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Congressional Leaders Expecting Top-Level Briefing on Chinese Spy Balloon

Congressional Leaders , Expecting Top-Level Briefing , on Chinese Spy Balloon. Fox News reports that leaders in Congress are expected to receive a top-level briefing on the intelligence gathered by a suspected Chinese spy balloon. . Fox News reports that leaders in Congress are expected to receive a top-level briefing on the intelligence gathered by a suspected Chinese spy balloon. . The briefing will also include President Biden's decision to shoot down the suspected spy balloon, which was said to be carrying sensors and surveillance equipment. The briefing is expected to include the Gang of Eight, which includes the ranking members of the House and Senate intelligence committees and party leaders from both chambers. . The briefing is expected to include the Gang of Eight, which includes the ranking members of the House and Senate intelligence committees and party leaders from both chambers. . Fox News reports that Republicans have called for a closer look at Biden's decision-making regarding the balloon, which traveled across the entire U.S. before being shot down. Fox News reports that Republicans have called for a closer look at Biden's decision-making regarding the balloon, which traveled across the entire U.S. before being shot down. Meanwhile, Democrats have praised Biden's handling of the incident, arguing that waiting to shoot down the craft over water was done with safety in mind. According to the Biden administration, the U.S. gained a significant amount of intelligence on the craft by allowing it to cross the continent. Fox News reports that complaints by the GOP largely revolve around the Biden administration's delay in notifying the public regarding the issue. The Biden administration reportedly learned of the CCP spy balloon on January 28th – nearly a week before residents in Montana spotted the balloon loitering over their state, Mike Rogers, R-Ala, House Armed Services Committee Chairman, via Fox News. It’s clear the Biden administration had hoped to hide this national security failure from Congress and the American people, Mike Rogers, R-Ala, House Armed Services Committee Chairman, via Fox News

House Votes Ilhan Omar off Foreign Affairs Committee

House Votes Ilhan Omar , off Foreign Affairs Committee. Fox News reports that the House voted 218-211 to remove Omar from the committee on Jan. 2. Republicans had previously vowed to go through with the removal because of alleged antisemitic and anti-American comments Omar had previously made. Representative Omar, by her own words, has disqualified herself from serving on the Committee on Foreign Affairs, a panel that is viewed by nations around the world as speaking for Congress on matters of international importance and national security, Foreign Affairs Committee, via four-page resolution. Fox News reports that Democrats and Omar accused the GOP of racism and hypocrisy, claiming they are only targeting "Democrats for questionable behavior.". I am Muslim, I am an immigrant, and interestingly, from Africa. Is anyone surprised that I am being targeted? , Rep. Ilhan Omar, via statement. Is anyone surprised that I am somehow deemed unworthy to speak about American foreign policy, or that they see me as a powerful voice that needs to be silenced?, Rep. Ilhan Omar, via statement. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended Omar and dismissed Republican claims of consistency regarding the representative's dismissal. Consistency? There is nothing consistent with the Republican Party’s continued attack, except for the racism and incitement of violence against women of color in this body. , Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, via statement. This is about targeting women of color in the United States of America, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, via statement. Rep. Gregory Meeks also came to Omar's defense. Why is this member being targeted today? Could it be the way that she looks? Could it be her religious practices? , Rep. Gregory Meeks, via statement. Because it’s clear if she were on the other side of the aisle, we would not be having this debate today, Rep. Gregory Meeks, via statement

7 Little-Known Black History Facts

7 Little-Known , Black History Facts. 1. Shirley Chisholm, She was the first Black woman elected to Congress and survived multiple assassination attempts when she ran for President of the United States. 2. John Baxter Taylor , He was the first African American to win an Olympic gold medal. 3. Billie Holiday, Her song, "Strange Fruit," was originally published as a poem by Abel Meeropol, a Jewish school teacher. 4. Hattie McDaniel, The first African American to win an Oscar, McDaniel wasn't allowed to attend the premiere of 'Gone with the Wind.'. 5. Phillis Wheatley, At only 12 years old, she became the first published African American female author. 6. Josephine Baker , The famed entertainer worked as a French Resistance spy during World War II. 7. Black History Month , It was decreed a national observance in 1976 by President Gerald Ford

Rep. George Santos Steps Down From House Committee Assignments

Rep. George Santos Steps Down , From House Committee Assignments. NBC News reports that Santos recused himself from assignments for the House Small Business and Science committees on Jan. 31. He says that he did so "to prevent from being a distraction" amid investigations into his finances and other matters. The representative is being investigated by the Nassau County district attorney and NY federal prosecutors. . Federal authorities are reportedly looking into his finances, specifically any irregularities regarding financial disclosures and campaign loans. The NY attorney general's office is also "looking into a number of issues.". In December, 'The New York Times' published an investigation claiming much of Santos' résumé was a lie. Alleged fabrications include graduating from Baruch College, previously working for Goldman Sachs and Citigroup and owning numerous properties. According to NBC News, Santos also lied about his mother being in the World Trade Center at the time of the 9/11 attacks. Immigration records show that she was actually living in Brazil at the time. A new poll conducted by Newsday and Siena College shows that in Santos' district, 78% of voters feel he should resign from Congress

Delhi Mayor election: MCD fails to elect mayor for 3rd time as chaos erupts in House | Oneindia News

Today, the exercise to elect a new mayor of Delhi failed for the third time in a row after members of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party and the BJP caused a ruckus in the municipal House. Proceedings in the House, which convened for the third time after the December 4 municipal polls, were disrupted as AAP members staged a huge protest over voting rights for aldermen. #DelhiMayor #MCD #BJPvsAAP