Another Violent Night:
St. Louis police say that four officers have been struck by gunfire last night.
A police officer that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio wants stripped of his badge after being seen on video pointing a gun at a crowd had actually drawn his weapon after his supervisor was nearly killed by a brick.
Joe Biden:
Joe Biden says that police — if facing a threat from a person with “a knife or something” — should be trained to “shoot ‘em in the leg instead of the heart.”
President Trump:
President Trump said he is taking “immediate action” to mobilize “all available federal resources” to stop riots and looting across the country, threatening to deploy the military if states don’t send in the National Guard to protests.
President Trump then walked out of the front of the White House and across the street to St. John’s Church, which was set on fire by protesters… The left is saying it was a “photo op.”
- President Trump Walks Out Of White House, Holds Up Bible In Front Of St. John’s Church Amid Protests (Daily Caller)
Springfield:
The city of Springfield released a resolution on June 1 expressing how they feel over what happened to George Floyd.
- Springfield officials release resolution over protests for George Floyd and police brutality (OzarksFirst)
Silver Dollar City:
Silver Dollar City plans to open for Season Pass Holders on Saturday, June 13.
Necco Wafers:
Do you remember the candy Necco Wafers? They’re making a comeback!
BET:
BET founder Robert Johnson called for the payment of $14 trillion in reparations to African-Americans.
BarkSkins:
Nick shares a new series on Nat Geo that you need to watch.
- BarkSkins (National Geographic)