Senate committee calls on VA, DOJ to improve accessibility to federal technology

Senate lawmakers are pushing the departments of Justice and Veterans Affairs, along with all agencies, to improve the accessibility of their online services. The Senate Special Committee on Aging looked into the accessibility of federal technology, specifically for seniors and individuals with disabilities, as well as older and disabled veterans. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.), the committee’s chairman, said accessing digital services became a more prevalent concern during the COVID-19 pandemic, after accelerating a long-term shift in delivering government services through virtual, rather than physical, platforms. The acceleration of digital services…

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MyPillow Guy Says Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenaed His Phone Records

<p>MyPillow guy Mike Lindell, an ally of former President Trump who has repeatedly pushed the Big Lie of a &#8220;stolen&#8221; election, told <a href=”https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/05/mypillow-ceo-mike-lindell-says-phone-records-subpoenaed-by-house-jan-6-committee.html”>CNBC</a> on Wednesday that his phone records have been subpoenaed by the Jan. 6 committee.</p> Talking Points Memo

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Cheney: Jan. 6 Committee Has ‘Firsthand Testimony’ Trump Resisted Pleas To Stop Attack

<p>Reps. Liz Cheney (R-WY) and Bennie Thompson (D-MS), both of whom chair the Jan. 6 committee, on Sunday said that the panel has heard testimony that offers insight into the communications to former President Trump on the day his supporters breached the Capitol.</p> Talking Points Memo

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Trump legal team says Thompson’s comments in interview reveal real reason behind Jan. 6 committee

Former President Donald Trump is banking on a Washington Post interview with the chairman of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol to back a key claim in his case before the Supreme Court. In an interview published last week, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi Democrat, … The Washington Times stories: White House

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