On Monday, Fox News host Tucker Carlson aired newly released footage from the January 6, 2021 US Capitol attack on his show. Carlson used the footage to falsely claim that no riot happened on Jan. 6, despite the attack leaving five people dead and resulting in more than 300 arrests. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) granted Carlson access to the footage, and Capitol Police have warned that its release could pose a security risk. It is unclear if the footage will be released to the public or remain in the hands of Carlson and McCarthy.
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The Biden administration is considering reinstating the policy of detaining migrant families who cross the border illegally, as they prepare for the end of Title 42, the public health order that allows border agents to immediately turn away certain migrants. This is being discussed in response to the high number of migrant border crossings and the expiration of Title 42, which has been used to expel more than 2.3 million people since it was invoked by the Trump administration. No decisions have been made yet, but many inside the administration are resisting the move.
Mike Pence has filed a motion in a federal court to block a grand jury subpoena for his testimony related to the events of January 6, citing the Speech and Debate Clause of the United States Constitution. The motion is part of sealed proceedings and seeks to stop testimony pertaining to his legislative functions around January 6, with potential implications for the special counsel's investigation. It is unclear when the court will rule on the motion.
A federal judge in Washington has issued bench warrants for the arrest of two defendants in the January 6, 2021 US Capitol riot case, Olivia Pollock and Joseph Hutchinson III, after they were found to have tampered with or removed their ankle monitors. The FBI is now searching for Pollock and offering a reward for information leading to their arrest, and District Judge Carl Nichols has ruled that the trial will proceed with two of Pollock’s codefendants and she will be tried separately.
Twenty-one people have been charged with domestic terrorism after a violent clash with police at a police training center under construction outside of Atlanta. The protesters reportedly changed into black clothing and threw large rocks, bricks, Molotov cocktails, and fireworks at police officers. The incident is still under investigation, and the Atlanta Police Department has urged the public to remain peaceful and respectful of the law.
Francisco Severo Torres, 33, was arrested and charged with federal crimes after allegedly attempting to open an emergency exit door and attacking a flight attendant on a United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Boston. Torres allegedly attacked the flight attendant with a broken metal spoon, attempting to stab the neck three times, but the flight attendant was able to fend off the attack and restrain Torres until the plane landed. The U.S. Attorney's Office is continuing to investigate the incident and urging anyone with information to contact them.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has called out former President Donald Trump for suggesting that they influenced his own visit to the site, and has urged increased investment in rail safety and infrastructure.