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• Civil rights icon and congressman, John Lewis, honored at Atlanta funeral.
• President Donald Trump suggests delaying U.S. presidential election.
• 2.2 million new unemployment claims filed last week, as GDP sinks 33%.
• President Trump threatens to send national guard to Portland, as federal troops pullout.
• Mayors of several major cities oppose use of federal troops unless requested.
• Chicago activists and lawmakers speak out against I.C.E. Academy.
• Federal judge bans Oakland police from using munition, other weapons on protesters.
• House approves two child care bills, report warns the pandemic is hurting industry.
• Family of slain soldier who claimed sexual harassment in army meet president.

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