August 31, 2020 White House blasts Democratic mayors for unrest during protests: 'Secure your streets' White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany tore into Democratic politicians on Monday and urged them to “step up” as protests and violence continue to rock cities and towns in the wake of high-profile incidents involving police officers shooting African-Americans.
August 31, 2020 Florida man who brandished gun at BLM protest was ‘lawfully defending himself;’ no charges filed: police A counter-protester who pulled a gun during an altercation at a Black Lives Matter protest in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday evening “was lawfully defending himself” and will not face criminal charges, according to the police department.
August 31, 2020 Mark and Patricia McCloskey, St. Louis couple holding guns in viral encounter at home, head to court The St. Louis couple facing felony charges after pointing guns at protestors who were walking past their home made their first appearance in court Monday morning.
August 31, 2020 Jacob Blake unrest in Kenosha: Live updates on protests, violence following police-involved shooting Follow live for the latest updates on Kenosha.
August 31, 2020 Video shows Democratic leaders, liberal pundits cheering and condoning violence against political opponents Donald Trump Jr. shared a video on Monday that shows Democratic leaders, liberal pundits and Hollywood stars cheerleading violence against political opponents as America has seen unrest and chaos erupt in major cities.
August 31, 2020 Washburn University dismantles Jefferson, Franklin statues after donor flags potential 'embarrassment' Statues of Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin have been removed from the Washburn University campus after protests against racial injustice elsewhere led to statues honoring slaveholders being vandalized, pulled down or moved, the school said Thursday.
August 31, 2020 De Blasio pushes 'police discipline matrix' standardizing penalties for NYPD officer misconduct The New York City Police Department rolled out a draft Monday for its new “discipline penalty matrix” meant to serve as a roadmap to standardize punishments for officer misconduct, making penalties less secretive or arbitrary.
August 31, 2020 DC protesters march, shine lights into homes, chant, 'Are you home, get into the street' Protests continued in Washington, D.C., late Sunday with videos emerging online showing a group of protesters marching in the street, shining lights into homes and chanting, “Are you home, get into the street.”
August 31, 2020 Oregon state police returning to Portland following fatal shooting; rioters with guns, knives arrested Oregon State Police will return to Portland to assist local officers after a man was fatally shot amid clashes between supporters of President Trump and Black Lives Matter protesters.
August 31, 2020 Portland police investigating man who allegedly identifies as '100% Antifa' in fatal shooting: report Portland Police are investigating an Oregon man – who was allegedly previously cited for carrying a loaded gun at a different protest – for his potential connection with a fatal shooting at a political rally over the weekend, according to a recent report.