usatoday--2020-09-03--Election 2020: Chris Wallace, Susan Page among moderators for presidential and vice presidential deb

WASHINGTON – Moderators are set for the presidential and vice presidential debates , which will kick off later this month and begin perhaps the most important phase before the Nov. 3 election .
The Commission on Presidential Debates on Wednesday announced moderators for the three presidential debates between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden and one vice presidential debate , a lineup that includes Fox News anchor Chris Wallace and USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page .
All four debates will be moderated by a single individual , a slight departure from four years ago when one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
More : Exclusive : The conventions over , Joe Biden leads Donald Trump by a narrower 50 % -43 % in USA TODAY/Suffolk Poll Wallace will serve as moderator for the first debate between Trump and Biden on Sept. 29 at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland .
Page will moderate the vice presidential debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris on Oct. 7 at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City .
Steve Scully , senior executive producer and political editor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the second presidential debate , a town hall format on Oct. 15 set for the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami .
The third and final presidential debate , Oct. 22 , at Belmont University in Nashville , Tennessee , will be moderated by Kristen Welker , co-anchor of NBC 's `` Weekend TODAY '' and a White House correspondent for NBC News .
`` The debates are a crucial part of making our democracy work , and I am honored to participate , '' Page said .
With party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perhaps the most crucial opportunities left for candidates to make their cases in a race largely absent of traditional campaigning because of the coronavirus pandemic .
A USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll released Wednesday found Biden leading with support from 50 % of registered votes , topping Trump 's support 43 % .
But it marks a tightening of the race after Biden was found ahead by 12 percentage points by the same pollster in June .
The moderator selections comes after the Trump campaign last month unsuccessfully pushed the commission for a fourth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ try to get ahead of mail-voting and early voting that will begin in 16 states before Sept. 29 , when the first debate is set .
The Trump campaign also suggested a list of potential moderators – 24 in all , some known for their conservative leanings – for the commission to select .
Neither Wallace , Page , Scully nor Welker were among the campaign 's suggestions .
In a joint statement , the Commission on Presidential Debate 's three co-chairs , Frank J. Fahrenkopf Jr. , Dorothy S. Ridings and Kenneth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involvement .
`` We are grateful to these experienced journalists , who will help ensure that the general election presidential debates continue to serve their unique educational purpose of helping the public learn about the candidates , '' the co-chairs said .
`` Each individual brings great professionalism to moderating and understands that the purpose of the 2020 debate formats is to facilitate in-depth discussion of major topics . ''
But the Trump campaign pushed back at the selections .
`` These are not the moderators we would have recommended if the campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' said Tim Murtaugh , the Trump campaign 's director of communications , adding that some can be identified as `` clear opponents of President Trump , '' giving Biden a `` teammate on stage . ''
The Biden campaign had no objections .
`` As Joe Biden has said for months – without farcical antics – he looks forward to participating in the debates set by the commission , regardless of who the independently chosen moderators are , '' Biden campaign spokesman Andrew Bates said .
By choosing one moderator from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the commission tapped reporters from one network often praised by Trump and another often criticized .
And yet Wallace , who hosted the final debate between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Trump four years ago , conducted one of the toughest recent interviews with the president .
Wallace pressed Trump last month on the nation 's uptick in conoravirus cases and questioned a cognitive test that Trump has trumpeted to boast about superior mental fitness than Biden .
Each debate will run from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. EDT .
More : 'It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Biden looks to excite his base while Trump tries to expand his The first and third presidential debates will be divided into six 15-minute segments , each devoted to different topics that will be announced one week before they take place .
The moderator will begin each segment with a question .
Biden and Trump will have two minutes to respond , with candidates also having an opportunity to respond to each other .
The second debate 's town hall format will feature questions posed by South Florida voters not committed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again have two minutes to respond to each question with an additional minute reserved for the moderator to facilitate further discussion .
The vice presidential debate will be divided into nine segments of approximately 10 minutes each , with both Harris and Pence also having two minutes apiece for each answer .
The moderator will use the remainder of the time in each segment to continue the discussion .

Election 2020: Chris Wallace, Susan Page among moderators for presidential and vice presidential debates
Show Caption Hide Caption Susan Page, Steve Scully highlight 2020 debate moderators The only vice presidential debate will be moderated by Susan Page, USA TODAY's Washington Bureau chief. USA TODAY
WASHINGTON – Moderators are set for the presidential and vice presidential debates, which will kick off later this month and begin perhaps the most important phase before the Nov. 3 election.
The Commission on Presidential Debates on Wednesday announced moderators for the three presidential debates between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden and one vice presidential debate, a lineup that includes Fox News anchor Chris Wallace and USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page.
All four debates will be moderated by a single individual, a slight departure from four years ago when one of the presidential debates had two moderators.
More: Exclusive: The conventions over, Joe Biden leads Donald Trump by a narrower 50%-43% in USA TODAY/Suffolk Poll
Wallace will serve as moderator for the first debate between Trump and Biden on Sept. 29 at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland.
Page will moderate the vice presidential debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris on Oct. 7 at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.
Steve Scully, senior executive producer and political editor at the C-SPAN Networks, will moderate the second presidential debate, a town hall format on Oct. 15 set for the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami.
The third and final presidential debate, Oct. 22, at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, will be moderated by Kristen Welker, co-anchor of NBC's "Weekend TODAY" and a White House correspondent for NBC News.
More: Competing parties, clashing realities: Campaign's final sprint opens as conventions end
"The debates are a crucial part of making our democracy work, and I am honored to participate," Page said.
With party conventions over, the debates stand as perhaps the most crucial opportunities left for candidates to make their cases in a race largely absent of traditional campaigning because of the coronavirus pandemic.
A USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll released Wednesday found Biden leading with support from 50% of registered votes, topping Trump's support 43%. But it marks a tightening of the race after Biden was found ahead by 12 percentage points by the same pollster in June.
The moderator selections comes after the Trump campaign last month unsuccessfully pushed the commission for a fourth debate for the beginning of September to try to get ahead of mail-voting and early voting that will begin in 16 states before Sept. 29, when the first debate is set.
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The Trump campaign also suggested a list of potential moderators – 24 in all, some known for their conservative leanings – for the commission to select. Neither Wallace, Page, Scully nor Welker were among the campaign's suggestions.
In a joint statement, the Commission on Presidential Debate's three co-chairs, Frank J. Fahrenkopf Jr., Dorothy S. Ridings and Kenneth Wollack, thanked the journalists for their involvement.
"We are grateful to these experienced journalists, who will help ensure that the general election presidential debates continue to serve their unique educational purpose of helping the public learn about the candidates," the co-chairs said. "Each individual brings great professionalism to moderating and understands that the purpose of the 2020 debate formats is to facilitate in-depth discussion of major topics."
But the Trump campaign pushed back at the selections.
"These are not the moderators we would have recommended if the campaign had been allowed to have any input," said Tim Murtaugh, the Trump campaign's director of communications, adding that some can be identified as "clear opponents of President Trump," giving Biden a "teammate on stage."
The Biden campaign had no objections. "As Joe Biden has said for months – without farcical antics – he looks forward to participating in the debates set by the commission, regardless of who the independently chosen moderators are," Biden campaign spokesman Andrew Bates said.
By choosing one moderator from Fox News and another from NBC, the commission tapped reporters from one network often praised by Trump and another often criticized.
And yet Wallace, who hosted the final debate between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Trump four years ago, conducted one of the toughest recent interviews with the president. Wallace pressed Trump last month on the nation's uptick in conoravirus cases and questioned a cognitive test that Trump has trumpeted to boast about superior mental fitness than Biden.
Each debate will run from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. EDT.
More: 'It's Trump vs. not-Trump:' After conventions, Biden looks to excite his base while Trump tries to expand his
The first and third presidential debates will be divided into six 15-minute segments, each devoted to different topics that will be announced one week before they take place. The moderator will begin each segment with a question. Biden and Trump will have two minutes to respond, with candidates also having an opportunity to respond to each other.
The second debate's town hall format will feature questions posed by South Florida voters not committed to either candidate. Biden and Trump will again have two minutes to respond to each question with an additional minute reserved for the moderator to facilitate further discussion.
The vice presidential debate will be divided into nine segments of approximately 10 minutes each, with both Harris and Pence also having two minutes apiece for each answer. The moderator will use the remainder of the time in each segment to continue the discussion.
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usatoday--2020-09-02--Joe Biden says police officers who shot Jacob Blake, Breonna Taylor should be charged

