Donald Trump Announces 2024 Presidential Run at Mar-a-Lago
Former President Donald Trump officially announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election on Tuesday night.
A week after promoting an upcoming ‘Special Announcement’ for November 15th, Trump held an event in the Grand Ballroom of his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida.
The announcement speech was attended by some immediate family members and roughly a thousand guests in total. Attendees included Barron Trump, Eric and Lara Trump, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Jared Kushner, Roger Stone, Mike Lindell and Jason Miller.
Donald was joined by wife and former First Lady Melania Trump for his arrival to the ballroom. He gave a roughly one hour speech shortly after 9 pm, formally announcing his candidacy for President of the United States in the 2024 election.
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Canada Ends All COVID-19 Border Restrictions
After two and a half years of border restrictions, Canada has dropped all COVID-19 border and travel measures today, including requiring use of the ArriveCAN app and providing proof of vaccination. The country previously had Covid-related restrictions since March 16th, 2020.
The move leaves the United States as the only North American country requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. individuals at border crossings, a policy in place since January 22nd, 2022.
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“Say Their Names” Memorial Cruise Honoring Fallen 13 U.S. Service Members from Kabul Airport Attack
Community members gathered in San Clemente, California for a memorial cruise honoring the 13 members of the U.S. military killed in Afghanistan on August 26th, 2021. The bombing at the airport gate in Kabul last year left over 180 dead, including several American military personnel - 11 Marines, 1 Army Staff Sergeant and 1 Navy Corpsman.
Saturday’s event was attended by family members of one of the Marines. The cruise made its way to Norco, California, the hometown of fallen Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui. A gathering was held there at the newly-dedicated ‘Fallen 13 Memorial’, attended by other members of Kareem’s unit (2nd Battalion, 1st Marine), who along with Gold Star mother Shana Chappell laid roses at an evening ceremony. A new plaque honoring the 13 was also unveiled during the event.
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The Kenosha Riots: Two Years Ago Today
In the aftermath of the August 23rd police shooting of Jacob Blake, the city of Kenosha saw days of widespread protests, riots and civil unrest.
Several buildings, including local businesses, apartments, and government offices were burned to the ground. Midtown Kenosha saw rampant looting of businesses, several of which did not return after the unrest subsided.
Face-offs with police outside the courthouse occurred nightly. Police largely stayed in the area immediately surrounding the court and police station. With limited emergency services available elsewhere in the city, armed citizens began gathering at various businesses in Kenosha.
Tensions came to a head on the night of August 25th, when the Kyle Rittenhouse shooting occurred mere blocks away from lines of police. A heavy police crackdown on curfew and assembly occurred in the days that followed, with arrests and citations issued as the city began to clean up from the riots. Protests largely subsided, only briefly returning to the courthouse during the subsequent trial of Kyle Rittenhouse in November 2021. The Kenosha County DA announced on January 5th, 2021 that no charges would be filed against the officer who shot Blake in August 2020.
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FBI Puts Up Fence Around HQ Following Trump Mar-a-Lago Search Warrant Execution
The FBI has put up custom FBI-branded fencing around their headquarters at the J. Edgar Hoover Building in DC.
The move comes as the agency says they’ve seen an increase in threats after executing a search warrant at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home in Florida last week.
The FBI and DHS sent out a Joint Intelligence Bulletin to law enforcement agencies around the country regarding the threats last week. The increased security at the headquarters is similar to measures implemented amidst the 2020 riots and civil unrest, as well as after the January 6th Capitol riot.
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Toxic Chemical Leaked into Huron River in Michigan
A toxic chemical release has lead to “Avoid contact” warnings along the Huron River in Michigan.
Tribar Manufacturing, a chrome plating factory in Wixom, released thousands of gallons of liquid containing hexavalent chromium into the local sewer system. The sewer feeds into the Wixom Wastewater Treatment Plant, which then discharges into the Huron River.
The company says they discovered the release of the carcinogenic chemical on Monday, but that it may have been releasing since Saturday morning.
