President Trump says US will designate ‘Antifa’ as a ‘terrorist organization’
President Donald Trump tweeted Sunday that the U.S. will designate “Antifa” as a “terrorist organization.”
History, right now: Echoes of 1968, and other fraught American years, in 2020
The streets were on fire as National Guard troops streamed into American cities. The shouts were soaked in anger and anguish: “We’re sick of it!” It was the late 1960s. It is right now.
Protesters try to stop looting at Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica
Looters attacked the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica on Sunday, the third straight day that local protests against police brutality were marred by criminal activity.
Dallas implements curfew after days of protests; Mayor Johnson declares local State of Disaster
Dallas is putting a 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew in place for parts of the city due to the looting and vandalism that has happened after protests over the death of George Floyd.
Why are police using bean bag rounds? APA answers
APA explains that police use bean bag rounds, pepper spray, and "less than lethal" munitions in order to keep protesters from throwing debris like rocks, bottles, and other dangerous items at police.
Gov. Abbott deploys additional state resources to Texas cities amid George Floyd protests
Texas DPS has sent more than 1,5000 officers to assist local police departments, according to a press release from the governor's office.
Protesters in some cities target Confederate monuments amid George Floyd demonstrations
The presence of Confederate monuments across the South — and elsewhere in the United States — has been challenged for years, and some of the monuments targeted were already under consideration for removal.
Video: Law enforcement fires paint projectile at residents on porch during curfew in Minneapolis
A viral video showing the use of force against residents on their porch in Minneapolis during the curfew on Saturday is drawing outrage.
Protesters march to US embassies in UK, Germany, Denmark as world reacts to death of George Floyd
Nations around the world have watched in horror at the five days of civil unrest in the United States following the death of a black man being detained by police.
Austin Police Association releases statement on Saturday's protest
On Saturday, police lined the perimeter of the APD headquarters and segments of I-35 as demonstrators converged in the area to protest against the deaths of both Mike Ramos and George Floyd.
‘It’s been a long night’: Minnesota National Guard shares photo of sleeping soldiers after protests
Following several days of peaceful-turned-chaotic protests over the death of George Floyd, the Minneapolis National Guard, who have been called to assist local authorities in the ongoing unrest, posted a picture to their Twitter account which appeared to show some of the exhausted soldiers sleeping.
State of Disaster declared in Texas following statewide George Floyd protests
The disaster declaration will authorize all federal agents to act as Texas Peace Officers during the continuing protests.
Protests continue in downtown Austin, despite cancellation from organizer
Despite the Austin Justice Coalition's original demonstration being canceled, thousands still gathered at the State Capitol, Austin City Hall, Austin Police Department headquarters, and along I-35.
Travis County delegates issue joint statement supporting peaceful protests, condemning violence
Another protest had been scheduled at the Texas State Capitol at 1 p.m. It has since been canceled.
'It was so incredibly human': Jay-Z calls Minnesota governor pushing for justice for George Floyd
During a press conference Sunday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz told the media that rapper Jay-Z called him to talk about George Floyd, who died in police custody May 25.
Man seen brandishing bow, aiming arrow at protesters in Salt Lake City
A man was seen drawing a hunting bow and aiming an arrow at protesters in Salt Lake City on May 30.
Dozens of people arrested as National Guard moves in to bring control to Twin Cities
With more than 4,100 National Guard soldiers and airmen moving onto the Twin Cities, state officials said Saturday police were in a stronger position to control unrest in the metro.
Fresh protests rock New York City after mayor pleads for calm
Street protests spiraled into New York City’s worst day of unrest in decades Saturday, as fires burned, windows got smashed and dangerous confrontations between demonstrators and officers flared amid crowds of thousands decrying police killings.
NYPD officers, cruisers targeted by protesters
Two NYPD cruisers drove into protesters in Brooklyn on Saturday who were pelting, pushing barricade against a police car, knocking several people to the ground as the officers tried to evacuate the area. It was just one incident involving NYPD officers on Saturday that left officers injured, vehicles destroyed, and scores of protesters under arrest.
Weapon-wielding man left badly beaten by gang amid Dallas protests
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