Politico:
Democrats are powering ahead with their response to the Capitol attack after months of gridlock and partisan sniping that had stalled progress on the security funding and commission. And while McCarthy said Friday he hadn’t formally signed off on the commission agreement, the deal between House Homeland Security Committee Chair Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) and ranking member John Katko (R-N.Y.) does include some key concessions to Republicans.
In changes sought by Republicans, the proposed 10-person commission includes an even split between members chosen by Republicans and Democrats. It also ensures members of the commission can only issue subpoenas in a bipartisan manner. The commission is only able to issue subpoenas through a majority vote, or by agreement between its chair and vice chair. Democrats choose the chair. Its report will be due by the end of the year.
Thousands of New Orleans residents turn their own homes into Mardi Gras floats after the city cancels this year s festival amid the COVID pandemic
Tens of thousands of people usually pack into downtown New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras in February and March each year
City officials have cancelled this year s festivities amid the COVID-19 pandemic
But many locals are refusing to let the pandemic dampen their party spirit, and are now turning their homes into parade floats to bring color and flair to the city
More than 9,000 people have joined the Krewe of House Floats Facebook page and are in the process of transforming their homes into eye-catching displays