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Wednesday the police officers who shot Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor should be charged and `` let the judicial system work its way . ''
Blake , 29 , was shot seven times the back and paralyzed Aug. 23 in Kenosha , Wisconsin , while he was trying to get into an SUV that held his three young children .
Taylor , 26 , was shot and killed March 13 in Louisville , Kentucky , after police forcibly entered her apartment .
Biden joined his running mate , Sen. Kamala Harris , a former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charges against Kenosha Officer Rusten Sheskey and against Louisville police Sgt .
Jonathan Mattingly , Detective Myles Cosgrove and former Detective Brett Hankison .
“ I think we should let the judicial system work its way , ” Biden told reporters in Wilmington , Delaware , following a speech about his plan to reopen schools during the coronavirus pandemic .
“ I do think there ’ s a minimum need to be charged – the officers – and as well as Breonna Taylor . ''
Biden condemned all violence and said all incidents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These should be investigated and it should follow through on what needs to be done , ” Biden said .
“ Let the judicial system work .
Let ’ s make sure justice is done.
” More : President Trump visits Kenosha after nearly two weeks of protests Ari Fleischer , who was press secretary for President George W. Bush , asked in a tweet why Biden was calling for waiting for the judicial system while also calling for charges against the officer .
“ Which is it Joe ?
” Fleischer asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charge the officer ?
” Biden discussed his stance a day after President Donald Trump 's visit Tuesday to Kenosha where he expressed support for law enforcement while adding that officers sometimes make mistakes .
Trump in a roundtable with law enforcement officials , including Sheskey 's boss , suggested police are often unfairly criticized because sometimes officers `` choke , '' or experience a lapse in judgment .
While visiting businesses damaged from rioting , Trump praised the National Guard and claimed credit for restoring calm to the city .
`` This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as we announced we were coming , and then they saw we were here .
This ended immediately , '' Trump said Tuesday .
Sheskey and other Kenosha police officers were responding to a report of “ family trouble.
” A dispatcher told officers that a woman called for police and said , `` Jacob Blake isn ’ t supposed to be there and he took the complainant 's keys and is refusing to give them back.
” At the time , Blake had a warrant out for his arrest stemming from a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blake was accused of sexually assaulting a woman and stealing her debit card and car keys .
Officers , including Sheskey , tried to arrest Blake by using a Taser but were unsuccessful in stopping him .
Blake walked around to the driver 's side of his vehicle , opened the door , and `` leaned forward , '' according to the state Department of Justice .
`` While holding onto Mr. Blake ’ s shirt , Officer Rusten Sheskey fired his service weapon seven times .
Officer Sheskey fired the weapon into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the DOJ said in a recent release of information about the investigation .
Police found a knife on the floorboard of Blake 's vehicle , but DOJ investigators have not said whether Sheskey knew about the knife before shooting .
Experts on police use of force say Sheskey grabbing Blake 's shirt before shooting him seven times was going from `` 0 to 60 . ''
Kirk Burkhalter , a retired New York Police Department detective and New York Law School professor , said it was alarming to see Sheskey first grab Blake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shooting , a quick escalation in tactics , skipping over other means of subduing Blake .
Cell phone video of the shooting ignited a firestorm of protests in Kenosha in the following days .
Two days after the shooting , a 17-year-old boy brought an assault-style rifle to a protest and killed two people .

Molly Beck and Bart Jansen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Joe Biden says police officers who shot Jacob Blake, Breonna Taylor should be charged
Show Caption Hide Caption Trump defends Kenosha shooter before visit to Wisconsin President Donald Trump said that protesters "violently attacked" Kyle Rittenhouse, but the incident was under investigation. USA TODAY
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Wednesday the police officers who shot Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor should be charged and "let the judicial system work its way."
Blake, 29, was shot seven times the back and paralyzed Aug. 23 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, while he was trying to get into an SUV that held his three young children. Taylor, 26, was shot and killed March 13 in Louisville, Kentucky, after police forcibly entered her apartment.
Biden joined his running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris, a former California attorney general, in calling for charges against Kenosha Officer Rusten Sheskey and against Louisville police Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly, Detective Myles Cosgrove and former Detective Brett Hankison.
“I think we should let the judicial system work its way,” Biden told reporters in Wilmington, Delaware, following a speech about his plan to reopen schools during the coronavirus pandemic. “I do think there’s a minimum need to be charged – the officers – and as well as Breonna Taylor."
Biden condemned all violence and said all incidents of violence should be investigated.
“These should be investigated and it should follow through on what needs to be done,” Biden said. “Let the judicial system work. Let’s make sure justice is done.”
More: President Trump visits Kenosha after nearly two weeks of protests
Ari Fleischer, who was press secretary for President George W. Bush, asked in a tweet why Biden was calling for waiting for the judicial system while also calling for charges against the officer.
“Which is it Joe?” Fleischer asked. Wait for the judicial system or charge the officer?”
Biden discussed his stance a day after President Donald Trump's visit Tuesday to Kenosha where he expressed support for law enforcement while adding that officers sometimes make mistakes.
Trump in a roundtable with law enforcement officials, including Sheskey's boss, suggested police are often unfairly criticized because sometimes officers "choke," or experience a lapse in judgment. While visiting businesses damaged from rioting, Trump praised the National Guard and claimed credit for restoring calm to the city.
"This ended within an hour, as soon as we announced we were coming, and then they saw we were here. This ended immediately," Trump said Tuesday.
Sheskey and other Kenosha police officers were responding to a report of “family trouble.” A dispatcher told officers that a woman called for police and said, "Jacob Blake isn’t supposed to be there and he took the complainant's keys and is refusing to give them back.”
At the time, Blake had a warrant out for his arrest stemming from a May 2020 domestic incident, in which Blake was accused of sexually assaulting a woman and stealing her debit card and car keys.
Officers, including Sheskey, tried to arrest Blake by using a Taser but were unsuccessful in stopping him. Blake walked around to the driver's side of his vehicle, opened the door, and "leaned forward," according to the state Department of Justice.
"While holding onto Mr. Blake’s shirt, Officer Rusten Sheskey fired his service weapon seven times. Officer Sheskey fired the weapon into Mr. Blake’s back," the DOJ said in a recent release of information about the investigation.
Police found a knife on the floorboard of Blake's vehicle, but DOJ investigators have not said whether Sheskey knew about the knife before shooting.
Experts on police use of force say Sheskey grabbing Blake's shirt before shooting him seven times was going from "0 to 60."
Kirk Burkhalter, a retired New York Police Department detective and New York Law School professor, said it was alarming to see Sheskey first grab Blake's shirt, and then immediately start shooting, a quick escalation in tactics, skipping over other means of subduing Blake.
Cell phone video of the shooting ignited a firestorm of protests in Kenosha in the following days. Two days after the shooting, a 17-year-old boy brought an assault-style rifle to a protest and killed two people.
Follow Molly Beck on Twitter: @MollyBeck.


