Presidents have leeway to use military for domestic purposes
Legal experts say the president does indeed have the authority under the Insurrection Act of 1807 to dispatch the military in states that are unable to put down an insurrection or are defying federal law.
Legal experts say the president does indeed have the authority under the Insurrection Act of 1807 to dispatch the military in states that are unable to put down an insurrection or are defying federal law.
Video shows Denver police chief marching arm-in-arm with protesters at George Floyd demonstration
Video released showed the Denver police chief walking arm-in-arm with protesters on Monday.
Video released showed the Denver police chief walking arm-in-arm with protesters on Monday.
Good Samaritans detained on live TV while protecting LA business from alleged looters
Good Samaritans who were trying to help the owners of a Los Angeles liquor store protect their business from alleged looters were handcuffed and detained by police who were confused after arriving at the scene Monday evening. The entire situation took place live on FOX 11.
Good Samaritans who were trying to help the owners of a Los Angeles liquor store protect their business from alleged looters were handcuffed and detained by police who were confused after arriving at the scene Monday evening. The entire situation took place live on FOX 11.
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd recommends residents shoot looters who break into homes
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd didn't mince words at Monday's news conference when it came to looters.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd didn't mince words at Monday's news conference when it came to looters.
Rioters target police across US; 4 shot in St. Louis, 1 in Vegas, Bronx hit-and-run caught on video
Police officers across the U.S. were targeted in shootings and vehicular attacks Monday night as protests continued in major cities for the seventh night despite President Trump’s vow to clamp down on violence.
Police officers across the U.S. were targeted in shootings and vehicular attacks Monday night as protests continued in major cities for the seventh night despite President Trump’s vow to clamp down on violence.
Journalists injured and arrested while covering George Floyd protests nationwide
Dozens of incidents were reported over the weekend in which reporters were “injured, assaulted or harassed by either protesters or police officers.”
Dozens of incidents were reported over the weekend in which reporters were “injured, assaulted or harassed by either protesters or police officers.”
Peaceful protesters don't want message behind George Floyd rallies overshadowed by violence
Two very different stories can be told about what happened over the weekend in Los Angeles and across the nation. One demonstrates solidarity among people of all races, doing whatever they can to make sure that the message isn't lost in translation: black individuals are not being treated as first-class citizens in the United States and the death of George Floyd can't be another statistic. The other attempts to distract from that message by whatever means possible in hopes of capitalizing on a divided nation in order to shatter our dreams of unity.
Two very different stories can be told about what happened over the weekend in Los Angeles and across the nation. One demonstrates solidarity among people of all races, doing whatever they can to make sure that the message isn't lost in translation: black individuals are not being treated as first-class citizens in the United States and the death of George Floyd can't be another statistic. The other attempts to distract from that message by whatever means possible in hopes of capitalizing on a divided nation in order to shatter our dreams of unity.
DC man offers refuge to nearly 100 protesters to protect them from injury and arrest
To protect protesters from injury, Rahul Dubey opened his doors to over 100 people in Northwest following a citywide curfew.
To protect protesters from injury, Rahul Dubey opened his doors to over 100 people in Northwest following a citywide curfew.
Biden: President Trump 'consumed' by ego, not leading during crisis
Joe Biden plans to deliver remarks on the unrest gripping the U.S. on Tuesday in Philadelphia.
Joe Biden plans to deliver remarks on the unrest gripping the U.S. on Tuesday in Philadelphia.
George Floyd's funeral to be held in Houston on June 9
George Floyd's funeral will be held in Houston on Tuesday, June 9, after a public viewing on Monday evening. There will also be memorial services in Minneapolis and North Carolina.
George Floyd's funeral will be held in Houston on Tuesday, June 9, after a public viewing on Monday evening. There will also be memorial services in Minneapolis and North Carolina.
Vallejo Police shoot a looting suspect; investigate several overnight burglaries
Vallejo Police are investigating several suspected looting cases, including one that led to an officer-involved shooting.
Vallejo Police are investigating several suspected looting cases, including one that led to an officer-involved shooting.
ADOT announces traffic restrictions in Downtown Phoenix due to law enforcement situation
Officials with ADOT have just announced traffic restrictions in Downtown Phoenix, due to what they describe as a "law enforcement situation."
Officials with ADOT have just announced traffic restrictions in Downtown Phoenix, due to what they describe as a "law enforcement situation."
SUV plows through Buffalo police, 2 seriously injured
A video emerged Monday night that showed an SUV plowing through a line of officers responding to a George Floyd protest in Buffalo, N.Y., hitting at least one and speeding away.
A video emerged Monday night that showed an SUV plowing through a line of officers responding to a George Floyd protest in Buffalo, N.Y., hitting at least one and speeding away.
Phoenix store that remained open during COVID-19 stay-at-home order now closed amid looting fears
A business in Phoenix's Biltmore area, which stayed open during the stay-at-home order that was implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, is now closed amid fears over looting.
A business in Phoenix's Biltmore area, which stayed open during the stay-at-home order that was implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, is now closed amid fears over looting.
Activists express concerns over curfew's negative impacts, while Phoenix Police chief defends it
From now until June 8, Arizona will be under a statewide, 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. curfew.
From now until June 8, Arizona will be under a statewide, 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. curfew.
Family-ordered autopsy: George Floyd died of asphyxia due to sustained pressure
Attorney Ben Crump, who represents the family of George Floyd, held a news conference Monday sharing the results of the separate autopsy the team had called for earlier in the week.
Attorney Ben Crump, who represents the family of George Floyd, held a news conference Monday sharing the results of the separate autopsy the team had called for earlier in the week.
Man recalls being detained after protesting in downtown Phoenix
Video taken from a Phoenix protest in response to the death of George Floyd in Minnesota shows people being arrested over the weekend after not following an 8 p.m. curfew.
Video taken from a Phoenix protest in response to the death of George Floyd in Minnesota shows people being arrested over the weekend after not following an 8 p.m. curfew.
Tear gas, threats before President Trump visits church amid protests
President Donald Trump is visiting the 200-year-old church near the White House that was set on fire as demonstrators clashed with police over the weekend.
President Donald Trump is visiting the 200-year-old church near the White House that was set on fire as demonstrators clashed with police over the weekend.
Medical examiner: Floyd's heart stopped while restrained
Under "other significant conditions” it said Floyd suffered from heart disease and hypertension, and listed fentanyl intoxication and recent methamphetamine use. Those factors were not listed under cause of death.
Under "other significant conditions” it said Floyd suffered from heart disease and hypertension, and listed fentanyl intoxication and recent methamphetamine use. Those factors were not listed under cause of death.
Use of force criticized in protests about police brutality
As protests grip the nation, officers have doused crowds with pepper spray, struck protesters with batons, steered police cars into throngs, shoved demonstrators and screamed curses, some are questioning whether tough police tactics against demonstrators are actually making the violence worse rather than quelling it.
As protests grip the nation, officers have doused crowds with pepper spray, struck protesters with batons, steered police cars into throngs, shoved demonstrators and screamed curses, some are questioning whether tough police tactics against demonstrators are actually making the violence worse rather than quelling it.