were reported on Tuesday amid rising protests over George Floyd's death, CNN reported. 
 
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As protests have continued, more cities have announced curfew including Los Angeles County, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, San Francisco, Oakland, New York City and Cleveland.

US health officials are concerned that the angry protests which have gripped the entire nation against the injustices by law enforcement agencies and police crackdown may lead to a surge in the rate of coronavirus infections, The Washington Post reported.

Dr Anthony Fauci, a member of the White House coronavirus task force on Tuesday said that the US should have 100 million doses of one candidate coronavirus vaccine by the end of the year.

"Then, by the beginning of 2021, we hope to have a couple hundred million doses," Fauci was quoted as saying by CNN.

There are at least 1,827,206 cases of coronavirus in the United States and at least 106,028 people have died, according to Johns Hopkins University data. Also read: New York ripped to pieces, Governor refuses dominating National Guard — Trump A total of 15,846 new COVID-19 cases and 863 more deaths were reported on Tuesday amid rising protests over George Floyd's death, CNN reported.

There are at least 1,827,206 cases of coronavirus in the United States and at least 106,028 people have died, according to Johns Hopkins University data. Also read: New York ripped to pieces, Governor refuses dominating National Guard — Trump A total of 15,846 new COVID-19 cases and 863 more deaths were reported on Tuesday amid rising protests over George Floyd's death, CNN reported. Also read: Canadians watching the US 'in horror', says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau As protests have continued, more cities have announced curfew including Los Angeles County, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, San Francisco, Oakland, New York City and Cleveland. US health officials are concerned that the angry protests which have gripped the entire nation against the injustices by law enforcement agencies and police crackdown may lead to a surge in the rate of coronavirus infections, The Washington Post reported. Dr Anthony Fauci, a member of the White House coronavirus task force on Tuesday said that the US should have 100 million doses of one candidate coronavirus vaccine by the end of the year. "Then, by the beginning of 2021, we hope to have a couple hundred million doses," Fauci was quoted as saying by CNN.

United States records 15,846 more COVID-19 cases amid rising protests over George Floyd's death

By Jennifer Selin

After a week of both peaceful protests and violent chaos in the wake of George Floyd’s death, President Donald Trump announced, “If a city or state refuses to take the actions that are necessary to defend the life and property of their residents, then I will deploy the United States military and quickly solve the problem for them.”

Is Trump’s warning just bluster? Does the president have the authority to send the military into American cities?

The answer to this question involves a web of legal provisions that help define the president’s constitutional roles as commander in chief and chief executive of the country and that simultaneously try to balance presidential power with the power of state leaders.

‘Protect states in times of violence’ 
 
Tracing back to the Magna Carta, the British charter of liberty signed in 1215, there is a longstanding tradition against military involvement in civilian affairs.

However, the US&nbsp;Constitution guarantees that the national government will protect the states in times of violence and permits Congress to enact laws that enable the military to aid in carrying out the law.

Almost immediately after the Constitution’s enactment in 1787, Congress passed a law that allowed the president to use the military to respond to a series of citizen rebellions.

Troops serving as what’s called “posse comitatus,” which translates roughly to “attendants with the capacity to act,” could be called to suppress insurrections and help carry out federal laws.

Following the Civil War, the national government used troops in this capacity to aid in Reconstruction efforts, particularly in states that had been part of the Confederacy.

The use of troops in this manner may even have influenced the outcome of the 1876 presidential election of Republican Rutherford B. Hayes. That happened when, in return for agreeing to withdraw federal troops from the South, Democrats informally agreed to the election of Hayes when the disputed election was thrown to a congressional commission.

Two years later, Hayes signed into law the Posse Comitatus Act, which prohibited the use of the military in civilian matters.

The Posse Comitatus Act has not changed much since that time. The law prohibits the use of the military in civilian matters but, over time, Congress has passed at least 26 exemptions to the act that allow the president to send troops into states.

The exemptions range from providing military personnel to protect national parks to helping states in carrying out state quarantine and health laws.

Insurrection Act 
 
What exemption would President Trump use if he wants to send the military to one or more states?

He would likely rely on the Insurrection Act, which governs certain circumstances when the president can use the military. Signed by Thomas Jefferson in 1807, Congress originally passed the law in order to help fight citizen rebellions against federal taxes.

Over time, the law has evolved to allow the use of troops in other circumstances. For example, Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson used the Insurrection Act in the 1950s and 1960s to send the military to enforce court desegregation orders and to protect civil rights marchers.

It was last invoked by President George H.W. Bush in 1992, when he ordered 4,500 troops to Los Angeles after rioting erupted in response to the acquittal of police officers charged with beating Rodney King.

The Insurrection Act says that the president may use the armed forces to subdue an insurrection or rebellion and take such measures as he considers necessary to suppress violence.

