Thursday Afternoon Update: Pelosi Bodycam Footage To Be Released, Memphis Police Officers Fired, And More

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National Archives asks ex-Presidents and Veeps to Search for Classified Docs

The National Archives has now requested that former presidents and vice presidents of the United States review their personal records in order to find any classified documents or other records pertaining to Presidents. The National Archives requested that presidential representatives of the previous six administrations review their personal records for any classified documents or other presidential records. “inadvertently” Keep all presidential records. According to the letter, “the responsibility to comply” The Presidential Records Act “does not diminish after the end of an administration.”

Paul Pelosi’s Bodycam Footage to Be Published

A San Francisco judge has ordered the release of body cam footage taken by police officers in connection to the attack on Paul Pelosi in October. The order came after a coalition a news outlets filed a motion on January 11 to release the footage. The New York Times, Washington Post and Fox News were all part of this coalition.

Russia Kills 11 With Self Exploding Drones and Missiles

Russian forces hit several Ukrainian provinces with missiles and self-exploding drones early Thursday – and according to Ukrainian officials – killed at least 11 people in all. The attacks follow Russia’s apparent strategy of striking power plants and other critical infrastructure about every two weeks. The attack on Ukraine comes just days after Germany and the U.S. had promised to send high-tech battle tank to Ukraine and encouraged other allies to do so.

Memphis Police Officers Fired

According to jail records, five former officers were arrested in connection with Tyre Nichols’ death. The five officers are being held on multiple charges, including second-degree murder, official misconduct and aggravated assault. Officials state that Nichols, who was allegedly reckless driving, was pulled over in Memphis on Jan 7th. Police report that a confrontation ensued and Nichols then ran away, eventually leading to another. “confrontation” Nichols complained of being short of breath in the footage. The footage was reviewed by attorneys for the Nichols family, who claim Nichols was beaten. “like a human piñata” Three minutes. Nichols was taken to the hospital by an ambulance, and he died three days later.

Foreign National Pleads Guilty after Attempting to Poison U.S. Officials

Wednesday’s guilty plea by a 55-year-old dual citizen of France and Canada to an attempted poisoning of several public officials. The victim sent threats letters containing homemade ricin to his home. This included former President Donald Trump of the United States.

Economy Grows in the Fourth Quarter

According to the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis, The American economy grew at a 2.9% annualized rate in the fourth quarter of 2022, slightly surpassing expectations even as recessionary concerns loom.

Ted Cruz Puts Forth D.C. Ban On Illegal Alien Voting

Ted Cruz, a Republican senator, passed legislation this week to ban illegal aliens and non-citizens from voting in DC elections. A bill was passed by the D.C. City Council in October that would allow non-citizens to vote in municipal elections.

Tens Of Billions Expected To Be Spent On Valentine’s Day This Year

Americans are projected to spend almost 26 billion dollars on Valentine’s Day. That’s according to the National Retail Federation. That’s a lot of chocolate.

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