Proud Boys leader Joseph Biggs arrested in Florida in connection with riot at Capitol Hill

[ad_1] Joseph Randall Biggs, 37, of Florida was arrested Wednesday and faces three charges – obstruction of process, narrow grounds seizure and disorderly conduct – for his participation in the Capitol seat on Jan.6, according to the ministry from Justice and an FBI affidavit. The FBI described Biggs in the affidavit as an organizer of … Read more

‘Transparency back in briefing room’: Psaki pledges to meet pre-Trump press standards

[ad_1] Psaki also said she would hold daily press briefings – a change from the previous administration, which would often go weeks without speaking to reporters. Former press secretary Stephanie Grisham did not have a single briefing during her tenure. Trump has often chosen to make major political and personnel announcements from his personal Twitter … Read more

Michael Pack: Trump-appointed director of Global Media resigns at Biden’s request

[ad_1] Pack, a conservative documentary maker turned CEO in June, has been widely criticized for his handling of international news services under the USAGM, including Voice of America. “The new administration has called for my resignation,” Pack wrote in a letter to staff. “The USAGM and the CEO position are meant to be non-partisan,” Pack … Read more

Biden swears in staff and appointees – and threatens to fire anyone who disrespects

[ad_1] While he didn’t mention former President Donald Trump by name, his message to treat others with respect and to tackle pressing issues of racism, economic inequality and climate change contrasted sharply with the turmoil from Trump’s White House. He added that their loyalty lies with the American people, not him – another contrast to … Read more

QAnon believers in disarray after Biden’s inauguration

[ad_1] But as Biden raised his hand and vowed to defend the Constitution, becoming the country’s 46th president, nothing happened. The anti-climax sent QAnon adherents into a frenzy of confusion and disbelief, almost instantly shattering a collective illusion that had been nurtured and amplified by many on the far right. Now in addition to being … Read more

Who is Jen Psaki? Biden press secretary pledges to bring back transparency

[ad_1] Jen Psaki, the White House press secretary, led President Biden’s administration’s first press briefing on Wednesday and vowed to bring “truth and transparency to the briefing room.” Ms Psaki’s appearance at the White House pulpit just hours after Mr Biden’s inauguration was designed to create a stark contrast to the previous administration, which had … Read more