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Reported Questions

Reported questions are one form of reported speech .

We usually introduce reported questions with the verb "ask":

• He asked (me) if / whether ... (YES/NO questions)
• He asked (me) why / when / where / what / how ... (question-word questions)

As with reported statements , we may need to change pronouns and tense (backshift) as well as time and place in reported questions.

But we also need to change the word order . After we report a question, it is no longer a question (and in writing there is no question mark). The word order is like that of a normal statement (subject-verb-object).

Reported YES/NO questions

We introduce reported YES/NO questions with ask + if :

Note that in the above example the reported question has no auxiliary "do". But there is pronoun change and backshift.

Note that we sometimes use "whether" instead of "if". The meaning is the same. "Whether" is a little more formal and more usual in writing:

• They asked us if we wanted lunch.
• They asked us whether we wanted lunch.

Reported question-word questions

We introduce reported question-word questions with ask + question word :

Note that in the above example the reported question has no auxiliary "do". But there is pronoun change and backshift.

• YES/NO questions: Do you want tea?
• Question Word questions: Where did you drink tea?
• Choice questions: Do you prefer tea or coffee?

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Reported Speech Questions

Questions with question words, yes/no questions (with helping verb).

Reported Speech – Rules, Examples & Worksheet

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They say gossip is a natural part of human life. That’s why language has evolved to develop grammatical rules about the “he said” and “she said” statements. We call them reported speech.

Every time we use reported speech in English, we are talking about something said by someone else in the past. Thinking about it brings me back to high school, when reported speech was the main form of language!

Learn all about the definition, rules, and examples of reported speech as I go over everything. I also included a worksheet at the end of the article so you can test your knowledge of the topic.

What Does Reported Speech Mean?

Reported speech is a term we use when telling someone what another person said. You can do this while speaking or writing.

There are two kinds of reported speech you can use: direct speech and indirect speech. I’ll break each down for you.

A direct speech sentence mentions the exact words the other person said. For example:

• Kryz said, “These are all my necklaces.”

Indirect speech changes the original speaker’s words. For example:

• Kryz said those were all her necklaces.

When we tell someone what another individual said, we use reporting verbs like told, asked, convinced, persuaded, and said. We also change the first-person figure in the quotation into the third-person speaker.

Reported Speech Examples

We usually talk about the past every time we use reported speech. That’s because the time of speaking is already done. For example:

• Direct speech: The employer asked me, “Do you have experience with people in the corporate setting?”

Indirect speech: The employer asked me if I had experience with people in the corporate setting.

• Direct speech: “I’m working on my thesis,” I told James.

Indirect speech: I told James that I was working on my thesis.

Reported Speech Structure

A speech report has two parts: the reporting clause and the reported clause. Read the example below:

• Harry said, “You need to help me.”

The reporting clause here is William said. Meanwhile, the reported clause is the 2nd clause, which is I need your help.

What are the 4 Types of Reported Speech?

Aside from direct and indirect, reported speech can also be divided into four. The four types of reported speech are similar to the kinds of sentences: imperative, interrogative, exclamatory, and declarative.

Reported Speech Rules

The rules for reported speech can be complex. But with enough practice, you’ll be able to master them all.

Choose Whether to Use That or If

The most common conjunction in reported speech is that. You can say, “My aunt says she’s outside,” or “My aunt says that she’s outside.”

Use if when you’re reporting a yes-no question. For example:

• Direct speech: “Are you coming with us?”

Indirect speech: She asked if she was coming with them.

Verb Tense Changes

Change the reporting verb into its past form if the statement is irrelevant now. Remember that some of these words are irregular verbs, meaning they don’t follow the typical -d or -ed pattern. For example:

• Direct speech: I dislike fried chicken.

Reported speech: She said she disliked fried chicken.

Note how the main verb in the reported statement is also in the past tense verb form.

Use the simple present tense in your indirect speech if the initial words remain relevant at the time of reporting. This verb tense also works if the report is something someone would repeat. For example:

• Slater says they’re opening a restaurant soon.
• Maya says she likes dogs.

This rule proves that the choice of verb tense is not a black-and-white question. The reporter needs to analyze the context of the action.

Move the tense backward when the reporting verb is in the past tense. That means:

• Present simple becomes past simple.
• Present perfect becomes past perfect.
• Present continuous becomes past continuous.
• Past simple becomes past perfect.
• Past continuous becomes past perfect continuous.

Here are some examples:

• The singer has left the building. (present perfect)

He said that the singers had left the building. (past perfect)

• Her sister gave her new shows. (past simple)
• She said that her sister had given her new shoes. (past perfect)

If the original speaker is discussing the future, change the tense of the reporting verb into the past form. There’ll also be a change in the auxiliary verbs.

• Will or shall becomes would.
• Will be becomes would be.
• Will have been becomes would have been.
• Will have becomes would have.

For example:

• Direct speech: “I will be there in a moment.”

Indirect speech: She said that she would be there in a moment.

Do not change the verb tenses in indirect speech when the sentence has a time clause. This rule applies when the introductory verb is in the future, present, and present perfect. Here are other conditions where you must not change the tense:

• If the sentence is a fact or generally true.
• If the sentence’s verb is in the unreal past (using second or third conditional).
• If the original speaker reports something right away.
• Do not change had better, would, used to, could, might, etc.

Changes in Place and Time Reference

Changing the place and time adverb when using indirect speech is essential. For example, now becomes then and today becomes that day. Here are more transformations in adverbs of time and places.

