Gas pump shortages erupt in capital after ransomware hit
Gas shortages spread from the South as Colonial Pipeline’s shutdown worsened in Washington DC with 88 percent of stations out of fuel. The firm paid nearly 5 million in Bitcoin for a decryption key, while Biden seeks action against the ransomware syndicate and restoration progresses across markets.
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Conservatives pin blame for gas shortage on Biden
A flood of social media posts and right wing commentary wrongly framed President Biden as causing a fuel crisis after the Colonial Pipeline shutdown blamed on a ransom cyberattack. Officials said supply was restored midweek and hoarding risks rose as states declared emergencies.
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House to vote on 9/11 style capi tol attack commission
The House plans a quick vote on a bill to form a bipartisan 10 member commission to study Jan 6 security failures and release a final report. An emergency funding package of 1.9 billion would harden Capitol security with retractable fencing and enhanced police resources.
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