Subscribe View in browser 1. Ex-Chief of Staff John Kelly Defends Mattis’ Rebuke of Trump ‘HE GOT NASTY’ Kelly also refuted President Trump’s claims that he had fired the former defense secretary in 2018. POLITICS 2. Barr Dodges When Pressed on Far-Right Extremism at Protests DEFLECTION “I did make that point,” he dodged. “I am not going to get too specific.” POLITICS Calling all news junkies and know-it-alls. Test your knowledge with the all-new Daily Beast Crossword. Be there or be square. PLAY NOW 3. A SodaStream Is a Summer Must, Especially When It's On Sale NOW STREAMING: SODA It’s extremely easy-to-use and takes most drinks to the next level. For $60, you’re elevating your summer drinks for pennies on the bubble. SCOUTED Advertisement 4. QB Drew Brees: ‘I Ask Your Forgiveness’ for Flag Remarks ‘BREAKS MY HEART’ The quarterback apologized for criticizing Colin Kaepernick by saying he will “never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag.” U.S. NEWS 5. GOP Senator Applauds Mattis Op-Ed, Questions Trump Support BREAKING RANKS The Alaska Republican broke with her GOP colleagues in endorsing Mattis’ censure of President Trump's actions this week. POLITICS 6. YouTuber Jake Paul Charged After Scottsdale Mall Looting ‘I UNDERSTAND THE ANGER’ Paul claims that he did not take part in looting and was at the mall to record and share what was happening. U.S. NEWS Advertisement 7. Cop Kills 22-Yr-Old After Mistaking Hammer for Gun: Chief ‘WHAT THREAT?’ The officer said he fired at Sean Monterrosa five times after mistaking the hammer in his pocket for a gun. U.S. NEWS 8. Tacoma Man’s Death After Police Restraint Was Homicide: ME JUST LIKE FLOYD Manuel Ellis’ died of hypoxia, respiratory arrest, and physical restraint, the medical examiner determined. U.S. NEWS 9. Richmond’s Robert E. Lee Statue Will Be Torn Down: Governor MOVING ON The statue will be removed from its massive pedestal in Richmond’s Monument Avenue and put into storage. U.S. NEWS Advertisement 10. ‘Horrifying’: NYPD Cops Caught Beating Cyclist With Batons ‘OH MY GOD’ The video appears to show at least three NYPD officers beating a cyclist in the street. U.S. NEWS 11. Key Witness to George Floyd’s Death: He Didn’t Resist Arrest ‘NO FORM OR WAY’ Maurice Lester Hall was with Floyd during his fatal encounter with the Minneapolis police. U.S. NEWS 12. New Unemployment Claims Below 2m for First Time Since March FAR FROM OVER Total number of Americans who have sought aid since the start of the lockdown is around 42 million. U.S. NEWS Advertisement 13. Black Pittsburgh Reporter Removed From BLM Coverage ‘DISINGENUOUS’ After she shared images of the mess Kenny Chesney fans leave after tailgating, jokingly comparing it to those decrying the looting amid current protests. U.S. NEWS 14. Hong Kong Criminalizes Making Fun of China’s National Anthem NO LAUGHING MATTER The approval came as Hong Kongers are set to mark the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre. WORLD 15. Black Trans Woman Targeted in Shocking Minneapolis Attack #ALLBLACKLIVESMATTER Iyanna Dior was attacked by a Minneapolis mob outside a gas station following a car accident. U.S. NEWS Read More Advertisement © Copyright 2020 The Daily Beast Company LLC 555 W. 18th Street, New York NY 10011 Privacy Policy If you are on a mobile device or cannot view the images in this message, click here to view this email in your browser. To ensure delivery of these emails, please add emails@thedailybeast.com to your address book. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, or think you have received this message in error, you can safely unsubscribe. |