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πFormer Attorney General William Barr said he believes former President Donald Trump is morally responsible for the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, but isn't legally culpable.
Asked by NBC Newsβs Lester Holt whether he considered Trump "responsible" for the violence at the Capitol, Barr said: "I do think he was responsible in the broad sense of that word, in that it appears that part of the plan was to send this group up to the Hill. I think the whole idea was to intimidate Congress. And I think that that was wrong."
But, he added, he hasn't seen evidence that Trump committed an actual crime. "I haven't seen anything to say he was legally responsible for it in terms of incitement," Barr said.
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Asked by NBC Newsβs Lester Holt whether he considered Trump "responsible" for the violence at the Capitol, Barr said: "I do think he was responsible in the broad sense of that word, in that it appears that part of the plan was to send this group up to the Hill. I think the whole idea was to intimidate Congress. And I think that that was wrong."
But, he added, he hasn't seen evidence that Trump committed an actual crime. "I haven't seen anything to say he was legally responsible for it in terms of incitement," Barr said.
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πΊπΈIn 1997, US President Joe Biden seemingly predicted how Russia would react to NATOβs eastwards enlargement.
ββI think the one place, where the greatest consternation would be caused in the short-term ... would be to admit Baltic states now. In terms of NATO-Russian, US-Russian relations. And if there was ever anything that was going to tip the balance ... in terms of a vigorous and hostile reaction, I don't mean military, in Russia, it would be that,ββ Biden, who then was a US senator, said.
Before making that comment, Biden noted that it was his personal belief and not one of the US administration or Congress. The Baltic states were ultimately admitted to NATO in 2004. Russian President Vladimir Putin would later describe it as a deceit and personal betrayal on behalf of Western leaders.
ββI think the one place, where the greatest consternation would be caused in the short-term ... would be to admit Baltic states now. In terms of NATO-Russian, US-Russian relations. And if there was ever anything that was going to tip the balance ... in terms of a vigorous and hostile reaction, I don't mean military, in Russia, it would be that,ββ Biden, who then was a US senator, said.
Before making that comment, Biden noted that it was his personal belief and not one of the US administration or Congress. The Baltic states were ultimately admitted to NATO in 2004. Russian President Vladimir Putin would later describe it as a deceit and personal betrayal on behalf of Western leaders.
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Updates from the White House's daily press briefing:
πΊπΈ "Energy security" was indeed on the agenda in the first US meeting with Venezuelan officials since the US broke off relations
πΊπΈJCPOA negotiations: "the most important reason we are focused on having these discussions with Iran... is to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon," but "certainly the discussion of oil is a part of that."
πΊπΈNo decision has been made at this point about a ban on importing oil from Russia. However, βthose discussions are going on internally and also with [the USβ] counterparts and partners in Europe and around the world
πΊπΈ As prices at the pump continue to skyrocket due to western sanctions Biden's message is "he's going to do everything... he can to reduce the impact on the American people."
πΊπΈ "Energy security" was indeed on the agenda in the first US meeting with Venezuelan officials since the US broke off relations
πΊπΈJCPOA negotiations: "the most important reason we are focused on having these discussions with Iran... is to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon," but "certainly the discussion of oil is a part of that."
πΊπΈNo decision has been made at this point about a ban on importing oil from Russia. However, βthose discussions are going on internally and also with [the USβ] counterparts and partners in Europe and around the world
πΊπΈ As prices at the pump continue to skyrocket due to western sanctions Biden's message is "he's going to do everything... he can to reduce the impact on the American people."
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β‘οΈπΊπΈ Multiple people have been injured in a shooting outside a high school in the US state of Iowa, the Des Moines Police Department said via Twitter.
"[Des Moines Police and Fire Departments] on scene at East HS. Multiple Shooting victims outside of school," the police department said on Monday.
"[Des Moines Police and Fire Departments] on scene at East HS. Multiple Shooting victims outside of school," the police department said on Monday.
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π₯πA viral TikTok showed Starbucks workers using the one-sided fight over Kim Kardashian to rack up more money with Kanye West or Pete Davidson tip jars.
TikTok user @dejapoo00 shared a video going through the Starbucks drive-thru where the labeled tip jars were left out.
She leaves her money in the Davidson jar, which has several dollar bills inside, versus the West jar which only has some change. The video has amassed 6.6 million views with the top comments all expressing their support for Davidson.
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TikTok user @dejapoo00 shared a video going through the Starbucks drive-thru where the labeled tip jars were left out.
She leaves her money in the Davidson jar, which has several dollar bills inside, versus the West jar which only has some change. The video has amassed 6.6 million views with the top comments all expressing their support for Davidson.
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βοΈπ¨π³China urges the US, NATO & the EU to hold an equal dialogue with Russia & be attentive to Moscow's security concerns
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πΊπΈ The People's Convoy, a large group of truckers protesting US covid restrictions and inflation, circled Washington, DC for the second straight day, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
Truckers gathered at the city of Hagerstown, Maryland for an almost 80-mile ride to the nation's capital. The convoy seemed to stretch for several miles, including hundreds of trucks, SUVs, buses, and other vehicles - most with American flags and signs including many calling for protecting freedom.
Truckers gathered at the city of Hagerstown, Maryland for an almost 80-mile ride to the nation's capital. The convoy seemed to stretch for several miles, including hundreds of trucks, SUVs, buses, and other vehicles - most with American flags and signs including many calling for protecting freedom.
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πMore than 30 House Republicans are urging the Biden administration to end COVID-19 vaccine mandates for truckers and agricultural workers coming across the U.S. border, warning that the mandates risk having a "catastrophic effect" on the supply chain crisis.
The Department of Homeland Security in January began requiring non-U.S. citizens coming across the border via ports of entry to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19. That includes truck drivers and workers coming across on H-2A temporary agricultural worker visas.
"Despite the historic supply and labor shortages, the Biden administration has upheld this restrictive vaccine mandate," Norman told Fox News in a statement. "Agricultural employers already depend on nonimmigrant foreign workers to fill domestic labor shortages. This policy does little to mitigate the spread of the virus and hurts essential industries along the way."
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The Department of Homeland Security in January began requiring non-U.S. citizens coming across the border via ports of entry to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19. That includes truck drivers and workers coming across on H-2A temporary agricultural worker visas.
"Despite the historic supply and labor shortages, the Biden administration has upheld this restrictive vaccine mandate," Norman told Fox News in a statement. "Agricultural employers already depend on nonimmigrant foreign workers to fill domestic labor shortages. This policy does little to mitigate the spread of the virus and hurts essential industries along the way."
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πΊπΈπ·πΊUS cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase said it blocked 25,000 addresses tied to Russian individuals or entities for alleged illegal activities.
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βοΈπ·πΊIBM has susended all business in Russia, the company's CEO announced Monday
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β‘οΈπΊπΈ Multiple people have been injured in a shooting outside a high school in the US state of Iowa, the Des Moines Police Department said via Twitter. "[Des Moines Police and Fire Departments] on scene at East HS. Multiple Shooting victims outside of schoolβ¦
UPDATEβοΈ At least one teenager dead as a result of the shooting outside a high school in Iowa, local media report, two people remain in critical condition
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π²Liberals erupted on Twitter Monday after a self-described liberal college student spoke out about what she called the stifling of free speech on her university campus.
In a Monday guest essay for The New York Times, University of Virginia senior Emma Camp wrote that while she expected her college experience to be filled with "rigorous intellectual discussion," she found that students have become fearful of speaking their minds and engaging in open debate.
The column immediately drew fire from liberals on social media who've long chalked up complaints of censorship on college campuses to baseless right-wing talking points.
In her guest essay, Camp implored universities to stop canceling "controversial speakers" and caving to "unreasonable student demands," adding they should also reward intellectual diversity in the classroom and discard restrictive speech codes.
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In a Monday guest essay for The New York Times, University of Virginia senior Emma Camp wrote that while she expected her college experience to be filled with "rigorous intellectual discussion," she found that students have become fearful of speaking their minds and engaging in open debate.
The column immediately drew fire from liberals on social media who've long chalked up complaints of censorship on college campuses to baseless right-wing talking points.
In her guest essay, Camp implored universities to stop canceling "controversial speakers" and caving to "unreasonable student demands," adding they should also reward intellectual diversity in the classroom and discard restrictive speech codes.
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π«π·πΊ Russia has become the world's most sanctioned country
According to the sanctions tracking database Castellum, 2,778 new sanctions have been slapped on Russia since February 22, and over 5,500 in general π€¦ββοΈ
But do you think other nations will remain unaffected by the sanctions?
According to the sanctions tracking database Castellum, 2,778 new sanctions have been slapped on Russia since February 22, and over 5,500 in general π€¦ββοΈ
But do you think other nations will remain unaffected by the sanctions?
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β‘οΈπΊπΈ US stocks fell by 800 points on Monday, as anti-Russia sanctions push petrol above $130 per BBL
βοΈπ The Nikkei Index on the Tokyo Exchange fell below 25,000, first time since November 2020 - reports
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π₯Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out about Florida's controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill in a staff email Friday -- but doubled down on his refusal to publish a public statement against it.
Chapek said he and Disney's (DIS) leadership "unequivocally stand" with LGBTQ+ employees. He said the company, which employs over 75,000 in Florida, is committed to inclusivity in a staff email obtained by CNN Business.
Disney has faced mounting criticism for not taking a stand on Florida's 'Don't Say Gay" bill, which would ban educators from discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms. The bill -- officially known as the Parental Rights in Education bill -- is supported by Governor Ron DeSantis and is expected to become law in Florida.
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Chapek said he and Disney's (DIS) leadership "unequivocally stand" with LGBTQ+ employees. He said the company, which employs over 75,000 in Florida, is committed to inclusivity in a staff email obtained by CNN Business.
Disney has faced mounting criticism for not taking a stand on Florida's 'Don't Say Gay" bill, which would ban educators from discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms. The bill -- officially known as the Parental Rights in Education bill -- is supported by Governor Ron DeSantis and is expected to become law in Florida.
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πΊπΈπ·πΊπ’ Members of Congress may introduce legislation banning the import of Russian oil as soon as this week, Politico reports.
As US lawmakers are exploring the possibility of an oil ban, Russian Deputy PM Alexander Novak said Monday that such a move would affect consumers worldwide.
Meanwhile, the average price for regular gasoline in the US is approaching the record-high set in July 2008 (just prior to the global financial crisis) π±
As US lawmakers are exploring the possibility of an oil ban, Russian Deputy PM Alexander Novak said Monday that such a move would affect consumers worldwide.
Meanwhile, the average price for regular gasoline in the US is approaching the record-high set in July 2008 (just prior to the global financial crisis) π±
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πΊπΈπΊπ¦The Pentagon urged Americans on Monday not to go to Ukraine to fight the Russian servicemen there
"We still do not believe that Ukraine is a safe place for Americans to go, we urge them not to go," Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said
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"We still do not believe that Ukraine is a safe place for Americans to go, we urge them not to go," Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said
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βοΈπΊπΈπ¨π³ Washington threatens Beijing that non-compliance with anti-Russian sanctions may trigger retaliatory steps by the US
This comes as China has called on the West to respect Russia's security concerns
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This comes as China has called on the West to respect Russia's security concerns
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