Protests

Portland police used tear gas on the crowd — the first time since U.S. agents left the city.

Ranchers protest at Torrington Burger King

The mayor says local authorities will use tear gas only if there’s a danger of injury or death.

He insisted the agents will be trained investigators and not “beat cops.”

Attorney General William Barr is defending the aggressive federal law enforcement response to civil unrest in America.

Authorities said the vehicle was towed and they are investigating.

A federal judge heard that argument and the U.S. government’s defense Wednesday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he will send federal agents into Chicago and Albuquerque to help combat rising crime as he runs for reelection under a “law-and-order” mantle.
Using alarmist language, Trump on Wednesday painted Democrat-led cities as out…

Demonstrations that had shrunk to fewer than 100 people in Portland have swelled to more than 1,000.

Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner announced the charges Monday against Mark and Patricia McCloskey.