• This – that.
• These – those.
• Now – then.
• Here – there.
• Tomorrow – the next/following day.
• Two weeks ago – two weeks before.
• Yesterday – the day before.

Here are some examples.

• Direct speech: “I am baking cookies now.”

Indirect speech: He said he was baking cookies then.

• Direct speech: “Myra went here yesterday.”

Indirect speech: She said Myra went there the day before.

• Direct speech: “I will go to the market tomorrow.”

Indirect speech: She said she would go to the market the next day.

Using Modals

If the direct speech contains a modal verb, make sure to change them accordingly.

• Will becomes would
• Can becomes could
• Shall becomes should or would.
• Direct speech: “Will you come to the ball with me?”

Indirect speech: He asked if he would come to the ball with me.

• Direct speech: “Gina can inspect the room tomorrow because she’s free.”

Indirect speech: He said Gina could inspect the room the next day because she’s free.

However, sometimes, the modal verb should does not change grammatically. For example:

• Direct speech: “He should go to the park.”

Indirect speech: She said that he should go to the park.

Imperative Sentences

To change an imperative sentence into a reported indirect sentence, use to for imperative and not to for negative sentences. Never use the word that in your indirect speech. Another rule is to remove the word please . Instead, say request or say. For example:

• “Please don’t interrupt the event,” said the host.

The host requested them not to interrupt the event.

• Jonah told her, “Be careful.”
• Jonah ordered her to be careful.

Reported Questions

When reporting a direct question, I would use verbs like inquire, wonder, ask, etc. Remember that we don’t use a question mark or exclamation mark for reports of questions. Below is an example I made of how to change question forms.

• Incorrect: He asked me where I live?

Correct: He asked me where I live.

Here’s another example. The first sentence uses direct speech in a present simple question form, while the second is the reported speech.

• Where do you live?

She asked me where I live.

Wrapping Up Reported Speech

My guide has shown you an explanation of reported statements in English. Do you have a better grasp on how to use it now?

Reported speech refers to something that someone else said. It contains a subject, reporting verb, and a reported cause.

Don’t forget my rules for using reported speech. Practice the correct verb tense, modal verbs, time expressions, and place references.

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What is Reported Speech and how to use it? with Examples

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Reported speech and indirect speech are two terms that refer to the same concept, which is the act of expressing what someone else has said.

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Reported speech is different from direct speech because it does not use the speaker’s exact words. Instead, the reporting verb is used to introduce the reported speech, and the tense and pronouns are changed to reflect the shift in perspective. There are two main types of reported speech: statements and questions.

1. Reported Statements: In reported statements, the reporting verb is usually “said.” The tense in the reported speech changes from the present simple to the past simple, and any pronouns referring to the speaker or listener are changed to reflect the shift in perspective. For example, “I am going to the store,” becomes “He said that he was going to the store.”

2. Reported Questions: In reported questions, the reporting verb is usually “asked.” The tense in the reported speech changes from the present simple to the past simple, and the word order changes from a question to a statement. For example, “What time is it?” becomes “She asked what time it was.”

It’s important to note that the tense shift in reported speech depends on the context and the time of the reported speech. Here are a few more examples:

• Direct speech: “I will call you later.”Reported speech: He said that he would call me later.
• Direct speech: “Did you finish your homework?”Reported speech: She asked if I had finished my homework.
• Direct speech: “I love pizza.”Reported speech: They said that they loved pizza.

When do we use reported speech?

Reported speech is used to report what someone else has said, thought, or written. It is often used in situations where you want to relate what someone else has said without quoting them directly.

Reported speech can be used in a variety of contexts, such as in news reports, academic writing, and everyday conversation. Some common situations where reported speech is used include:

News reports:  Journalists often use reported speech to quote what someone said in an interview or press conference.

Business and professional communication:  In professional settings, reported speech can be used to summarize what was discussed in a meeting or to report feedback from a customer.

Conversational English:  In everyday conversations, reported speech is used to relate what someone else said. For example, “She told me that she was running late.”

Narration:  In written narratives or storytelling, reported speech can be used to convey what a character said or thought.

How to make reported speech?

1. Change the pronouns and adverbs of time and place: In reported speech, you need to change the pronouns, adverbs of time and place to reflect the new speaker or point of view. Here’s an example:

Direct speech: “I’m going to the store now,” she said. Reported speech: She said she was going to the store then.

In this example, the pronoun “I” is changed to “she” and the adverb “now” is changed to “then.”

2. Change the tense: In reported speech, you usually need to change the tense of the verb to reflect the change from direct to indirect speech. Here’s an example:

Direct speech: “I will meet you at the park tomorrow,” he said. Reported speech: He said he would meet me at the park the next day.

In this example, the present tense “will” is changed to the past tense “would.”

3. Change reporting verbs: In reported speech, you can use different reporting verbs such as “say,” “tell,” “ask,” or “inquire” depending on the context of the speech. Here’s an example:

Direct speech: “Did you finish your homework?” she asked. Reported speech: She asked if I had finished my homework.

In this example, the reporting verb “asked” is changed to “said” and “did” is changed to “had.”

Overall, when making reported speech, it’s important to pay attention to the verb tense and the changes in pronouns, adverbs, and reporting verbs to convey the original speaker’s message accurately.

How do I change the pronouns and adverbs in reported speech?

1. Changing Pronouns: In reported speech, the pronouns in the original statement must be changed to reflect the perspective of the new speaker. Generally, the first person pronouns (I, me, my, mine, we, us, our, ours) are changed according to the subject of the reporting verb, while the second and third person pronouns (you, your, yours, he, him, his, she, her, hers, it, its, they, them, their, theirs) are changed according to the object of the reporting verb. For example:

Direct speech: “I love chocolate.” Reported speech: She said she loved chocolate.

