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August 3, 2020

Portland protests turning more peaceful, while demonstrators express frustration at turnout: reports

Protests are becoming increasingly peaceful in Portland following more than two months of unrest between demonstrators and law enforcement in the wake of George Floyd’s death, reports say. 

August 3, 2020

Portland records deadliest month in 30 years: report

At least 15 people were killed in Portland during the month of July, which was the highest number of deaths in a single month since the 1980s, according to Portland Police.

August 2, 2020

Portland sees 150-round shooting at apartment building, as crowds continue violent clashes with police

More than 150 rounds were fired and one woman was shot in Portland Friday night while protesters on Saturday – some of whom appeared to impersonate press – threw glass bottles and shined lasers at police officers sent to quell the nighttime unrest witnessed for more than two months straight.

August 2, 2020

Army National Guard veteran on Portland unrest: 'I think it's time' to 'do something about it'

An Army National Guard veteran who helped stop a terrorist attack on a Paris-bound train in 2015, told “Fox & Friends Weekend” on Sunday that “no one really agrees with what the protesters are doing” in Portland.

August 2, 2020

Acting DHS Secretary Wolf on Portland: 'DHS remains in Portland until we can be assured that courthouse is safe and secure'

Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf  appeared on "Justice" with host Jeanine Pirro to discuss the latest in Portland after the Oregon State Police took over guarding the federal courthouse.

August 1, 2020

Former Acting AG says not a 'fair criticism' to say federal agents provoked violence in Portland

Former Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker defended federal agents on Saturday by pushing back on the idea that their presence inflamed the unrest in Portland, Ore.

August 1, 2020

Portland protester outed by his own grandmother after she identified him as alleged 'bomber' seen in videos: reports

A Portland protester was outed by his own grandmother after she identified him by the protective vest he wore and that could be seen in video footage -- a vest she bought him, according to reports.

August 1, 2020

Dems demand answers over claims DHS compiled intelligence reports on journalists in Portland

House Democrats on Saturday said they want answers about reports that the Department of Homeland Security compiled "intelligence reports" on journalists covering the Portland protests and monitored the communications of protesters -- after DHS reassigned a top official in charge of the relevant office.

August 1, 2020

Portland sees largely peaceful night of protests with more than 1,000 demonstrators as feds prepare to withdraw

Portland protests remained largely peaceful Friday night as over a thousand demonstrators gathered in front of downtown's courthouse, as federal officers stepped back amid a deal to eventually withdraw from the city. 

July 31, 2020

Portland man charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to downtown courthouse

A Portland, Ore., man was charged in a criminal complaint Friday with allegedly throwing an explosive device at the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse.