The next few weeks could be a crucial time for pulling people out of QAnon as wide swathes of backers remain momentarily skeptical and social media deplatforming has left many adherents disconnected from the community. … [Read more...] about QAnon enters new period of danger, opportunity
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Pentagon, State Department among agencies hacked: report
“Cyberattacks by nation states like Russia and China threaten our economy and national security. Our response should be swift and clear,” Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Roger WickerRoger Frederick WickerSenators vet Buttigieg to run Transportation Department Wall Street Journal: GOP Electoral College 'stunt' will hurt US, Republican Party Bipartisan group of senators: The election is over MORE (R-Miss.) and Sens. John ThuneJohn Randolph ThuneThe Hill's Morning Report - Biden's crisis agenda hits headwinds Senate chaos threatens to slow Biden's agenda NRSC chair says he'll back GOP incumbents against Trump primary challengers MORE (R-S.D.) and Jerry MoranGerald (Jerry) MoranThe Hill's Morning Report - Biden's crisis agenda hits headwinds OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Biden's Interior Department temporarily blocks new drilling on public lands | Group of GOP senators seeks to block Biden moves on Paris, Keystone | Judge grants preliminary approval for 0M Flint water crisis settlement … [Read more...] about Pentagon, State Department among agencies hacked: report
Inside a California COVID ward, exhausted staff care for patients on the edge of life and death
“That nurse did a really good job,” Beckham says. “She knew she needed assistance, so she quickly called Rapid Response. It’s part of our profession. You have to be able to act quickly. That’s the amazing thing about the nurses we work with. We don’t hesitate to ask for help. We’re a team.” … [Read more...] about Inside a California COVID ward, exhausted staff care for patients on the edge of life and death
Biden expands on Obama ethics pledge
“Releasing members of his administration from their ethics pledge on the way out the door is an exclamation point at the end of the Trump swamp. I can’t think of a hollower commitment than Trump’s promise to clean up Washington. President Biden’s new order is a strong first step in restoring Americans’ faith in government after four corrupt years,” the senator said. … [Read more...] about Biden expands on Obama ethics pledge
Pompeo to quarantine after contact with someone COVID-19 positive
It was not specified where Pompeo will be quarantining and whether he will continue to work or delegate some of his responsibilities. Pompeo was reportedly expected to meet with President-elect Biden's nominee for secretary of State, Antony BlinkenAntony BlinkenBiden must wait weekend for State Department pick State Dept. to review Trump admin's decision to label Houthis a terrorist organization Overnight Defense: Austin takes helm at Pentagon | COVID-19 briefing part of Day 1 agenda | Outrage over images of National Guard troops in parking garage MORE, on Thursday. A State Department spokesperson said there is no meeting planned or confirmed. … [Read more...] about Pompeo to quarantine after contact with someone COVID-19 positive
