U.S. Capitol Police to erect temporary fencing ahead of "Justice for J6" rally
CBSN
The U.S. Capitol Police is erecting a temporary fence around the Capitol in anticipation of a planned rally on September 18 by far-right groups defending January 6 rioters.
In a press release, the Capitol Police said they are "aware of concerning online chatter about a demonstration planned for September 18. The "Justice for J6" demonstration on Saturday will be comprised of pro-Trump protestors who oppose the prosecution of those who assaulted the Capitol on January 6. The Capitol Police Board already issued an emergency declaration that will go into effect of the demonstration, allowing the department to deputize outside law enforcement officers as U.S. Capitol Police special officers. An inner perimeter that had been erected around the Capitol after the January 6 attack and was taken down in July.More Related News
Billions of cicadas are emerging across about 16 states in the Southeast and Midwest. Periodical cicadas used to reliably emerge every 13 or 17 years, depending on their brood. But in a warming world where spring conditions arrive sooner, climate change is messing with the bugs' internal alarm clocks.
Senate Democrats to unveil package to protect IVF as party makes reproductive rights push this month
Washington — A group of Senate Democrats is set to unveil a new package to protect access to IVF on Monday, as the party makes a push around reproductive rights this month — two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.