usatoday--2020-09-02--More like a 'bang' than a 'chirp': Scientists detect gravitational wave from massive merger of 2 bla

A long time ago and extremely far , far away , two black holes merged .
An international collaboration of scientists on Wednesday announced the merger of two black holes , detected by a gravitational wave generated when the universe was `` about half its age . ''
The signal from the wave , labeled GW190521 , was first detected on May 21 , 2019 with the National Science Foundation 's Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory ( LIGO ) and the Advanced Virgo detector at the European Gravitational Observatory ( EGO ) .
The two black holes merged to produce a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first clear detection of its kind , researchers said .
Intermediate mass puts the black hole 's mass between 100 and 1,000 times that of the sun , scientists said .
EGO estimates the merger happened `` about 7 billion years ago , a time close to the ancient ages of the Universe . ''
The brief signal detected by scientists lasted less than a tenth of a second , the LIGO Scientific Collaboration ( LSC ) reported .
According to the LIGO Scientific Collaboration , every gravitational wave signal detected so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ merger , '' either two black holes or two neutron stars .
The collaboration reports this merger `` appears to be the most massive yet '' and the two black holes that merged had masses `` about 85 and 66 times the mass of the sun . ''
“ This doesn ’ t look much like a chirp , which is what we typically detect , ” says Virgo member Nelson Christensen , a researcher at the French National Centre for Scientific Research , said in a press release .
“ This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ’ and it ’ s the most massive signal LIGO and Virgo have seen.
” Findings on the discovery were published in Physical Review Letters .
A report in The Astrophysical Journal Letters details the signal 's implications .
Black holes that have been previously observed fit into two categories .
'Pothole ' in space : Evolving dent in Earth 's magnetic field may impact satellites , spacecraft They are either stellar-mass black holes , `` which measure from a few solar masses up to tens of solar masses , '' the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ die ; or they are supermassive black holes , the ones that are hundreds of thousands to billions of times larger than the sun , according to the LIGO Scientific Collaboration .
“ LIGO once again surprises us not just with the detection of black holes in sizes that are difficult to explain , but doing it using techniques that were not designed gravitational physics at the National Science Foundation , said in a statement .
He added , “ This is of tremendous importance since it showcases the instrument ’ s ability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ events .
LIGO shows that it can also observe the unexpected.
” The discovery raises some questions .
The larger of the two black holes that merged to create the intermediate mass black hole falls firmly into a mass range known as the `` pair instability mass gap '' — the LIGO Scientific Collaboration reports a collapsing star `` should not be able to produce a black hole between approximately 65 and 120 solar masses . ''
Space photos : Stunning images you have to see “ The fact that we ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gap will make a lot of astrophysicists scratch their heads and try to figure out how these black holes were made , ” said Nelson Christensen , director of the Artemis Laboratory at the Nice Scientists are considering the possibility the two black holes that formed to create the intermediate mass black hole first themselves formed from mergers of smaller black holes .
There 's still the possibility the gravitational wave detected was produced by something other than a merger of two black holes .
“ The bar for asserting we ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Alan Weinstein , professor of physics at Caltech , said in a statement .
“ So we typically apply Occam ’ s razor : The simpler solution is the better one , which in this case is a binary black hole .
”

More like a 'bang' than a 'chirp': Scientists detect gravitational wave from massive merger of 2 black holes
Show Caption Hide Caption Black holes: Gravitational waves spotted from massive merger The merger of two black holes, estimated to have occurred about 7 billion years ago, is the largest observed in gravitational waves, researchers say. USA TODAY
A long time ago and extremely far, far away, two black holes merged.
An international collaboration of scientists on Wednesday announced the merger of two black holes, detected by a gravitational wave generated when the universe was "about half its age."
The signal from the wave, labeled GW190521, was first detected on May 21, 2019 with the National Science Foundation's Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) and the Advanced Virgo detector at the European Gravitational Observatory (EGO).
The two black holes merged to produce a new black hole of intermediate mass -- the first clear detection of its kind, researchers said. Intermediate mass puts the black hole's mass between 100 and 1,000 times that of the sun, scientists said.
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EGO estimates the merger happened "about 7 billion years ago, a time close to the ancient ages of the Universe." The brief signal detected by scientists lasted less than a tenth of a second, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC) reported.
According to the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, every gravitational wave signal detected so far has been from a "binary merger," either two black holes or two neutron stars. The collaboration reports this merger "appears to be the most massive yet" and the two black holes that merged had masses "about 85 and 66 times the mass of the sun."
“This doesn’t look much like a chirp, which is what we typically detect,” says Virgo member Nelson Christensen, a researcher at the French National Centre for Scientific Research, said in a press release. “This is more like something that goes ‘bang,’ and it’s the most massive signal LIGO and Virgo have seen.”
Findings on the discovery were published in Physical Review Letters. A report in The Astrophysical Journal Letters details the signal's implications.
Black holes that have been previously observed fit into two categories.
'Pothole' in space: Evolving dent in Earth's magnetic field may impact satellites, spacecraft
They are either stellar-mass black holes, "which measure from a few solar masses up to tens of solar masses," the ones thought to form when massive stars die; or they are supermassive black holes, the ones that are hundreds of thousands to billions of times larger than the sun, according to the LIGO Scientific Collaboration.
“LIGO once again surprises us not just with the detection of black holes in sizes that are difficult to explain, but doing it using techniques that were not designed specifically for stellar mergers,” Pedro Marronetti, program director for gravitational physics at the National Science Foundation, said in a statement.
He added, “This is of tremendous importance since it showcases the instrument’s ability to detect signals from completely unforeseen astrophysical events. LIGO shows that it can also observe the unexpected.”
The discovery raises some questions. The larger of the two black holes that merged to create the intermediate mass black hole falls firmly into a mass range known as the "pair instability mass gap" — the LIGO Scientific Collaboration reports a collapsing star "should not be able to produce a black hole between approximately 65 and 120 solar masses."
Space photos: Stunning images you have to see
“The fact that we’re seeing a black hole in this mass gap will make a lot of
astrophysicists scratch their heads and try to figure out how these black holes were
made,” said Nelson Christensen, director of the Artemis Laboratory at the Nice
Observatory in France, in a statement.
Scientists are considering the possibility the two black holes that formed to create the intermediate mass black hole first themselves formed from mergers of smaller black holes.
There's still the possibility the gravitational wave detected was produced by something other than a merger of two black holes.
“The bar for asserting we’ve discovered something new is very high,” Alan Weinstein, professor of physics at Caltech, said in a statement. “So we typically apply Occam’s razor: The simpler solution is the better one, which in this case is a binary black hole.”


usatoday--2020-09-02--Destroyed Kenosha store's owners refused to be part of Trump 'circus,' president met with building o

