July 25, 2020 Lawrence Jones: Big-city 'anarchists' using George Floyd's death 'as a shield' Left-wing protests that have spiraled out of control in cities like Portland, Ore., are examples of a well-funded anarchist movement -- not a grassroots call for reform in the wake of George Floyd's death two months ago, "Fox Nation" host Lawrence Jones said Friday.
July 24, 2020 Judge denies Oregon's request to stop arrests by federal agents in Portland A federal judge on Friday denied an order sought by Oregon's attorney general to prohibit federal agents from making arrests during the ongoing chaotic protests in Portland amid a battle between progressive local leaders and the Trump administration over the presence of federal forces.
July 24, 2020 Trump using 'personal military' in Portland, 'not the intent of DHS,' House Armed Services chairman says House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith, D-Wash. told ӣƵ using federal agents in Portland is making matters worse
July 24, 2020 Portland inmates complain of tear gas getting into cells: report Inmates at a downtown Portland, Ore., jail have complained about tear gas flowing into their cells through the ventilation system this week, making it difficult to breathe as protesters and federal agents continue to engage in nightly confrontations amid tense demonstrations.
July 24, 2020 18 arrested in Portland for alleged arson, property damage, assaults on police The Justice Department on Friday announced that it has arrested 18 people on federal charges for their roles in riots and protests that have raged for weeks near a federal courthouse in Portland.
July 24, 2020 DHS chief slams Pelosi for calling federal law enforcement ‘stormtroopers’ Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf on Friday slammed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for what he called “dangerous” comments after the California Democrat dubbed federal law enforcement protecting federal property in Portland “stormtroopers.”
July 24, 2020 Portland officials send federal government cease-and-desist letter calling for removal of courthouse fencing The fencing was erected on Wednesday to shield the courthouse in downtown Portland.
July 24, 2020 UN urges US to tamp down use of force by officers in Portland, warns of ‘human rights violations’ The United Nations is urging the U.S. to stop using excessive force on protesters and journalists during ongoing demonstrations in cities, including Portland, Ore.
July 24, 2020 More than 2,000 Portland demonstrators take to street for 57th night in a row, clash with feds Demonstrators faced off against federal officers at the courthouse following a larger Black Lives Matter rally.
July 24, 2020 Seattle sees federal officers arrive ahead of planned weekend protests A federal government plane landed in Seattle on Thursday, carrying federal agents who will reportedly be on standby ahead of planned weekend protests in the city, authorities said.