Morning Update 6-22-20
Join FOX 21's Arman Rahman and Meteorologist William Seay for a local look at news and weather making headlines Monday, June 22, 2020.
Political News
Sen. Klobuchar withdraws from VP consideration, tells Biden to choose woman of color for running mate
(KMSP-TV) Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar says she has told presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden to choose a woman of color as his running mate, effectively withdrawing her name from consideration. Since ending her own bid and endorsing Biden for president,…
Terese Tomanek Sworn in to Duluth City Council
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth officially has a new city councilor. Terese Tomanek was sworn into the council Thursday. She's replacing Barb Russ, who recently resigned for medical reasons. Tomanek lives in the Congdon…
Justices Reject end to Protections for Young Immigrants
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants. For now, those immigrants retain their protection from deportation and their authorization to work in the United States. The…
Trump Signs Executive Order on Police Reform
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on policing following weeks of national protests after the death of George Floyd. The order is aimed at encouraging best practices and tracking officers with excessive use of force…
St. Louis Co. Commissioner Nelson Exited Moment of Silence For George Floyd Because He Felt Sick, He Says
VIRGINIA, Minn. - Gov. Tm Walz issued a proclamation for George Floyd Tuesday morning calling on Minnesotans to observe a moment of silence at the start of Floyd's funeral for 8 minutes and…
City of Virginia Calls Back Furloughed Employees Amid COVID-19
VIRGINIA, Minn. - The city of Virginia is bringing back all 14 furloughed employees related to the effects of COVID-19. Mayor Larry Cuffee said the projected 30 to 50 percent reduction in property tax revenues because of the virus did…
Terese Tomanek To Serve Remainder Of Barb Russ' Duluth City Council Seat
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth City Council voted Monday on who will serve the remainder of Barb Russ' at-large council seat after she recently resigned for health reasons. In a unanimous vote, councilors chose Terese…
US Cities Erupt in More Violence Amid Threats From Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — American cities erupted in violence and destruction in a seventh straight night of unrest, with several police officers shot or run over, amid boasts and threats from President Donald Trump to send in troops to “dominate the…
Amid Protests, President Trump Talks of War — and Re-election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Embracing the language of confrontation and war, President Donald Trump on Monday declared himself the “president of law and order” and signaled he would stake his reelection on convincing voters his forceful approach, including deploying U.S. troops…
Key Wisconsin Races for November Coming Into Focus
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Key races in Wisconsin came into clearer focus Monday, the deadline for candidates to file nomination papers to get on the November ballot. Republicans are looking to maintain their majorities in both the state Senate and…
US Cuts World Health Organization Ties Over Virus Response
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization, saying it had failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China…
Twitter Adds ‘Glorifying Violence’ Warning to Trump Tweet
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Twitter has added a warning to one of President Donald Trump's tweets about protests in Minneapolis. The company says the tweet violated the platform's rules about glorifying violence. Trump has…
Trump Escalates War on Twitter, Social Media Protections
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump escalated his war on social media companies, signing an executive order Thursday challenging the liability protections that have served as a bedrock for unfettered speech on…
President Trump Lays Memorial Day Wreath at Arlington Cemetery
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — President Donald Trump has laid a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery as he commemorates Memorial Day in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Trump was joined by Vice President Mike Pence and his defense secretary. He…