Direct speech: “You should study harder.” Reported speech: He advised me to study harder.

Direct speech: “She is reading a book.” Reported speech: They noticed that she was reading a book.

2. Changing Adverbs: In reported speech, the adverbs and adverbial phrases that indicate time or place may need to be changed to reflect the perspective of the new speaker. For example:

Direct speech: “I’m going to the cinema tonight.” Reported speech: She said she was going to the cinema that night.

Direct speech: “He is here.” Reported speech: She said he was there.

Note that the adverb “now” usually changes to “then” or is omitted altogether in reported speech, depending on the context.

It’s important to keep in mind that the changes made to pronouns and adverbs in reported speech depend on the context and the perspective of the new speaker. With practice, you can become more comfortable with making these changes in reported speech.

How do I change the tense in reported speech?

In reported speech, the tense of the reported verb usually changes to reflect the change from direct to indirect speech. Here are some guidelines on how to change the tense in reported speech:

Present simple in direct speech changes to past simple in reported speech. For example: Direct speech: “I like pizza.” Reported speech: She said she liked pizza.

Present continuous in direct speech changes to past continuous in reported speech. For example: Direct speech: “I am studying for my exam.” Reported speech: He said he was studying for his exam.

Present perfect in direct speech changes to past perfect in reported speech. For example: Direct speech: “I have finished my work.” Reported speech: She said she had finished her work.

Past simple in direct speech changes to past perfect in reported speech. For example: Direct speech: “I visited my grandparents last weekend.” Reported speech: She said she had visited her grandparents the previous weekend.

Will in direct speech changes to would in reported speech. For example: Direct speech: “I will help you with your project.” Reported speech: He said he would help me with my project.

Can in direct speech changes to could in reported speech. For example: Direct speech: “I can speak French.” Reported speech: She said she could speak French.

Remember that the tense changes in reported speech depend on the tense of the verb in the direct speech, and the tense you use in reported speech should match the time frame of the new speaker’s perspective. With practice, you can become more comfortable with changing the tense in reported speech.

Do I always need to use a reporting verb in reported speech?

No, you do not always need to use a reporting verb in reported speech. However, using a reporting verb can help to clarify who is speaking and add more context to the reported speech.

In some cases, the reported speech can be introduced by phrases such as “I heard that” or “It seems that” without using a reporting verb. For example:

Direct speech: “I’m going to the cinema tonight.” Reported speech with a reporting verb: She said she was going to the cinema tonight. Reported speech without a reporting verb: It seems that she’s going to the cinema tonight.

However, it’s important to note that using a reporting verb can help to make the reported speech more formal and accurate. When using reported speech in academic writing or journalism, it’s generally recommended to use a reporting verb to make the reporting more clear and credible.

Some common reporting verbs include say, tell, explain, ask, suggest, and advise. For example:

Direct speech: “I think we should invest in renewable energy.” Reported speech with a reporting verb: She suggested that they invest in renewable energy.

Overall, while using a reporting verb is not always required, it can be helpful to make the reported speech more clear and accurate

How to use reported speech to report questions and commands?

1. Reporting Questions: When reporting questions, you need to use an introductory phrase such as “asked” or “wondered” followed by the question word (if applicable), subject, and verb. You also need to change the word order to make it a statement. Here’s an example:

Direct speech: “What time is the meeting?” Reported speech: She asked what time the meeting was.

Note that the question mark is not used in reported speech.

2. Reporting Commands: When reporting commands, you need to use an introductory phrase such as “ordered” or “told” followed by the person, to + infinitive, and any additional information. Here’s an example:

Direct speech: “Clean your room!” Reported speech: She ordered me to clean my room.

Note that the exclamation mark is not used in reported speech.

In both cases, the tense of the reported verb should be changed accordingly. For example, present simple changes to past simple, and future changes to conditional. Here are some examples:

Direct speech: “Will you go to the party with me?”Reported speech: She asked if I would go to the party with her. Direct speech: “Please bring me a glass of water.”Reported speech: She requested that I bring her a glass of water.

Remember that when using reported speech to report questions and commands, the introductory phrases and verb tenses are important to convey the intended meaning accurately.

How to make questions in reported speech?

To make questions in reported speech, you need to use an introductory phrase such as “asked” or “wondered” followed by the question word (if applicable), subject, and verb. You also need to change the word order to make it a statement. Here are the steps to make questions in reported speech:

Identify the reporting verb: The first step is to identify the reporting verb in the sentence. Common reporting verbs used to report questions include “asked,” “inquired,” “wondered,” and “wanted to know.”

Change the tense and pronouns: Next, you need to change the tense and pronouns in the sentence to reflect the shift from direct to reported speech. The tense of the verb is usually shifted back one tense (e.g. from present simple to past simple) in reported speech. The pronouns should also be changed as necessary to reflect the shift in perspective from the original speaker to the reporting speaker.

Use an appropriate question word: If the original question contained a question word (e.g. who, what, where, when, why, how), you should use the same question word in the reported question. If the original question did not contain a question word, you can use “if” or “whether” to introduce the reported question.

Change the word order: In reported speech, the word order of the question changes from the inverted form to a normal statement form. The subject usually comes before the verb, unless the original question started with a question word.

Here are some examples of reported questions:

Direct speech: “Did you finish your homework?”Reported speech: He wanted to know if I had finished my homework. Direct speech: “Where are you going?”Reported speech: She wondered where I was going.

