Members of the far-right militia group, the Oath Keepers, used Facebook Messenger during the Capitol siege to hunt for lawmakers, FBI says
One message to the Oath Keepers, the FBI said, read: "All members are in the.....»»
Capitol Report: Biden says he’s ‘prepared to negotiate’ on infrastructure as he meets bipartisan group of lawmakers
President Joe Biden said Monday he's ready to hash out ideas on his proposed $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan, as he faces resistance from Republicans and even some Democrats......»»
Facebook Not Capable Of Protecting Young Users, Lawmakers Say In Opposition Of "Instagram For Kids"
A group of Democratic lawmakers has expressed "serious concerns" over Facebook Inc. read more.....»»
Capitol Report: As lawmakers reintroduce cannabis-banking bill, analyst says it’s the ‘backup plan if Democrats cannot enact legalization’
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers on Thursday reintroduced the SAFE Banking Act, a bill that aims to protect financial institutions that work with the cannabis industry......»»
Facebook to block Group members with repeated violations
See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»
After the Capitol attack, lawmakers were quick to increase security for themselves. But after countless school shootings, we haven"t seen any gun reform.
240,000 children have experienced gun violence in schools and Congress has done nothing. Will Lawmakers finally do something after the Capitol riot? Rep. Rep. Ruben Gallego on a chair directing traffic as staffers and House members get safet.....»»
Proud Boys deployed tactical measures in coordinated attack on the Capitol, court documents say
Members of the far-right group dressed "incognito," carried tactical radios, and split up on January 6, in order to avoid detection, new court documents say. In this Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 file photo Ethan Nordean, with backward baseball hat .....»»
An Oath Keepers leader arrested for participating in the Capitol riot said she met with Secret Service and was providing "security" to legislators and other key figures
In a statement to Insider, a spokesperson US Secret Service said it did n.....»»
Capitol Report: Democratic lawmakers roll out bill that aims to close carried-interest loophole
A group of Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday unveil a bill that aims to end the so-called carried-interest loophole that allows certain financial firms to enjoy a reduced tax rate on income......»»
The far-right Proud Boys group is splintering in the wake of its leader being outed as a longtime informant for the FBI
The group, which was involved in the riot at the US Capitol, is being consumed by division and paranoida as prosecutors investigate its members. Members of the Proud Boys join D.....»»
Trump rails against "witch hunt" impeachment trial, vows that MAGA movement "has only just begun"
Trump faced one charge of inciting an insurrection after last month's Capitol siege. But senators fell short of the votes needed to convict. Outgoing US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump add.....»»
Alleged "Oath Keeper" arrested on charges related to Capitol siege once worked for the FBI and still holds a top-level security clearance, lawyer says
Thomas Caldwell, who has denied b.....»»
Proud Boys may have deliberately planned the Capitol siege as revenge against law enforcement, FBI says
The Capitol riot was an escalation in tensions between the extremist group and police after a Proud Boy me.....»»
The Lincoln Project threatens Rudy Giuliani with legal action after he linked the group to the Capitol riot
Giuliani alleged on Steve Bannon's "War Room" podcast that the Republican, anti-Trump Lincoln Project had helped organize the Capitol siege. Former President Donald Trum.....»»
Facebook Takes Down Trading Group With 157,000 Members Amid GameStop Frenzy
Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) disabled a 157,000-member trading discussion group on its platform that discussed shares of companies like GameStop Corporation (NYSE: GME) and others, Reuters read more.....»»
Members of the 116th Congress rail against social-media companies but posted to Twitter and Facebook a record 2.2 million times
The Pew Research Center found lawmakers drew record-breaking followings on the platforms in 2019 and 2020 amid arguments over social-med.....»»
Democrats attack Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter over the Capitol riots, saying the tech giants play "whack-a-mole" with radicalization
Lawmakers recommended Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter make sweeping design changes to stop chasing user engagement in order to curb extremism. .....»»
Police and soldiers bring lethal skills to anti-government militias
Thousands of police and troops are part of an extremist effort to undermine the US government and subvert the democratic process. Members of the Oath Keepers and general public part.....»»
The Capitol siege is forcing the Pentagon to be more aggressive about white supremacy in the military
The Pentagon's internal watchdog launched a probe into whether the military is doing enough to root out extremism. Members of the U.S. National Guard.....»»
4 members of Congress have tested positive for COVID-19 in the wake of the Capitol insurrection
Dozens of lawmakers were packed together in a secure location for hours. A video .....»»
House members engage in a fiery debate over impeaching Trump for inciting an insurrection at the Capitol
Ten Republicans joined Democratic lawmakers.....»»