The “Avoid contact” warning along the river now stretches from North Wixom Road in Oakland County to Kensington Road in Livingston County. This includes Kent Lake, a popular recreational spot along the Huron. A handful of boats and paddleboarders were still out on the lake this evening.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy put out a news release about the situation Tuesday afternoon. This notice was posted in Milford’s Central Park, which closed off access along the affected area of the river today.
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Climate Activist Arrested at Protest Blockade of Congressional Baseball Game
A protester is arrested by MPD after blocking one of the entrances to Nationals Park at the Congressional Baseball Game. Climate activists planned a demonstration to shut down the game in calls for a declaration of a climate emergency.
Three people were arrested for unlawful entry throughout the evening.
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Businesses & Apartments Board Up Amidst Protests in Downtown Akron, Ohio
Businesses, apartments and other buildings boarded up in downtown Akron, where several days of protests have taken place over the Akron PD shooting death of Jayland Walker
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Protest for Jayland Walker in Downtown Akron, Ohio
Protesters gathered outside the Akron Police Department on Monday, the fifth consecutive day of protests over the police shooting death of Jayland Walker.
Walker, 25 at the time, was killed after reportedly being shot by 8 Akron Police officers after fleeing a traffic stop in the early hours of June 27th. A press conference held Sunday to release bodycam footage stated that a firearm was found in Walker’s vehicle, though he was unarmed at the location where he was shot. The conference did not give an exact number of shots fired by Akron police, stating that the investigation is ongoing, though early reports indicate he was shot upwards of 60 times by the officers.
Protesters have been gathering daily calling for justice for Jayland Walker, with demonstrations outside the police department downtown, the mayor’s residence, and elsewhere in Akron. Most demonstrations have been peaceful. Some property damage did occur on Sunday night, hours after the release of the bodycam footage, with windows smashed at a few downtown buildings and of highway maintenance vehicles that have been set up in the streets as roadblocks around the Justice Center. Teargas was deployed and 50 arrests made on Sunday night, promoting the mayor to declare a state of emergency and issue a 9 pm curfew Monday night.
Demonstrations on Monday were peaceful throughout the day, with a march to the Mayor’s residence in the early afternoon, and speeches and chants outside the police station downtown in the evening. Police brought out armored vehicles behind the station, and officers inside dressed in riot gear. Protesters decided to disperse before the curfew, with the area emptied of all but press by 9 pm Monday night. Several police vehicles outside the blockaded areas were seen as curfew set in, though no reports have emerged so far of any arrests made in the downtown curfew-affected area.
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Aftermath of Deadly Tornado in Gaylord, Michigan
Destruction left by the tornado that tore through Gaylord, Michigan on Friday, leaving at least two dead and over 40 injured.
The Nottingham Forest mobile home park saw widespread destruction, while several businesses along Main Street and other residential areas also saw extensive damage.
Community members and emergency crews started to the tackle the large number of downed trees and power lines throughout the town Saturday. Multiple area hospitals aided in treatment of the injured, and a variety of first responders have been on scene here this weekend. Governor Whitmer declared an emergency over the situation on Friday, and a dusk-to-dawn curfew is in place as the town begins responding to the damage caused by the rare northern Michigan tornado.
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Severe Tornado Hits Gaylord, Michigan
Severe tornado damage in Gaylord, Michigan, where at least one person has died and dozens were injured after a rare tornado tore through the town Friday afternoon.
Much of the town is now without power, as emergency crews respond to downed power lines throughout the area. The city is now under an overnight curfew until 8 am Saturday, with police checkpoints set up in response to the situation.
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Protest Outside Nancy Pelosi’s House for Abortion Rights
Protesters gathered outside the San Francisco home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for a demonstration on Tuesday, criticizing her and Democratic Party leadership and calling for action on abortion rights.
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Pro-Life Activists Arrested at DC Medical Examiner’s Office
Pro-life activists arrested outside DC Medical Examiner’s Office
Seven pro-life activists were arrested by MPD on Thursday morning, after crossing a police line set up outside the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in DC.
