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Gage Jackson reports on major weekend headlines. In Portland, federal agents used tear gas and flashbangs to disperse protesters, drawing criticism for their actions. In Seattle, a federal judge temporarily blocked a law banning police from using pepper spray, pending further discussions. In Russia, tens of thousands protested the arrest of regional governor Sergey Furgal, demanding his trial be held locally. President Putin has already appointed a successor.

What was the primary reason for deploying federal agents in Portland?

• To disperse a large gathering

• To enforce a curfew

• To support local police

• To protect federal property

What did the Seattle City Council law aim to prohibit?

• Imposition of curfews

• Use of tear gas

• Use of pepper spray and other crowd control weapons

• Deployment of federal agents

Why did the federal judge block the Seattle law temporarily?

• To align with federal regulations

• Because of a legal technicality

• Due to public protests

• To allow more discussion between the city and federal government

What are the protesters in Khabarovsk demanding?

• A new election for governor

• A local trial for Sergey Furgal

• The release of political prisoners

• Economic reforms

Who has President Putin appointed as the successor to Sergey Furgal?

• A local politician

• An interim governor

• A member of the opposition

• A federal official