Trump suggests healing racial divide will be quick and easy; Sources: Trump resists adapting his tone despite push from aides; Infectious disease expert: “COVID’s not taking a summer vacation”; Protests, coronavirus, economy: Voting issues in battleground Arizona; What Pompeo knew when he had Trump fire govt. watchdog;

Published: June 12, 2020, 9:20 p.m.

Trump: Chokeholds may be necessary in one-on-one situations; Trump: Rally in Tulsa on Juneteenth will be a “celebration”; Trump to appear at socially distanced West Point commencement; GOP Senator Scott talks Trump, race & push for police reform; Trump refuses to rename bases honoring confederate flags; “Pandemic is not over”: CDC officials emphasize social distancing; Oregon, Utah to pause reopening after COVID spike in cases; Florida sees largest one-day increase in COVID cases as Gov. Desantis plans to reopen schools this fall; Experts worried Trump will speed vaccine for political purposes; AZ Republican says she’ll support Biden who is a “decent, kind, sane man”; Trump: Tulsa rally scheduled on Juneteenth not on purpose, “think about it as a celebration”; 1921 Tulsa Massacre now reflection point ahead of Trump rally; Black-owned newspaper publisher welcomes spotlight on Tulsa with Trump’s upcoming rally;