Trump is talking about using tanks to quell the George Floyd protests, but the Pentagon is getting cold feet
- President Donald Trump has said he's considering invoking the Insurrection Act of 1807 to try to stop the violent protests. At least 17,000 National Guard troops are already deployed nationwide.
- He's also talking about using tanks on the streets.
- Several governors and military officials have voiced concern at the use of troops in civilian areas. The Pentagon is now reportedly distancing itself from Trump's wish to send in troops regardless of states' wishes.
A third of unemployment benefits have yet to reach Americans
There's a roughly $67 million gap between what unemployed Americans are owed and what they have received so far, according to Bloomberg.
Chief of Staff Mark Meadows told a senior staff meeting that the church photo op was actually Ivanka Trump's idea, The New York Times reported.
These former Apple execs have a track record of spotting unicorns. They've identified 3 postcrisis startup themes for a new $90 million fund.
These Apple veterans want to invest in startups that can navigate the current crisis.
Chinaa彩平台 warns the UK to 'step back from the brink' after Boris Johnson offers 3 million Hong Kong citizens refuge in Britain
The move dramatically escalates the growing row between Beijing and London.
The US military moved 1,600 soldiers into positions outside the nation's capital and has them on alert to respond to protests if necessary
The Pentagon says these troops, which include a quick-reaction force, were brought in as "a prudent planning measure."
A proprietary Bank of America indicator points to 20%-plus gains in the stock market over the next year. Here's what the firm recommends buying now ahead of the rally.
Positive stock-market returns have historically followed 94% of the time in the year after the indicator flashed near its current level.
The world's largest free-flying American flag has been ripped in half after a thunderstorm
This American flag is 100-feet taller than the Statue of Liberty and weighs in at 340 pounds, according to the company.
The hotel, once a Sheraton, is now being operated by people without a彩平台s who are escaping the tension on Minneapolis streets.
Research shows there are at least 6 proven ways to reduce police brutality — and 2 strategies that don't work
Body cams and bias trainings don't work well. Strict policies around use of force, as well as federal oversight and police union contracts, do.
Google Cloud lures two key hires from SAP and rival Amazon Web a彩平台
Google lured Abdul Razack from SAP and Andi Gutmans from Amazon Web a彩平台 to bolster its cloud business.
Amazon drops $2 coronavirus pay rise for warehouse workers as CEO Jeff Bezos' fortune nears $150 billion
Amazon has now phased out two major policies brought in to protect workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Vulnerable populations may be at risk of not being able to access funds they need amid the pandemic
Use of physical currency was weakening before the pandemic, and now vulnerable populations are even more at risk of not being able to access funds.
Billionaire trader Michael Hintze suffered a record 45% loss in his flagship fund in just 2 months
Hintze's CQS hedge fund reportedly sold investments at a fraction of their face value to raise cash during the pandemic.
The US plans to ban Chinese passenger airlines, retaliating as Chinaa彩平台 hinders US airlines from resuming flights to its country
The US ban on Chinese passenger airlines comes as the latest in a tit-for-tat between the two countries as tensions mount.
Chinaa彩平台's economy roared back in May while the rest of the world is slowly recovering, according to a widely-watched set of business surveys
Among a set of data released by IHS Markit on the same day, India's business activity index came out to be the lowest.
Here's the route of US Navy P-8A patrol plane that was 'unsafely' intercepted by Russian fighters off Syria
The US Navy surveillance aircraft was shadowed by the Russians as it flew over international waters off the coast of Syria.
A former Bloomberg saleswoman says male employees encouraged women to "dress provocatively," ranked "Hot Bloomberg Girls," used the internal chat system to "stalk" women, and looked up skirts, according to a lawsuit
Bloomberg LP has been sued yet again, this time by a woman who claims she was sexually harassed and retaliated against for complaining.
Meet the de Blasio family, the first family of New York City
NYC mayor Bill de Blasio and his family have been at the forefront of the city's political scene since he first assumed office.
Meena Harris — Kamala Harris' niece — wants to inspire the next generation of social activists
Meena Harris pivoted from her career as a lawyer to embarking on a new venture as a social justice entrepreneur.
Mark Zuckerberg defends Facebook's decision to allow Trump's post in internal meeting even as employees protest and resign
Facebook is facing the largest employee revolt in its 16-year history. Some have staged virtual protests over the decision, and some have resigned.
'Lay down your arms, uphold your oath': Former military leaders and lawmakers resoundingly blast Trump's idea of deploying US troops on American streets
"I call on all our proud young men and women in uniform ... to lay down your arms, uphold your oath, and join this new march for freedom."
A hedge-fund manager finally unloaded his Hamptons mansion — for half of its asking price. Take a look inside the beachfront a彩平台.
Hedge-fund manager Barry Rosenstein's former Hamptons a彩平台 is 13,623 square feet with 9.5 bathrooms, a guest cottage, and a lap pool.
