Hundreds of people have been arrested across the country. More than 20 u. S. States and some 40 American Cities have imposed curfews. In new york, thousands of protesters have been marching. Hands up dont shoot lots of sirens, plenty of confrontations, as well, and we have seen police with their shields up. Protesters demanding justice, of course, for george floyd, who died last monday while being arrested in minneapolis after a white Police Officer kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes. That officer scheduled to appear in court later today. A few hours ago, the Minneapolis Police chief told cnn that what happened to floyd, and these are his words, was a violence of humanity. And he believes the other officers present during his death are complicit. Well hear more from him in just a few minutes. But we want to begin this hour with coverage on the west coast. Were in long beach, california, for us. Dan simon is in San Francisco. Dan, ill go to you first. What is happening from you
That has people all across the country talking about race identity and deception. Rachel dolezal breaking her silence, speaking out in exclusive interview just the day after resigning from the naacp. Are you an africanamerican woman . I identify as black. This goes back to a very early age with my selfidentification with the black experience as a very young child. When did it start . I would say about 5 years old. You began identifying yourself as africanamerican. Ways drawing selfportraits with the brown crayon instead of the peach crayon and the black curly hair. Thats how i was pore trag myself. She identifies as black. For millions of americans, this was the first time theyve heard about this sort of thing. What exactly does it mean . In a cable news exclusive with msnbcs Melissa Harris perry, she talked about her identity in greater depth. Ive heard a lot of people ask you the question are you africanamerican or caucasian. Im not going to ask it that way. Thanks. Are you black . Y
Schiff says this whole thing is a colossal waste of time. I think it is just a tremendous red herring and a waste of taxpayer resources. I hope the speaker will reconsider but looks like he has bowed again to those from the fartherrest right of his conference. Bill much to discuss on that. Senior White House Foreign Affairs correspondent Wendell Goler leads coverage on the north lawn. Good morning to you. It is congressman gowdys job to lose, is that what we understand . Reporter thats what we hear. Gowdy is a former u. S. Attorney and member of the House Oversight committee which has held a number of hearings on the benghazi attacks and the aftermath and the Affordable Care act of course. South Carolina Republican is in his second term. The vote on the committee is likely to be along party lines but republican congressman Jason Chaffetz says the Obama Administration simply hasnt answered all the questions about what happened the night of the attack, and in the days and weeks after. We
President is attacking and now serve in two the president of the United States has complete confidence in the professionalism of these individuals. Hes got complete confidence that these two individuals who serve in important leadership positions on his National Security team are following the law and doing everything that is necessary to protect the american people. The president is pleased with their service. Ed henry joins us live. Ed, it looks like you got a survey sound bite response to your questioning. Greta, what i think is interesting is that the focus yesterday was on the Bush Administration, rightly so. Because these policies played out back then. But today we saw this president s leadership come under scrutiny, not just at the White House Briefing but surprisingly at a democrat in mark udall of colorado just lost his reelection, maybe freer to speak his mind. He said this president is not showing leadership on this issue. Part of his anger is over john brennan, one of the o
Be slammed shut. Are attacks like this part of a frighteni inin ining new plan b. Finally, how can muslims be steered away from radicalization . First, heres my take. Before we delve into analysis, lets take a in a moment to be stunned and saddened. The barberism of the attacks in paris mark a new low in terror. The attacks were not directed against National Symbols or government targets but designed to kill innocent men, women and children. The murders did not even bother to issue demands. Frances president has scored fridays attack an act of war. They were worse. War has a goal. Its fight by soldiers against violence. This is violence. That doesnt answer the question what to do. In the wake of the attacks people rightly ask what could france have done better . What could the United States have done better . People are offering up various Solutions Regarding borders, visas Police Procedures and the battle against iraq and syria. Would this really have prevented these kinds of attacks.