Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

The video discusses the latest unemployment claims in the U.S., with 1.9 million new claims and 21.5 million people receiving aid. The decline in claims is attributed to the reopening of the economy post-COVID-19 shutdowns. It also covers former Defense Secretary James Mattis's criticism of President Trump's decision to use military forces against racial injustice protests. Mattis argues that military deployment should be rare and state-requested. President Trump responded by calling Mattis overrated, while current Defense Secretary Mark Esper also opposed the military's use in protests.

What recent trend has been observed in unemployment claims in the United States?

What is the significance of the unemployment claims data released by the Labor Department?

What was James Mattis's stance regarding President Trump's use of military members?

How did President Trump respond to James Mattis's statement?

What did the current Secretary of Defense Mark Esper express regarding troop deployments?