Im chris hayes. Right now were in the mid stz of a once in a generational National Conversation about policing, race and justice driven after the protests and the Police Killing of george floyd. Its the first time the fundamental rule of police are in the spotlight. Republicans admit things have to change. Yet even now, while were all paying attention, while the smartphones are on, while the lights are blaring, we keep getting new examples of police rushing to justice or outright lying to the public. Last night, the labor Union Representing new york city detectives said three officers were intentionally poisoned by workers at a restaurant called shake shack. They quickly ran with the claim in an oddly worded tweet reading, when new York City Police officerks not even take a meal without coming under attack, it is career the environment has deteriorated. It was amplified and it produced headlines and main stream outlets took mostly the cops at their word. Its a very serious charge to be
Im chris hayes. Right now were in the midst of a once in a generational National Conversation about policing, race and justice driven after the protests and the Police Killing of george floyd. Its the first time the fundamental rule of police are in the spotlight. Republicans admit things have to change. Yet even now, while were all paying attention, while the smartphones are on, while the lights are blaring, we keep getting new examples of police rushing to justice or outright lying to the public. Last night, the labor Union Representing new york city detectives said three officers were intentionally poisoned by workers at a restaurant called shake shack. They quickly ran with the claim in an oddly worded tweet reading, when new York City Police officerks not even take a meal without coming under attack, it is career the environment has deteriorated. It was amplified and it produced headlines and main stream outlets took mostly the cops at their word. Its a very serious charge to be l
Steve king known far history of racist remarks and comments lost his primary last night in pursuit of a tenth term. Over 60 of republicans in that district rejected steve king. Elsewhere on the hill, House Speaker nancy pelosi asked the black caucus to take the lead on police reform. Defense secretary mark esper is facing backlash inside the west wing for distancing himself from the use of force against Peaceful Protesters on day nine. Joining me now, my coanchor for the next two hours, katy tur. Katy, it is interesting. Its like some things in the donald trump orbit dont change. If you somehow you look like youre criticizing him within the inside, as the defense secretary is doing, be prepared for the wrath of the boss. Listen, he has an aide that he hired back, mcatee who was charged with going through the administration and rooting out people who were perceived to be antitrump or not in full support of the president s agenda. And ive spoken to officials within this administration wh
It new york police kept marchers out of times square today. Still, things have been peaceful enough for mayor bill de blasio so end the curfew early. A group west of london pulled down the statue of a slave trader. Meanwhile mr. Floyds family continues to grieve their loss. Yesterday they celebrated his life in his home town of rayford, north carolina. A public viewing was held before the service. There will be another viewing tomorrow in houston where george floyd grew up. The funeral is on tuesday. We expect joe biden will head to houston tomorrow. He plans to meet privately be mr. Floyds family. Mayor bill de blasio has announced plans to redirect some funds away from the nypd. Msnbc newss reporter joins us live. How are folks reacting from the mayors decision . Reporter it seems like a sea change doesnt it . I was in times square with thousands of folks below 42nd street, the police cordoning off times square. We made our way over to Grand Army Plaza which is where we are now. The
Pandemic, a an economic crisis and a deep uncertainty. This is ab nbc news special report. America in crisis. Good evening, everyone. Im lester holt in minneapolis. Ten days ago joshlg floyd was known only to his family and friends. Today he was mourn ed and celebrated here in a nationally televised Memorial Service and the remembrance continues tonight at the intersection not far from here where he died. His name is now known around the world. The littest in a long list of africanamerican men who have is fallen victim to Police Brutality. But also now a rallying cry for change and for justice. His death triggered a national outpouring of grief and anger and a growing resolve as trajs like this ever happen again. Tonight, peaceful protests continue across the country. Even around the world as many call for change. It all comes a the a pair louse moment for this country. We have seen Racial Injustice before. Just as we have seen mass unemployment, civil unrest and divisive politics befo