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23 arrests after thousands protest Netanyahu's speech to Congress

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'The hypocrisy is layered' | Trucker convoy divides locals in DC area

As hundreds of truckers drove the Capital Beltway Sunday afternoon, some locals still had questions as to what their protest was about.
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Police: Protesters blocking traffic outside the Supreme Court during abortion hearings arrested

The U.S. Capitol Police said the protesters were arrested after multiple warnings for violating DC Code.
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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

Congress has been evacuated and the certification of Electoral College votes has been halted.
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Lower turnout at second Million MAGA March in DC

According to the march's website, around 17,000 supporters said they would be in attendance for the rally near the National Sylvan Theater on the Mall.
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21 protesters arrested near U.S. Supreme Court Building ahead of Judge Amy Barrett confirmation hearings

Groups for and against the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett were out in the rain chanting with signs moments before her confirmation hearings.
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Oregon governor announces plan to bring violence to an end, protect free speech in Portland

On Sunday, Governor Kate Brown rolled out a unified law enforcement plan which includes a community forum for Mayor Wheeler, protest organizers and community.
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Federal government agrees to withdraw its officers from Portland, Gov. Brown announces

Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf said the withdrawal is conditional on Oregon State Police securing and protecting federal properties.
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Trump administration, Gov. Brown's office in talks about pulling federal officers out of Portland, AP reports

An administration official told The Associated Press the talks are in the early stages and there is no agreement.