(NPR) 'We Will Not Retreat': Homeland Security Vows Continued Federal Response To Protests

'We Will Not Retreat': Homeland Security Vows Continued Federal Response To Protests








Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf speaks during a news conference to address the situation in Portland, Ore., on Tuesday, in Washington.



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'We Will Not Retreat': Homeland Security Vows Continued Federal Response To Protests






Acting head of the department Chad Wolf insisted that federal officers would defend the rights of peaceful protesters in Portland, Ore., but promised no let-up against criminal activity.