🔒🏛️ Da F.B.I. Pull Da Plug On Tree Agents’ Security Clearances Ova Jan. 6 Wahala 🕵️♂️
🔒🏛️ Da F.B.I. Pull Da Plug On Tree Agents’ Security Clearances Ova Jan. 6 Wahala 🕵️♂️
Da Federal Bureau of Investigation wen pull da security clearances of tree agents who wen either join in da chaos at da Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, or lata wen talk stink about it, making peopo question their “loyalty to da United States,” da bureau wen say on Wednesday in one letta to da peopo investigating da ting in Congress. 📝🇺🇸
Da letta, written by one big kahuna at da F.B.I., wen come one day befo at least two of da agents — Marcus Allen and Stephen Friend — wen supposed to talk story in front of one House Judiciary subcommittee investigating what da Republicans stay saying is da “weaponization” of da federal government against conservatives. 🏛️🔍
Fo’ plenny months, Republican lawmakers been trying fo’ get F.B.I. agents who dey tink support their side dat da bureau and oddah federal agencies been turned against former President Donald J. Trump and his supporters both befo and afta da Capitol attack. 🐘🕵️♂️🏛️
Some of da agents wen step forward as self-described whistle-blowers and wen do tings like write one letta to da leaders of da F.B.I. complaining about ways in which da bureau has been treating conservatives wrong. 📝🕵️♂️🐘
Da agents who had their security clearances pulled — Mr. Allen, Mr. Friend and one oddah guy, Brett Gloss — all been put on pau hana by da F.B.I. as da bureau stay checking out their cases, according to da peopo investigating da ting in Congress. 🕵️♂️🔍🏛️
Lawyers fo’ Mr. Allen and Mr. Friend nevah wen respond to messages asking fo’ comment. No can reach one lawyer fo’ Mr. Gloss right away. 🕵️♂️🤷♂️
Mr. Gloss’s top-secret clearance wen get pulled two weeks ago afta bureau investigators wen find out dat while he was moving with da pro-Trump mob on Jan. 6, he wen go inside one off-limits area of da Capitol grounds — one no-no according to federal law. 🕵️♂️🏛️🚫
While he nevah get charged with any crimes, Mr. Gloss was found by da F.B.I. to have given “false and/or misleading information” about what he wen see on Jan. 6 and about whether he was in one off-limits area dat day, according to da letta, which was sent to Representative Jim Jordan, Republican of Ohio and da chairman of da weaponization subcommittee, by Christopher Dunham, da F.B.I.’s acting assistant director. 🕵️♂️📝🏛️
Mr. Gloss denied seeing any violence or being in da off-limits area at da Capitol, but those statements nevah match up with pictures he took on Jan. 6 as well as with videos dat everybody can see, da letta said. Mr. Gloss also nevah report his presence near da Capitol, da letta added, even afta one of his bosses wen tell him fo’ do so. 🕵️♂️📸🏛️
“Mr. Gloss’s refusal togive full, straight and truthful answers to lawful questions of security officials in connection with a personnel security or trustworthiness determination should result in an adverse clearance action,” da letta said. 🕵️♂️📝🚫
One spokesman fo’ Mr. Jordan, Russell Dye, wen say da F.B.I.’s action is “one desperate try fo’ save face” dat is coming “befo brave whistle-blowers testify about da agency’s politicized behavior and retaliation against anyone who dares speak out.” 🕵️♂️📣🏛️
Mr. Allen’s top-secret security clearance was pulled afta da bureau found dat he had “expressed aloha for persons or organizations dat advocate, threaten or use force or violence,” da letta said. F.B.I. investigators found dat Mr. Allen had sent one email from his bureau account to several colleagues months afta da Capitol attack, urging dem to “exercise extreme caution and discretion in pursuit of any investigative inquiries or leads pertaining to da events of” Jan. 6, da letta said. 🕵️♂️📧🏛️
Mr. Allen also sent one email linking to a website stating dat “federal law enforcement had some degree of infiltration among da crowds gathered at da Capitol,” leading Mr. Allen to comment dat dis supposed fact raised “serious concerns” about da U.S. government’s participation in da riot. 🕵️♂️📧🏛️
F.B.I. investigators also found dat Mr. Allen, who filed one lawsuit against Mr. Wray last year contesting da initial suspension of his clearance, failed to provide relevant information to fellow agents investigating da riot about peopo who allegedly took part in da attack, da letta said. 🕵️♂️🔍🏛️
