- Big Business Lobby Condemns U.S. Capitol Protests as ‘Unconscionable’
The Business Roundtable and the United States Chamber of Commerce, two of the staunchest proponents of outsourcing American jobs, are condemning protests that occurred at the U.S. Capitol building, calling them “unconscionable and tragic events.” On Wednesday, supporters of President Donald Trump breached security barriers at the U.S. Capitol following the “Save America” rally near […]
- DC Mayor mobilizes National Guard ahead of protests against Jan. 6 electoral vote certification
Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) on Monday announced that she’s mobilizing about a hundred D.C. National Guard troops to help manage the thousands of Trump supporters expecting to flood the nation’s capital in the next few days to protest Congress on Wednesday certifying the states’ Electoral College votes cast back on December 14. The […]
- Portland Mayor authorizes ‘all lawful means’ to clear protesters from occupied area
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler said Tuesday that he was authorizing the Portland police to use “all lawful means” to end an illegal occupation at a home in the city. The occupation has been ongoing for months as protestors rally against the eviction of a Black and Indigenous family, according to reports. “I am authorizing the […]
- Pro-Trump protesters assemble in DC ahead of march demanding investigation into election fraud allegations
November 13, 2020 Washington, DC — The aftermath from the 2020 election protests is apparent along the boarded storefronts that line the streets and avenues of the nation’s capital. Even as one man named Ricardo begins to take down the wood off the windows walling the expansive, grandiose Pennsylvania Avenue on Friday morning, the protests […]
- Judge drops 3rd-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin
October 22, 2020 A judge on Thursday dropped charges of third-degree murder against Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who used excessive force against George Floyd, a Black man, back in May. The other charges—second-degree murder and manslaughter—still remain. Chauvin was videotaped on May 25 pushing his knee down on Floyd’s neck, who was […]
- GOP Lawmakers Decry Violence at US Capitol, Call for Prosecutions
Republican lawmakers condemned the violence at the U.S. Capitol on the afternoon of Jan. 6 when throngs of protesters breached the building, forcing Congress to go into lockdown. The protesters, many dressed in pro-Trump apparel, stormed the building at around 2:15 p.m after breaking windows to get inside. Video footage shows some protesters tussling with […]
- Report: Minnesota bar owner leads 200-person march after threats of 5-year liquor license suspension
Nearly 200 individuals reportedly participated in a march Sunday against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s (D) executive order shutting indoor services for restaurants, according to multiple reports, reflecting the growing anger of business owners toward recently tightened statewide and local COVID-19 restrictions. The owner of Interchange Wine and Coffee Bistro, Lisa Hanson, organized the march after being faced […]
- Striking Farmers Shut Down India’s Punjab to Protest Agriculture Law
Hundreds of unionized farmers and their supporters in India blocked roads and highways in Punjab on Tuesday, paralyzing traffic and shutting down commerce to protest what they describe as “anti-farmer” agricultural laws passed in September. Farmers’ unions called for a nationwide strike after five rounds of talks with government officials failed to resolve their grievances. […]
- DeSantis proposes ‘Anti-Mob’ legislation, allowing citizens to defend themselves against rioters
November 11, 2020 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed new “anti-mob” legislation that would expand the state’s “Stand Your Ground” law. The law, which was passed in 2005, allows those who feel a reasonable threat of death or bodily injury to “meet force with force” rather than retreat. DeSantis’ new proposal is in response to […]
- Kyrgyzstan’s President Says He’s Resigning to Avoid Bloodshed
MOSCOW—Kyrgyzstan’s embattled president said Thursday he was resigning following protests over a disputed parliamentary election, the third time in 15 years that a leader of the Central Asian country has been ousted by a popular uprising. Protesters in the capital of Bishkek celebrated the decision by President Sooronbai Jeenbekov, but it’s not clear if it […]
- Tom Cotton on Protesters Overtaking Capitol: ‘Violence and Anarchy Are Unacceptable’
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) responded to the violence of protesters who entered the Capitol building, destroying property and causing chaos on the day a joint session of Congress was to certify the electoral college votes to make Joe Biden the 46th president of the United States. The attack took place following a rally at the […]
- D.C. Mayor warns residents ‘not to engage’ with pro-Trump demonstrators
In preparation for the pro-Trump rally this week, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser asked residents to not come downtown Tuesday or Wednesday and to not engage with demonstrators who are “seeking confrontation.” I am asking Washingtonians and those who live in the region to stay out of the downtown area on Tuesday and Wednesday and not […]
- Hundreds of ‘Curfew Breakers’ Gather in Huntington Beach to Defy State Lockdown
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new overnight curfew for his state that was set to begin Saturday night to mitigate a new spike in COVID-19 cases. However, on Saturday night, hundreds of people, labeling themselves the “Curfew Breakers,” showed up to Huntington Beach to protest the latest restrictions. An announcement about the protest appeared […]
- Violence Ensues Across the Country Post Election Day
November 5, 2020 Source: @NYPDNews on Twitter Although the final results of the election remain unclear, protests broke out in cities across the U.S., with people urging that every ballot be counted in the race between Incumbent President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden. The Oregon National Guard was called into Portland after protests turned […]
- Gov. Cuomo’s office: ‘We’ve been sued virtually every day’ over COVID-19 actions
Agudath Israel of America on Thursday filed a lawsuit in a federal court to prevent Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) from limiting how many people can gather in places of worship in certain parts of the state, The Yeshiva World reports. The organization, which was founded in 1922 to serve the American Orthodox Jewish community, took […]
- Hundreds of D.C. National Guard Activated for Pro-Trump Protests at Mayor Bowser’s Request
Hundreds of D.C. National Guard troops have been activated to respond to planned pro-Trump protests in D.C. this week, at the request of Mayor Muriel Bowser. Approximately 340 National Guard personnel will support the city government January 5-7 by providing crowd control at several Metro stations and assisting police with street closures at multiple intersections […]
- Four People Stabbed After Protesters Clash in Washington
Videos show purported Antifa and Proud Boys protestors face off as police attempted to quell violence Four people have been stabbed and police officers injured on Saturday night after clashes between different groups of protesters broke out in Washington D.C. The violent confrontations, which followed a “Million MAGA March,” appeared to be between alleged members of […]
- Nigeria Threatens to Sanction CNN over Protest Coverage
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture on Thursday called for sanctions to be placed on the U.S. cable news network CNN, denying the network’s report claiming that Nigerian soldiers shot live rounds of ammunition at anti-police protesters in Lagos last month. “CNN relied heavily on unverified and possibly-doctored videos, as well as information sourced from questionable […]
- Philadelphia Riots result in 30 police officers injured, 12 hospitalized
October 27, 2020 Twitter: @MrAndyNgo Riots that broke out in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania overnight resulted in 30 police officers being wounded. 12 of the injured officers were hospitalized, The Post Millennial is reporting. The riots started after police shot and killed Walter Wallace Jr., a 27-year-old Black man who was armed with a knife and refused […]
- Seattle Rioters Arrested After Allegedly Throwing Explosives at Officers, Businesses
Rioters in Seattle were arrested Saturday night after breaking glass and allegedly throwing an explosive at police officers. Q13 reports that the would-be rioters “gathered around Cal Anderson Park in Capitol Hill around 9 p.m.,” then things escalated and they began destroying property. Fox News reports that the rioters broke the window of a Starbucks […]
