The Justice Department has informed Rep. Jim Jordan, the new chair of the House Judiciary Committee, that it is ready to work with congressional investigators, but it will not share information about ongoing cases. The department's letter stated that any oversight requests must be weighed against the Department's interests in protecting the integrity of its work. Rep. Jordan had requested information on a range of topics, including immigration enforcement, investigations into threats against school boards, and some investigations known to be active.
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Three U.S. Marines, Micah Coomer, Joshua Abate and Dodge Dale Hellonen, have been arrested and charged with four misdemeanors for their involvement in the Capitol riot on January 6th. The FBI identified them through footage and Coomer's Instagram account, which showed him expressing support for the Boogaloo Bois. The FBI is continuing to investigate the incident and more arrests are expected.
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Lima, Peru, to demand the ouster of President Dina Boluarte and the return of former President Pedro Castillo, who was removed last month. The protests have resulted in the worst political violence in Peru in more than two decades, with police responding with tear gas and smoke to subdue the crowd. The situation remains tense as the protesters continue to call for Boluarte’s ouster and the return of Castillo to power.
Chase Neill, 32, of Lawrence, Kansas, was found guilty of threatening U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner after leaving a death threat in a voicemail in LaTurner's Topeka office. Neill, who acted as his own attorney, admitted in court that he had threatened to kill the congressman, claiming he was a messenger from God. He is scheduled to be sentenced on December 14 and faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) appears to be attempting a “remake” or “rebranding” of her public approach to politics, as evidenced by her exchange with fellow Freedom Caucus member Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL). Greene had been stripped of her committee assignments in 2021 due to her violent and racist rhetoric, but her support of McCarthy’s speakership has earned her a return to the committees. Supporters have praised her for her new approach, but it remains to be seen how it will play out in the coming months.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned that the United States has reached its legal borrowing capacity and must now rely on "extraordinary measures" to avoid a catastrophic default. President Joe Biden and House Republicans are at odds over how to address the situation, and it is uncertain whether the United States can sidestep a potential economic crisis. The Treasury Department is urging Congress to raise the debt limit as soon as possible to avoid a potential economic crisis.
The U.S. government is set to reach its statutory debt limit on Thursday, prompting the Treasury Department to take “extraordinary measures” to pay the bills. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned that failure to meet the government’s obligations would cause irreparable harm to the U.S. economy, and it is now up to Congress to act in a timely manner to increase or suspend the debt limit in order to prevent default. The current debt limit showdown could define the tenure of the new GOP majority and the final two years of President Joe Biden’s term.
The U.S. Capitol Police have investigated 7,501 potential threats against members of Congress in 2022, a historically high number but slightly down from the previous two years. The agency is continuing to investigate potential threats and has implemented additional security measures, such as increased surveillance and National Guard troops, to protect the Capitol complex and its members. They are also working to increase public awareness of the need to report any suspicious activity or potential threats.