Biden orders threat assessment of violent domestic groups
3 years, 11 months ago

Biden orders threat assessment of violent domestic groups

Al Jazeera  

Top law enforcement and intelligence officials will look into the threats weeks after a riot at the US Capitol. Weeks after a violent pro-Donald Trump mob stormed the US Capitol, President Joe Biden is directing law enforcement and intelligence officials to conduct a full assessment of the threat of domestic violent ideologies in the United States, the White House announced Friday. Psaki said that, in addition to the threat assessment, the White House would build out capability within its National Security Council to counter domestic violent groups, including a policy review on how the federal government can share information about the threat better. “The January 6 assault on the Capitol and the tragic deaths and destruction that occurred underscored what we all know: The rise of domestic violent extremism is a serious and growing national security threat,” Psaki said, adding that the administration will confront the problem with resources, policies and “respect for constitutionally protected free speech and political activities”. The riot at the Capitol, which led last week to Trump’s second impeachment, raised questions about whether a federal government national security apparatus that for years has moved aggressively to combat threats from foreign terror groups and their followers in the US is adequately equipped to address the threat of domestic hardline groups.

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Raw Story  

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NPR  

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Associated Press  

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Al Jazeera  

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ABC  

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Huff Post  

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Al Jazeera  

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Terrifying scope of Capitol attack uncovered as Washington locks down for Biden’s inauguration
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CNN  

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Huff Post  

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Al Jazeera  

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LA Times  

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Biden calls Capitol rioters ‘domestic terrorists’ radicalised by Trump’s ‘attack’ on democracy
3 years, 11 months ago

Biden calls Capitol rioters ‘domestic terrorists’ radicalised by Trump’s ‘attack’ on democracy

The Independent  

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U.S. Capitol breach | Joe Biden places blame for violence on Donald Trump
3 years, 11 months ago

U.S. Capitol breach | Joe Biden places blame for violence on Donald Trump

The Hindu  

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3 years, 11 months ago

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The Independent  

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Biden denounces pro-Trump ‘mob’, Trump says he loves them
3 years, 11 months ago

Biden denounces pro-Trump ‘mob’, Trump says he loves them

Al Jazeera  

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Biden: Democracy 'Under Unprecedented Assault' As Pro-Trump Extremists Occupy Capitol
3 years, 11 months ago

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NPR  

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Biden vows to make cybersecurity top priority of administration
4 years ago

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Al Jazeera  

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4 years, 1 month ago

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The Independent  

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