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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan a day after President Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the country by Sept. 11. Mr. Blinken visited the U.S. Embassy and delivered remarks reassuring that the U.S. would continue to support the country.CreditCredit.Afghan Presidential Palace, via Agence France-Presse Getty Images
Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan on Thursday, a day after President Biden announced his decision to withdraw all American troops from the country by Sept. 11.
Mr. Blinken had a difficult task: reassuring Afghan leaders and the public that the United States would continue to support the country as it faced dire threats from the Taliban and other armed factions.
Evan HurstApril 15, 2021 12:50 PM
Not actually the Michael Bolton testifying today.
This week, we had a story about a new report from Capitol Police Inspector General Michael Bolton no, not the Time, Love and Tenderness guy, he is not doing a second career as an inspector general! about what the Capitol Police knew and when they knew it, regarding the January 6 domestic terrorist attack on the Capitol. Quoting Wonkette:
Capitol Police Assistant Inspector General Michael A. Bolton has released what the
New York Times calls a scathing new report that reveals the Capitol Police knew well in advance that a potential attack was likely and that Congress itself was a target for violence. Yet, officers were instructed not to use their most aggressive tactics against the violent mob, which was good since it likely would ve led to a bloodbath because the mob was heavily armed.
Capitol Police watchdog says force needs a âculture changeâ
Capitol riot: More charges, releases By Associated Press | April 15, 2021 at 6:09 AM CDT - Updated April 15 at 1:58 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) â The top watchdog for the U.S. Capitol Police told a House committee Thursday that there is a need for a culture change within the force after broad failures in its response to the Jan. 6 insurrection, including missed intelligence predicting a âwarâ and weapons that were so old that officers didnât feel comfortable using them.
Capitol Police Inspector General Michael A. Bolton has investigated the forceâs missteps since the siege, when hundreds of President Donald Trumpâs supporters broke into the building and sent lawmakers fleeing for their lives. In a 104-page report obtained by The Associated Press, he paints a dire picture of his agencyâs ability to respond to future threats and casts serious doubt on whether the force would be able
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U.S. Capitol Police watchdog says force needs a ‘culture change’
The force s inspector general paints a dire picture of his agency s ability to respond to future threats and casts serious doubt on whether the force would be able to respond to another large-scale attack.
By MARY CLARE JALONICKAssociated Press
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Police form a line to guard the U.S. Capitol after violent rioters stormed it on Jan. 6. John Minchillo/Associated Press
WASHINGTON The top watchdog for the U.S. Capitol Police told a House committee Thursday that there is a need for a culture change within the force after broad failures in its response to the Jan. 6 insurrection, including missed intelligence predicting a “war” and weapons that were so old that officers didn’t feel comfortable using them.