When President Donald Trump visited Kenosha , Wisconsin , on Tuesday to survey the damage caused by violent protests , at least one local store 's owners said they had no interest in meeting with the president .
`` I said no , thank you , '' Paul Willette told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel .
Willette is co-owner of Rode 's Camera Shop , which opened more than 100 years ago before being destroyed in a fire caused by rioters .
`` I did n't want anything to do with President Trump . ''
`` If it were any other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one .
I ca n't begin to describe my frustration with him .
I politely declined coming down there .
I did n't want to be part of that fiasco . ''
Rode 's Camera Shop first opened in 1911 .
Longtime employees Willette and Tom Gram bought the store from their employer , John Rode , in 2011 .
Gram , who worked in the shop for more than 40 years before buying it , told WTMJ the White House called him Monday to see if he would join the president to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Gram said he immediately refused .
Trump in Kenosha : Trump claims credit for bringing calm to Kenosha in visit criticized as politicizing unrest “ I think everything he does turns into a circus and I just didn ’ t want to be involved in it , ” Gram told the Milwaukee station .
The violent demonstrations broke out in Kenosha after a police officer shot Jacob Blake , a Black man , multiple times in the back in August , leaving him paralyzed .
Gram was surprised to see on TV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the store 's former owner , who still owns the property .
Rode was very supportive of the president .
`` John Rode III , owner of Rode 's Camera Shop , '' Trump said , introducing the previous owner during a roundtable discussion in Kenosha .
`` We 're going to help you .
That 's a very , very complete rebuild we 're talking about down there . ''
Trump said the business might have been spared if Wisconsin 's Democratic Gov .
Tony Evers had called in the National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made throughout his visit to the town .
But it was Evers who activated the state ’ s National Guard on Aug. 24 , which was the same day Rode 's Camera Shop was burned and a day after Blake was shot .
Three days later , Evers asked for help from Arizona , Michigan and Alabama , which sent Guard troops .
Earlier Tuesday , Trump and Rode stood outside a burned out storefront , which the Sentinel Journal reported was B & L Office Furniture , a store that was also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is located a few streets over from Rode 's Camera .
`` This store was here 109 years .
Just about the oldest in the nation , doing what you do , '' Trump told Rode .
`` I just appreciate President Trump coming today ; everybody here does , '' Rode said .
`` We ’ re so thankful that we got the federal troops in to help because once they got here , things did calm down quite a bit .
And our city police and sheriff and fire departments are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can believe , 24/7 . ''
Trump claimed that if federal support had been called in a `` day earlier , we would ’ ve saved your store . ''
`` We ’ re going to work with you .
We ’ re going to help you , '' Trump told Rode .
`` We ’ ll help you rebuild .
It ’ s a great area .
It ’ s a great state .
This should never happen .
A thing like this should never happen .
They have to call early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump was joined at the roundtable by Scott and Linda Carpenter , owners of B & L Office Furniture , Kimberly Warner , owner of the Authentique Gifts and RePour ’ d Candle Factory , and Riki Tagliapietra , who said he was representing two downtown businesses that were vandalized .
Like Rode , Warner praised the president and offered him `` great thanks for saving our town . ''
'They miss a 3-foot putt ' : Trump tells Ingraham some officers 'choke ' during shootings Gram told WTMJ he was disappointed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of current ownership .
He said Trump needs to `` bring this country together rather than divide it . ''
`` I think there ’ s a lot of good people in this community and to say that only law enforcement is correct is not the message we need to hear right now , '' Gram said .
After the store was destroyed , Gram and Willette told the Kenosha News they were devastated by the loss of the business .
`` This was just a building , but people ’ s memories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is killing me , '' Willette said .
`` A woman had just come in Monday and brought in a photo of her grandparents in elementary school , wanting it to be restored .
I left it on my desk , '' he added .
`` Now it ’ s all gone .
Our customers lost family memories . ''
`` We understand the protests , '' Gram told the Kenosha News .
`` but why destroy these businesses ? ''
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William Cummings, Molly Beck and Bill Glauber, USA TODAY

Destroyed Kenosha store's owners refused to be part of Trump 'circus,' president met with building owner instead
Show Caption Hide Caption 'We'll see what happens:' Trump discusses Kenosha and plan to visit President Trump talked about Kenosha and how well it's doing before his planned visit, but Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is urging him to 'reconsider' after a week of unrest. USA TODAY, Associated Press
When President Donald Trump visited Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Tuesday to survey the damage caused by violent protests, at least one local store's owners said they had no interest in meeting with the president.
"I said no, thank you," Paul Willette told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Willette is co-owner of Rode's Camera Shop, which opened more than 100 years ago before being destroyed in a fire caused by rioters. "I didn't want anything to do with President Trump."
"If it were any other president I would, but not this one. I can't begin to describe my frustration with him. I politely declined coming down there. I didn't want to be part of that fiasco."
Rode's Camera Shop first opened in 1911. Longtime employees Willette and Tom Gram bought the store from their employer, John Rode, in 2011.
Gram, who worked in the shop for more than 40 years before buying it, told WTMJ the White House called him Monday to see if he would join the president to discuss the damage caused to his store. Gram said he immediately refused.
Trump in Kenosha: Trump claims credit for bringing calm to Kenosha in visit criticized as politicizing unrest
“I think everything he does turns into a circus and I just didn’t want to be involved in it,” Gram told the Milwaukee station.
The violent demonstrations broke out in Kenosha after a police officer shot Jacob Blake, a Black man, multiple times in the back in August, leaving him paralyzed.
Gram was surprised to see on TV that Trump was instead joined by Rode, the store's former owner, who still owns the property. Rode was very supportive of the president.
"John Rode III, owner of Rode's Camera Shop," Trump said, introducing the previous owner during a roundtable discussion in Kenosha. "We're going to help you. That's a very, very complete rebuild we're talking about down there."
Trump said the business might have been spared if Wisconsin's Democratic Gov. Tony Evers had called in the National Guard sooner, repeating a claim he made throughout his visit to the town.
But it was Evers who activated the state’s National Guard on Aug. 24, which was the same day Rode's Camera Shop was burned and a day after Blake was shot. Three days later, Evers asked for help from Arizona, Michigan and Alabama, which sent Guard troops.
Earlier Tuesday, Trump and Rode stood outside a burned out storefront, which the Sentinel Journal reported was B&L Office Furniture, a store that was also torched by protesters. The furniture store is located a few streets over from Rode's Camera.
"This store was here 109 years. Just about the oldest in the nation, doing what you do," Trump told Rode.
"I just appreciate President Trump coming today; everybody here does," Rode said. "We’re so thankful that we got the federal troops in to help because once they got here, things did calm down quite a bit. And our city police and sheriff and fire departments are awesome. They worked harder than you can believe, 24/7."
Trump claimed that if federal support had been called in a "day earlier, we would’ve saved your store."
"We’re going to work with you. We’re going to help you," Trump told Rode. "We’ll help you rebuild. It’s a great area. It’s a great state. This should never happen. A thing like this should never happen. They have to call early."
In addition to Rode, Trump was joined at the roundtable by Scott and Linda Carpenter, owners of B&L Office Furniture, Kimberly Warner, owner of the Authentique Gifts and RePour’d Candle Factory, and Riki Tagliapietra, who said he was representing two downtown businesses that were vandalized.
Like Rode, Warner praised the president and offered him "great thanks for saving our town."
'They miss a 3-foot putt': Trump tells Ingraham some officers 'choke' during shootings
Gram told WTMJ he was disappointed to see Rode's views portrayed as those of current ownership.
He said Trump needs to "bring this country together rather than divide it."
"I think there’s a lot of good people in this community and to say that only law enforcement is correct is not the message we need to hear right now," Gram said.
After the store was destroyed, Gram and Willette told the Kenosha News they were devastated by the loss of the business.
"This was just a building, but people’s memories were inside. That’s what is killing me," Willette said.
"A woman had just come in Monday and brought in a photo of her grandparents in elementary school, wanting it to be restored. I left it on my desk," he added. "Now it’s all gone. Our customers lost family memories."
"We understand the protests," Gram told the Kenosha News. "but why destroy these businesses?"
Contributing: Courtney Subramanian and David Jackson
Trump unmasked: President goes maskless in Kenosha, and urges others to do so despite COVID-19 order


usatoday--2020-09-02--Donald Trump, Joe Biden will mark 9/11 anniversary in the same place: Shanksville, Pa.

