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Republicans in northwest Iowa ousted Rep. Steve King in Tuesday's primary, deciding they've had enough of the conservative lightning rod known for making incendiary comments about immigrants and white supremacy throughout his nearly two decades in Congress.

Protests were largely peaceful and the nation's streets were calmer than they have been in days since the killing of George Floyd set off demonstrations that at times brought violence and destruction along with pleas to stop police brutality and injustice against African Americans.

Trump drew new condemnation after his second day of photo-ops at a religious site, which some see as misuse and manipulation of sacred symbols.

One demonstration of force helped simulate courage and leadership — and eclipsed Trump's earlier sheltering in the White House bunker.

Protests were also held in Houston, St. Paul, Minnesota, and Orlando, Florida, where more than 1,000 people gathered in the afternoon to decry the killings of black people.

President Donald Trump said he is seeking a new state to host the Republican National Convention after host North Carolina refused to guarantee the event could be held in Charlotte without restrictions because of ongoing concerns over the coronavirus.

The self-declared "president of law and order" deployed law enforcement and troops to clear peaceful protesters from his path to a photo-op near the White House.

The bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington sharply criticized President Donald Trump for staging a visit to the historic St. John's Church across from the White House, where he held up a Bible after authorities had cleared the area of peaceful protesters.

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Windows shattered and merchandise was stolen in Manhattan overnight as New York City went into lockdown through Tuesday morning.

From inaction on police abuse cases to mixed messages on governors' restrictions, Trump's record eroded his credibility on violence after Floyd's death.