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Trump Brushes Off 'No Kings' Protests

'I'm not a king,' says the president. 'I work my a-- off'

(Newser) - President Trump on Sunday shrugged off the nationwide "No Kings" protests , calling them a "joke" and denying that his leadership has taken on a monarchical tone, reports the Hill . "I'm not a king," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One as he returned to Washington...

Standoff Over National Guard in Chicago Goes to Supreme Court

Trump makes emergency appeal with deployment blocked by lower courts

(Newser) - The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to allow it to deploy National Guard troops in Illinois against the wishes of state and local officials, a move now blocked by lower courts. President Trump maintains that the troops are needed to protect immigration officers and fight crime...

Wear Body Cameras, Judge Orders ICE
Wear Body Cameras,
Judge Orders ICE
Oct 16, 2025 7:00 PM CDT

Wear Body Cameras, Judge Orders ICE

News coverage suggests agents ignored prior court order in Chicago, district judge says

(Newser) - A federal judge has ordered immigration officers in Chicago to wear body cameras after reports surfaced of agents deploying tear gas, pepper balls, and smoke grenades against protesters and police. US District Judge Sara Ellis already had told agents to wear badges and prohibited the use of riot control...

Seaquarium Hosts Last Visitors After Years of Accusations

Federal, local agencies had cited mistreatment, neglect at Miami attraction

(Newser) - After seven decades as a Miami institution, the Seaquarium closed its gates for good on Sunday, drawing crowds keen to relive childhood memories—and perhaps catch one last glimpse of its famous penguins. Visitors watched Daisy, Blueberry, and Tinker waddle outside as nostalgia mixed with farewells. For many, like...

To Protest ICE, Portland Strips Down

'Joy is a form of protest,' say organizers of naked bike ride

(Newser) - Protesters rallying against the Trump administration in Portland put the city's quirky and irreverent reputation on display Sunday by pedaling through the streets wearing absolutely nothing—or close to it—in an "emergency" edition of the annual World Naked Bike Ride. Crowds that have gathered daily and nightly...

Huge Marches Protest Gaza Attacks, Intercepted Aid

Hundreds of thousands turn out, as anti-Israel sentiment builds in some places

(Newser) - Hundreds of thousands of Italians and Spaniards marched in Rome, Barcelona, and Madrid on Saturday against Israel's military campaign in Gaza in a massive show of growing anger over the two-year-old war. The protests in Spain had been planned for weeks, while demonstrations in Rome and Lisbon followed widespread...

Another Arrest in Horrific Online Murders in Argentina

Three young female victims were lured to fake party in an attack that has led to national protests

(Newser) - A seventh suspect has been arrested in Argentina after the livestreamed torture and killing of three young women—a crime that has triggered mass protests in the nation. Police say the murders, linked to drug gangs, were broadcast on Instagram as a warning to others, reports dw.com . In...

Oregon Takes Trump to Court Over National Guard Deployment

State leaders challenge federal order as protests remain small in Portland

(Newser) - Oregon is taking President Trump to court in a bid to stop the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, arguing the move threatens state sovereignty and could fuel unrest, the Oregonian reports. State Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced Sunday that Oregon, joined by the city of Portland, filed...

Trump Sending Troops to 'War-Ravaged' Portland

President claims it's partly to protect ICE facilities from 'domestic terrorists,' 'antifa'

(Newser) - President Trump said on Saturday that he'll send troops to Portland, Oregon, to handle "domestic terrorists" as he expands his controversial deployments to more American cities. He made the announcement on social media , writing that he was directing the Department of Defense to "provide all necessary Troops...

FBI Fires Agents Found in Pics Kneeling at Floyd Protests

FBI Agents Association says move against dozen-plus agents is unlawful

(Newser) - The FBI has fired agents who were photographed kneeling during a racial justice protest in Washington that followed the 2020 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, three people familiar with the matter said Friday. The bureau last spring had reassigned the agents but has since...

