U.S. Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger has spoken out against Fox News host Tucker Carlson's portrayal of the January 6th attack on the Capitol, accusing him of airing misleading commentary and selectively airing footage that failed to provide context. This criticism has been met with praise from those who have been critical of the Republican party's attempts to downplay the severity of the attack, and it remains to be seen how the Republican party will respond.
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's office has reached an agreement with Fox News to view 41,000 hours of police videos documenting the events of Jan. 6, 2021. House Republicans are also planning to provide Jan. 6 rioters and other defendants access to internal Capitol security footage. Rep. Barry Loudermilk stated that this access would be granted on a "case-by-case basis" to ensure due process. This agreement is part of a larger effort to provide access to evidence for those accused of crimes related to the Jan. 6 insurrection.