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Jan 6 panel subpoenas Trump, shows startling new video

The House Jan. 6 committee voted unanimously on Oct. 13 to subpoena former President Donald Trump, demanding his personal testimony as it unveiled startling new video of close aides describing his multi-part plan to overturn his 2020 election loss that led to his supporters' fierce assault on the U.S. Capitol.

DC on lockdown and on edge before Biden’s inauguration

The inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden will take place in a Washington on edge, after the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol unleashed a wave of fear and unmatched security concerns. And law enforcement officials are contending not only with the potential for outside threats but also with rising concerns about an insider attack by troops with a duty to protect him.

Media: Fears of drone attack at Inauguration (video)

Media reports are raising fears that a possible drone bombing could take place during 58th Presidential inauguration on Friday. On Thursday’s “Today” show, a report indicated that U.S. Secret Service has put in place several anti-drone efforts out of concern that an I-inspired “flying IED” will smash into the crowd, or worse.

US prosecutor in spotlight of Turkish Twitter users after fraud charge on Zarrab

U.S. prosecutor Preet Bharara who has charged Turkish-Iranian businessman Reza Zarrab for fraud has been in the spotlight of Turkish Twitter users following the news of Zarrab's arrest.

Bharara's Twitter followers increased from around 20,000 to more than 115,000 in just 24 hours with Turkish users mentioning him with admiration and praises.