On the fifth night of protests in New York City, protesters again became violent and looted stores as New York Police stood by and watched. Governor Cuomo of the State of New York said “I am disappointed and outraged in what happened in New York City last night. The police in New York City were not effective at doing their … Read More
Army Black Hawk Helicopters Descend In DC Show Of Force
US Army Black Hawk helicopters are reported to have descended to rooftop level in Washington, D.C. so to disperse protesters. The Black Hawks were reported by the New York Times at the Chinatown district of Washington kicking up dirt, debris and snapping trees. The military also used Lakota helicopters to perform the maneuver, known as show of force, which is … Read More
17,000 Troops In 23 States Activated To Help Quell U.S. Domestic Unrest
The National Guard has drastically increased its response to unrest sweeping America over what prosecutors now say was the murder of a handcuffed black man by Minneapolis police. There are now more than 17,000 National Guard troops in 23 states and the District of Columbia that have been activated to help quell the unrest. Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief … Read More
President Puts Top U.S. Military General In Charge Of Domestic Protest Response
The President, in a conference with U.S. governors, told them he is putting his top U.S. military general, Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley, “in charge” of the response to the domestic protests that have violently spread in the cities of America. The President’s press secretary said that the federal government would be deploying “additional federal assets.” And that General Milley … Read More
President Put In Underground Bunker, Highest Alert Since 9/11, Secret Service Wounded
This past weekend Secret Service agents and law enforcement were surprised and struggled to contain the protest crowds rioting at the White House. And as the protesters closed in on the White House, Secret Service agents rushed the President to an underground bunker. The Friday protests, triggered by the death of George Floyd by police, suddenly turned violent with hundreds … Read More
National Guard Deployed Around White House
Several truckloads of DC National Guard military police have arrived near the White House where large groups of protesters have fought with police for the past three nights. A U.S. official said the National Guard troops are going to be protecting the White House, national monuments, property, and infrastructure. The US Military Joint Chiefs Chairman General Mark Milley and US … Read More
President To Deploy US Military To Dominate Street Violence
In a dramatic escalation of the national crisis of violence, the President announced in a White House speech that he was mobilizing a heavily armed military into the streets to stop the violence that has gripped America’s streets for days. The President came to the White House Rose Garden to call himself the “law and order” president, saying “domestic terrorism” … Read More
UPDATE: “Church Of The Presidents” Burned Near White House In DC Riots
What is known as the “Church of the Presidents” near the White House has been burned in Washington, D.C. riots. The historic St. John’s Church near the White House is a place presidents have gone to for spiritual guidance in challenging moments in the nation’s history. The Episcopal church says that it’s known as “the Church of the Presidents.” Because … Read More
Calif. Gov. Issues Rules For Churches To Open But Under Severe Restrictions
California Governor Newsom has issued rules for churches and other houses of worship to be able to open in California after he ordered them closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But under the state guidelines for opening up the churches there are severe restrictions. First of all the guidance says that churches do not have to open and actually strongly recommends … Read More
Federal Court Backs Calif. Gov.’s Orders Keeping Churches Closed
A federal appeals court backed California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home order banning in-church services. The court rejected the argument from pastors that the governor is treading on their First Amendment right to free exercise of their religious beliefs. The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued the split 2-1 ruling denying the request for a temporary restraining order against Newsom’s … Read More