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The threat from domestic terrorism is a greater threat to the homeland than the threat that international terrorism poses. this is something that still persists, is a deep concern at the highest levels at the department of homeland security and at the fbi. they're really worried and focused on the extent to which this type of politically motivated violence still poses a threat. another key piece of this equation about security and violence is the fact that the u.s. capitol police have seen really frightening levels of attrition in the year after january 6th. the head of the capitol police depa...

Stopped shelling and bombing ou cities and attempting to kill people and they say it civilian and military alike. it doesn't look like russia is willing to stop any of that activity, so can we go back int those talks they were hoping to resume? >> i think it's essential that diplomacy continue, but meanwhile there are options. i agree with the wall street journal. i think we have to explore whether it is sending security contractors to help protect zelenskyy. whether it is having drones, whether it's having other supplies, intelligence, just logistical support, it is so essential right now, th...

Security contractors in Latin America who aided missions in Afghanistan and Iraq ramp up protests demanding greater recognition from the US government for their service.

Some 500 capitol police officers short of what they should be and the question is if something like this were to happen again, how do you fill that gap? >> they have a quick reaction force now. they have better intelligence. that's something that is key. but as you say they are about 450 members short in the police force there and he said at the senate hearing yesterday that it would take 2 to 3 years to get up to speed. training has been slowed down due to the pandemic and why one recommendation, something he has talked about is bringing in security contractors on a temporary basis. the u.s. ...

Retired after january 6th. and no new hires because the training academy had been shut down for 10 months due to covid. meanwhile security threats at the capitol skyrocketed from about 900 back in 2016 to more than 9,000 by the end of 2021. and that is why the department is now planning to hire private security contractors. >> we have identified posts where we believe we don't need sworn capitol police officers, typically secondary posts. posts that whether they are in a garage or something like that, where people have already been checked before they have gotten to that point. >> now, that is...