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Arkansas man claims trooper injured him during George Floyd protests

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Peaceful crowds gather in Little Rock to protest deaths of Daunte Wright and Adam Toledo

The peaceful demonstrations come almost a full year after the nationwide protests for the death of George Floyd.
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NPS: Washington Monument, other sites temporarily close due to 'credible threats' following Capitol riots

The groups responsible for storming the Capitol on Jan. 6 are continuing to threaten the District and the set-up prior to Inauguration Day, NPS says.
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Capitol chaos: Pro-Trump rallies turn to insurrection leaving 4 dead

After a speech by President Trump, who vowed "never to concede" insurrectionists stormed the Capitol and breached police barricades. One woman was shot and killed.
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Here's everything you need to know about the 'March For Trump' rally

President Trump is expected to speak at the Ellipse on Wednesday at 11 a.m.
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'Be there, will be wild' | Pro-Trump protest expected on day Congress set to certify 2020 election results

President Trump warned via Twitter that there will be a "very big" and "wild" protest on Jan. 6 due to allegations of election fraud.
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'Worship protest' on National Mall draws hundreds calling for churches to be reopened

"States across America have shut down church services and even outlawed singing in church. It’s time for the Church to rise up with one voice..."
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Dozens gathered outside Sen. Lindsey Graham's home to protest vote of new supreme court judge

Capitol Police created a line on the sidewalk in front of Sen. Graham’s house.
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Feds explored possibly charging Portland officials in unrest

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler said in a statement it was “ridiculous on its face,” and the Trump administration is trying to distract from its own massive failures.
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Report: Feds considered using ‘heat ray’ on DC protesters

The 'heat ray' or active denial technology emits a directed beam of energy that causes a burning heat sensation.
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Reaction comes after Portland police have little presence at dueling protests

Saturday saw some of the worst person-on-person violence since protests began. But Portland police had limited presence.