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June 30, 2020

Seattle police union chief: 'CHOP' zone shows 'socialist political pandering' is becoming mainstream

What was once a "fringe element of socialist political pandering" is now becoming mainstream in public safety discourse in Seattle at this risk of its residents, Seattle Police Officers Guild President Michael Solan warned Tuesday.

June 30, 2020

Dave Portnoy, Jemele Hill ignite 'cancel culture' war over past remarks

Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy and former ESPN host Jemele Hill had an intense clash on Monday over controversial remarks each had made in the past. 

June 29, 2020

NY Times columnist: 'Yes, Even George Washington' statues must go

New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow made the case that "Yes, even George Washington" statues must come down amid the intense debate over historic monuments. 

June 29, 2020

Politico reporter blasted for asking if Trump thinks South's Civil War loss was 'a good thing' at briefing

Politico chief Washington correspondent Ryan Lizza faced intense backlash on Monday for questioning whether President Trump believed that the defeat of the Confederacy in the Civil War was a "good thing."

June 29, 2020

George Floyd protests could be most expensive civil disturbance in US history, experts say

The costliest civil disorder in U.S. history -- that's what insurance experts and city officials say the riots and demonstrations following the death of George Floyd are shaping up to be.

June 29, 2020

Four ex-cops linked to George Floyd's death appear in court, judge sets 2021 trial date

A Minneapolis judge on Monday set a tentative trial date for the four former police officers charged in the Memorial Day killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died in their custody.

June 29, 2020

Los Angeles proposes slashing law enforcement budget, including elimination of Special Victims Bureau

Los Angeles CEO Sachi Hamai has put forward a proposed budget with recommendations to cut some $145.4 million allocated to local police.

June 29, 2020

Pols face ire of 'Defund the Police' force, from Seattle to New York City

As unrest over the death of George Floyd and racial inequality in general reverberates across the United States, local politicians are facing an intense new wave of pressure from protesters demanding police budget cuts as they attempt to balance keeping order in their cities and enacting reforms. 

June 29, 2020

Portland police arrest 8 during weekend protest, find anti-police ‘Kill All Cops’ graffiti on buildings

Oregon police arrested eight protesters Saturday after a demonstration turned violent near the Portland Justice Center, where graffiti calling for the death of cops was scrawled on nearby buildings, authorities said.

June 29, 2020

Rep. Crenshaw: 'There's one party that will teach your kids to love America'

“There's one party that will teach your kids to love America and there’s one party that won't stand up for it,” Texas Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw told “Fox & Friends” on Monday.