But before doing so, he must issue a proclamation ordering insurgents to disperse and return to their homes.

While state governors and legislatures also have the legal authority to ask the president to use troops in this manner, none have done that during this period of unrest. The states have preferred to rely on a combination of local law enforcement and the National Guard, which is under state command, not federal.

Not only does this strategy enable governors to maintain authority over their states’ responses to the clashes in the wake of George Floyd’s death, but it also keeps things more straightforward legally and politically.

Authority uncertain 
 
Reliance on the Insurrection Act raises a host of political and practical questions about who is in charge when the military sends troops into a state.

For example, despite the fact that the act was invoked in response to the Rodney King riots, the military actually was not used as directed. The Joint Task Force Commander in control of the mission appears to have been confused regarding how the Insurrection Act worked alongside the provisions of the Posse Comitatus Act. He issued an order prohibiting troops from directly supporting law enforcement and that led to numerous denials of requests for assistance.

Questions about the federal government’s authority in the wake of the 2005 Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana raised similar concerns.

The administration of President George W. Bush determined that it had authority under the Insurrection Act to send federal troops to the area, despite the fact that Louisiana’s governor was opposed to military assistance.

For political reasons, President Bush did not end up deploying troops but, in 2006, Congress amended the law to address concerns that the military was unable to provide effective assistance to states in emergency situations.

The amendment was later repealed when all 50 state governors raised objections to what they perceived as a grant of unilateral power to the president.

These examples suggest a real difficulty balancing governmental responses to domestic crises. States need the flexibility and authority to respond as they see fit to the needs of their citizens.

But the federal government can and often does serve as a supplemental resource. As the events of the past week illustrate, striking an effective balance is rarely a straightforward thing.

(Jennifer Selin is Kinder Institute Assistant Professor of Constitutional Democracy, University of Missouri-Columbia)

(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

(This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the<a href="https://theconversation.com/can-the-president-really-order-the-military-to-occupy-us-cities-and-states-139844"> original article</a>) &nbsp;

By Jennifer Selin After a week of both peaceful protests and violent chaos in the wake of George Floyd’s death, President Donald Trump announced, “If a city or state refuses to take the actions that are necessary to defend the life and property of their residents, then I will deploy the United States military and quickly solve the problem for them.

By Jennifer Selin After a week of both peaceful protests and violent chaos in the wake of George Floyd’s death, President Donald Trump announced, “If a city or state refuses to take the actions that are necessary to defend the life and property of their residents, then I will deploy the United States military and quickly solve the problem for them.” Is Trump’s warning just bluster? Does the president have the authority to send the military into American cities? The answer to this question involves a web of legal provisions that help define the president’s constitutional roles as commander in chief and chief executive of the country and that simultaneously try to balance presidential power with the power of state leaders. ‘Protect states in times of violence’ Tracing back to the Magna Carta, the British charter of liberty signed in 1215, there is a longstanding tradition against military involvement in civilian affairs. However, the US Constitution guarantees that the national government will protect the states in times of violence and permits Congress to enact laws that enable the military to aid in carrying out the law. Almost immediately after the Constitution’s enactment in 1787, Congress passed a law that allowed the president to use the military to respond to a series of citizen rebellions. Troops serving as what’s called “posse comitatus,” which translates roughly to “attendants with the capacity to act,” could be called to suppress insurrections and help carry out federal laws. Following the Civil War, the national government used troops in this capacity to aid in Reconstruction efforts, particularly in states that had been part of the Confederacy. The use of troops in this manner may even have influenced the outcome of the 1876 presidential election of Republican Rutherford B. Hayes. That happened when, in return for agreeing to withdraw federal troops from the South, Democrats informally agreed to the election of Hayes when the disputed election was thrown to a congressional commission. Two years later, Hayes signed into law the Posse Comitatus Act, which prohibited the use of the military in civilian matters. The Posse Comitatus Act has not changed much since that time. The law prohibits the use of the military in civilian matters but, over time, Congress has passed at least 26 exemptions to the act that allow the president to send troops into states. The exemptions range from providing military personnel to protect national parks to helping states in carrying out state quarantine and health laws. Insurrection Act What exemption would President Trump use if he wants to send the military to one or more states? He would likely rely on the Insurrection Act, which governs certain circumstances when the president can use the military. Signed by Thomas Jefferson in 1807, Congress originally passed the law in order to help fight citizen rebellions against federal taxes. Over time, the law has evolved to allow the use of troops in other circumstances. For example, Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson used the Insurrection Act in the 1950s and 1960s to send the military to enforce court desegregation orders and to protect civil rights marchers. It was last invoked by President George H.W. Bush in 1992, when he ordered 4,500 troops to Los Angeles after rioting erupted in response to the acquittal of police officers charged with beating Rodney King. The Insurrection Act says that the president may use the armed forces to subdue an insurrection or rebellion and take such measures as he considers necessary to suppress violence. But before doing so, he must issue a proclamation ordering insurgents to disperse and return to their homes. While state governors and legislatures also have the legal authority to ask the president to use troops in this manner, none have done that during this period of unrest. The states have preferred to rely on a combination of local law enforcement and the National Guard, which is under state command, not federal. Not only does this strategy enable governors to maintain authority over their states’ responses to the clashes in the wake of George Floyd’s death, but it also keeps things more straightforward legally and politically. Authority uncertain Reliance on the Insurrection Act raises a host of political and practical questions about who is in charge when the military sends troops into a state. For example, despite the fact that the act was invoked in response to the Rodney King riots, the military actually was not used as directed. The Joint Task Force Commander in control of the mission appears to have been confused regarding how the Insurrection Act worked alongside the provisions of the Posse Comitatus Act. He issued an order prohibiting troops from directly supporting law enforcement and that led to numerous denials of requests for assistance. Questions about the federal government’s authority in the wake of the 2005 Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana raised similar concerns. The administration of President George W. Bush determined that it had authority under the Insurrection Act to send federal troops to the area, despite the fact that Louisiana’s governor was opposed to military assistance. For political reasons, President Bush did not end up deploying troops but, in 2006, Congress amended the law to address concerns that the military was unable to provide effective assistance to states in emergency situations. The amendment was later repealed when all 50 state governors raised objections to what they perceived as a grant of unilateral power to the president. These examples suggest a real difficulty balancing governmental responses to domestic crises. States need the flexibility and authority to respond as they see fit to the needs of their citizens. But the federal government can and often does serve as a supplemental resource. As the events of the past week illustrate, striking an effective balance is rarely a straightforward thing. (Jennifer Selin is Kinder Institute Assistant Professor of Constitutional Democracy, University of Missouri-Columbia) (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL) (This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article)

