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Philadelphia mayor orders curfew but DELAYS release of shooting footage as National Guard troops arrive to help quell unrest

Posted on October 31, 2020October 31, 2020By Editor

Philadelphia’s mayor has ordered a 9pm curfew for the second time in three nights to help quell riots, but he is delaying release of police bodycam footage of the shooting that led to the unrest until after the election. … Read More >Philadelphia mayor orders curfew but DELAYS release of shooting footage as National Guard troops arrive to help quell unrest

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Pennsylvania National Guard deployed to Philadelphia after night of riots, looting & ATM explosions

Posted on October 28, 2020October 28, 2020By Editor

Several hundred troops from the Pennsylvania National Guard have been mobilized in Philadelphia following a night of violent unrest over a fatal police shooting, as city officials predict another bout of rioting. … Read More >Pennsylvania National Guard deployed to Philadelphia after night of riots, looting & ATM explosions

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Over 1,000 National Guardsmen to be Deployed to Oregon to Help Battle Wildfires

Posted on September 15, 2020September 15, 2020By Editor

More than 1,000 National Guard troops will be deployed to Oregon to help the state fight ongoing wildfires, National Guard Adj. Gen. Mike Stencel said during a press conference. … Read More >Over 1,000 National Guardsmen to be Deployed to Oregon to Help Battle Wildfires

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Trump sends National Guard to Wisconsin at Kenosha County Board’s request, after clashes there result in deaths

Posted on August 27, 2020August 27, 2020By Editor

US President Donald Trump has sent National Guard troops to Kenosha after county officials begged for assistance with ongoing riots following Sunday’s police shooting. An Illinois teen has been charged with killing two protesters. … Read More >Trump sends National Guard to Wisconsin at Kenosha County Board’s request, after clashes there result in deaths

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Wisconsin governor says National Guard will protect STATE property after riots devastate Kenosha businesses

Posted on August 26, 2020August 26, 2020By Editor

Governor Tony Evers is sending more Wisconsin National Guard troops to Kenosha to protect state property, but residents seem to be largely left on their own as riots over the police shooting of Jacob Blake show no sign of ending. … Read More >Wisconsin governor says National Guard will protect STATE property after riots devastate Kenosha businesses

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125 National Guard troops deploying to Kenosha following rioting & looting over police shooting

Posted on August 25, 2020August 25, 2020By Editor

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has announced that scores of National Guard troops will be deployed to the city of Kenosha by Monday evening as violent riots continue over the police shooting of 29-year-old Jacob Blake seven times. … Read More >125 National Guard troops deploying to Kenosha following rioting & looting over police shooting

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Trump vows to deploy National Guard to quell Portland’s ‘beehive of terrorists’ if feds fail to stop unrest by ‘tomorrow’

Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020By Editor

US President Donald Trump said he would send National Guard troops to quell chaotic protests in Portland, condemning activists there as a “beehive of terrorists,” as federal units deployed to the city prepare to withdraw. … Read More >Trump vows to deploy National Guard to quell Portland’s ‘beehive of terrorists’ if feds fail to stop unrest by ‘tomorrow’