The group, Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising, has been protesting in DC this week in support of the potential upcoming Supreme Court overturning of Roe v Wade. Thursday's action was held outside the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in DC, as activists call for an investigation into five fetuses they obtained last month, which they claim were aborted illegally. The fetuses are now in the office's possession.
Seven arrests were made in total by the Metropolitan Police Department. A few remained giving speeches and chanting outside the office before the group dispersed.
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Steel Fence Surrounding the Supreme Court
A steel fence now surrounds the Supreme Court, installed Wednesday night amidst continued protests over the leaked SCOTUS decision that may overturn Roe v Wade.
Shorter barricades were initially put up around the building Tuesday, before being replaced by this larger fence a day later. Concrete barricade reinforcements were also brought in Thursday afternoon.
Protests over the Monday leak of a draft decision in the pending Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization have taken place daily around the country, as supporters and opponents of access to abortion demonstrate over the pending ruling.
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Donald Trump Rally in Washington Township, Michigan 4/2/22 Livestream
*Please excuse the quality at times, encountered a few camera and setup issues* Donald Trump holds a rally for endorsed 2022 Michigan candidates, including Kristina Karamo (running for Secretary of State), Matt DePerno (running for Attorney General) and John Gibbs (running for U.S. House of Representatives in Michigan's 3rd Congressional District). Trump also voiced his support for gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon.
The rally was held at the Michigan Stars Sports Center, an indoor soccer field and sports facility in Washington Township, roughly 30 miles north of Detroit.
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Thousands Line Up for Trump Rally in Washington, Michigan
Trump supporters lining up in the thousands in Washington Township, Michigan today, as the former president holds a rally for endorsed Michigan state office candidates.
The rally is being held at Michigan Stars Sports Center, where Trump will be joined by Secretary of State candidate Kristina Karamo and Attorney General candidate Matt DePerno.
Some in the crowd camped at the rally site overnight, with most arriving throughout the day Saturday. This marks the first Trump rally in Michigan since the final rally of the 2020 Election campaign in Grand Rapids on the night of November 2nd.
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Trump Supporters Camp Out Ahead of Michigan Rally
Trump supporters camping out overnight ahead of the former president’s rally in Michigan tomorrow evening, with a few dozen vehicles currently at the rally site in Washington Township.
Trump is campaigning for endorsed candidates in the upcoming 2022 midterm election, including Attorney General candidate Matt DePerno and Secretary of State candidate Kristina Karamo. The Republican Party primary in Michigan takes place August 2nd, with the general election scheduled for November 8th.
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Hagerstown: People’s Convoy Departs for California 3/31/22
The main trucker convoy protesting Covid mandates and restrictions has departed the Hagerstown Speedway in Maryland.
The group is bound first for North Carolina, then onward to California to protest several proposed bills, including legislation related to lowering the vaccine age of consent, Covid testing programs, sharing of immunization records and more.
“The People’s Convoy” contingent has departed after encamping at the speedway since March 4th. A smaller group, the “American Freedom Convoy” is remaining at the speedway.
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Ukrainian Flag Colors Light Up City Hall in Warren, Michigan
Colors of the Ukrainian flag are alit at the Civic Center and City Hall of Warren, Michigan, one of many public buildings around the world displaying the colors of Ukraine’s flag in solidarity as war breaks out with Russia over in Europe.
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Trucker Convoy Rally at Departure from California to DC
Speeches held ahead of ‘The People’s Convoy’ departure from Adelanto, California towards Washington, DC, with a crowd gathered outside Adelanto Stadium on Wednesday for the send-off.
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American Trucker Convoy Departs from California towards DC
A U.S.-based trucker convoy protesting vaccine mandates and Covid restrictions has departed from Southern California towards Washington DC today.
Emulating the Canadian trucker protest movement that held ongoing demonstrations from late January through mid-February in Canada, a convoy of American truckers have organized a protest caravan to the nation’s capital.
