The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Donald Trump has signed four executive orders designed to cut drug prices, as he mocked “wealthy people” and “suspected allies” whom he accused of profiting from inflated drug costs. “A …
Read More »‘Wall of Vets’, join the protests in Portland
A group of veterans lined up in front of protesters in Portland on Friday as the city endured another night of tense protests. According to images taken by the New York Times and USA Today, the group of dozens of veterans served as a barrier between police and protesters. They …
Read More »Pence to headline ‘Cops for Trump’ event in Pennsylvania next week
President TrumpDonald John Trump, Justice Department, says 18 people face federal charges after Portland’s protests against the U.S. He takes over the former Chinese consulate in Houston. Defense Overnight: Republican Senator Aims to Rename Confederate Base | Trump approves sale of more larger armed drones MOREThe campaign announced Saturday that …
Read More »Trump says Democrats are like ‘Venezuela on steroids’ for trying to repeal his travel ban
The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Donald Trump attacked Democrats on Capitol Hill after they passed the Ban Prohibition Act, which would repeal his ban on travel to various Muslim-majority countries, claiming the party has become …
Read More »The FBI says it is investigating “specific violations of federal law,” not ideology, in the Portland protests.
The FBI defended its actions in The constant confrontations between federal agents and protesters in Portland, Oregon, alleging that the federal police focused only on people who committed violence and damaged federal property. Protesters have dominated the streets of Portland since early June, when protests took place across the country …
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