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Lawmakers are taking matters into their own hands to prevent white supremacists and other extremists from joining and remaining in the military. Following the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol — and the subsequent revelation that nearly 1 in 5 people charged in connection with the riot have some form of military background — Congress plans to insert language into this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to address extremism at the Pentagon and other federal agencies. “The attack on our Capitol was an insurrection fueled in large part by groups that espouse the same extreme white supremacists’ views groups that actively recruit veterans and from the ranks of our military,” Rep. Anthony Brown Anthony Gregory Brown Congressional Black Caucus unveils '100 Day Plan' Lawmakers move to oust extremists from military Calls grow for 9/11-style panel to probe Capitol attack MORE (D-Md.) said in a statement to The Hill. ADVERTISEMENT “We … [Read more...] about Lawmakers move to oust extremists from military

Simon Bridges and Andrew Coster spar in fiery exchange over gangs. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster refused to take several attacks by National MP Simon Bridges lying down when he came to a select committee on Thursday. The temperature of the exchange, which took place days after Bridges called Coster a “wokester” , got so heated that Bridges asked Coster to treat gang members as firmly as he treated members of parliament. Bridges, the former leader of the party, earned a reprimand from leader Judith Collins over his attack on Coster earlier this week, when Bridges called Coster a “wokester” with a “softly, softly approach”. The attack came days before Coster was due to appear before the Justice Select Committee for the agency’s annual review. READ MORE: Simon Bridges v Andrew Coster: The National MP went too far in his attack on 'wokester' police commissioner Police announce a nationwide operation to disrupt violence by criminal gangs and organised crime … [Read more...] about Bridges v Coster: Top cop in fiery spat with National MP over gang numbers and ‘policing by consent’

Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairperson Joyce Beatty Joyce Birdson Beatty Harris holds first meeting in ceremonial office with CBC members On The Money: Senate panels postpone Tanden meetings in negative sign | Biden signs supply chain order after 'positive' meeting with lawmakers Congressional Black Caucus unveils '100 Day Plan' MORE (D-Ohio) on Wednesday rolled out the group’s “100 Day Plan,” outlining the CBC’s legislative priorities that it hopes to see come to fruition during the first months of President Biden Joe Biden Klain on Manchin's objection to Neera Tanden: He 'doesn't answer to us at the White House' Senators given no timeline on removal of National Guard, Capitol fence Overnight Defense: New Senate Armed Services chairman talks Pentagon policy nominee, Afghanistan, more | Biden reads report on Khashoggi killing | Austin stresses vaccine safety in new video MORE ’s administration. The virtual event began with a video … [Read more...] about Congressional Black Caucus unveils ‘100 Day Plan’

Leaders of the music industry have pledged to "disconnect" from business to support communities fighting against racial inequality as part of "Black Out Tuesday." In response to a massive wave of outrage following the death last week in Minneapolis, Minnesota, of George Floyd in police custody, major record labels denounced racial injustice on social media. They are calling for a "day of action" on June 2 to reflect and promote accountability, contemplation and change. "We stand together with the black community against all forms of racism, bigotry, and violence. Now, more than ever, we must use our voices to speak up and challenge the injustices all around us," Ron Perry, chairman of Columbia Records , a subsidiary of Sony Corporation America, said Thursday night. Warner Records made a similar announcement, pledging that activity at their labels will not continue to operate as usual, and committing to help Black Lives Matter and other organizations battling injustice. … [Read more...] about Music Industry Leaders Pledge to Participate in ‘Blackout’ to Show Solidarity with the Black Community

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for February 24 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The Tennessee Vols didn't know until warm-ups that Vanderbilt would be without its top scorer and the Southeastern Conference's leading rebounder. Good thing for the 25th-ranked Vols who still have issues to fix as the regular season winds to a close. Victor Bailey Jr. made 5-of-8 3-pointers and finished with 21 points as Tennessee beat in-state rival Vanderbilt 70-58 Wednesday night to sweep the season series. Tennessee (16-6, 9-6 Southeastern Conference) won its eight straight in the series and 10th in the last 11 games between the teams. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Jaden Springer added 20 points, and Yves Pons had 10 points and 10 rebounds. The Vols turned the ball over 17 times, far too much for coach Rick Barnes' comfort. "We turned the ball over just way too … [Read more...] about Bailey scores 21, No. 25 Tennessee beats Vanderbilt 70-58

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for February 24 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II set the record straight regarding Ben Roethlisberger’s future with the team, saying Wednesday "we would like to have him back." Rooney released a statement confirming that both sides met on Tuesday to discuss their plans going forward. He expressed a commitment to having the veteran quarterback return for the 2021 season but that they would have to revisit his contract in order to make it happen. CAM NEWTON NOT READY TO RETIRE AFTER 1 SEASON WITH THE PATRIOTS: ‘THERE AREN’T 32 GUYS BETTER THAN ME’ "Ben Roethlisberger and I met yesterday morning and we had a productive meeting," Rooney’s statement read. "We were able to discuss a lot of things that relate to where we are and where we want to go. Ben assured me that he is committed to coming back to help us … [Read more...] about Steelers president stands firm on Ben Roethlisberger’s future