Mississippi Governor Backs the Vilified Armed Couple; Husband Speaks Out After the Incident. The armed couple who became the scorn of the nation after ordering protesters out of their compound has received support from the Mississippi governor. Governor Tate Reeves released a statement on Facebook in solidary with the couple saying they were within their rights to act the way they did. Reeves said although the protesters possibly had peaceful intentions, the country has become accustomed to violence from protesters.

Seattle police showed up in force early Wednesday at the city's 'occupied' protest zone, tore down demonstrators' tents and used bicycles to herd the protesters after the mayor ordered the area cleared following two fatal shootings

⚠️ #WANTED for looting during the protests & demonstrations in LA which started on May 29. A reward is possible for info leading to the ID & arrests of these suspects. Any info email safelatips@lapd.online or call 213-486-6840. #LAPD

The Los Angeles City Council voted today to cut the LAPD Headquarters budget by $150 million. The only opposing votes came from Councilmen John Lee, a former Republican-turned-independent, and Joe Buscaino, a Democrat and former police officer. Those in favor of cutting the police budget are all Democrats. The Budget and Finance Committee had approved the cuts earlier this week. #facepalm

An injured woman is detained by riot police during a march against national security law at the anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China from Britain, in Hong Kong. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Firearm-related background checks reached 3.9 million in June, the most since the tracking system was created more than two decades ago amid multiple crises in the coronavirus pandemic, an economic downfall and protests over police brutality and racial injustice. The lastest numbers are the most since the FBI began tracking such checks in 1998. More than 19 million checks -- a key barometer for gun sales -- were conducted in the first half of 2020, more than all of 2012 and many years prior. Gun sales usually see an uptick in presidential election years over fears an incoming president could restrict access to firearms. Gun sales soared in March as governments across the United States began issuing stay-at-home orders and other unprecedented lockdown measures as the coronavirus took a grip across the country. The group said 40 percent of those purchasing firearms are first-time buyers.

NYPD officer stands in front of the vandalized Surrogate's Court near an area being called the "City Hall Autonomous Zone" near City Hall in lower Manhattan, July 1. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

A large mask hangs on the face of a lion statue standing outside of the main branch of the New York Public Library in Manhattan. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

A demonstrator stands in front of NYPD officers inside of an area being called the "City Hall Autonomous Zone" that has been established near City Hall in lower Manhattan. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

A couple walks past riot police as anti-national security law protesters march during the anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China from Britain, in Hong Kong. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

NYPD officers charge toward demonstrators with riot shields inside of an area being called the "City Hall Autonomous Zone" near City Hall in lower Manhattan, July 1. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

Someone mustanged their camaro in our neighborhood today