Can the president really order the military to occupy US cities and states?

George Floyd’s death in police custody has triggered massive protests in a politically divided country that has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

The United States is witnessing its worst civil war in decades and both sides only seem to want confrontations and not solutions.&nbsp;This is the America of today, a house divided and at war with itself.&nbsp;

The eruptions of violence have not let up despite the arrest on Friday of former Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, 44. He has since been charged with third-degree murder.

With videos showing cops running over unarmed protesters and mobs looting stores and defacing memorials, it's difficult to take sides anymore. 
 
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In Chicago, the demonstrators looted stores, smashed windows, stole furniture and electrical goods. In Philadelphia, hundreds of armed vigilantes took to the streets to stop the protesters despite the presence of police personnel.

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In Washington DC, heavily armed cops shoved a reporter of the news channel owned by an Australian media network and also punched the cameraman. 
 
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US President Donald Trump has condemned the killing of George Floyd,&nbsp;a 46-year-old African American, who died after a white policeman pinned his neck under a knee for nearly nine minutes in Minneapolis on May 25, and has promised justice.

But, with marches and rallies for racial equality and against police brutality having turned violent late each day in the last week, he said rightful protests could not be drowned out by an “angry mob.”

George Floyd’s death in police custody has triggered massive protests in a politically divided country that has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. The United States is witnessing its worst civil war in decades and both sides only seem to want confrontations and not solutions.

George Floyd’s death in police custody has triggered massive protests in a politically divided country that has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. The United States is witnessing its worst civil war in decades and both sides only seem to want confrontations and not solutions. This is the America of today, a house divided and at war with itself. The eruptions of violence have not let up despite the arrest on Friday of former Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, 44. He has since been charged with third-degree murder. With videos showing cops running over unarmed protesters and mobs looting stores and defacing memorials, it's difficult to take sides anymore. Also Read: US protests highlight inequalities and endemic racial discrimination: UN rights chief In Chicago, the demonstrators looted stores, smashed windows, stole furniture and electrical goods. In Philadelphia, hundreds of armed vigilantes took to the streets to stop the protesters despite the presence of police personnel. In Washington DC, heavily armed cops shoved a reporter of the news channel owned by an Australian media network and also punched the cameraman. Also Read: EU 'shocked and appalled' by George Floyd's murder US President Donald Trump has condemned the killing of George Floyd, a 46-year-old African American, who died after a white policeman pinned his neck under a knee for nearly nine minutes in Minneapolis on May 25, and has promised justice. But, with marches and rallies for racial equality and against police brutality having turned violent late each day in the last week, he said rightful protests could not be drowned out by an “angry mob.”

Is US on the brink of another civil war?

The black lives matter protest has now spread across the world with people coming out in solidarity in their countries. Black lives matter protests reached Paris. Watch report.

