FBI director says 100 arrests so far following riots on Capitol Hill

[ad_1] Wray’s comments came during a pre-inauguration security briefing with Vice President Mike Pence and other senior officials tasked with securing the high-profile event, and they mark the FBI Director’s first public appearance. since the rioters stormed the Capitol. He did not respond to any questions from reporters during the briefing. Wray’s low profile has … Read more

Persistent questions about how Trump will end his term

[ad_1] WASHINGTON (AP) – As President Donald Trump’s term draws to a close, his unconventional approach to office lingers on the usually carefully choreographed transfer of power. Here are six questions for his last six days in office. WILL HE TALK WITH BIDEN? Trump has announced that he will be the first incumbent in more … Read more

Former firefighter Robert Sanford accused of assaulting police

[ad_1] A general view of the Lehigh County Jail, where retired firefighter Robert Sanford was scheduled to appear in connection with the U.S. Capitol Riots, before a federal judge, in Allentown, Pa. On January 14, 2021. Mark Makela | Reuters A retired Pennsylvania firefighter was arrested and charged Thursday with crimes related to the Jan.6 … Read more

How Facebook and Twitter decided to delete Trump’s accounts

[ad_1] Mark Zuckerberg began to consider indefinitely suspending President Donald Trump’s Facebook account late on the night of January 6, just hours after a crowd of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. Facebook CEO Zuckerberg had for years taken a largely non-participatory approach to Trump’s bogus and inflammatory claims, defending free speech and the relevance … Read more

Congress calls for investigation of white supremacists in military after Capitol riots – USA TODAY

[ad_1] Congress calls for investigation of white supremacists in military after Capitol riotsUSA TODAY Pentagon investigates extremism in US military as thousands of soldiers guard DC after riot on Capitol HillCNBC Survey launched in military efforts to prevent extremist behaviorFox News Our national security apparatus failed last week. It will be ready for the day … Read more

Senate GOP torn to condemn Trump: ‘There is no love lost’

[ad_1] But getting McConnell and at least 16 other Republicans to condemn Trump after he leaves is a whole different question. “There is no love lost in the Republican Senate Conference for Trump,” said a GOP source familiar with the internal talks. “Everyone is ready for that end. But there is a very open question … Read more

All companies severing ties with the Trump organization

[ad_1] After the insurgency on Capitol Hill led by a pro-Trump mob, some companies are severing ties with the president and the Trump organization. Several prominent business leaders, including Apple CEO Tim Cook, have spoken out against the riot. Now, some companies are severing their ties with the president and the Trump organization. Trump made … Read more