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump and election challenger Joe Biden will mark next week 's 9/11 anniversary in the same place : The field in Pennsylvania where an airplane crashed amid a brawl between passengers and hijackers .
The Trump and Biden camps said they would both travel to Shanksville , Pennsylvania – site of the Flight 93 National Memorial – on Sept. 11 , which is a week from Friday .
It is not certain they will be there at the same , though there is an annual ceremony to honor the passengers and crew who tried to wrest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it crashed into a field near Shanksville .
Their actions thwarted another attack on that day in which other hijacked airplanes slammed into the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon just outside Washington , D.C. Nearly 3,000 people died in what remains the nation 's worst domestic terrorist attack .
White House spokesman Judd Deere said the president and first lady Melania Trump will travel to Shanksville `` to mark the 19th anniversary of the September 11 , 2001 terrorist attacks on our country and to honor and remember @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan to make remarks at the site .
The Biden campaign did not provide details of the vice president 's visit .
Both Trump and Biden have attended Flight 93 ceremonies before , though this one will be shortened because of the COVID-19 pandemic .
More : Trump honors 9/11 victims in Pennsylvania in rare role as consoler-in-chief There will be no musical performances , the National Park Service said in a statement , and `` each name of the passengers and crew members will be read aloud with the ringing of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went to Shanksville for the 9/11 anniversary in 2018 ; he attended memorial ceremonies at the Pentagon in 2017 and 2019 .
Biden attended memorials in Shanksville during his years as vice president .
In the election campaign four years ago , Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton both visited the Ground Zero memorial at the old World Trade Center on the 9/11 anniversary .

Donald Trump, Joe Biden will mark 9/11 anniversary in the same place: Shanksville, Pa.
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WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump and election challenger Joe Biden will mark next week's 9/11 anniversary in the same place: The field in Pennsylvania where an airplane crashed amid a brawl between passengers and hijackers.
The Trump and Biden camps said they would both travel to Shanksville, Pennsylvania – site of the Flight 93 National Memorial – on Sept. 11, which is a week from Friday.
It is not certain they will be there at the same, though there is an annual ceremony to honor the passengers and crew who tried to wrest control of Flight 93 from hijackers before it crashed into a field near Shanksville.
Their actions thwarted another attack on that day in which other hijacked airplanes slammed into the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C.
Nearly 3,000 people died in what remains the nation's worst domestic terrorist attack.
White House spokesman Judd Deere said the president and first lady Melania Trump will travel to Shanksville "to mark the 19th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on our country and to honor and remember the lives lost." Trump does plan to make remarks at the site.
The Biden campaign did not provide details of the vice president's visit.
Both Trump and Biden have attended Flight 93 ceremonies before, though this one will be shortened because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
More: Trump honors 9/11 victims in Pennsylvania in rare role as consoler-in-chief
There will be no musical performances, the National Park Service said in a statement, and "each name of the passengers and crew members will be read aloud with the ringing of the Bells of Remembrance."
Trump also went to Shanksville for the 9/11 anniversary in 2018; he attended memorial ceremonies at the Pentagon in 2017 and 2019.
Biden attended memorials in Shanksville during his years as vice president.
In the election campaign four years ago, Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton both visited the Ground Zero memorial at the old World Trade Center on the 9/11 anniversary.


usatoday--2020-09-02--Congressional Budget Office: Federal debt will exceed size of entire US economy next year

WASHINGTON – The federal debt will grow to approximately the size of the entire economy this year , the Congressional Budget Office announced Wednesday in its first analysis to fully take into account the economic and fiscal effects of the coronavirus pandemic .
The debt is projected to be larger than the gross domestic product by next year , according to the report .
In the nonpartisan agency 's 10-year outlook that was issued in January , CBO projected the debt would n't reach 98 % of GDP until 2030 .
`` We thought we had a full 10 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus wiped out a decade of fiscal space in just a few months , '' said Michael Peterson , head of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation , a nonpartisan organization focused on the country 's long-term fiscal challenges .
`` Worse yet , by 2023 we will break the all-time record for debt-to-GDP , which was set just after World War II . ''
More : Republicans say the Senate will take up coronavirus stimulus bill next week amid stalemate with Democrats Since the pandemic , Congress has spent trillions of dollars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to individuals , payroll assistance for businesses and expanded unemployment benefits .
Democrats and Republicans have not been able to agree on a fifth round of help that could dwarf the four previous rounds of assistance combined .
In May , the Democratic-led House passed a roughly $ 3.4 trillion bill .
The GOP-controlled Senate has talked about , but not approved , a $ 1.1 trillion package .
At the same time , tax revenues have fallen as the pandemic has pummeled the economy .
The budget office projected Wednesday that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deficit this year , the largest since 1945 as a share of the economy .
It 's also more than triple the shortfall recorded last year .
As a result , debt will rise sharply , reaching 98 % of GDP in 2020 , CBO said .
Debt is projected to exceed the size of the economy in 2021 and increase to 107 % in 2023 .
Budget watchdog groups have said that federal assistance is warranted but have also warned about the future consequences of so much deficit spending .
Unlike in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ national debt exceeded economic output , the nation faces structural challenges digging out of the hole .
An aging population , rising health care costs , compounding interest – as well as tax revenues falling short of spending commitments – were the primary drivers of rising debt before the virus , Peterson said .
`` And they will remain so once the crisis has passed , '' he added .
Democrats have focused their blame on tax cuts , particularly those passed in 2017 by a GOP-controlled Congress that have increased deficits by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to the CBO .
Republicans have said the nation 's fiscal problems are rooted in unsustainable spending on entitlement programs like Medicare , Medicaid and Social Security .
The debt was 79 % the size of the economy at the end of 2019 and 35 % of GDP in 2007 , before the start of the previous recession .

Federal debt will exceed size of entire US economy next year because of coronavirus, analysis says
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WASHINGTON – The federal debt will grow to approximately the size of the entire economy this year, the Congressional Budget Office announced Wednesday in its first analysis to fully take into account the economic and fiscal effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
The debt is projected to be larger than the gross domestic product by next year, according to the report.
In the nonpartisan agency's 10-year outlook that was issued in January, CBO projected the debt wouldn't reach 98% of GDP until 2030.
"We thought we had a full 10 years before reaching this unfortunate milestone, but the virus wiped out a decade of fiscal space in just a few months," said Michael Peterson, head of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, a nonpartisan organization focused on the country's long-term fiscal challenges. "Worse yet, by 2023 we will break the all-time record for debt-to-GDP, which was set just after World War II."
More: Republicans say the Senate will take up coronavirus stimulus bill next week amid stalemate with Democrats
Since the pandemic, Congress has spent trillions of dollars on coronavirus-related spending, including direct payments to individuals, payroll assistance for businesses and expanded unemployment benefits.
Democrats and Republicans have not been able to agree on a fifth round of help that could dwarf the four previous rounds of assistance combined.
In May, the Democratic-led House passed a roughly $3.4 trillion bill. The GOP-controlled Senate has talked about, but not approved, a $1.1 trillion package.
At the same time, tax revenues have fallen as the pandemic has pummeled the economy.
The budget office projected Wednesday that the government will run a $3.3 trillion deficit this year, the largest since 1945 as a share of the economy. It's also more than triple the shortfall recorded last year. As a result, debt will rise sharply, reaching 98% of GDP in 2020, CBO said. Debt is projected to exceed the size of the economy in 2021 and increase to 107% in 2023.
Budget watchdog groups have said that federal assistance is warranted but have also warned about the future consequences of so much deficit spending.
Unlike in the 1940s, the last time the national debt exceeded economic output, the nation faces structural challenges digging out of the hole. An aging population, rising health care costs, compounding interest – as well as tax revenues falling short of spending commitments – were the primary drivers of rising debt before the virus, Peterson said.
"And they will remain so once the crisis has passed," he added.
Democrats have focused their blame on tax cuts, particularly those passed in 2017 by a GOP-controlled Congress that have increased deficits by $1.9 trillion over a decade, according to the CBO.
Republicans have said the nation's fiscal problems are rooted in unsustainable spending on entitlement programs like Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.
The debt was 79% the size of the economy at the end of 2019 and 35% of GDP in 2007, before the start of the previous recession.


