Rep. George Santos (R-NY) has stepped down from his House committees due to controversy surrounding his background and false claims he has made. The move has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising it as a way to avoid further distraction and others criticizing it as a way to avoid accountability. It is unknown when or if he will return to his committees.
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In his new memoir, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has criticized the international reaction to the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, dismissing him as an "activist" rather than a journalist. Pompeo wrote that the media helped spread "faux outrage" and should have been more clear about Khashoggi's background and motives for writing his opinion articles. His comments come as the international community continues to grapple with the implications of Khashoggi's killing, which sparked outrage around the world.
President Joe Biden has announced Jeff Zients as his next chief of staff, replacing Ron Klain who is expected to leave following the President's State of the Union address. Zients has a long history of public service, including roles in the Obama administration, and is seen as a positive step forward for the Biden administration. He is expected to take on the role of chief of staff shortly after Klain's departure, and it is unclear who will replace Zients in his current role as coordinator of the Covid-19 response.
Patrons at a Kentucky restaurant were shocked to find a Republican women’s club event featuring an officer involved in the 2020 police raid that killed Breonna Taylor. Witnesses reported that graphic video footage of the raid was allegedly played in the restaurant, prompting outrage from the local NAACP chapter. Anna's Greek Restaurant released a statement expressing their regret and saying they would be taking steps to ensure similar events do not take place in the future.
Bernard Kalb, a long-time journalist and founding anchor of CNN’s “Reliable Sources” program, passed away on Sunday at his home in North Bethesda, Maryland. His…