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FBI Probes Threat Against Portland Mayor
An FBI investigation is underway into a threat to harm the mayor of Portland, Oregon. The threat came from the self-described anti-fascist, anarchist community, commonly known as Antifa, and was made in a chilling video posted online.
Portland Mayor Seeks to ‘Take the City Back’
The mayor of Portland, Oregon, is striking a new tone after months of riots in the city. He’s calling on residents to help “unmask” the people behind the ongoing violence. He also extended the city’s state of emergency over the weekend.
Portland Mayor Wins Second Term, Beating Political Newcomer Sarah Iannarone
Mayor Ted Wheeler has won reelection to serve for a second term in a city that for months was at the center of civil unrest and protests that many times erupted into violent riots over alleged racism and police brutality in the United States. “I want to thank the voters of Portland for the opportunity […]
Feds Reject Portland Mayor’s Request to End Deputization of Police Officers
Federal officials on Sept. 30 rejected a request by Portland’s mayor Ted Wheeler to cancel the deputization of local law enforcement officers. “Law enforcement and law-abiding citizens of Portland have endured months of nightly criminal violence and destruction,” Billy Williams, U.S. attorney for the District of Oregon, and Ross Burger, U.S. marshal for the District of […]
15 Arrested During Unrest in Portland
Fifteen people were arrested in Portland overnight Sunday after a crowd lit fires in the street, violating the county’s burn ban issued because of extremely dry conditions. Unrest has continued in Oregon’s largest city since May 28 with no signs of stopping. A night after a riot led to over 50 arrests, a crowd gathered […]
Portland Mayor: Rioters ‘Terrorizing Families With Children’
Portland Mayor and Police Commissioner Ted Wheeler said rioters who this week set fire to a business that’s part of an apartment building were engaging in criminal acts. “Another minority-owned, local business was destroyed by a violent group of individuals. A police officer was filmed repeatedly striking an individual at a protest. Even the building […]
Portland Rioters Smash Windows, Break Into Business During March to Mayor’s Home
Rioters in Portland on Monday night broke into a business and started a fire inside during a march to the apartment building where Mayor and Police Commissioner Ted Wheeler lives. Video footage showed rioters using baseball bats to shatter glass windows and doors to gain access to a dental clinic before lighting a fire inside. […]
Portland Mayor Publicly Defies Trump’s Offer for Federal Aid, Blames President for Fatal Shooting
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler publicly refused federal aid from President Donald Trump to stop rioting in his city and alleged that the president is responsible for the shooting of a right-wing protester in Portland on Saturday night. “It’s you who have created the hate and division,” Wheeler said. “What America needs is for you to […]
Trump Praises Portland Mayor for Condemning Rioters
President Donald Trump late Friday praised Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler for condemning rioters. Wheeler, a Democrat who is also police commissioner, said the day before that rioters were committing attempted murder. “This is a quote from the mayor; he’s come a long way,” Trump said at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey. The president […]