President Trump criticized Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler on Thursday, calling him “pathetic” for his attempt to sympathize with Black Lives Matter protesters in Oregon City, only to be booed and gassed by federal troops. “He made fun of himself,” Trump told Sean Hannity on Fox News. “He wanted to be …
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Valerie Yurk from The Guardian reports: Forty states lack mandates to fully protect citizens from electricity, gas and water disconnections as leniency measures to pay bills expire, making Americans affected by the economic downturn vulnerable to one of the hottest summers on record and the continued spread of the coronavirus, …
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After receiving tear gas when he joined a crowd protesting police brutality, the Portland mayor said he “saw nothing to provoke this response,” even when protesters set fire to a federal court. “I am not going to lie, it hurts, it is difficult to breathe, and I can tell you …
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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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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a contribution. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden warned that the US presidential election could be held under martial law after federal police officers clashed with protesters during the 54th night of protests …
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