Remember that when making questions in reported speech, the introductory phrases and verb tenses are important to convey the intended meaning accurately.

Here you can find more examples of direct and indirect questions

What is the difference between reported speech an indirect speech?

In reported or indirect speech, you are retelling or reporting what someone said using your own words. The tense of the reported speech is usually shifted back one tense from the tense used in the original statement. For example, if someone said, “I am going to the store,” in reported speech you would say, “He/she said that he/she was going to the store.”

The main difference between reported speech and indirect speech is that reported speech usually refers to spoken language, while indirect speech can refer to both spoken and written language. Additionally, indirect speech is a broader term that includes reported speech as well as other ways of expressing what someone else has said, such as paraphrasing or summarizing.

Examples of direct speech to reported

• Direct speech: “I am hungry,” she said. Reported speech: She said she was hungry.
• Direct speech: “Can you pass the salt, please?” he asked. Reported speech: He asked her to pass the salt.
• Direct speech: “I will meet you at the cinema,” he said. Reported speech: He said he would meet her at the cinema.
• Direct speech: “I have been working on this project for hours,” she said. Reported speech: She said she had been working on the project for hours.
• Direct speech: “What time does the train leave?” he asked. Reported speech: He asked what time the train left.
• Direct speech: “I love playing the piano,” she said. Reported speech: She said she loved playing the piano.
• Direct speech: “I am going to the grocery store,” he said. Reported speech: He said he was going to the grocery store.
• Direct speech: “Did you finish your homework?” the teacher asked. Reported speech: The teacher asked if he had finished his homework.
• Direct speech: “I want to go to the beach,” she said. Reported speech: She said she wanted to go to the beach.
• Direct speech: “Do you need help with that?” he asked. Reported speech: He asked if she needed help with that.
• Direct speech: “I can’t come to the party,” he said. Reported speech: He said he couldn’t come to the party.
• Direct speech: “Please don’t leave me,” she said. Reported speech: She begged him not to leave her.
• Direct speech: “I have never been to London before,” he said. Reported speech: He said he had never been to London before.
• Direct speech: “Where did you put my phone?” she asked. Reported speech: She asked where she had put her phone.
• Direct speech: “I’m sorry for being late,” he said. Reported speech: He apologized for being late.
• Direct speech: “I need some help with this math problem,” she said. Reported speech: She said she needed some help with the math problem.
• Direct speech: “I am going to study abroad next year,” he said. Reported speech: He said he was going to study abroad the following year.
• Direct speech: “Can you give me a ride to the airport?” she asked. Reported speech: She asked him to give her a ride to the airport.
• Direct speech: “I don’t know how to fix this,” he said. Reported speech: He said he didn’t know how to fix it.
• Direct speech: “I hate it when it rains,” she said. Reported speech: She said she hated it when it rained.

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Reported Statements:

• Present Simple Reported Statement Exercise (quite easy) (in PDF here)
• Present Continuous Reported Statement Exercise (quite easy) (in PDF here)
• Past Simple Reported Statement Exercise (quite easy) (in PDF here)
• Present Perfect Reported Statement Exercise (quite easy) (in PDF here)
• Future Simple Reported Statement Exercise (quite easy) (in PDF here)
• Mixed Tense Reported Statement Exercise (intermediate) (in PDF here)
• 'Say' and 'Tell' (quite easy) (in PDF here)

Reported Questions:

• Present Simple Reported Yes/No Question Exercise (intermediate) (in PDF here)
• Present Simple Reported Wh Question Exercise (intermediate) (in PDF here)
• Mixed Tense Reported Question Exercise (intermediate) (in PDF here)

Reported Orders and Requests:

• Reported Requests and Orders Exercise (intermediate) (in PDF here)
• Reported Speech Mixed Exercise 1 (difficult) (in PDF here)
• Reported Speech Mixed Exercise 2 (difficult) (in PDF here)

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LESSON OVERVIEW

In this reported statements lesson plan, intermediate students watch a video , talk about misunderstandings and learn and practise reported speech .

WARM-UP & VIDEO

In the first part of this lesson, students do a warm-up activity . They look at two photos and say what the people might be fighting about. Students also read a definition of the word misunderstanding and hypothesize about the reasons for the misunderstandings in the photos. Then, they watch the video which presents a misunderstanding between two characters of the TV show Friends . They need to explain what the misunderstanding was about. Students also look at what the characters said in the second part of the video and decide what the original statements were. Then, they watch the first part of the video again and check their answers. They also discuss some questions about misunderstandings in general. 

REPORTED STATEMENTS & ROLE-PLAY

The second part of this lesson focuses on reported statements, students match what some people said with a misunderstanding. Then, they look at the reported statements again and choose what the people originally said. After that, they do a guided discovery task. They need to find a difference between the reporting verbs say and tell . They also need to match structures in directed speech with structures in reported speech. Finally, students do some reported speech practice. First, they look at two photos from the beginning of the lesson and complete some reported statements that people in the photos might have produced. Next, they look at one more photo and think about possible misunderstandings the people in it had. At the end, they think of four things the people might be saying .

In the final part of this reported statements lesson plan, students do a role-play activity . They are presented with three situations and need to talk to their partner about the misunderstanding in each of them. They also need to find a solution to the problem. The role-plays are prepared in a way that encourages students to use reported statements.

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Trump surrogate Byron Donalds hearkens back to Jim Crow era when 'the Black family was together'

WASHINGTON — Rep. Byron Donalds, speaking Tuesday at a Black voter outreach event for former President Donald Trump , suggested that Black families were more unified and better off during the Jim Crow era , sparking immediate backlash from top Black Democratic officials.

