Mattis, Esper comments reveal tensions building in Pentagon circles
Former defense secretary Jim Mattis excoriated the president for working to divide the country.
Police keep using force against peaceful protesters, prompting criticism about tactics
Officials say that police on the streets are under incredible strain and face violent attacks.
Analysis
A dangerous new factor in an uneasy moment: Unidentified law enforcement officers
Identification is needed to hold law enforcement officers accountable for their actions. The public also needs to know how someone is authorized to enforce the law in any given situation.
Democratic senators, (left to right) Tim Kaine (Va.), Sherrod Brown (Ohio), and Michael Bennet (Colo.), participate in a moment of silence. (Getty Images)
New York Times staffers denounce paper for Cotton’s op-ed urging military incursion into cities
Several New York Times staffers tweeted that running Sen. Tom Cotton's opinion piece "puts Black @nytimes staffers in danger."
Unemployment insurance claims eased at end of May
Millions of people are still claiming unemployment benefits, but there are signs the economic damage from the pandemic is slowing.
The next big problem for the economy: Businesses can’t pay their rent
Many shops and restaurants say they'll go out of business if they are forced to pay rent right now. But landlords face bankruptcy, and cities need the commercial property tax payments this summer and fall.
Students celebrate their high school graduation from Nacka Gymnasium in Stockholm on June 3. (EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
Scientist behind Sweden’s covid-19 strategy suggests it allowed too many deaths
The world has watched Sweden’s light-touch approach, wondering whether it was genius or misguided.
Guide to the pandemic
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