usatoday--2020-09-02--Joe Biden says challenge of reopening schools is a 'national emergency'

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden called the challenge in reopening America 's schools a `` national emergency '' Wednesday that was compounded by President Donald Trump 's failure to deal with the coronavirus pandemic .
Biden said school superintendents estimate they need $ 200 billion to cover extra costs to protect health during the school year , and more would be needed for colleges .
The former vice president said the federal government should cover costs for personal protective equipment , sanitizing cleansers and additional staff to keep classes smaller .
`` This is a national emergency .
But President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan for how to open our schools safely , '' said Biden , who was accompanied to the speech in Wilmington , Delaware , by his wife , Jill , a longtime college professor and high school teacher .
`` He ’ s offered us nothing but failure and delusions from start to finish and American families and our children are paying the price . ''
The positions contrast with Trump , who has urged schools and colleges to reopen .
Trump has promoted the development of vaccines and therapies for treating COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important to prevent the deaths of millions of people , but that states , their schools and businesses should reopen .
`` Let them open safely and carefully , '' Trump said Aug. 27 .
`` Open up their schools .
Let them play football .
It ’ s got to open up . ''
The virus has killed 185,000 Americans and infected more than 6 million , but provoked different responses from the presidential candidates .
Trump calls mask-wearing a recommendation , rather than a requirement .
After a health briefing in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masks for at least three months .
`` It ’ s unacceptable .
We can ’ t go on like this , '' Biden said .
`` We all want our schools to reopen – safely .
With a plan that prioritizes the health of students and educators alike . ''
Biden 's education speech came at a time of intensifying travel for Biden and Trump , who has ridiculed the former vice president for campaigning largely from home during the pandemic .
Biden 's speech Wednesday followed a video briefing with six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were shown on a large video screen at The Queen theater , while the Bidens took notes at a table .
The panel of experts included Sylvia Burwell , former secretary of Health and Human Services and now president of American University ; former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy .
Biden laid out proposals in June and July for reopening schools .
He 's proposed widespread testing and tracing of who has been in contact with people who are infected .
He said he would direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reimburse states @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as `` emergency protective measures '' that qualify for funding .
Biden also urged people to wear masks and keep a safe distance apart .
And he proposed funding for equipment and training for teachers and other staffers before reopening .
`` We need emergency support funding for our schools – and we need it now , '' Biden said .
`` Mr. President , that is your job .
That ’ s what you should be focused on – getting our kids back to school . ''

Joe Biden says challenge of reopening schools is a 'national emergency'
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Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden called the challenge in reopening America's schools a "national emergency" Wednesday that was compounded by President Donald Trump's failure to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden said school superintendents estimate they need $200 billion to cover extra costs to protect health during the school year, and more would be needed for colleges. The former vice president said the federal government should cover costs for personal protective equipment, sanitizing cleansers and additional staff to keep classes smaller.
"This is a national emergency. But President Trump still does not have a real plan for how to open our schools safely," said Biden, who was accompanied to the speech in Wilmington, Delaware, by his wife, Jill, a longtime college professor and high school teacher. "He’s offered us nothing but failure and delusions from start to finish and American families and our children are paying the price."
The positions contrast with Trump, who has urged schools and colleges to reopen. Trump has promoted the development of vaccines and therapies for treating COVID-19. He said the spring shutdown was important to prevent the deaths of millions of people, but that states, their schools and businesses should reopen.
"Let them open safely and carefully," Trump said Aug. 27. "Open up their schools. Let them play football. It’s got to open up."
The virus has killed 185,000 Americans and infected more than 6 million, but provoked different responses from the presidential candidates. Trump calls mask-wearing a recommendation, rather than a requirement. After a health briefing in mid-August, Biden urged governors to require masks for at least three months.
"It’s unacceptable. We can’t go on like this," Biden said. "We all want our schools to reopen – safely. With a plan that prioritizes the health of students and educators alike."
Biden's education speech came at a time of intensifying travel for Biden and Trump, who has ridiculed the former vice president for campaigning largely from home during the pandemic.
Biden's speech Wednesday followed a video briefing with six health and education officials, whose images were shown on a large video screen at The Queen theater, while the Bidens took notes at a table. The panel of experts included Sylvia Burwell, former secretary of Health and Human Services and now president of American University; former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy.
California State Board of Education.
Biden laid out proposals in June and July for reopening schools. He's proposed widespread testing and tracing of who has been in contact with people who are infected. He said he would direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reimburse states for spending on protective equipment for teachers as "emergency protective measures" that qualify for funding.
Biden also urged people to wear masks and keep a safe distance apart. And he proposed funding for equipment and training for teachers and other staffers before reopening.
"We need emergency support funding for our schools – and we need it now," Biden said. "Mr. President, that is your job. That’s what you should be focused on – getting our kids back to school."


usatoday--2020-09-02--Joe Biden to visit Kenosha on Thursday, making his first campaign visit to Wisconsin

MADISON , Wisconsin – Former Vice President Joe Biden and his wife , Jill , will visit Kenosha , Wisconsin , on Thursday .
Tuesday , President Donald Trump toured the destruction left in the aftermath of the shooting of Jacob Blake , who was shot seven times in the back by a police officer as he was trying to get into a vehicle .
Biden 's visit to Wisconsin will be the first by the Democratic presidential nominee this year .
Two weeks ago , Biden accepted his party 's nomination from his hometown of Wilmington , Delaware , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Committee officials moved the national convention to a mostly virtual format during the coronavirus pandemic .
`` Vice President Biden will hold a community meeting in Kenosha to bring together Americans to heal and address the challenges we face , '' his campaign said in a news release .
`` After , Vice President Biden and Dr. Biden will make a local stop . ''
No further details were available Wednesday .
Republicans and Trump have hammered Biden and Democrats for not campaigning in Wisconsin , comparing the decision to former Secretary of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2016 general election .
Trump narrowly carried Wisconsin .
In a new nationwide ad , Biden condemned the violence that has flared in some cities .
The ad combines clips from a speech Monday in Pittsburgh with images of unrest .
“ I want to make it absolutely clear , ” Biden said .
“ Rioting is not protesting .
Looting is not protesting .
And those who do it should be prosecuted.
” Biden accused Trump of being “ determined to instill fear in America because Donald Trump adds fuel to every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quoting from Pope John Paul II : “ Be not afraid.
” The ad airs in nine states , including Wisconsin .
Contact Molly Beck at molly.beck @ jrn.com .
Follow her on Twitter at @ MollyBeck .