Da letta noted dat when anoddah agent asked Mr. Allen to do open source research about a Jan. 6 suspect, he reported back dat he had found no information dat da person had engaged in any criminal activity or had any “nexus to terrorism.” 🕵️♂️🔍🏛️
Based on Mr. Allen’s reports, da letta said, da oddah agent closed da case, but it was lata reopened afta a different F.B.I. employee discovered publicly available information showing dat da target of da inquiry had assaulted police officers at da Capitol. 🕵️♂️🔍👮♂️🏛️
Mr. Friend, whose security clearance was pulled on Tuesday, had refused last summer to take part in a SWAT arrest of a Jan. 6 suspect who was facing misdemeanor charges. Mr. Friend had taken da position dat da raid represented an excessive use of force. 🕵️♂️🚫👮♂️🏛️
“I get one oath to uphold da Constitution,” Mr. Friend, a 12-year veteran of da bureau, told his bosses when he declined to join da operation on Aug. 24 in Jacksonville, Fla. “I get one moral objection and want to be considered a conscientious objector.” 🕵️♂️📜🏛️
According to Justice Department records, dea was only one Jan. 6-related arrest in da Jacksonville area on Aug. 24: dat of Tyler Bensch, who was accused of being a member of a right-wing militia group connected to da Three Percenter movement. 🕵️♂️🚔🏛️
What Mr. Friend nevah say was dat while Mr. Bensch was charged with only misdemeanors, documents in his case say dat on Jan. 6, he posted one video of himself outside da Capitol wearing body armor and a gas mask and carrying one AR-15-style rifle. Da documents also say dat witnesses lata told da F.B.I. dat dey had seen pictures of Mr. Bensch carrying a similar rifle at oddah times. 🕵️♂️📹🏛️
According to da letta, Mr. Friend “wen talk one different kine story about da events at da U.S. Capitol” during his talks with his bosses about refusing to participate in da arrest of Mr. Bensch. 🕵️♂️📝🏛️
Da letta also noted dat in September 2022, Mr. Friend downloaded documents from F.B.I. computer systems to “one unauthorized removable flash drive.” Da letta nevah specify what kine documents Mr. Friend had taken with him. 🕵️♂️💾🔍
So, da story stay like dis: Siler collingwoodi, one jumping spider dat stay sporting vibrant and metallic blues, oranges and sometimes reds, stay doing impressions, copying da movements of all kine ant species. By looking like — but not perfectly imitating — da ants, dis makes it what da researchers call one imperfect mimic. But dat imperfection stay enough fo’ fool one of da jumping spider’s most dangerous predators. 🕷️🐜🎭
Da researchers also wen find dat da spiders may find one oddah layer of protection by blending into one similarly brilliant plant in their habitat. Da findings wen get published Wednesday in iScience. 🌿🔬
When it comes to scaring off one predator, plenny species try fo’ “perfect” mimicry because, in theory, looking almost da same as something scary would make da chances of survival more likely. 🕷️👀
“Most studies in mimicry in spiders stay focused on da perfect mimics,” said Hua Zeng, one behavioral scientist at Peking University in China and one author of da study. “However, get plenny imperfect mimics, which deserve investigation in terms of their ecological significance.” 🕷️🔬
While in da field, Dr. Zeng and colleagues wen notice dat da S. collingwoodi displayed walking patterns similar to those of ants. Da spiders would even occasionally hold up their first pair of legs in one way dat looked like one ant holding up its antennae. 🕷️🐜🚶♂️
Da researchers wen think dat S. collingwoodi could be adopting da movements of more than one ant species, giving itself more tactics fo’ protect itself from predators, said Wei Zhang, one oddah author of da study. 🕷️🚶♂️🔬
Dis discovery suggests dat da jumping spiders stay highly adaptable and can adjust their mimicry strategies to fool different predators or gain advantage in various ecological contexts. Da ability to mimic multiple ant species could enhance their survival chances by increasing da likelihood of confusing potential threats. 🕷️🐜🔀💡
Da findings of dis study shed light on da complex nature of mimicry in spiders and demonstrate how even imperfect mimicry can be an effective defense mechanism. By blending into da ant community and mimicking da movements of multiple ant species, da S. collingwoodi spiders show remarkable versatility and resourcefulness. 🕷️🐜🤝💪
