Mayor Brandon Johnson’s team defended failed property tax hike plan to investors:

The vast majority of our products use natural or no colors, and we've been on a journey to reduce our use of FD&C (Food, Drug & Cosmetic) colors across the remainder of our portfolio.— Pedro Navio, North America president at Kraft Heinz in the company's statement.

The NSG teams did not find any trace of explosives or IEDs across any debris of the Air India plane.

— A police officer who requested anonymity commented on the findings of the security sweep.

Instead of running from our history, instead of trying to take away from what actually happened in America, we need to embrace it, and then we need to learn the lessons from it.

— Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. spoke about the significance of Juneteenth and its impact on the city.

The rule of law is not fine and our constitutional democracy is not fine.

— Brad Lander, speaking outside the court after being released, addressing the impact of immigration policies.

If we didn’t have the National Guard on call and ready, they would rip Los Angeles apart.— President Donald Trump commented on the protests in Los Angeles and the role of the National Guard as he was departing for the G7 summit.

I’d like to take this opportunity to invite each one of you to look into your own hearts, to recognize that God is present, and that perhaps in many different ways, God is reaching out to you.— Pope Leo XIV addressing young people gathered in Chicago and watching online during his first public address.

The hatred that exists, that (Trump has) generated, has got to stop. Democracy has got to come back in full.

— Tom Scharff, a protester in Louisville, explaining his reasons for attending the rally.

We believe that President Trump is the only person with the courage to help us.

— Beau Brindley, R Kelly's lawyer, regarding discussions about a pardon from President Trump.

Last night was a tremendous success with a fantastic audience.

— Donald Trump, reflecting on the military parade during remarks to reporters.

One thing about my art dealings is that it is totally Anonymous.

— A now-retired lieutenant discussing the procurement of vaccination cards.

When I see each and every one of you, when I see how people gather together to celebrate their faith, I discover myself how much hope there is in the world in this jubilee year of hope.

— Pope Leo XIV during a video message at the celebration at Rate Field.

Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent – teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring.— A representative for the Food Network in a statement shortly after the news of Burrell’s passing.

The president has no authority to embark on another costly war without explicit authorization by Congress.

— Senator Bernie Sanders made this statement while introducing legislation to prevent the Trump administration from using federal funds for a military attack on Iran.

Democracy is under assault before our eyes. The moment we've feared has arrived.— Gavin Newsom, California Governor, during a speech addressing the challenges facing democracy.

If this is how this administration responds to a senator with a question, I can only imagine what they're doing to farmworkers, to cooks, to day laborers out in the Los Angeles community and throughout California and throughout the country.— Senator Alex Padilla spoke after meeting with Secretary Noem about the treatment of senators by the administration.

If the judges rule in the president’s favor, the anti-Trump movement that gathered force in this past weekend’s 'No Kings' protests 'will continue to be the check on Trump’s power.'— Adarene Hoag, a leader for the group By Any Means Necessary who protested against Trump outside the federal courthouse in San Francisco.

Democracy is under assault.

— Gavin Newsom, California Governor, in a video address.

We are hoping that if the cause of the turmoil ends, which is stopping the raids, then I can almost guarantee you the curfew will go away in short order.

— Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles, commented on the curfew during protests against immigration raids.