Joe Biden to visit Kenosha on Thursday, making his first campaign visit to Wisconsin
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MADISON, Wisconsin – Former Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, will visit Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Thursday.
Tuesday, President Donald Trump toured the destruction left in the aftermath of the shooting of Jacob Blake, who was shot seven times in the back by a police officer as he was trying to get into a vehicle.
Biden's visit to Wisconsin will be the first by the Democratic presidential nominee this year.
Two weeks ago, Biden accepted his party's nomination from his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware, instead of Milwaukee, after Democratic National Committee officials moved the national convention to a mostly virtual format during the coronavirus pandemic.
"Vice President Biden will hold a community meeting in Kenosha to bring together Americans to heal and address the challenges we face," his campaign said in a news release. "After, Vice President Biden and Dr. Biden will make a local stop."
No further details were available Wednesday.
Republicans and Trump have hammered Biden and Democrats for not campaigning in Wisconsin, comparing the decision to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's absence during the 2016 general election. Trump narrowly carried Wisconsin.
In a new nationwide ad, Biden condemned the violence that has flared in some cities. The ad combines clips from a speech Monday in Pittsburgh with images of unrest.
“I want to make it absolutely clear,” Biden said. “Rioting is not protesting. Looting is not protesting. And those who do it should be prosecuted.”
Biden accused Trump of being “determined to instill fear in America because Donald Trump adds fuel to every fire.” He ended the ad by quoting from Pope John Paul II: “Be not afraid.”
The ad airs in nine states, including Wisconsin.
Contact Molly Beck at molly.beck@jrn.com. Follow her on Twitter at @MollyBeck.


usatoday--2020-09-02--Donald Trump goes maskless in Kenosha, and urges others to do so despite COVID-19 order

WASHINGTON – No masks in Kenosha for President Donald Trump .
Trump , who has expressed off-again , on-again support for mask wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic , was maskless again Tuesday as he surveyed businesses damaged during protests in Kenosha , Wisconsin .
At the start of a roundtable meeting with law enforcement personnel , local officials , and business owners , Trump told them they could take off their face masks `` if you feel more comfortable '' doing so .
`` Look how fast you took that off , '' he told one person .
None of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a group that included Attorney General William Barr and Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf .
Some members of Trump 's entourage were seen wearing masks during a tour of torched areas in a state that has suffered its share of coronavirus cases .
On Monday , the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported 75,603 total positive coronavirus test results in the Badger State and a total of 1,122 COVID-19 deaths .
In late July , Democratic Gov .
Tony Evers issued an order requiring all Wisconsin residents to wear masks indoors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order `` strongly recommends '' face coverings outside `` when it is not possible to maintain physical distancing . ''
More : 'Worse before it gets better . '
Trump delivers sober warning in return to coronavirus briefings More : Joe Biden says he would require wearing masks in public to prevent coronavirus spread For months , Trump refused to wear a mask , even during a highly publicized May visit to a manufacturing plant in Phoenix – a plant that made face masks .
Almost everyone else at the plant during Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ covering .
Trump has worn masks on a few occasions , most notably during a July 11 visit with ill troops at Walter Reed hospital .
On July 21 he urged all Americans to do so , saying he was `` getting used '' to the idea .
`` We 're asking everybody that when you are not able to socially distance , wear a mask , get a mask , '' Trump said then .
`` Whether you like the mask or not , they have an impact , they 'll have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can get . ''
A few weeks later , Trump criticized Democratic presidential opponent Joe Biden for proposing a policy to have all of the nation 's governors require mask wearing in their states .
Calling it an unnecessary mandate , Trump said : “ We want to have a certain freedom .
That ’ s what we ’ re about . ''

Donald Trump goes maskless in Kenosha, and urges others to do so despite COVID-19 order
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WASHINGTON – No masks in Kenosha for President Donald Trump.
Trump, who has expressed off-again, on-again support for mask wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic, was maskless again Tuesday as he surveyed businesses damaged during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
At the start of a roundtable meeting with law enforcement personnel, local officials, and business owners, Trump told them they could take off their face masks "if you feel more comfortable" doing so.
"Look how fast you took that off," he told one person.
None of the roundtable participants wound up wearing masks, a group that included Attorney General William Barr and Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf.
Some members of Trump's entourage were seen wearing masks during a tour of torched areas in a state that has suffered its share of coronavirus cases. On Monday, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported 75,603 total positive coronavirus test results in the Badger State and a total of 1,122 COVID-19 deaths.
In late July, Democratic Gov. Tony Evers issued an order requiring all Wisconsin residents to wear masks indoors, except in private residences. The order "strongly recommends" face coverings outside "when it is not possible to maintain physical distancing."
More: 'Worse before it gets better.' Trump delivers sober warning in return to coronavirus briefings
More: Joe Biden says he would require wearing masks in public to prevent coronavirus spread
For months, Trump refused to wear a mask, even during a highly publicized May visit to a manufacturing plant in Phoenix – a plant that made face masks. Almost everyone else at the plant during Trump's visit wore some kind of face covering.
Trump has worn masks on a few occasions, most notably during a July 11 visit with ill troops at Walter Reed hospital. On July 21 he urged all Americans to do so, saying he was "getting used" to the idea.
"We're asking everybody that when you are not able to socially distance, wear a mask, get a mask," Trump said then. "Whether you like the mask or not, they have an impact, they'll have an effect. We need everything we can get."
A few weeks later, Trump criticized Democratic presidential opponent Joe Biden for proposing a policy to have all of the nation's governors require mask wearing in their states.
Calling it an unnecessary mandate, Trump said: “We want to have a certain freedom. That’s what we’re about."


usatoday--2020-09-03--Police used 'spit hood' on Black man who died of asphyxiation: What we know about Daniel Prude's dea

