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New GOP Report Blames Pelosi for Jan 6 ‘Security Failures’

A report by five House Republicans claims that Nancy Pelosi's staff was involved in security planning for the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, and that their actions may have contributed to the failure of the security measures in place on that day, leading to calls for Pelosi to testify about the events.

Federal Gov’t Failed to Collect Thousands of Security Cards from Former Employees

Department of Homeland Security failed to terminate the security credentials for thousands of its former employees, an internal watchdog reported Thursday.

127 GOP Representatives Skip Zelensky’s Congressional Speech

Zelensky addresses Congress in Washington—only 86 out of 213 Republican members of the House of Representatives attend, following rejection of proposal for an audit of military and other aid to Ukraine.

‘Police Seize on COVID-19 Pandemic to Expand Global Surveillance’: Associated Press

The Associated Press found that governments around the world used mass surveillance technologies and data during the COVID-19 pandemic for purposes unrelated to the pandemic, including stifling dissent and harassing marginalized communities.

Democrats Caution Facebook From Changing ‘Misinformation Policies’

Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to Meta's president of global affairs, Nick Clegg, cautioning Facebook from alterations on "certain misinformation policies.”

Democrats Introduce Legislation to Bar Trump From Ever Holding Public Office

Representative David Cicilline, backed by 40 other House Democrats, introduced legislation citing a Civil War-era provision in the 14th Amendment to bar Donald Trump from ever holding public office.

Fauci, Other Gov’t Officials to Face Scrutiny Over Actions Connected with COVID Pandemic

The House Oversight Committee is taking a deep dive into the events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, and Rep. James Comer (R-KY) says they are starting from the bottom and working their way up.

California Task Force Weighs Giving Black Citizens $350,000 Each

Activist suggests Black-owned businesses should receive $250,000 and 15-20 acres of land.

GOP Seek to Block ESG Factors in Retirement Plan Investments

Republican lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday to nullify the DOL's decision to allow ESG factors as an investment consideration, citing discrimination against the American energy sector.

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