The Daily Populous

Thursday January 28th, 2021 night edition

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The Proud Boys were involved in the deadly insurrection at the Capitol January 6.

The records uncovered by Reuters are startling because they show that a leader of a far-right group now under intense scrutiny by law enforcement was previously an active collaborator with criminal investigators.

Though Tarrio did not take part in the Capitol insurrection, at least five Proud Boys members have been charged in the riot.

The transcript from 2014 shines a new light on Tarrio’s past connections to law enforcement.

In interviews with Reuters, however, he said that before rallies in various cities, he would let police departments know of the Proud Boys’ plans.

The Proud Boys, founded in 2016, began as a group protesting political correctness and perceived constraints on masculinity.

In November and December, Tarrio led the Proud Boys through the streets of D.C. after Trump’s loss. »

Legislation that would make Washington DC 51st state introduced to Senate

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Sen. Tom Carper introduced legislation to the Senate that could allow Washington DC to become the 51st US state.

The legislation, S. 51, is called the DC Admissions Act, and, if passed, would make Washington DC a fully fledged state.

Muriel Bowser, the mayor of Washington DC, called for the district to be recognised as a state in a recent statement. »

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Mark Cuban launches generic drug company

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Billionaire investor and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban has launched a generic drug company called the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company.

The new company's website says it is dedicated to producing low-cost versions of high-cost generic drugs and pledges to "provide radical transparency in how we price our drugs.".

The Cost Plus company will publish the costs to manufacture, distribute and market its drugs to pharmacies. »