On Tuesday, presidential primaries were held in seven states: Indiana, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Washington, D.C. Some of the major victories on Tuesday include the defeat of Iowa Representative Steve King, a nine-term Republican with a history of racist and anti-immigrant remarks.

President Trump disapproves of GOP pulling its August nominating convention out of North Carolina amid fear of health risks. Because of contractual obligations with Charlotte, Republicans still expect to conduct much of the convention’s official business in North Carolina, such as voting on Trump’s formal nomination.

On Saturday, former Vice President Joe Biden earned enough delegates to fully secure the Democratic nomination for president, pulling together the 1,991 delegates needed to become the nominee.

Former generals and diplomats continue to criticize President Donald Trump for his use of the country’s military on its own citizens. While left-leaning articles highlight that former White House chief of staff John Kelly said he agrees with former Secretary of Defense General Jim Mattis’ earlier criticism of Trump, right-leaning articles by Fox News highlights that Democrats at local and state levels “refuse to do their jobs”.

There are 2058 news articles covering this topic. 59% (1224) are left leaning, 31% (630) center, 10% (204) right leaning.

From the left: Former Chief of Staff John Kelly: 'I agree' with Jim Mattis on Trump, CNN
From the center: Ex sec. def. criticizes Trump using military for ‘political purposes’, The Hill
From the right: Whitaker: Stand with those fighting injustice while upholding law & order, Fox News

Also in the news: On Friday, President Trump celebrated an unexpected drop in the unemployment rate, which dropped to 13.3 percent from 14.7 percent in April. While left-leaning articles highlight President Trump’s use of Friday’s numbers as a “life raft” for his reelection campaign, right-leaning articles highlight that Trump said significant progress was also being made in the development of coronavirus vaccines.

On Thursday, Senate Democrats stood in silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds at the U.S. Capitol to honor the lives of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. While left-leaning articles highlight that ex-military leaders have condemned Trump over his response to protests, right-leaning articles highlight that there is barely any coverage from broadcast networks regarding deaths as a result of rioters.

There are 2907 news articles covering this topic. 54% (1575) are left leaning, 35% (1009) center, 11% (323) right leaning.

From the left: President faces unprecedented revolt from former military leaders, CNN
From the center: Some senate Dems kneel in honor George Floyd at Capitol, USA Today
From the right: Networks spend 700+ mins on Floyd protests, 5 on riot deaths, Fox News

Also in the news: On Wednesday, Virginia Sen. Mark Warner called for Attorney General William Barr’s resignation after the attorney general reportedly ordered peaceful protesters to be cleared from near the White House earlier this week. While left-leaning articles highlight Warner’s call for Barr to resign, right-leaning articles highlight that President Trump lashed out at former Defense Secretary James Mattis.

Eight states and Washington, D.C., held primaries on Tuesday. While left-leaning articles highlight that the results of Tuesday’s primaries include victories for candidates of color, right-leaning articles highlight that conservative congressman Steve King has been voted out of the House.

There are 2211 news articles covering this topic. 33% (726) are left leaning, 33% (732) center, 34% (753) right leaning.

From the left: Wins for Women of Color as Nation Protests Systemic Racism, New York Times
From the center: Primary Election Snafus Show Challenges For November Vote, NPR
From the right: Controversial Iowa Rep. Steve King loses primary race, NY Post

Also in the news: On Tuesday, President Trump said that the Republican Party would seek to pull its August nominating convention out of North Carolina. While left-leaning articles highlight North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper’s statement that it would be a danger to the nation’s current health situation to host a large convention, right-leaning articles highlight President Trump’s disapproval of Cooper’s canceling of the Convention.

On Tuesday, President Trump ordered military units to rout those peacefully protesting police violence near the White House. While left-leaning articles highlight that retired military leaders condemned their successors for ordering military units, right-leaning articles highlight that President Trump called those who looted the Macy’s flagship store in New York “hoodlums and thieves.”

There are 2262 news articles covering this topic. 13% (298) are left leaning, 53% (1202) center, 34% (762) right leaning.

From the left: Commanders Fault Trump’s Use of Troops on Protesters, New York Times
From the center: Trump urges NY to activate National Guard in response to unrest, The Hill
From the right: ‘Bring in National Guard!’ after Macy’s flagship left in shambles, NY Post

Also in the news: On Tuesday, Former Vice President Joe Biden castigated President Trump for fanning “the flames of hate,” and called on Congress to address systemic racism and police brutality. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden’s speech rested on familiarity and empathy, right-leaning articles highlight Biden’s criticism of Trump as being unconcerned with people in his care.

Chinese officials and state media have accused American leaders of hypocrisy as protests rage nationwide following the death of George Floyd. While left-leaning articles highlight that a new national security bill will be imposed in Beijing in coming months, right-leaning articles highlight that almost no Chinese internet users sympathize with American police officers.

There are 3675 news articles covering this topic. 43% (1571) are left leaning, 41% (1491) center, 17% (613) right leaning.

From the left: Trump's protest response gives China a propaganda win on Hong Kong, CNN
From the center: Chinese officials accuse U.S. of hypocrisy over Hong Kong, Newsweek
From the right: Editorial claims some in China 'cheering' Floyd unrest online, Fox News

Also in the news: On Monday, President Donald Trump called governors on a phone call “weak”–saying they need to use force to “dominate” riots. While left-leaning articles highlight that Trump told governors they “have to use the military,” right-leaning articles highlight that former Vice President Joe Biden’s campaign staff is getting “anarchists out of jail.”