Facebook bans phrase ‘stop the steal’ to protect Biden inauguration as it widens post-riot crackdown on speech

Citing the upcoming inauguration of Democrat Joe Biden, Facebook has banned the phrase “stop the steal,” used by supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump to question the 2020 election, saying it could incite violence. … Read More >Facebook bans phrase ‘stop the steal’ to protect Biden inauguration as it widens post-riot crackdown on speech

Army identifies more possible threats as at least 25 ‘domestic terrorism’ cases are opened in connection with US Capitol breach

Prosecutors have opened at least 25 domestic terrorism cases against people who participated in the US Capitol riot, and the army has identified more potential threats as President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration approaches. … Read More >Army identifies more possible threats as at least 25 ‘domestic terrorism’ cases are opened in connection with US Capitol breach

Pentagon Aware of Possibility of Further Violence Prior to, During Biden Inauguration – Report

Authorities are preparing for possible riots in DC in the wake of the recent grim events, when thousands of protesters stormed the US Capitol building to stop the congressional certification of Democrat Joe Biden’s victory. … Read More >Pentagon Aware of Possibility of Further Violence Prior to, During Biden Inauguration – Report

US Army chief says National Guard troops may carry firearms in DC ahead of inauguration amid heightened security concerns

National Guard soldiers in the US capital could be cleared to carry their rifles or sidearms in the days leading up to the presidential inauguration, the Army secretary said, citing fears of violence after a riot in DC this week. … Read More >US Army chief says National Guard troops may carry firearms in DC ahead of inauguration amid heightened security concerns

Belarus’ Lukashenko secretly inaugurated for sixth term as disputed election result remains unrecognized by most Western states .

Alexander Lukashenko has been secretly inaugurated for a sixth consecutive term as Belarusian president, in a low-key ceremony at Minsk’s Independence Palace on Wednesday morning. … Read More >Belarus’ Lukashenko secretly inaugurated for sixth term as disputed election result remains unrecognized by most Western states .