Over a thousand vehicles, with at least 100 trucks at departure, were outside of Adelanto Stadium this morning for a send-off rally in California. Trucks made their way onto U.S. Route 395, followed by several hundred personal vehicles bearing American, Canadian, Gadsden and other flags as they headed northbound.
Supporters of the convoy gathered along the side of the highway as well, with Victorville Police and San Bernardino County Sheriff’s officers out to cordon off a lane of traffic for the sendoff.
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Country Club Destroyed by Fire in Bloomfield, Michigan
The historic clubhouse of the Oakland Hills Country Club has been almost completely destroyed after a massive fire broke out yesterday morning. The roof of the hundred-year-old building collapsed as flames ripped through the building throughout the day Thursday, with firefighters working through the evening and night to extinguish the flames.
No injuries were reported from the fire, the cause of which is still unknown. Police and fire remain on the scene Friday morning, with roads near the entrance closed off as they continue to respond to the incident.
The club has hosted a number of high-profile golf tournaments throughout its extensive history, including three PGA championships & six U.S. Opens. Professional golfers including Tiger Woods, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus have competed here. The clubhouse served as a repository for a wide variety of historic memorabilia and photographs, some of which firefighters were able to save while battling the flames Thursday.
Jack Nicklaus weighed in on the news of the clubhouse’s devastation Thursday, stating “Oakland Hills is one of those iconic golf clubs in America, and like many of our game’s most historic places, the clubhouse is as much a part of the story as the golf itself. I was fortunate in recent years to visit Oakland Hills several times, and each opportunity to return to that clubhouse reminded me of their storied history and legacy. It is a sad day for the membership, but also for the countless people, like me, who respect and appreciate Oakland Hills. They will be able to rebuild the clubhouse, but it will be difficult to replace the many memories lost today.”
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D.C. Ends Vaccine Mandate at Indoor Venues, Rolls Back Mask Mandates in City
Just a month after the implementation of a vaccine mandate and photo ID requirement for indoor dining, gyms and entertainment venues, Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced an end to the mandate program.
In a “Covid-19 Situational Update’ delivered today, Bowser announced the vaccination verification order will end effective tomorrow, February 15th.
The Washington D.C. mayor also announced changes to the city’s indoor mask mandate - An expiration of the order for some spaces, such as bars, restaurants, gyms, entertainment venues, houses of worship, grocery and retail establishments. This takes effect beginning March 1st.
Masking will still be required for children and staff at schools, childcare facilities and libraries, as well as nursing homes, healthcare facilities, public transit and public-facing government offices. No update was given as to when that mandate may end, nor what metrics may be met to lead to a reconsideration of the order.
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Ambassador Bridge Reopens after Week-Long Blockade in Windsor
The Ambassador Bridge has reopened at the U.S.-Canada border crossing late Sunday night, after a nearly week-long blockade by Freedom Convoy protesters in Windsor.
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Police Make Arrests, Put Up Barriers as Ambassador Bridge Blockade Dispersed in Windsor
Police in Windsor on Sunday moved in to clear the Ambassador Bridge border blockade, where Freedom Convoy demonstrators have been gathered for the last week shutting down traffic into Canada in protest of the country's vaccine mandates and Covid restrictions.
A court injunction granted on Friday lead to an increased police presence over the weekend, with a standoff on Saturday as officers slowly moved the crowd away from the entrance and exit to the bridge, the busiest land crossing between the United States and Canada. Local police, RCMP, OPP and others responded to the protest, some heavily armed along with multiple armoured vehicles behind the police line. Threats of hefty fines and jail time were levied by the Canadian government, as they sought to end the protest blockading traffic and causing some economic disruption on both sides of the border.
On Sunday, police pushed further forward and began making arrests of protesters that refused to disperse, with at least two detainments in the morning along with the towing of vehicles that did not clear the roadway. Concrete barriers have been brought in along Huron Church Road, and police occupied the streets near the bridge throughout the day.
Border traffic into Canada along the Ambassador Bridge remains closed as of early Sunday evening.
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