Netanyahu Heckled During a Fiery UN Speech

Reps from multiple nations stage protest, walk out as Israeli leader defends Gaza military campaign

(Newser) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a chilly reception at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, where he defended his government's military actions in Gaza and vowed to "finish the job" until Hamas is defeated. As Netanyahu stepped to the podium, representatives from numerous countries left...

Nationwide Rallies Object to Pardoning Bolsonaro

Bill would extend amnesty to allies and supporters convicted in coup attempt

(Newser) - Brazilians held protests in all 26 states and the Federal District on Sunday against a possible pardon for former President Jair Bolsonaro and his allies, who were convicted of attempting a coup. Calls for demonstrations grew after the lower house on Tuesday passed a constitutional amendment that would make it...

Varied Causes Unite Against Profits
Varied Causes
Unite Against Profits
Sep 20, 2025 4:40 PM CDT

Varied Causes Unite Against Profits

New York City demonstration precedes UN session

(Newser) - Thousands of activists marched down Park Avenue and turned down Billionaires Row toward Trump Tower in New York City on Saturday to "Make Billionaires Pay"—in support of climate justice, democracy, free speech, gender equality, a stop to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement, and a ceasefire in...

Tear Gas Deployed as ICE Protest Erupts at Chicago Site

Federal agents, protesters clash amid ongoing immigration enforcement sweep

(Newser) - Federal agents in riot gear deployed tear gas on demonstrators outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in suburban Chicago on Friday, as protests over the Trump administration's intensified immigration crackdown reached a boiling point. The confrontation erupted after protesters blocked a vehicle from leaving the Broadview ICE...

11 Elected NYC Officials Arrested at ICE Facility

They demanded to inspect cells after complaints of poor conditions

(Newser) - A group of 11 elected officials in New York—including NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and several state lawmakers—were arrested inside a Manhattan ICE facility on Thursday. The Democratic officials were placed in plastic zip-tie cuffs after trying to inspect holding cells run by ICE at 26 Federal Plaza,...

Judge: Mahmoud Khalil Must Be Deported

Columbia activist is accused of omissions on his green card application as his legal fight continues

(Newser) - A US immigration judge has ordered the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestine activist known for his leadership in campus protests at Columbia University against Israel's military actions in Gaza. The order, issued by Judge Jamee Comans in Louisiana on Friday, directs Khalil—a Palestinian originally from Syria...

Judge: Feds Can't Use Crowd-Control Weapons on Journalists

He says agents acted with 'surprising savagery' during LA protests

(Newser) - A federal judge in Los Angeles has barred federal agents from using crowd-control weapons against journalists, citing what he called an "avalanche of evidence" that agents crossed the line during protests over the summer. US District Judge Hernán D. Vera issued a preliminary injunction this week that...

'Block Everything' Protests Rock France

It was a rough first day for new prime minister

(Newser) - A day of anti-government action across France on Wednesday saw streets choked with smoke, barricades in flames, and volleys of tear gas as protesters denounced budget cuts and political turmoil. The nationwide "Bloquons Tout," or "Block Everything," campaign presented a challenge to President Emmanuel Macron and...

New Banksy Mural Quickly Censored in London

Mural of judge beating protester appears at courts after arrests tied to Palestine Action

(Newser) - Banksy has struck again, painting a mural of a wig-wearing judge using his gavel to beat a downed protester whose sign is marred with blood—on the walls of the Royal Courts of Justice, no less. The anonymous artist confirmed the London artwork as his on Instagram on Monday. Earlier...

White House Removes Antiwar Vigil After 4 Decades

Real America's Voice reporter told Trump it was an eyesore

(Newser) - Law enforcement officials on Sunday removed a peace vigil that had stood outside the White House for more than four decades. President Trump ordered it to be taken down as part of the clearing of homeless encampments in the nation's capital, the AP reports. Philipos Melaku-Bello, a volunteer who...

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