https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-riots-become-republican-midterm-boogeymanContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-riots-become-republican-midterm-boogeymanhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-riots-become-republican-midterm-boogeyman#u150949Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:56:03 +0000Violent protests in France have become a rallying cry for US Republicans, who are using the unrest to warn about the dangers of immigration, public safety, and Democratic governance. The protests, which began as a response to police violence, have spread across France, resulting in curfews and travel warnings. French authorities have extended curfews in an effort to quell the violence. The situation has drawn comparisons to potential US scenarios.Why it mattersThe French protests began as a response to police violence and have evolved into widespread unrest, with rioting, looting, and clashes