Scott Olson / Getty Images DOJ Issues Major Blow to Portland, Seattle, New York City All three U.S. cities are guilty of permitting lawless behavior, according to the DOJ, which will lead to a review of federal funding. By Kipp Jones September 21, 2020
Kyle Grillot / AFP via Getty Images Arsonists Behind Several Devastating West Coast Fires, Authorities Say Law enforcement agencies have arrested and charged multiple suspects for arson, citing them as causes for wildfires around the West Coast. By Joey Pietro September 19, 2020
Will Lester / The Orange County Register / SCNG via AP Entire CA Towns Consumed as Wildfires Rage - Some Blame Extreme Environmentalist Policies Ten have been killed in the deadliest California fire of the year. By The Associated Press September 10, 2020
AP 'Catastrophic' Fires Rage Across Pacific Northwest Fires are burning across Oregon and Washington, destroying hundreds of homes and forcing thousands of evacuations. By The Associated Press September 9, 2020
jludu / Getty Images Seattle Cites COVID Policy for Preventing Prayer Meeting, Still Allows Massive Protests Seattle closed a park ahead of a prayer rally, apparently denying Christians the right to assemble while tacitly supporting riots. By Kipp Jones September 8, 2020
Yuki Iwamura / AP Rand Paul 'Attacked by an Angry Mob' While Leaving Trump's White House Speech 'The police protecting them were heroic, but this needs to stop. This is very close to escalating to serious violence.' By Jack Davis August 28, 2020
LightField Studios / Shutterstock City Imposes Up to $5,000 Fine and a Year in Jail for Violating Mask Order Residents of one city have been warned that if they fail to wear masks or social distance, they could face jail time and a $5,000 fine. By Kipp Jones August 20, 2020
Noah Berger / AP Portland Riot Rages On in Wake of Oregon's Failed Lawsuit Against Feds Rioting continues in Portland after a judge denied a request by Oregon's attorney general to restrict federal intervention. By The Associated Press July 24, 2020
spass / Shutterstock State Calls for Getting 'Students of Color' Back to School First 'Washington's public education system must engage in anti-racist capacity building, leadership, and resource allocation.' By Erin Coates July 7, 2020
Alexander Sviridov / Shutterstock Moths That Can Strip Trees and Leave a Nasty Rash Are Quietly Invading the US If the exotic pests became established in the United States, they could cause 'serious, widespread damage.' By Erin Coates July 4, 2020