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United States House of Representative Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday has promised legislation on the issues raised by the murder of George Floyd, whereas, other lawmakers threatened to use troops against the protestors.&nbsp;

According to Pelosi, racial profiling has been a "universal" issue and "we must be rid of."

She said: "In a matter of just a short time ... decisions will be made and I think the American people will be well served."

Like other Democrats, Pelosi went on to attack US President Donald Trump for handling the protests after tear gas and rubber bullets were used on protestors to clear the area outside the White House.&nbsp;

Another Democratic leader Chuck Schumer lashed out on Trump, questioning his leadership skills.&nbsp;

"The nation needs calm and steady leadership, a sure hand and a big heart, qualities that President Trump has never displayed," Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said.

The leader had called for passage of law enforcement reform legislation by July 4.

US presidential candidate Joe Biden hit at Trump for "using the American military against the American people" as the protests took political overtures ahead of the US elections in November.

"He tear-gassed peaceful protesters and fired rubber bullets. For a photo," Biden tweeted, adding, "For our children, for the very soul of our country, we must defeat him."&nbsp;

United States House of Representative Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday has promised legislation on the issues raised by the murder of George Floyd, whereas, other lawmakers threatened to use troops against the protestors.

United States House of Representative Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday has promised legislation on the issues raised by the murder of George Floyd, whereas, other lawmakers threatened to use troops against the protestors. According to Pelosi, racial profiling has been a "universal" issue and "we must be rid of." She said: "In a matter of just a short time ... decisions will be made and I think the American people will be well served." Like other Democrats, Pelosi went on to attack US President Donald Trump for handling the protests after tear gas and rubber bullets were used on protestors to clear the area outside the White House. Another Democratic leader Chuck Schumer lashed out on Trump, questioning his leadership skills. "The nation needs calm and steady leadership, a sure hand and a big heart, qualities that President Trump has never displayed," Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said. The leader had called for passage of law enforcement reform legislation by July 4. US presidential candidate Joe Biden hit at Trump for "using the American military against the American people" as the protests took political overtures ahead of the US elections in November. "He tear-gassed peaceful protesters and fired rubber bullets. For a photo," Biden tweeted, adding, "For our children, for the very soul of our country, we must defeat him."

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New mayor Bill de Blasio announced today that he was extending the night-tine curfew amid <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-protests-highlight-inequalities-and-endemic-racial-discrimination-un-rights-chief-michelle-bachelet-302667">violence </a>in the city which has gripped the country.

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Blasio said the curfew would be in force from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am starting Tuesday till Sunday as looting was reported across Manhattan.

Officials had earlier said that New York was under a curfew until Tuesday morning after riots hit the city.

The curfew was imposed after reports of high end stores being targeted by looters including Michael Kors, Nike, and Lego. Reports said &nbsp;Macy's department store was also targeted by looters.

Mayor Bill de Blasio had said earlier that "situation was really not acceptable", although he asserted that the city was "fully under control, and overwhelmingly calm and peaceful".

"We support peaceful protest in this city. But right now it's time to go home," de Blasio had said, adding, "some people are out tonight not to protest but to destroy property and hurt others -— and those people are being arrested. Their actions are unacceptable and we won't allow them in our city."

Amid reports of looting, US President Trump had said that he was "dispatching thousands and thousands of heavily armed soldiers, military personnel and law enforcement officers to stop the rioting, looting, vandalism, assaults and the wanton destruction of property."

New mayor Bill de Blasio announced today that he was extending the night-tine curfew amid violence in the city which has gripped the country. Watch Video: Blasio said the curfew would be in force from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am starting Tuesday till Sunday as looting was reported across Manhattan.

New mayor Bill de Blasio announced today that he was extending the night-tine curfew amid violence in the city which has gripped the country. Watch Video: Blasio said the curfew would be in force from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am starting Tuesday till Sunday as looting was reported across Manhattan. Officials had earlier said that New York was under a curfew until Tuesday morning after riots hit the city. The curfew was imposed after reports of high end stores being targeted by looters including Michael Kors, Nike, and Lego. Reports said Macy's department store was also targeted by looters. Mayor Bill de Blasio had said earlier that "situation was really not acceptable", although he asserted that the city was "fully under control, and overwhelmingly calm and peaceful". "We support peaceful protest in this city. But right now it's time to go home," de Blasio had said, adding, "some people are out tonight not to protest but to destroy property and hurt others -— and those people are being arrested. Their actions are unacceptable and we won't allow them in our city." Amid reports of looting, US President Trump had said that he was "dispatching thousands and thousands of heavily armed soldiers, military personnel and law enforcement officers to stop the rioting, looting, vandalism, assaults and the wanton destruction of property."

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