President Joe Biden, VP Kamala Harris, and AG Merrick Garland gave remarks about taking action on gun reform and preventing gun violence on April 8, 2021. Biden issued 6 executive orders addressing gun violence, particularly “ghost guns” and red flag laws. Read the transcript of the press conference speech here.

MPD officer Lt. Johnny Mercil testified during Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd on April 6, 2021. He was the officer that trained Chauvin on the use of neck restraints. Read the transcript of his testimony remarks here.

Attorney Gloria Allred held a press conference on March 29, 2021 with Sherry Vill, a women accusing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment. Read the transcript of the briefing speech here.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a new sweeping voting bill into law on March 25, 2021. The Georgia GOP-controlled Senate passed the bill by a 34-20 vote. Read the full transcript here.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus held a press conference on March 17, 2021 to discuss the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Read the transcript of the full briefing here.

The family and attorneys of George Floyd held a press conference on March 12, 2021. Read the transcript of the full briefing here.