Acting capitol police chief warns public of right-wing militia threats
The acting capitol police chief of the U.S. urges security protocols to stay on high alert, especially on the yet to be scheduled upcoming State of the Union address, as they have received reports of right-wing militia groups threatening to “blow up” the Capitol building. Security measurements at the Capitol building have been catastrophically high since the attempted coup by Trump supporters and alt-right groups on Jan. 6. While the acting police chief insists that keeping security measures high is essential, many tourists are complaining that the Capitol building and the area surrounding it is less available than it has been in the past.
Lady Gaga’s dog walker shot in armed robbery
On Feb. 25, an armed robber attacked renowned performer Lady Gaga’s dog walker while he was walking her three French bulldogs. The robber shot the dog walker four times in the chest with an automatic handgun and fled with two of the bulldogs. The dog walker was able to save the third dog and remains in the hospital, although he is expected to recover. Lady Gaga is offering $500,000 to anyone who may have the dogs, no questions asked. It is unclear whether this was a targeted attack on the dogs or whether the robbers simply intended on reselling them as the breed sells for a high price tag.
U.S. implicates the Saudi crowned prince in American journalist’s killing
According to an official U.S. intelligence report released publicly on Feb. 26, Saudi Arabia’s crowned prince was likely involved in the brutal killing of a journalist located in Istanbul. The documents were released a day after a courtesy call took place between new President Joe Biden and crowned prince Mohammed bin Salman. It was reported that the two did not discuss the murder, but instead the partnership the two nations.
House votes to pass Equality Act
On Feb. 25 the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Equality Act, a bill that would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. This legislation was originally passed in the House in 2019, but was struck down in the Senate, which was then majority-ruled by the Republican party. The bill was reintroduced with slight amendments and passed through the House once again, after which it will move onto the now Democrat-ruled Senate.
