A top National Guard official will tell Congress the decision to forcefully clear protesters from a park outside the WH last month was made even though demonstrators were acting peacefully, a view at odds with public comments by top Trump admin. officials
The prepared testimony of DC National Guard Major Adam D. DeMarco, who is set to appear before a hearing on Tuesday, challenges Attorney General William Barr's account of the dispersal."The demonstrators were behaving peacefully, exercising their First Amendment rights," DeMarco is expected to say, adding he was surprised the clearing operation began well in advance of a 7 p.m. ET curfew set by Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser.
Read More"At around 6:20 p.m., after the Attorney General and General Milley departed Lafayette Square, the Park Police issued the first of three warning announcements to the demonstrators, directing them to disperse," DeMarco is expected to say.After CNN and other news outlets reported that Barr ordered the area cleared, Barr told The Associated Press that he did not give"tactical commands.
日本 最新ニュース, 日本 見出し
Similar News:他のニュース ソースから収集した、これに似たニュース記事を読むこともできます。
Trump's national security adviser tests positive for Covid-19White House national security adviser Robert O'Brien has tested positive for Covid-19, a senior administration official says
続きを読む »
One person killed in Texas during Black Lives Matter protestMeanwhile in Seattle, protesters clashed with Seattle police amid a wave of public anger over the Trump administration's planned 'surge' of federal agents into major cities.
続きを読む »
As $600-a-week benefit nears end, White House suggests short-term unemployment billWith time running out on $600 weekly benefits, Republicans have had difficulty agreeing on a new proposal. A stopgap bill may be needed, officials say.
続きを読む »
Trump Administration Reportedly Sending More Federal Agents To PortlandThe Trump administration is doubling down against protesters in Portland.
続きを読む »
Mitch McConnell unveils Senate Republican coronavirus relief planMcConnell outlined major pieces of the Republican coronavirus stimulus bill as Trump administration officials are set to meet with Democrats.
続きを読む »
Trump national security advisor Robert O'Brien tests positive for coronavirusPresident Trump’s national security advisor Robert O’Brien has tested positive for coronavirus, the White House confirms.
続きを読む »