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Report: Pelosi Considering Naming Rep. Kinzinger to Jan. 6 Committee

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Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., talks to reporters follow a House Republican conference meeting in the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center on May 12, 2021, in Washington, D.C. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)     House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is considering naming Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., to her Jan. 6 select committee, CNN reported. Kinzinger was among 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump following the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol. "Speaker Pelosi is considering adding GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger to the select committee on Jan. 6, sources tell me," CNN’s Melanie Zanona  tweeted  late Thursday morning. At an earlier press conference, Pelosi was asked if she would appoint any Republicans to the panel. "We'll see," the speaker answered,  The Hill  reported. "I mean, there are some members that would like to be on it, but we'll see." Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., chairman of the select committee, told  CNN  that Kinzi

Taraba Waking Up Late: Issued a 30-day Ultimatum to Herders to Vacate their Forests

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The Emirof Muri Empire in Taraba State, Abbas Tafida, has issued a 30-day ultimatum to herders terrorising residents of the state to vacate forests within the state or be forced to do so. The Emir gave the ultimatum on Tuesday after Eid prayers. This follows a range of kidnappings, killings and attacks in the statebby criminals inithe guise of herders. He claims that Fulani herders are responsible for perpetrating crimes in the state and should therefore vacate forests in the state within 30 days or be forced out. The Emir, who spoke in Hausa language, urged the leadership of fulani herdsmen to fish out the bad eggs among them. “Our Fulani herdsmen in the forests, you came into this state and we accepted you, why then will you be coming to towns and villages to kidnap residents, even up to the extent of raping our women? “Because of this unending menace, every Fulani herdsman in this state has been given 30 days ultimatum to vacate the forests. We are tired of having sleepless nights a

Launches Legal Defense 'Freedom Fund'

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' Former Mayor of New York City Rudy Giuliani speaks at the Conference on Iran on May 5, 2018, in Washington, D.C. (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images) By  Charlie Comment | Print |      A     A Rudy Giuliani is seeking financial support from fellow "patriots" as he fights for his "freedom and justice." The former New York City mayor and personal attorney to former President Donald Trump announced the  Rudy Giuliani Freedom Fund  in an email sent Wednesday. Giuliani’s announcement came after New York and Washington, D.C., suspended his law licenses in what the former mayor says is an effort to silence him in his efforts to defend Trump and talk about 2020 presidential election fraud. "Patriot," Giuliani began his message to potential donors. "You may truly be my only hope. I’m not exaggerating when I say that I’m fighting for my freedom." Giuliani said President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris "have seized control of the White House

GOP Candidates Swarm To Flip Ill. Governorship Red

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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks in Springfield, Ill. (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP File) The wealthiest governor in the U.S. has announced his run for reelection in the Land of Lincoln. On Monday, Illinois Democrat Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he was inspired to run again in part because of his observations of healthcare workers during the pandemic. “Part of why I’m running for reelection is because I watched the heroes across our state step up and do the right thing,” he stated. “We had so much to accomplish and we were able to do that together.” Big news: I’m running for re-election. We’ve been through a lot, and I’ve been so proud to see Illinoisans come together during the toughest of times. I'm excited to fight for the state I love with  @JulianaforLG , and there’s no limit to what we can do going forward.  pic.twitter.com/r5UXILlrb3 — JB Pritzker (@JBPritzker)  July 19, 2021 However, Pritzker’s governorship hasn’t been entirely smooth sailing. In November,

Senators Unveil National Security Powers Act To Take War Powers Away From Biden

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File – Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) speaks during a Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Business meeting. (Caroline Brehman / Pool via AP) Senators across the political spectrum are banding together to rollback several tools in Joe Biden’s foreign policy toolbox. On Tuesday, the delegation made of of GOP Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), Democrat Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) introduced the  National Security Powers Act . The legislation would make it easier for lawmakers to reverse a president’s foreign policy decisions, including war authorizations, weapons sales and emergency declarations. Additionally, the bill repeals all existing war authorizations and would automatically cut off funding for military operations that do not have congressional approval. “These are proposals that I believe are long past due and are arriving just in time for us to get some good things done,” stated Sen. Lee. “These are bipartisan issues. They’re issues that are neither Repu

DOJ: 4 Chinese Nationals Charged In Connection With Global Hacking Campaign

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FILE – This Feb 23, 2019, file photo shows the inside of a computer. The Biden administration will offer rewards up to $10 million for information leading to the identification of foreign state-sanctioned malicious cyber activity against critical U.S. infrastructure, including ransomware attacks. The administration is launching the website stopransomware.gov to offer the public resources for countering the threat. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File) OAN Newsroom UPDATED 7:18 AM PT – Tuesday, July 20, 2021 The Department of Justice is taking on China’s increasing threats on cybersecurity after charging four Chinese nationals in connection with a global cyber hacking campaign. Top federal prosecutors announced efforts to deter Chinese aggression in cyberspace. On Monday, t he Department of Justice slapped charges on four Chinese nationals  who prosecutors said were employees of the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS). They are all accused of targeting dozens of companies, universities and g

Pelosi Won't Let GOP Reps. Jordan, Banks Join Jan. 6 Panel

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(Mario Tama/Getty Images)       House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday said she would not allow Republican Reps. Jim Jordan and Jim Banks to serve on the select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, rejecting two of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's five picks. "With respect for the integrity of the investigation, with an insistence on the truth, and with concern about statements made and actions taken by these Members,"  Pelosi said in a statement , "I must reject the recommendations of Representatives Banks and Jordan to the Select Committee. The unprecedented nature of January 6th demands this unprecedented decision." McCarthy fired back, pulling all five Republicans from consideration and branding Pelosi's move "an egregious abuse of power" that will "irreparably damage this institution," pulling all five names from consideration "Denying the voices of members who have served in the military and law