WASHINGTON – The Senate on Thursday approved a $ 740 billion defense spending bill that includes a provision to remove the name of Confederate leaders from military bases, establishing a confrontation with President Trump, who opposes the measure. The Republican-controlled chamber overwhelmingly passed the legislation with a vote of 81 …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a contribution. Federal agents were filmed using tear gas and batons to try to disperse the “Mommy Wall,” a peaceful protest group made up of mothers in Portland, Oregon, where repression …
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A Minnesota judge on Tuesday lifted a gag order restricting comments from attorneys and others related to the criminal case regarding the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd. Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill voided the order after the move was rejected by a …
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meIt took the murder of George Floyd to get Jane Ullman to finally pay attention to what the police were doing in the United States. But it was the sinister sight of camouflaged federal agents snatching protesters from the streets of Portland that prompted her to protest. The chief financial …
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Portland endured another night of violence and vandalism on Monday, after the largest crowd in weeks stormed the streets for the 53rd day of protests. The massive crowd included mothers dressed in yellow and fathers dressed in orange, who marched with protesters to the Multnomah County Justice Center and created …
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