Authorities in Portland, Oregon fired what appeared to be tear gas at protesters at the U.S. courthouse early Friday morning. Thousands of demonstrators opposing police brutality and the deployment of federal law enforcement officers had crowded around the courthouse building and began to move away as clouds of gas rose from the area and flash grenades could be heard. (July 24)

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