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July 19, 2020

Jack Brewer: Top Democrats 'appeasing instead of leading' as violence grips cities

Top Democrats are “appeasing instead of leading,” former NFL player and Black Voices for Trump advisory board member Jack Brewer told “Fox & Friends Weekend” on Sunday, reacting to the violence in cities across the country.

July 19, 2020

NYPD cop injured by protesters leaves hospital, tells supporters 'I bled for this city'

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York City Police Commissioner Dermot F. Shea on Friday said the court system -- beleaguered by the coronavirus pandemic -- was responsible for the recent uptick in violent crime, especially after a man accused of attacking four officers during a protest on the Brooklyn Bridge last week was released without bail.

July 19, 2020

Portland police declare 'riot' after fires set, fences moved

Protesters broke into a building, set it on fire and started dumpster fires late Saturday night in Oregon's largest city, police said, as demonstrations that have been taking place since the death of George Floyd intensified for another night in Portland.

July 18, 2020

Ted Cruz blasts Democrats for 'facilitating and cheering' violent protests in Portland

Sen. Ted Cruz unleashed on Democrats Saturday for "facilitating and cheering" on violent protests in Portland, which he likened to a warzone.

July 18, 2020

Martin Luther King III reacts to the death of John Lewis: It 'feels like a part of history has moved to another dimension'

With the passing of civil rights leader John Lewis, D-Ga., it "almost feels like a part of history has moved to another dimension," Martin Luther King III remarked on Saturday.

July 18, 2020

LAPD 'top shot' officer sued for shooting, killing man who advanced with a 'box cutter'

The incident only gained national attention following the death of George Floyd.

July 17, 2020

Trump blames surging violence on ‘stupidly run’ cities, in ‘Fox News Sunday’ interview

President Trump, in a “Fox News Sunday” interview with Chris Wallace set to air Sunday, blamed surging violence across the country on “stupidly run” cities, while also offering support for facial coverings to stop the spread of coronavirus but saying he wouldn't issue a national mandate.

July 17, 2020

Nuggets' Will Barton: Jersey messages won't make enough impact

Denver Nuggets' guard Will Barton said Friday that he decided against wearing a social justice message on the back of his jersey at the NBA restart because he does not believe it those actions will make enough of a real impact.

July 17, 2020

Rockets' James Harden responds to critics after wearing ‘Thin Blue Line’ mask: ‘I thought it looked cool’

Houston Rockets’ star James Harden was back in the bubble for less than a day before a post shared by the team of the NBA scoring leader wearing a “Thin Blue Line” mask received major backlash. 

July 17, 2020

Tyler Perry's latest donation aims to 'bridge unity' between Atlanta police and residents

Atlanta-based media mogul Tyler Perry is doing what he can to bring his fractured city together.