At the Philadelphia campaign event, Donalds, a Florida Republican like Trump, suggested that things had gotten worse for Black people after they embraced Democrats following President Lyndon Johnson’s enactment of Great Society programs in the 1960s, including an expansion of federal food stamps, housing, welfare and Medicaid for low-income Americans.

“You see, during Jim Crow, the Black family was together. During Jim Crow, more Black people were not just conservative — Black people have always been conservative-minded — but more Black people voted conservatively,” Donalds, one of Trump’s top allies in Congress and a campaign surrogate, said in remarks first reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer . 

“And then H.E.W., Lyndon Johnson — you go down that road, and now we are where we are,” he said, a reference to what was then the Department of Health, Education and Welfare.

Leading up to those remarks, Donalds said he had more recently seen “the reinvigoration of Black families” — what he described as younger people forming nuclear family units — that is “helping to breathe the revival of a Black middle class in America,” the Inquirer said.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., the highest-ranking African American in Congress, took to the House floor Wednesday and delivered a blistering speech, giving numerous examples of how Black people had suffered under racial segregation.

“It has come to my attention that a so-called leader has made the factually inaccurate statement that Black folks were better off during Jim Crow. That’s an outlandish, outrageous and out-of-pocket observation,” Jeffries said.

“We were not better off when a young boy named Emmett Till could be brutally murdered without consequence because of Jim Crow,” he continued. “We were not better off when Black women could be sexually assaulted without consequence, because of Jim Crow. ... How dare you make such an ignorant observation? You better check yourself before you wreck yourself.”

Biden-Harris campaign spokesperson Sarafina Chitika also slammed Donalds’ remarks and the Philadelphia event in a statement: "Donald Trump spent his adult life, and then his presidency undermining the progress Black communities fought so hard for — so it actually tracks that his campaign’s ‘Black outreach’ is going to a white neighborhood and promising to take America back to Jim Crow."

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued a statement Wednesday evening calling Donalds a "mouthpiece who will say the quiet parts out loud that many will not say themselves" and demanding he apologize to Black Americans "for misrepresenting one of the darkest chapters in our history for his own political gain."

Donalds, who is sometimes mentioned as a possible Trump vice presidential running mate , later posted video of the full remarks in response to Democratic criticism. In a separate video, he said President Joe Biden's campaign was "lying" and "gaslighting" because "they're trying to say that I said that Black people were doing better under Jim Crow."

"I never said that. They are lying. ... What I said was that you had more Black families under Jim Crow and it was the Democrat policies under H.E.W., under the welfare state, that did help to destroy the Black family," he said in a video posted to X on Wednesday.

Rep. Wesley Hunt, a Black Republican from Texas who also spoke at the Tuesday event, came to Donalds' defense on X .

"Democrats have replaced the father in the black home with Uncle Sam and when strong black leaders point it out, Democrats come unglued," Hunt wrote. "We are trying to have a national conversation about making black families stronger, about making American families stronger, and that makes the left VERY uncomfortable."

The Black Conservative Federation, for which Donalds serves as chairman, also condemned the criticism of Donalds' statement.

“The Black Conservative Federation (BCF) condemns the attacks levied against our Chairman, Congressman Byron Donalds by Minority Leader Jeffries on the House floor,” the group said in a statement. “Calling Congressman Donalds a 'so-called leader' for his statement on the conservative black family is tasteless, insulting, and quite frankly, unbecoming of a House Minority Leader.”

Trump campaign spokesman Brian Hughes posted on his social account that Donalds was a "respected black leader" and referenced comments Biden made in 2020 that African Americans "ain’t Black" if they vote for Trump.

The Trump campaign event was billed as “Congress, Cognac and Cigars” and is part of a broader effort by the Trump campaign to make inroads with Black voters in swing states like Pennsylvania.

Scott Wong is a senior congressional reporter for NBC News.

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5 questions (and answers) ahead of former President Donald Trump's Phoenix visit

Former President Donald Trump will make his first town hall appearance in north Phoenix a week after a New York jury found him guilty of 34 felony counts in a hush-money trial last Thursday.

Voters will be able to ask Trump questions on his policies and opinions in a conversation led by Turning Point USA co-founder and MAGA personality Charlie Kirk.

Trump’s visit is part of a Western swing over the next week as he is set to attend fundraising events in San Francisco, Beverly Hills and Newport Beach and host a rally in Las Vegas on June 9.

His appearances are set to garner millions of fundraising dollars and cost attendees up to $300,000 per person.

Here are five things you need to know ahead of the former president’s visit.

Who is Charlie Kirk?

Charlie Kirk is the co-founder of several Turning Point-themed organizations, especially Turning Point USA and Turning Point Action.

The first is a nonprofit that advocates for conservative ideas and activities in schools and colleges. The other is a separate organization that is actively involved in helping elect select Republicans.

Apart from those organizations, Kirk is a prominent voice in the conservative media landscape with a popular podcast that bears his name, and he is a regular presence on television and at GOP political events.

His staunch, pro-Trump positions have helped vault his organizations to the fore of Trump-aligned efforts nationally and greatly expanded his reach with conservative audiences.

He’s a prominent election denier and helped counter pleas for social distancing and vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What is Turning Point Action?

Turning Point Action is the political arm of a conservative, Phoenix-based organization headed by Kirk.

The organization was originally part of the outreach to engage younger Republicans in politics but has taken on different roles for GOP causes in recent years.

