Jeh Johnson: Jan. 6 hearings have 'been a profile in courage among women'
Former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson said on Sunday that the recent congressional hearings on the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol have been a "profile in courage" for the women who have taken center stage. During an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Johnson named Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), former White House aide Cassidy Hutchison, and Capitol Police officer Caroline Edwards. “I have to begin with this. While a lot of men are h
Read MoreFirst probable monkeypox case reported in Iowa
Iowa health officials reported the state’s first probable case of monkeypox on Friday, as infectious disease experts warn the country is at risk of losing control of the disease. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services said they are conducting contact tracing to identify those who were in direct close contact with the patient. “The patient was likely infected during international travels and is isolating, receiving outpatient care and in regular
Read MoreNoem says 'time is right' for paid family leave
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R), who is pushing to eliminate abortion in all its forms in her state, said on Sunday that parents should have access to paid family leave to better care for new children. During an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Noem told moderator Dana Bash that with abortion being banned in many GOP-led states, more needed to be done so that unexpected parents don't feel like they're in a "crisis situation." “I do think it's important that we walk alongside people when they enter into a situation where maybe they have an unplanned pregnancy.
Read MoreAkron police release footage of officers firing barrage of bullets at Jayland Walker
Authorities released bodycam footage on Sunday showing Akron Police Department officers firing a barrage of bullets at a Black man who they were pursuing over an unspecified traffic violation early Monday morning. The police killing of 25-year-old Jayland Walker has sparked protests in the city alleging police brutality. Police said at a press conference that the officer who wore the camera was driving a police vehicle and tried to pull over Walker, who slowed down and then fled on foot. The footage did not include the moment when police say they initially pulled over Wa
Read MoreWhy people of color should care about the Jan. 6 hearings
The last few weeks of Jan. 6 hearings have provided a water hose of information about the extent of former President Trump’s involvement and responsibility for the attack on the Capitol. Damning testimony from former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson revealed that Trump made desperate attempts to join the violent mob as they forcefully invaded the U.S. Capitol. The information, images, and video footage weighs heavily on all Americans, but in communities of color that know all too well the heavy hand of enforcement — from stop and frisk policies and show me your paper
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