Teens on TikTok are exposing a generational rift between parents and kids over how they treat Black Lives Matter protests
Gen Z usually turns to TikTok for a quit hit of serotonin. Now, they're using it to lead the charge against systemic racism and police brutality.
The Trump administration decided to put the coronavirus on the back burner when it mattered most
Despite a decline leveling off at around 20,000 new cases a day as states reopen, infections are climbing in some parts of the country.
Economists forecast that an additional 1.8 million Americans filed for unemployment last week
While a decrease from the previous week, 1.8 million claims is "indicative of a labor market that's under quite a lot of stress," said Michelle Meyer.
From execs to budtenders, over 3,100 people have lost their jobs in cannabis. We're keeping track of all the cuts across the industry here.
Amid investigations, lawsuits, and slumping valuations, cannabis companies are reeling. To stay afloat, they're cutting workers.
This purple shampoo is my secret weapon for extending the life of my highlights and keeping my blonde hair from looking brassy
The Clairol Shimmer Lights purple shampoo is the drugstore solution for maintaining blonde hair and avoiding that dull, brassy look. Here's how it works.
Zoom expects to boost revenue by 200% and profits by 300% this year. These 5 charts show the video-conferencing upstart's explosive growth.
Zoom's stock price has already tripled this year, boosting its market capitalization to almost $59 billion.
'Pokémon Sword and Shield' are getting their first big expansion later this month, bringing new Pokémon and a brand-new area to explore
The first expansion for 'Pokémon Sword and 'Shield' will arrive on June 17, while the second one is set to arrive in the fall.
Top cannabis analysts share why they're getting more bullish on the industry and name 4 firms that should excite investors now
At a Benzinga panel, Cowen, Jefferies, and Piper Sandler analysts named their top cannabis stock picks as the industry begins to mature.
US stocks gain as economic-reopening optimism continues to outweigh civil unrest
New data released on Wednesday showed that US companies cut 2.76 million jobs in May, less than one-third of what economists expected.
US companies cut 2.76 million jobs in May, less than one-third of what economists expected, ADP says
While the labor market is still reeling from the pandemic, "job loss likely peaked in April, as many states have begun a phased reopening," ADP said.
THE STATE OF VIRTUAL CARE IN THE US: The coronavirus is pushing telehealth into the mainstream — here's how traditional healthcare players are using it to retain business now and where the market is headed
This report explains how the coronavirus pandemic has fast-tracked the implementation and use of virtual care channels in the US.
Chase Pay Yourself Back gives you bonus value when you use points for groceries, dining, and more — here's how it works
If you have the Chase Sapphire Preferred or Reserve, you can use Chase Pay Yourself Back to redeem points toward select purchases at a bonus rate.
Davos, the elite conference attended by billionaires and heads of state, will allow anyone to attend virtually in 2021
In years past, armed guards blocked access to the event's host city for the duration of the conference.
Gun sales are surging amid protests across the US, and one Wall Street analyst says Joe Biden's polling lead could accelerate them even more
Gun stocks have easily outperformed the market at large since March as firearm purchases soar in the wake of coronavirus lockdowns.
An 'ANTIFA' Twitter account that called for looting 'white hoods' was actually run by white nationalist group Identity Evropa
Twitter said this isn't the first time that users linked to Identity Evropa have created fake accounts to spread "hateful content."
Just 6 years after Ebola killed more than 11,000 people, West African nations are bracing for a coronavirus spike
West Africa is a彩平台 to some of the poorest countries in the world, many lacking doctors and vital resources such as ventilators.
Facebook just launched a new tool that makes it easier than ever to delete your embarrassing old posts and photos
You can't delete photos that others have tagged you in with the Manage Activity tool, but you can hide them or remove tags in batches.
UC Berkeley students recreated more than 100 buildings on their 'Minecraft' campus 'Blockeley' — take a tour of the virtual university
College commencements around the country were canceled, and students have been recreating them online.
Elfin Market prepares physical credit card launch
Elfin Market is launching a physical credit card –– a cheaper option than traditional P2P alternatives and easier for borrowers to withdraw funds.
How $7.8 billion Juniper Networks is preparing for the death of the trade show: 'We're just never gonna get back to where we were'
Juniper, ThermoFisher, and Siemens tap Kaon's platform to demo products. "We've pivoted pretty dramatically to all-digital and all-virtual tactics."
Investors have plowed $151 billion into coronavirus bonds in a rush to stem pandemic damage
Coronavirus bonds are somewhat murky assets, as they aren't tied to specific criteria and funds' uses aren't closely tracked.
The architect of Sweden's no-lockdown plan suggested the strategy was a mistake based on what we now know about the coronavirus
State epidemiologist Anders Tegnell said if Sweden had had the knowledge it had today, its response would have likely been harsher.
8 warning signs that can predict divorce in LGBTQ couples
There are multiple warning signs that can indicate whether you and your partner are heading toward a big split. Here's how to spot them.