Perhaps its most important effort at the moment is a multistate Chase the Vote program that is intended to boost Republican turnout in the November elections by identifying those who probably lean right politically but haven’t voted.

The program zeroes in on what many Republicans see as a key failure in 2020 and 2022: GOP supporters who didn’t participate in the elections.

One way they hope to change that is by encouraging conservatives to vote by mail, a practice that Trump and other prominent Republicans discouraged in 2020 with baseless claims that such ballots wouldn’t count or would be subject to Democratic sabotage.

Trump underscored the importance of encouraging early voting in a social media post on Tuesday announcing “Swamp The Vote USA,” which promises “We will Secure Your Vote. JUST VOTE! They are all good options.”

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How many times has Trump been to Dream City Church?

Thursday’s scheduled visit will be Trump’s second public event at Dream City Church.

In June 2020, as the world grappled with the pandemic, Trump held an indoor political event there that was his second public gathering since the beginning of quarantine months earlier.

It came days after a rally in Tulsa that was viewed as a superspreader event. Former presidential candidate and Trump supporter Herman Cain died from COVID-19 not long afterward.

At the time of the Dream City event, church officials incorrectly claimed they had installed an air purification system designed by church attendees that could kill “99.9%” of COVID-19 within 10 minutes.

In a statement to CBS News at the time, the church backed away from the claim, emphasizing that its system reflected its efforts to minimize the risk of COVID-19 exposure.

Trump was scheduled to appear at the Arizona Republican Party’s Freedom Fest at the church in January, but he canceled that appearance, which came as the party’s then-chairman resigned under pressure from Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake. Lake released a secretly recorded conversation in which Jeff DeWit said influential people wanted her to stay out of the race.

Who gets to ask Trump questions? 

While Kirk is hosting the event, voters will be able to ask Trump questions live during the town hall. Tickets for the event are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Andrew Kolvet, a Turning Point spokesperson, said the town hall is an opportunity for Trump to make personal connections with Arizonan voters.

“I think he offers a vision of strength and moral clarity on a lot of the issues in which Joe Biden's responses, whether it be the border or inflation, it feels muddled or it feels like he's not really willing to get to the root causes,” Kolvet said.

Trump is up in the Arizona polls by almost 5 percentage points at 42.6% of the vote, according to a FiveThirtyEight poll updated Tuesday.  

“We expect a great discussion looking at how President Trump's America First agenda will help Arizona families recover from Biden's weak and failed term in the White House,” Republican National Committee spokesperson Rachel Lee said.

What is Turning Point’s Chase the Vote campaign?

The event, part of Turning Point’s Chase the Vote program , is part of the organization’s larger effort to hire and mobilize more than 1,000 employees, or ballot chasers, to secure votes for Trump’s presidential bid after President Joe Biden won the state in 2020. The program focuses on connecting with voters in Arizona, Wisconsin and Georgia.

“We believe that if you pair the fact that Trump is leading in the polls, you pair the fact that he's a superior candidate, you pair that with the result of his presidency versus the result of Joe Biden's presidency, and you pair that with the size and scope and scale that we're doing at Turning Point Action, it could deliver a determinative difference in 2024,” Kolvet said.

Turning Point PAC and Turning Point Action are hosting the event at Dream City Church, which is at 2 p.m. on Thursday. Doors open at 10 a.m.

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Election latest: 'This is not a cartoon election' - Sir Liam Fox comes to Rishi Sunak's defence over D-Day mistake

The former defence secretary comes to Rishi Sunak's defence as he is asked why the prime minister has decided not to talk to journalists this weekend.

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Reaction to Richard Holden's interview has already started trickling in.

One Tory candidate told our deputy political editor Sam Coates that the MP was a "disgrace to the Conservative Party".

"He's put himself over candidates. He's shown complete disdain for party members," they said. 

They added that it's becoming a "running joke" among candidates that Basildon and Billericay - the constituency Mr Holden is standing in - will turn into a Labour seat. 

"The only reason this fool won't be associated with this disastrous election is because nobody believes anyone thinks he is competent, capable or trusted enough to be involved in the day-to-day decision-making of this campaign," they said. 

If you missed Mr Holden's interview, you can watch it below...

Back to the interview with former defence secretary Liam Fox now. 

During the sit down with Ali Fortescue, he was asked about Nigel Farage's comments about Rishi Sunak. 

The Reform UK leader said the prime minister didn't understand the UK's history and culture, and he has been accused of emphasising Mr Sunak's immigrant heritage. 

Mr Fox told the Politics Hub that he was "disappointed" with Mr Farage's comments. 

"It's disappointing and it's dangerous. It brings an element into our politics which we should not have in British politics," he said.

"I hope that Nigel Farage will reflect on it - because I think he's a decent person. And I think he owes the prime minister and the country an apology." 

Labour's shadow environment secretary Steve Reed is next to appear on the show. 

He starts by reiterating that his party has no plan to increase personal taxes, including income tax, VAT and national insurance.

"People are currently paying the highest rates of personal taxation for 70 years since the end of the Second World War, and we have a cost of living crisis. People simply can't afford to pay anymore," he says.

"Labour's been crystal clear about all the way through this. We have proposals to inject funding into public services where that is required, and we have identified specific tax loopholes that we will close in order to bring that funding in." 

He says this includes changes to the nom-dom tax status and the VAT break on private school fees. 

"There will be no increase in the taxes that working people are paying," he adds. 

He is pushed on whether tax thresholds will change. 

"There is no plan and there's no need to change those because everything in our manifesto... is fully costed," he replies. 

Now to the world's second-biggest election.

