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In this testimony, the FAA's acting chief, Chris Rochelleau, insisted that flying remains safe despite the recent DCA crash with a helicopter that killed 67 people. The FAA has since banned most helicopter traffic near the airport and will mandate a tracking feature, ADS-B out, to boost safety, even as the Army resists the move due to surveillance fears.
In this testimony, the FAA's acting chief, Chris Rochelleau, insisted that flying remains safe despite the recent DCA crash with a helicopter that killed 67 people. The FAA has since banned most helicopter traffic near the airport and will mandate a tracking feature, ADS-B out, to boost safety, even as the Army resists the move due to surveillance fears.
Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington asked a question on most Americans' minds during the hearing.
Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington asked a question on most Americans' minds during the hearing.
Well, it was an eclectic group of social media influencers, including Gunther Eagleman, radio show host Joe Pagliarulo, and InfoWars' Chase Geiser, just to name a few. But it also included some high-profile names like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Senator Tommy Tuberville. Social media influencer Matt Van Swole was also victimized.
Well, it was an eclectic group of social media influencers, including Gunther Eagleman, radio show host Joe Pagliarulo, and InfoWars' Chase Geiser, just to name a few. But it also included some high-profile names like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Senator Tommy Tuberville. Social media influencer Matt Van Swole was also victimized.
He's the former liberal who gained a following in the past six months advocating for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina. We spoke to Matt about his experience.
He's the former liberal who gained a following in the past six months advocating for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina. We spoke to Matt about his experience.
Now, thankfully, no one was injured during this attempt. Matt said that he thinks the fact that his wife answered the door is part of the reason. The 911 call that brought police to his house indicated that Matt's wife had been shot. So her answering the door immediately told the officer that something wasn't right with the call.
Now, thankfully, no one was injured during this attempt. Matt said that he thinks the fact that his wife answered the door is part of the reason. The 911 call that brought police to his house indicated that Matt's wife had been shot. So her answering the door immediately told the officer that something wasn't right with the call.
Right. In 2015, a police officer was shot during a swatting hoax. He survived and the homeowner who shot him was cleared of any wrongdoing. But in 2017, a police officer shot and killed a man after two of his gamer buddies called in the hoax over an online bet. One was sentenced to 20 years in prison and the other received 15 months for his role.
Right. In 2015, a police officer was shot during a swatting hoax. He survived and the homeowner who shot him was cleared of any wrongdoing. But in 2017, a police officer shot and killed a man after two of his gamer buddies called in the hoax over an online bet. One was sentenced to 20 years in prison and the other received 15 months for his role.
And in 2020, a 60-year-old man had a heart attack when someone attempted to swat him. The person responsible was sentenced to five years in prison for the crime.
And in 2020, a 60-year-old man had a heart attack when someone attempted to swat him. The person responsible was sentenced to five years in prison for the crime.
Not yet, but Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and FBI Director Kash Patel have both said they were looking into the attacks. And Senator Mike Lee of Utah also suggested that those responsible should be charged with attempted murder. Matt Van Swole just wants those responsible to be brought to justice, but he also hopes the country can just calm down.
Not yet, but Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and FBI Director Kash Patel have both said they were looking into the attacks. And Senator Mike Lee of Utah also suggested that those responsible should be charged with attempted murder. Matt Van Swole just wants those responsible to be brought to justice, but he also hopes the country can just calm down.
Well, the woman behind the data Republican account found that conservatives that have been swatted had some things in common, the most important of which is that they are regularly interacted with or promoted by Elon Musk. Some, not that, have ties to InfoWars or War Room or have spoken out against the war in Ukraine. Well, a very dangerous prank.
Well, the woman behind the data Republican account found that conservatives that have been swatted had some things in common, the most important of which is that they are regularly interacted with or promoted by Elon Musk. Some, not that, have ties to InfoWars or War Room or have spoken out against the war in Ukraine. Well, a very dangerous prank.
In the new documents, prosecutors say Koberger purchased a K-Bar knife, a sheath, and a sharpener off of Amazon months before the 2022 stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students. A knife sheath was found at the murder scene, but not the knife. The filings also show Koberger took a smiling selfie hours after the killings.
In the new documents, prosecutors say Koberger purchased a K-Bar knife, a sheath, and a sharpener off of Amazon months before the 2022 stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students. A knife sheath was found at the murder scene, but not the knife. The filings also show Koberger took a smiling selfie hours after the killings.