The NPR Politics Podcast Senate Insurrection Report And Biden's First Trip Abroad
Jun 8, 2021
A bipartisan Senate investigation reveals alarming intelligence failures before the January 6 attack, highlighting gaps in law enforcement preparedness. Meanwhile, President Biden embarks on his first foreign trip to restore global alliances, focusing on vaccine distribution and managing tensions with China and Russia. The contrast in perceptions of U.S. foreign policy between Biden and Trump draws attention, as does the crucial meeting with Putin amid European concerns about Russian aggression. Diplomacy is under the spotlight as the U.S. seeks a stable, multilateral approach.
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Senate Report on January 6th
- A bipartisan Senate report details the January 6th Capitol attack, focusing on security failures.
- It avoids investigating Trump's role, despite Democrats' claims that Republicans blocked this.
Future of January 6th Investigations
- Senator Amy Klobuchar says the report is just the beginning of intense oversight.
- The report may lead to legislation and further investigations into the attack.
Comparison to 9/11 Commission
- The current political climate makes bipartisan agreement difficult, unlike after 9/11.
- However, investigations into the January 6th attack are moving faster than the 9/11 Commission.