ROCHESTER , N.Y. — A 41-year-old Black man died in March after being forcibly restrained by Rochester police officers .
Daniel T. Prude was handcuffed by officers in the early-morning hours of Monday , March 23 , as he walked naked and bleeding in southwest Rochester .
He was suffering from acute mental-health problems when he was detained .
During an 11-minute confrontation , multiple police officers were on scene , as well as two emergency medical technicians .
Force was applied for several minutes to Prude 's head and back as he lay on the pavement .
He lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was transported to the hospital , where he died a week later .
Prude 's death was ruled a homicide , according to the autopsy report .
Prude 's death mirrors the plight of George Floyd , who died in late May while in the custody of Minneapolis police officers .
Floyd 's death sparked nationwide protests , including weekly rallies in Rochester and other locations in upstate New York .
Activists have called for massive police reform and the state of New York has passed some new legislation , including the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personnel and disciplinary files from public view for decades .
So here 's what we know ( and do n't know ) so far about the death of Daniel Prude .
Prude had left his brother ’ s home wearing only long underwear , a tank top and socks .
He took off the clothes while on West Main , a witness told police .
Police believe that Prude broke windows at a business as he walked along before officers found him .
Several people encountered him on West Main , with at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his erratic actions , the police narrative said .
Prude was halted by a police officer at 3:16 a.m. on Jefferson Avenue .
He was ordered to lay on the ground and put his hands behind his back .
Prude complied and was handcuffed as he rolled onto his stomach .
Prude remained handcuffed as officers attempted to make a mental-health arrest .
He was agitated and spitting in some instances .
Officers covered his head with a white `` spit hood , '' meant to protect police from body fluids .
Officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ body camera footage shows .
He continued to yell at officers and at one point attempted to get to his feet .
Officers pushed him back over and then held him on the ground .
One officer used both hands with much of his weight behind him to forcefully push the side of Prude ’ s head into the pavement , similar to a triangle pushup .
Another officer used his knee at one point to hold down Prude ’ s torso , and a third held down his legs .
Prude 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He was then turned over and loaded into an ambulance 11 minutes after the first officer arrived .
How many police officers were at the scene ?
Six .
They were : Officer Mark Vaughn ; Officer Paul Ricotta ; Officer Andrew Specksgoor ; Officer Josiah Harris ; Officer Troy Talladay ; Sgt .
Michael Magri .
Attorney Elliot Shields , who is representing Prude 's family , said he obtained 80 minutes of body camera footage from an open-records request filed with the city of Rochester .
Shields said none of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knowledge , have been disciplined due to the incident .
During a news conference Wednesday , Shields said that the Prude family `` will sue everyone who is responsible for Daniel Prude 's death . ''
Prude , a resident of Chicago , arrived in Rochester via an Amtrak train on March 22 to stay with his brother .
He was not married and had no children .
He is survived by his sister Tameshay Prude and his father Joe Louis Cole , who live in Chicago , and by his brother Joseph @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Beyond his family information , Prude has n't left much of a trace on social media .
What did the medical examiner conclude ?
A low level of the powerful hallucinogen phencyclidine , or PCP , was found in Prude ’ s system .
The autopsy report listed “ acute phencyclidine intoxication ” as a complication of his death .
Prude 's death was ruled a homicide caused by `` complications of asphyxia in the setting of physical restraint '' by Monroe County Medical Examiner Dr. Nadia Granger , according to the autopsy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to state officials .
The New York state Attorney General ’ s office has been investigating the case since April but has made no public statement about it .
The investigation is not expected to wrap up for several more months .
Gov .
Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order in July to investigate the incident .
Joseph Prude described his brother Daniel 's death as a `` cold-blooded murder '' and accused involved officers of handling his brother `` like a damned animal '' during a Wednesday morning news conference about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a phone call to get my brother help , not to have my brother lynched , '' he said , noting that he had called 911 in the early-morning hours of March 23 after his brother exited his home .
`` How many more brothers have to die ?
This has got to stop . ''
Joseph Prude asked who will be held accountable for his brother 's death , why his brother 's death was `` covered up '' and how an officer could treat another person so inhumanely .
Protesters gathered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Building , which serves as police headquarters .
Free the People ROC said several of its organizers were briefly taken into custody after they entered the building while Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren was speaking to the media .
They were released on appearance tickets , said Iman Abid , regional director of the NYCLU , who was among those taken into custody .
Nine people were arrested and one person was reportedly taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries received during the arrest .
Police later clashed with protesters outside the Public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disperse them Demonstrators later gathered at the spot where Prude died , chanting , dancing and praying .
They stayed late into the night .
Local activists expect rallies to continue in the coming days .
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park has proven to be the hub of most of the activity in the rallies against institutional racism , police abuse and misconduct .
Rochester saw a wave of rallies and protests in the wake of the Floyd slaying .
The most notable rally on May 30 , five days after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ downtown to MLK Park .
Marchers made their way across downtown and ended up in front of the Public Safety Building , headquarters for the Rochester Police Department .
The rally devolved into chaos as vehicles , some belonging to police , were burned and flipped .
More than 20 people were arrested after more than 80 businesses across Monroe County were looted .
Some have been brought up on federal arson charges .
Subsequent rallies have been much calmer .
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Police used 'spit hood' on Black man who died of asphyxiation: What we know about Daniel Prude's death
Show Caption Hide Caption Daniel Prude's family says Rochester police treated him like 'animal' Daniel Prude, a 41-year-old Black man, died a week after being forcibly restrained by Rochester police officers. USA TODAY
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A 41-year-old Black man died in March after being forcibly restrained by police officers.
Daniel Prude, who suffered from acute mental health problems, was handcuffed naked by officers in the early morning hours of Monday, March 23. He was detained during an 11-minute confrontation involving six police officers and two emergency medical technicians.
Force was applied for several minutes to Prude's head and back as he lay on the pavement. He lost consciousness after officers cut off his breathing and was transported to a hospital, where he died a week later.
Prude's death was ruled a homicide, according to the autopsy report.
There are similarities between Prude's death and that of George Floyd, who died in late May in the custody of Minneapolis police officers. Floyd's death led to nationwide protests, including weekly rallies in Rochester and other locations in upstate New York.
Activists have called for massive police changes, and the state of New York repealed a law that shielded police personnel and disciplinary files from public view for decades.
So here's what we know (and don't know) about the death of Daniel Prude.
What happened?
Prude had left his brother’s home wearing long underwear, a tank top and socks. He took off the clothes while on West Main, a witness told police. Police suspect Prude broke windows at a business before officers found him. Several people encountered him, and at least one person called 911 to report his erratic actions, according to police.
At 3:16 a.m., a police officer ordered Prude to lie on the ground and put his hands behind his back. Prude complied and was handcuffed.
Officers attempted to make a mental health arrest. Prude was agitated and spitting. Officers covered his head with a white "spit hood" meant to protect police from body fluids.
Officers stood around Prude in a semicircle, body camera footage shows. He yelled at officers and attempted to get to his feet. Officers pushed him over and held him on the ground.
One officer used both hands to push the side of Prude’s head against the pavement. Another officer used his knee to hold down Prude’s torso, and a third held down his legs.
Prude's head was held down for three minutes. He was then turned over and loaded into an ambulance 11 minutes after the first officer arrived.
Daniel Prude death: Rochester police body cam video captures incident This has been edited for clarity and length after reviewing the raw video of the incident. It is separate from the video released by groups involved in this case. Michael V. Pettigano, NorthJersey
How many police officers were there?
There were six officers at the scene: Mark Vaughn, Paul Ricotta, Andrew Specksgoor, Josiah Harris, Troy Talladay and Sgt. Michael Magri.
Attorney Elliot Shields, who represents Prude's family, said he obtained 80 minutes of body camera footage from an open records request filed with the city of Rochester.
During a news conference Wednesday, Shields said the Prude family "will sue everyone who is responsible for Daniel Prude's death."
Who was Daniel Prude?
Prude, a resident of Chicago, arrived in Rochester via an Amtrak train March 22 to stay with his brother.
He was not married. He is survived by his sister Tameshay Prude and his father, Joe Louis Cole, who live in Chicago, and by his brother Joseph Prude, who lives in Rochester.
Beyond his family information, Prude didn't leave much of a trace on social media.
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What did the medical examiner conclude?
A low level of the powerful hallucinogen phencyclidine, or PCP, was found in Prude’s system. The autopsy report listed “acute phencyclidine intoxication” as a complication in his death.
Monroe County Medical Examiner Nadia Granger ruled Prude's death a homicide caused by "complications of asphyxia in the setting of physical restraint."
Could the police officers face charges?
That will be up to state officials. The New York state Attorney General’s office has been investigating the case since April but has made no public statement about it. The investigation is not likely to wrap up for several months.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order in July to investigate the incident.
A 'cold-blooded murder,' Prude's brother says
Joseph Prude described his brother's death as a "cold-blooded murder" and accused officers of handling Daniel "like a damned animal" Wednesday morning at a news conference.
He said he had called 911 after his brother exited his home. "I placed a phone call to get my brother help, not to have my brother lynched," he said. "How many more brothers have to die? This has got to stop."
He asked who would be held accountable for his brother's death, why it was "covered up" and how an officer could treat another person so inhumanely.
9 arrested protesting Prude's death
Protesters gathered Wednesday outside Rochester’s Public Safety Building, which serves as police headquarters. Free the People ROC said several of its organizers were briefly taken into custody after they entered the building while Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren was speaking to the media.
Iman Abid, regional director of the New York Civil Liberties Union, was among those taken into custody and released. Nine people were arrested.
Police clashed with protesters outside the Public Safety Building and deployed pepper spray to disperse them
Demonstrators gathered at the spot where Prude died, chanting, dancing and praying. They stayed late into the night.
Activists expect rallies to continue in the coming days. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park has been the hub of most of the activity in the rallies against institutional racism, police abuse and misconduct.
There is power in silence. Only the man made noises of downtown and construction. #roc @DandC #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/izDUBuqAwi — Will Cleveland (@WillCleveland13) June 6, 2020
Rochester saw a wave of protests in the wake of the Floyd slaying. On May 30, five days after Floyd died, thousands of people gathered downtown at MLK Park.
Marchers crossed downtown to the Public Safety Building. The rally devolved into chaos as vehicles, some belonging to police, were burned and flipped.
More than 20 people were arrested after more than 80 businesses across Monroe County were looted. Some face federal arson charges.
Subsequent rallies have been much calmer. A protest in July shut down Interstate 490 in downtown Rochester for 15 minutes.
Contributing: N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY; The Associated Press; Victoria Freile, Rochester (N.Y.) Democrat and Chronicle.
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