Facebook is temporarily banning advertisements for weapons accessories and protective gear amid the fallout from the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol and days before President-elect Joe BidenJoe BidenAzar in departure letter says Capitol riot threatens to 'tarnish' administration's accomplishments House Democrats introduce measures to oppose Trump's bomb sale to Saudis On The Money: Retail sales drop in latest sign of weakening economy | Fast-food workers strike for minimum wage | US officials raise concerns over Mexico's handling of energy permits MORE's inauguration. … [Read more...] about Facebook temporarily bans ads for weapons accessories following Capitol riots
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As Ordered by Trump, US Down to 2,500 Troops in Afghanistan
— Barnett "Anarchy Dweller" Rubin (@BRRubin) January 15, 2021 Washington-based Defense Priorities hailed Friday’s reduction to 2,500 troops in Afghanistan as a positive step. The group’s policy director, Benjamin Friedman, said there was no “immaculate withdrawal option,” but the U.S. could still use defense capabilities to achieve counterterrorism aims in Afghanistan. … [Read more...] about As Ordered by Trump, US Down to 2,500 Troops in Afghanistan
Health Secretary Alex Azar Calls Out CNN For Misleading Report On Resignation
Cooper’s report did not initially include that Azar’s letter indicated his resignation would not be effective until Jan. 20 at noon, when President-elect Joe Biden is sworn into office. Azar reiterated that on Twitter, saying, “I believe it is my duty to help ensure a smooth transition to President-elect Biden’s team during the pandemic and will remain as Secretary through January 20.” … [Read more...] about Health Secretary Alex Azar Calls Out CNN For Misleading Report On Resignation
Retired FBI Agent Gives Insight On Increased Security Measures Leading Up To Biden’s Inauguration
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — In the wake of last week’s violence at the Capitol, security is being increased across the nation ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s Inauguration. J.J. Klaver, a retired FBI special agent joined Eyewitness News This Morning Thursday to offer some insight into what security measures we may see in the week ahead. … [Read more...] about Retired FBI Agent Gives Insight On Increased Security Measures Leading Up To Biden’s Inauguration
Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy demands truth before unity
Yet in modern America King's contemporary legacy abounds. On January 5, 2021 Reverend Raphael Warnock, who presides over King's former pulpit at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, became the first Black person elected to the US Senate from Georgia. Dr. King's call at the March on Washington for Georgia and the rest of the nation to look beyond the embarrassment of Stone Mountain's dedication to White supremacy and the Confederacy resonated clearly through Georgia in last year's presidential election and two Senate run-offs earlier this month. … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy demands truth before unity
