Vaccine, Big Tech, January 6

This month, the White House has called for a door-to-door vaccine push amid an uptick in COVID-19 cases. Congressman Rick Crawford of Arkansas’s First District expressed concern that the idea only fuels the mistrust of the government. “Some communities in the nation have taken initiative on this idea and have started their own canvassing efforts,” Crawford said.

This week, White House Press Secretary Jen Paski said that they haven’t taken any options off the table when it comes to addressing what they deem as misinformation online. Crawford explains that this is an admission of the White House colluding with big tech to sensor free speech. “The White House has not released any additional plans or options when it comes to pushing for more control over social media,” said Crawford.

On Wednesday, Speaker Nancy Pelosi rejected the appointment of two Republicans onto the bipartisan commission to investigate the events on January 6. The House resolution which forms the commission states that Leader Kevin McCarthy can appoint five members of his party to serve on the investigation. However, all of the members must be approved by Pelosi. Crawford of expressed his disapproval of this decision. “Speaker Pelosi has stated that McCarthy is welcome to appoint two new Republicans to the commission, but McCarthy says he will not oblige,” Crawford added.