Today so far
Here’s a quick summary of everything that’s happened so far today:
- The US gave a nod of support toward investigations into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as war crimes, with Kamala Harris, who is currently in Poland, saying that there should “absolutely” be an investigation. The White House has skirted around calling any of Russia’s actions, including the bombing of a maternal hospital, as war crimes but said it is currently reviewing events before it confirms any designation.
- A report from the US census bureau revealed that 18.8m Black, Latino and indigenous Americans were left out of the 2020 census.
- A labor department report showed that inflation rose 7.9% in the US over the last year. Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell criticized Democrats, saying they are trying to blame inflation on Russia.
- The TSA announced an extension of the federal mask mandate on planes, buses, trains and in transportation hubs like airports. The mandate will now be effective until April 18.
Stay tuned for more live updates.
Michael Flynn made a virtual appearance in front of the House January 6 committee today, but he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights and declined to answer any questions.
Per several sources familiar, Flynn did show up virtually to @January6thCmte today… one source says there is intense interest in what he and Sidney Powell were telling Trump ahead of Jan. 6 and in final days
— Robert Costa (@costareports) March 10, 2022
Flynn lawyer statement:
— Robert Costa (@costareports) March 10, 2022
“General Michael Flynn appeared before the January 6th Committee today in compliance with their subpoena and, on advice of counsel, exercised his 5th amendment right to decline to answer the Committee’s questions.”
Flynn served briefly as national security advisor to Donald Trump in 2017. Flynn urged Trump to declare martial law and utilize the military to conduct the 2020 election. The committee subpoenaed Flynn over a reported meeting he had with Trump on December 18, 2020, when he allegedly discussed with the then-president the idea of seizing voting machines that were used in the election.