Millions of people have taken part in elections to the European Parliament and the votes are being counted. 

Full results are expected later this evening, with seven major parties vying for seats.

Here's their current share in parliament: 

• The Europeans People’s Party currently holds almost 25%. 
• Followed by the Socialist and Democrats at just shy of 20%.
• Renew Europe has 14%.
• With 'The Conservative and Reformists' and The Greens taking up around 10% of seats each.
• Identity and Democracy and The Left follow at nearly 7% and 5%.

Correspondent for Greece and Cyprus at the Financial Times, Eleni Varvitsioti, tells the Politics Hub that the balance of power is expected to shift on major issues like mass migration, and energy politics. 

"We will see a shift to the right as I understand in the policies that will be taken in the next five years in the European Parliament," she adds. 

She explains that the question is whether the right-leaning parties are going to be able to cooperate. 

Next up in the studio is one of the original three Brexiteers - Sir Liam Fox. 

The former defence secretary came to Rishi Sunak's defence as Ali asked him why the prime minister has decided not to talk to journalists this weekend. 

He says Mr Sunak has been out campaigning and he will do more interviews as the election draws closer, adding that this is "not a cartoon election". 

He also argues that people have moved on from the PM's D-Day mistake, but it's the media that is still talking about it.

"Out in the country, people are still talking about the issues that matter most to them," he says. 

"The reason I wanted to come on here tonight was to say the real issue around defence is not around D-Day celebrations. It's around the fact that Vladimir Putin this week is threatening to give ballistic missiles to some of our country's enemies," he adds.

 He says the election needs to focus on the "big issues", including the fact that "we are in a crisis".

 "These are the serious issues. This is not a cartoon election, it is a real dangerous world we live in and the public want us to deal with the real issues," he adds. 

  Election veteran, our chief political correspondent Jon Craig , is first up on the Politics Hub. 

He tells Ali that Rishi Sunak's recent gaffes are more than mistakes we have seen from politicians in the past, because they are the result of "bad planning and bad judgement". 

"This is just terrible judgement by the prime minister," he says. 

"I suppose there are questions about why David Cameron didn't say to Rishi, no don't go," he adds, referring to the PM's mistake in leaving D-Day commemorations early. 

Earlier today, he also spoke to the Conservative Party Chair Richard Holden. 

The MP has been confirmed as the party's candidate in Basildon and Billericay, in Essex, having represented North West Durham since 2019.

Local Conservatives raised the possibility of challenging his selection, after he was the only person shortlisted for the seat by the party. 

Jon asked him about the decision, saying it was "anti- democratic" but he refused to give a straight answer about the situation. 

"I've already answered these questions when I did a Channel 4 interview last week," Mr Holden said. 

The show begins with the breaking news that centrist minister Benny Gantz has resigned from the Israeli war cabinet. 

Addressing the nation, he said the decision was "complex and painful". 

He also called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to set an election date. 

His decision means the only centrist power in the embattled leader's far-right coalition has been withdrawn.

It comes after Mr Gantz presented Mr Netanyahu with an 8 June deadline to come up with a clear post-war strategy for Gaza. 

You can read all the latest updates in our dedicated Israel-Hamas blog below...

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Watch in the stream at the top of this page, and follow live updates here in the Politics Hub.

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Earlier today, Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride was asked on Sunday Morning With Trevor Philips whether the prime minister will remain in place up until the election on 4 July. 

"Absolutely," Mr Stride said, adding there "should be no question of anything other than that".

But Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig says the very fact the question is now being asked in the middle of a general election campaign is "extraordinary".

"This sort of thing hardly ever happens. It's extraordinary that this has been raised," he says.

"But what it shows is just how serious the D-Day fiasco was for the prime minister and that even if he limps to the general election, he really is on borrowed time."

He adds that cabinet ministers, candidates and activists are "furious" as this row rolls on for a third day. 

There had been speculation in some quarters that Rishi Sunak could quit in the run-up to polling day as he faces ongoing criticism for leaving D-Day commemorations early this week.

Former cabinet minister Nadine Dorries, a fierce critic of Mr Sunak, suggested last night there were "rumours around" that Mr Sunak was "about to fall on his sword". 

Mr Sunak has apologised for leaving the commemorations early, describing it as a "mistake".

Meanwhile, our political correspondent Serena Barker-Singh says Mr Sunak has been keeping a low profile on the campaign trail once again today ( see profile at 2.06pm ).

Jon Craig says no doubt his opponents will say "you can run, prime minister, but you can't hide".

Politicians should stop tying themselves in knots in promising not to raise taxes, the head of an influential thinktank has told Sky News - warning it could lead to something worse.

Speaking to Sky News' Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips show, Paul Johnson, director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, argued neither of the main parties wanted to talk about the scale of the financial challenge faced by the next government.

He made his comments as Labour sought to reassure voters with a manifesto guarantee not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT for five years.

The election pledge follows the hotly-disputed Tory claim that Labour would hike taxes by £2,000.

The Conservatives argue they are now bringing taxes down after hikes in recent years, with further cuts promised as part of their election pitch.

But Mr Johnson said: "I do wish they'd stop ruling things out because they may well find that they regret that when they assume office.

"What worries me, I suppose, is that we will then end up - because they've ruled out the sort of simple taxes - we'll end up with complicated and actually quite economically damaging taxes.

"Whether it's on companies or on investment or what have you, which people can't see."

He added: "I just wish they would stop saying what they're not going to do because they tie themselves in knots.

