Former President Donald Trump's access to his Facebook and Instagram accounts has been restored after a two-year suspension imposed by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Meta has installed guardrails on Trump's account that could result in it being suspended again if he breaks the company's rules. The decision to restore Trump's access to his accounts has been met with mixed reactions, and it remains to be seen whether he will use his accounts to spread misinformation or to promote his 2024 election bid.
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Facebook and Instagram have reinstated former President Donald Trump's accounts after a two-year suspension following the Jan. 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol. The accounts will be subject to the same rules as any other user, and any content that violates the company's policies will be removed. The decision has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising the decision as a step towards restoring free speech and others criticizing it as a potential source of further violence and division.
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee has sent formal requests for documents to President Joe Biden's sons, Hunter and James Biden, and their business manager, as part of an investigation into any possible involvement by the president in their foreign business dealings. The letters seek documents and communications related to their financial conduct, particularly with individuals connected to the Chinese Communist Party. Chairman Comer is also investigating whether foreign entities sought to influence the president or his administration by providing financial benefits to his family members.
The US House of Representatives is set to condemn China for its use of a surveillance balloon over US airspace, which was shot down by the military on Saturday. The resolution, introduced by GOP Rep. Mike McCaul of Texas, denounces the Chinese Communist Party's efforts to deceive the international community and calls for the Biden administration to provide comprehensive briefings on the situation. The resolution is a sign of the growing tensions between the US and China, and has raised questions about the US's ability to detect and respond to foreign threats.
President Joe Biden addressed the recent discovery of a Chinese spy balloon that traversed the continental US, emphasizing his commitment to competing with China without looking for conflict. He also addressed an investigation into his handling of classified documents, stating that his staff didn't do a good enough job packing up his previous offices and that the items found were from 1974. Biden's response marks the second time this week that he's sought to downplay the effect of the balloon, while reassuring the public that he is taking the investigation seriously.
Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) was admitted to a Washington, DC hospital Wednesday night after feeling lightheaded at the Senate Democratic retreat. Initial tests did not show any signs of a new stroke, but Fetterman, who had a near-fatal stroke last year, is remaining in the hospital overnight for observation and further tests. Joe Calvello, Fetterman's communications director, said in a statement that initial tests do not show any signs of a new stroke and that he is in good spirits.
President Joe Biden will visit Florida on Thursday, a former swing state home to two potential Republican challengers in the 2024 election. Biden's visit follows his State of the Union address, in which he proposed to protect Social Security and Medicare, and will draw a contrast with Sen. Rick Scott's proposal to sunset all federal legislation every five years. It will also be watched to see how President Trump's hostility towards Gov. Ron DeSantis plays out in the Republican base.
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman was hospitalized Wednesday after feeling lightheaded, with initial tests not showing evidence of a new stroke. Doctors are running more tests and Fetterman is remaining overnight for observation, while his communications director said he is in good spirits. Fetterman is currently in the midst of a tight race for the Senate seat and his staff has asked for privacy for the senator and his family.