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Trump at stake? Investigation into US Capitol riot ramps up
Phone records of congress members requested as part of congressional committee inquest into #StoptheSteal January 6 riot.
The congressional committee launching an inquest into the deadly January 6 riot has requested phone records originating from a selected group of republican congress members.
Former US president Donald Trump and his family are among those under investigation for the “Stop the Steal” rally which took the lives of four individuals.
The committee has requested records from 35 telecommunication and social media companies for the investigation as they work to source witnesses, Committee spokesperson Tim Mulvey says.
“The Select Committee is at this point gathering facts, not alleging wrongdoing by any individual.”
Tim Mulvey
Who are the committee targeting?
Social media platforms Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Twitter and Signal have received the request to reserve any data relating to the inquiry.
Telecommunication companies Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile were also approached.
The committee is collecting metadata, subscriber information, technical usage information and content of communications from specific individuals as part of the inquiry.
Anyone involved in “organising, funding or speaking” at the rally or “challenging, delaying or interfering” with the electoral certification process are being investigated.
While the committee does possess subpoena power, obtaining the records of congress members could have legal ramifications.
This is the third request for information as the committee works to speed up the investigation into the riot which saw 600 people arrested.
Could Trump be to blame?
“Stop the Steal” was coined in the 2016 presidential election by Roger Stone, a longtime Trump associate.
The phrase has been a tagline through Trump’s political career, with pro-Trump activists adopting the movement.
It was also a key focal point during the January 6 riot which saw pro-trump supporters storm the US Capitol.
Trump allegedly “stirred the pot” prior to the riots, telling his supporters at an earlier rally that they should “never concede” defeat.
“Our country has had enough, and we will not take it anymore.”
Donald Trump
“We will stop the steal.”
Written by Rebecca Borg
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SoftBank sells Nvidia stake to fund massive AI push
SoftBank sells $5.8B Nvidia stake to invest in AI, sparking analysts’ views on Masayoshi Son’s bold gamble.
SoftBank sells $5.8B Nvidia stake to invest in AI, sparking analysts’ views on Masayoshi Son’s bold gamble.
SoftBank has sold its entire $5.8 billion Nvidia stake to double down on artificial intelligence, investing heavily in OpenAI and the colossal $500 billion Stargate data-centre project.
Analysts say it’s Masayoshi Son’s boldest tech gamble yet.
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Senate passes deal to end historic shutdown
Senate passes spending bill to end shutdown, funding key departments and adding privacy safeguards with House and presidential support expected.
Senate passes spending bill to end shutdown, funding key departments and adding privacy safeguards with House and presidential support expected.
The U.S. Senate has approved a spending bill 60–40 to end the nation’s longest government shutdown, with House support and presidential backing expected.
The package funds key departments through January while adding new privacy safeguards for lawmakers.
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Sussan Ley’s leadership tested amid net-zero debate
Sussan Ley’s leadership faces challenge as Liberal MPs debate net zero emissions policy amid divisions between moderates and conservatives
Sussan Ley’s leadership faces challenge as Liberal MPs debate net zero emissions policy amid divisions between moderates and conservatives
– Sussan Ley’s leadership is questioned as the Liberal party debates net-zero emissions amidst internal divisions.
– Moderate MPs warn losing elections if net-zero is abandoned, highlighting urban voter support for a 2050 target.
Leadership contenders like Angus Taylor and Andrew Hastie support staying committed to the Paris Agreement, rejecting a net-zero commitment. Taylor indicated future leadership aspirations are not confirmed.
Pro-net-zero frontbencher Tim Wilson seeks decisive leadership to address the issue. Ley’s lack of internal guidance frustrates moderates, creating uncertainty regarding her stance on net-zero. While some conservatives advocate for its dismissal, others display mixed support.
Liberal party dynamics shift as polling reveals significant opposition to net-zero among constituents. The upcoming party room meeting and shadow ministers gathering will aim to finalise the Coalition’s position.
Internal Divisions
Moderate MPs warn that elections will be lost if net-zero is abandoned, emphasising its importance in urban areas.
A poll indicates strong support for a 2050 net-zero target among voters. Critics of the Nationals’ policy argue it is misguided and incompatible with national interests.
Calls for resignation from frontbench positions are met with opposition. Some representatives voiced frustration over the timing of the meeting, suggesting it should have been resolved earlier.
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