"The more they say we're not going to increase council tax or reform council tax, we're not going to increase income tax or national insurance contributions and so on, the more they tie themselves into doing either - just not being able to raise the money they might need or raising it in ways actually more damaging than it would be if they were to do the more straightforward things."

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Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.

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Twin Cities News

21-year-old shot near the University of Minnesota, police investigating

The University of Minnesota police are investigating a shooting that happened just before 7 p.m. Saturday.

Greater Minnesota News

2 dead after truck strikes SUV that ran stop sign near Spicer, sheriff says

Two people are dead following a crash Thursday evening northwest of the Twin Cities.

North Dakota man, 75, drowns while fishing in northern Minnesota

The Hubbard County Sheriff's Office says it responded to a possible drowning at Starlight Bay Resort on Eighth Crow Wing Lake in Nevis Township shortly before 6 p.m. on May 30.

Minnesota TSA agent stops Massachusetts man with 10 cans of SPAM, "all the special flavors"

A Massachusetts man is going viral on TikTok after TSA pulled him aside at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International for having a carry-on full of SPAM.

Fewer than 80 Minnesota e-bike rebate applications went through before system crashed

According to the state revenue department, fewer than 80 applications went through successfully on Wednesday. As of Thursday afternoon, there is no timeline for the application process to reopen for new users.

Wisconsin News

Nearly 125 years ago, the "New Richmond Cyclone" tore through Wisconsin

Wednesday marks the 125th anniversary of the "New Richmond Cyclone" of 1899, which, to this day, remains the deadliest tornado in Wisconsin's history.

Wisconsin Democrats hope for more legislative power with new district maps

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' new legislative maps have given Democrats hope of regaining the majority in the state Assembly for the first time in 14 years.

100-year-old Bloomington man returns to Normandy for 80th anniversary of D-Day

A group of World War II veterans flew out of Wisconsin this week on their way Normandy, France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Journalism groups sue for names, birthdates and disciplinary records for every Wisconsin police officer

Two groups of investigative journalists have filed a lawsuit in the hopes of forcing the Wisconsin Department of Justice to divulge names, birth dates and disciplinary records of every police officer in the state.

Unions argue for overturning Wisconsin law that ended nearly all collective bargaining

A law that drew massive protests and made Wisconsin the center of a national fight over union rights has returned to court, facing a new challenge from teachers and public workers brought after the state's Supreme Court flipped to liberal control.

Trump and Biden neck and neck nationally and in battlegrounds — CBS News poll

There have been small shifts as Biden draws more Trump opposition; but Trump holds edge on many qualities.

Biden warns of threats to democracy in speech honoring U.S. soldiers

In a speech on democracy, the president connected D-Day to supporting Ukraine’s fight for freedom.

Minnesota governor calls special election after State Sen. Kelly Morrison resigns amid congressional run

Gov. Tim Walz on Friday officially called a special election for a state Senate seat vacated by Sen. Kelly Morrison, who stepped down to focus on her congressional campaign.

Judge allows North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for children to remain enforced

A North Dakota law banning gender-affirming care for children will continue to be enforced pending a court challenge, but any kids whose treatments began before the law took effect in April 2023 can keep getting the care.

Clarence Thomas discloses trips with GOP donor as justices file new reports

Justice Clarence Thomas has formally disclosed two trips​ he took with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow in 2019.

Consumer News

Job vacancies in Minnesota decline by 24.7%, says Department of Employment and Economic Development

Results from a recent survey put out by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development show that job vacancies have dropped nearly 24.7% over the last year.

Downtown Thursdays return to Minneapolis, with big slate of events to follow

The windy weather may have affected turnout, but the return of Downtown Thursdays to downtown Minneapolis has given many hope for the energy needed to revitalize the corridor.

Minneapolis businesses bearing brunt of summertime construction

Orange cones and dust mark much of northeast Minneapolis along East Hennepin Avenue.

Launch of Minnesota e-bike rebate applications postponed due to technical issues

The planned launch of applications for an e-bike rebate program in Minnesota has been postponed due to a technical snafu.

KIA to hold another security upgrade clinic at Mall of America on Saturday, Sunday

In an effort to combat car thefts, KIA plans on hosting another security upgrade clinic at the Mall of America on Saturday and Sunday.

Health News

New COVID variant KP.3 climbs to 25%, now largest in CDC estimates

The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.

Minnesota cow herd tests positive for bird flu; "Pasteurized dairy products remain safe to consume," says CDC

Lab tests have confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a dairy herd in Benson County, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health said.

FDA panel votes against MDMA for PTSD, setting up hurdle to approval

FDA advisers cited a variety of concerns with the trials submitted by Lykos Therapeutics as part of the application.

Entertainment News

Minnesota university students give behind-the-scenes look at campus life on "The College Tour"

Two Minnesota colleges are the first schools in the state to be featured in a national TV show highlighting life on campus.

Pat Sajak takes a final spin on "Wheel of Fortune"

Pat Sajak, who hosted "Wheel of Fortune" for 41 years, will hand the reins over to Ryan Seacrest.

Musicians who worked with Prince to honor his 66th birthday at sold-out concert

Friday's concert at the Dakota will feature sounds from Prince's early beginning until the late 2000s — tunes any Prince fan would love to move to.

Dolly Parton developing Broadway musical based on her life story

Parton said the show will have "many original songs" and all the fan favorites are included in the score.

Shaq and Chuck heading back to "cold-a** Minnesota" after Timberwolves' Game 4 win

The Minnesota Timberwolves avoided the sweep with a Game 4 win over the Mavericks in Dallas Tuesday, giving fans a thrill and the "Inside the NBA" crew the chills.