Evidence shows Capitol rioters brutally attacked police with flagpoles, fire extinguishers and fists
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Gunman who targeted NYPD officers in 2 'premeditated' attacks has violent past, previous shootout with cops | Fox News
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Ambush Attacks on Police: Sadly Predictable Result of Lies, Overheated Rhetoric | The Heritage Foundation
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Attacks against police skyrocketing across the country; 178 officers shot so far this year - Washington Times
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