Senate Panel Concludes FBI, DHS Failed to Warn of Violence on Jan. 6
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security failed to properly communicate the risks and dangers ahead of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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A Republican U.S. senator has announced legislation that would prevent IRS agents from using guns and ammunition.
FBI, Homeland Security Have Failed to Adequately Address Domestic Terrorism, Senate Committee Concludes
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House Bill Would Provide Major Pay Increase for TSA Screeners
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Sen. Cruz Spreads Baseless Conspiracy Theory about FBI Inciting Jan. 6 Riot
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is spreading conspiracy theories that falsely claim the FBI incited the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.