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CBS News Homeland Security & Justice reporter || formerly #Campaign2020
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New details on Pelosi's assailant in charging documents: "Law enforcement searched DePape's backpack at the Pelosi residence, and they found, among other things, a roll of tape, white rope, one hammer, one pair of rubber and cloth gloves, and a journal."
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NEW: David Depape charged with two crimes stemming from his alleged assault on Paul Pelosi. "DEPAPE stated that he was going to hold Nancy hostage and talk to her." justice.gov/opa/press-rele
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To combat election misinformation on social media, Dir. of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Jen Easterly says, “We are amplifying the voices of local and state election officials." "They are the trusted voices that understand how elections work," she adds.
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Full story: New intel memo cautions that government officials and personnel will likely remain "attractive targets" to those motivated by debunked claims of election fraud that have spread online. U.S. Capitol Police documented 9,600 threats in 2021 alone.
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Government warns of "heightened threat" to 2022 elections, fueled by rise in domestic violent...
DHS issued a bulletin on the same day that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband was violently attacked​ by a man who broke into their home and demanded, "Where's Nancy? Where's Nancy?"
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The bulletin also warns extremists might target state & local government fixtures *after* the election. Potential targets include officials or private companies associated with vote counting/certifications and judicial figures involved in election-related legal challenges. [3/x]
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“Potential targets of DVE violence include candidates running for public office, elected officials, election workers, political rallies, political party representatives, racial & religious minorities or perceived ideological opponents,” the DHS, FBI, NCTC, USCP memo states. [2/x]
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NEW: Days before midterms, the U.S. is warning of a “heightened threat” to the 2022 elections, fueled by a rise in domestic violent extremism and driven by ideological grievances & access to potential targets, according to a joint intelligence bulletin obtained by
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The suspect in the attack on Paul Pelosi will be charged with attempted homicide, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse, burglary and several additional felonies, SFPD says.
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Jan 6 Select Committee is setting its sights on more Secret Service witnesses. Including Tony Ornato Via
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The Jan. 6 Committee is planning to interview current & fmr. U.S. Secret Service officials in the coming weeks, @CBSNews confirms, per sources briefed on the investigation: Tony Ornato Robert Engel Kimberly Cheatle Anthony Guglielmi Timothy Giebels Trump's limo driver on Jan. 6.
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The Jan. 6 committee is planning to bring back fmr. Secret Service Assistant Director Tony Ornato, now retired, and Trump's lead Secret Service agent on Jan. 6, Robert Engel for follow-up testimony. Both were formerly interviewed by the committee. CNN was first to report. [2/x]
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The Jan. 6 Committee is planning to interview current & fmr. U.S. Secret Service officials in the coming weeks,
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confirms, per sources briefed on the investigation: Tony Ornato Robert Engel Kimberly Cheatle Anthony Guglielmi Timothy Giebels Trump's limo driver on Jan. 6.
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: A group of Chinese-linked cybercriminals known as "Dragonbridge" expanded ops aimed at discrediting+undermining the U.S. political system, including attempts to discourage Americans from voting in the 2022 midterms, cyber firm says.
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China-linked influence campaign targeting U.S. midterms, security firm says
A group known as "Dragonbridge" has expanded influence operations aimed at discrediting the U.S. political system, a report from Mandiant found.
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“One of the best ways to combat information operations is to spotlight it & let people understand what they're seeing is an attempt by a foreign actor to influence what they think and feel… the answer is critical thinking,”
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Update: Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes will likely waive his right to appear for 8 government witnesses, his attorneys inform Judge Mehta. Rhodes tested positive for COVID-19 and will dial into court today to confirm he is ok with not appearing for certain witnesses.
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Thirteen individuals across 3 cases have been charged-- including 10 Chinese intelligence officers. "Each of these cases lays bare the Chinese govt's flagrant violation of international law as they work to project their authoritarian view around the world," FBI Dir. Wray says.
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Happening now: Attorney General Merrick Garland says the U.S. "has taken several actions to disrupt criminal activity by individuals working on behalf of the government of the People's Republic of China."
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In sprawling, 14-page response to House Jan 6 Select Cmte, Trump doesn’t commit to an interview or to sharing documents… instead doubling-down on baseless election fraud claims, with mentions of “Antifa”, “Hacks and Thugs”, “Hoax”, “Fake News”… and an opening line in ALL CAPS
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NEWS — Nearly 130,000 migrant children entered the U.S. shelter system in fiscal year 2022, an all-time high driven by record arrivals of unaccompanied minors along the southern border, internal federal figures obtained by CBS News show.
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Nearly 130,000 unaccompanied migrant children entered the U.S. shelter system in 2022, a record
The record number of unaccompanied children processed by federal officials in fiscal year 2022 is part of a broader, unprecedented influx of migrants along the southern border.
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The Jan. 6 committee did not alert the U.S. Secret Service of alleged witness misconduct ahead of today's hearing, agency spokesperson Special Agent Steve Kopek tells
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. "The U.S. Secret Service continues to cooperate with the Jan. 6. select committee," the Kopek adds.
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NEW: "US Secret Service is not a member of the Intelligence Community," Dep. Director Faron Paramore tells
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, following the Jan. 6 committee's assertion that the agency failed to warn of potential violence. "We are a consumer of information from the IC..." Full statement:
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