Summary:

-President Trump threatens to deploy military

-At least nine dead, +4,000 arrested, riots rage in 140 cities as riots rage for the seventh day 

-National Guard deployed in 23 states

-40 cities to impose strict curfews

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President Trump on Monday evening threatened to activate federal troops if governors and city mayors did not act to suppress continuing social unrest across major metros over the killing of George Floyd. 

After the president spoke, the situation across the country rapidly deteriorated into the evening, as riots continued for the seventh straight day. 

Protests were organized in more than 200 cities. Many of the demonstrations began peacefully but turned violent by evening. About 140 cities saw riots, resulting in government officials in 40 metro areas to impose strict curfews. New York City issued its first curfew on Monday, which was the first time an official curfew was imposed in the city since 1943.

At the moment, and growing by the day, 23 states and the District of Columbia have activated National Guard troops to support local law enforcement in restoring order. Customs and Border Protection flew their military surveillance drone on Monday afternoon, though our report didn't specify if it was monitoring unrest in any city. However, it appeared the drone was conducting a mock surveillance mission of a metro area. 

Deaths connected with social unrest continues to grow.