3 Things To Know Today

1 DHS Issues Warning About National Terrorism Threat

The Department of Homeland Security is warning Americans about a nationwide threat of domestic terrorism. Acting secretary David Pekoske has issued a bulletin saying there's a heightened threat across the U.S. that will persist over the coming weeks. While there is no specific, credible plot, Pekoske says there is information suggesting extremists who may be mad about the presidential transition or have other "perceived grievances" could incite violence. He is urging everyone to report suspicious activity, stay informed, and be safe. Meanwhile, a Northern California man is facing federal charges for possessing explosives and dozens of guns. Ian Benjamin Rogers was arrested nearly two weeks ago, and remains in custody on five-million-dollars bail. Search warrants served at his home and business uncovered five pipe bombs, as well as bomb-making materials and how to books on the subject. He also had 49 guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition.

2 Fauci Discusses Reopening Schools

While teacher unions in Chicago are threatening to strike over returning to the classroom, infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci says the Biden administration is working to get kids back to school based on scientific evidence. He says if CDC safety guidelines are followed, kids are less likely to get infected than the community rate of infection. But Fauci says getting kids back to in-person learning will likely require additional resources for each school district and the administration should be ready to provide them. And that’s something White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki says is being worked on now. Of course, most people are asking after vaccines – and Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine will likely be the next one available in the United States. Last week, Dr. Fauci said the company is "right around the corner" from seeking emergency authorization for its vaccine. J-and-J says it's on track to have interim data from its clinical trial by the end of January, with shots injected into arms as early as the end of February.

3 Proud Boys’ Head Was 'Prolific' Undercover Informer For Law Enforcement

For all the talk about the Proud Boys being an extremist group, it turns out that it may have been a front, of sorts. This, as court documents recently presented show Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the group actually has a history of working undercover to aid in law enforcement probes. Tarrio is denying any cooperation with police. Still, the public documents from a 2014 federal court proceeding refute that claim, showing he has repeatedly worked with investigators after he was arrested in 2012. A federal prosecutor said Tarrio's work has helped authorities bring more than a dozen people to justice in a variety of cases involving drugs, gambling, and human trafficking. When asked about it, Tarrio offered, ““I don’t know any of this. I don’t recall any of this.”


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