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July 1, 2020

Detroit police chief hits back at Rashida Tlaib: 'Totally inaccurate' to claim abuse of peaceful protesters

Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib's claim that Detroit Police Department officers abused peaceful protesters is "totally inaccurate," Detroit Police Chief James Craig remarked Tuesday.

June 29, 2020

Detroit police officers caught on video plowing through group of protesters 'believed they could be shot at': chief

The Detroit Police Department says it has launched an investigation after one its cruisers was caught on video plowing through a crowd of protesters that had surrounded it, sending demonstrators tumbling off the vehicle’s hood. 

June 26, 2020

Pete Hegseth: Democratic leaders are 'capitulating' to anarchists, destructive forces

Democratic leaders in cities with high crime rates are consistently capitulating to anarchists and destructive forces, "Fox & Friends Weekend" co-host Pete Hegseth pointed out Friday.

June 25, 2020

Liz Peek: Democrats' obstruction of GOP police reform utterly cynical and inexcusable

Democrats knew their efforts at obstruction would lead to no bill.

June 23, 2020

Spike in big-city shootings a bad omen for this summer, experts warn

A spike in big-city shootings in recent days has some worrying that a turbulent mix of the coronavirus pandemic, nationwide protests and record gun sales could be the making of a particularly violent summer.

June 18, 2020

Ford to debut new Bronco SUV on OJ Simpson’s birthday; ex-wife's sister reacts: 'Are you kidding me?'

Ford is raising a few eyebrows for the peculiar release date of its new Bronco SUV: July 9, or the birthday of O.J. Simpson.

June 17, 2020

Detroit chief warns 'there can never be a rush to judgment' after ex-Atlanta officer charged in Brooks death

Detroit Police Chief James Craig encouraged the public to reserve judgment Wednesday after the Fulton County, Ga. district attorney announced that the former Atlanta police officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks last week will be charged with felony murder.

June 16, 2020

Detroit journalist warns of consequences of defunding police: 'We can't find people to do the job'

Pulitzer Prize-winning Michigan journalist Charlie LeDuff told "The Story" Tuesday that Detroit should serve as a warning of what happens when a city chooses to "defund the police."

June 11, 2020

Detroit newspaper: Data showing Michigan coronavirus spike 'misleading'

As the country continues to reopen, various media outlets have been quick to point out a spike in coronavirus cases for the state of Michigan. The Detroit Free Press, however, begged to differ and published a breakdown of the numbers on Thursday, describing how they could be misleading. 

June 11, 2020

Tammy Bruce: Democrats exploit cities — They've ruled for decades but guess who they blame for problems?

For the Democrats, marches based on outrage and people gathering to protest are the most effective means with which to gather names and to expand political influence.