“Extremists” whose opinions are shared by 100million+ Americans! Wave of extremist Republicans run for office, many with Trump's blessing. When Donald Trump congratulated Laura Loomer, an Islamophobe and conspiracy theorist, on her Republican congressional primary victory this week, it seemed to bring the president’s version of the Republican party full-circle to the start of his rise. Trump opened his 2016 presidential campaign by claiming Mexico was sending drug dealers and rapists to the US. He followed that up in office by implementing a travel ban on majority Muslim countries, and later refused to condemn white supremacists. In that context, Loomer’s triumph in Trump’s own Florida voting district is indicative of a broader pattern of prejudice and misinformation running through the modern day Republican party – which is now undeniably shaped in Trump’s image. (Read more Guardian)

A police sniper is seen on the roof of the High Court in Christchurch as today's sentencing hearing was held amid high security, New Zealand.

43 year old man had shot at baby’s mother during an argument over custody. He was picking up the kids and an argument ensued. Officers chased him him for 4 miles before he stopped. He was still holding the gun when they approached, and realized his daughter was in the passanger seat. A female officer managed to open the front side door and pull the baby to safety. He surrendered and was charged with kidnapping,assault and endangering the welfare of a minor.

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Alan Swinney points a gun during clashes between groups like Proud Boys and Patriot Prayer, and protesters against police brutality and racial injustice in Portland, Oregon. REUTERS/Maranie Staab

Proud Boys and supporters of the police participate in a protest in Portland, Oregon, August 22. REUTERS/Maranie Staab

Three Maryland police officers were "ambushed" and shot while responding to a call Sunday evening. Prince George’s County police were responding to a reported home invasion around 6:30 p.m. in Hyattsville, a city about 32 miles southwest of Baltimore, Interim Police Chief Hector Velez said. “Within minutes they arrived at the scene, and within seconds they came under gunfire,” Velez told reporters outside Prince George’s Hospital Center. “They were ambushed.”Officers returned gunfire and took two men into custody unharmed, police said. The injured officers were expected to recover. The officers shot in the chest and the back were saved by their bullet-proof vests, Velez said. He also said officers provided selfcare before being rushed to a hospital for treatment. One officer needed surgery as of Sunday night. Velez said the three officers were in “good spirits” and hoped to return to work soon.

The National Guard has been deployed to Kenosha, Wis., after a night of civil unrest following the shooting of a Black man by police over the weekend, the latest incident to unleash widespread anger over policing practices. Gov. Tony Evers said the 125 Guard members would be tasked with supporting local law enforcement in Kenosha by helping to "protect critical infrastructure and assist in maintaining public safety and the ability of individuals to peacefully protest." On Sunday night, protesters took to the streets after the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old Black man shot in the back. Officers initially responded to reports of a domestic dispute, the Wisconsin Department of Justice said. During riots that mirrored similar unrest in other cities, a car dealership lot was set ablaze, buildings were vandalized and one officer was reportedly hit with a brick. The county courthouse and an administrative building were closed Monday due to vandalism.

Proud Boys and supporters of the police participate in a protest in Portland, Oregon, August 22. REUTERS/Maranie Staab

A Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputy wipes her eye as she listens in to the third day of victim impact statements while guarding Joseph James DeAngelo, known as the Golden State Killer, in Sacramento, California. Santiago Mejia/Pool via REUTERS

Meanwhile, in NY

Help the Chicago Police Department identify these individuals. They are suspected of committing a burglary/looting at 805 N LaSalle St. If you have any information, you are asked to contact the Area 3 Looting Task Force at 312-744-8263 or email 630LootingTaskForce@chicagopolice.org. You can also submit an anonymous tip at www.CPDTIP.com. If you see these individuals DO NOT APPROACH. CALL 9-1-1

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Law enforcement officers stand behind barbed wire during an opposition demonstration to protest against presidential election results, in Minsk, Belarus. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Help the Chicago Police Department identify these individuals. They are suspected of committing a burglary/looting at 645 N Kingsbury. If you have any information, you are asked to contact the Area 3 Looting Task Force at 312-744-8263 or email 630LootingTaskForce@chicagopolice.org. You can also submit an anonymous tip at www.CPDTIP.com. If you see these individuals DO NOT APPROACH. CALL 9-1-1

A chimney stands at the site of a burned house from the LNU Lightning Complex Fire in Napa, California. REUTERS/Adrees Latif