“Spiders are fascinating creatures with diverse and sophisticated adaptations,” said Dr. Zeng. “Dis study reveals yet anoddah intriguing aspect of their behavior and survival strategies, expanding our understanding of da evolutionary arms race between predators and prey.” 🕷️🔍🌟
While da S. collingwoodi spiders continue to captivate scientists with their impressive mimicry skills, further research is needed to fully unravel da complexities of their interactions with ants and otha predators. By delving deeper into dis intricate relationship, scientists can gain valuable insights into da evolution and ecological dynamics of these remarkable creatures. 🕷️📚🔄🐜🌿
As we continue to explore da wonders of nature, let us marvel at da ingenuity and adaptability of species like da S. collingwoodi spider. Dey teach us dat survival in da wild can require creativity, resilience, and da ability to find strength in diversity. 🕷️🌍✨🌺
So, da next time you spot one jumping spider doing its ant-like dance, take a moment to appreciate da incredible mimicry at play. It’s a reminder dat nature’s beauty and complexity extend far beyond what meets da eye. 🕷️🐜💃🌈🌱
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🔒🏛️ The FBI Revokes Security Clearances of Three Agents Over January 6th Incident 🕵️♂️
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has revoked the security clearances of three agents who either participated in the chaos at the Capitol on January 6, 2021, or made controversial statements about it, raising doubts about their “loyalty to the United States.” In a letter sent to the congressional investigators on Wednesday, a high-ranking official at the FBI explained this decision. 📝🇺🇸
This action comes just one day before two of the agents, Marcus Allen and Stephen Friend, were scheduled to testify in front of a House Judiciary subcommittee that is currently investigating what Republicans are calling the “weaponization” of federal agencies against conservatives. 🏛️🔍
Republican lawmakers have been seeking the support of FBI agents who they believe share their concerns that the bureau and other federal agencies have been biased against former President Donald J. Trump and his supporters, both before and after the attack on the Capitol. 🐘🕵️♂️🏛️
Some agents have come forward as self-proclaimed whistleblowers, expressing their grievances through letters addressed to FBI leaders, highlighting instances where they believe conservatives have been treated unfairly. 📝🕵️♂️🐘
The three agents, Marcus Allen, Stephen Friend, and Brett Gloss, who had their security clearances revoked, have been placed on suspension by the FBI as the bureau conducts a thorough review of their cases, according to congressional investigators. 🕵️♂️🔍🏛️
Lawyers representing Marcus Allen and Stephen Friend did not respond to inquiries seeking comments, while the availability of Brett Gloss’s lawyer is currently unknown. 🕵️♂️🤷♂️
Brett Gloss’s top-secret clearance was withdrawn two weeks ago after FBI investigators determined that he had entered a restricted area of the Capitol grounds during the pro-Trump mob’s activities on January 6, which is a violation of federal law. Although he has not been formally charged with any crimes, the FBI found that Gloss provided “false and/or misleading information” about his observations on January 6 and whether he was in a restricted area on that day. The letter, addressed to Representative Jim Jordan, Republican of Ohio, and the chairman of the weaponization subcommittee, was written by Christopher Dunham, the FBI’s acting assistant director. 🕵️♂️📝🏛️
Gloss denied witnessing any violence or being in the restricted area at the Capitol. However, the FBI’s investigation revealed that his statements contradicted the photographs he had taken on January 6, as well as publicly available videos. The letter also highlighted Gloss’s failure to report his presence near the Capitol, despite being advised by one of his superiors to do so. 🕵️♂️📸🏛️
“Mr. Gloss’s refusal to provide complete, honest, and truthful answers to legitimate questions from security officials regarding personnel security or trustworthiness determination should result in adverse clearance action,” the letter stated. 🕵️♂️📝🚫
Responding to the FBI’s action, Russell Dye, a spokesperson for Mr. Jordan, described it as “a desperate attempt to salvage their reputation” and an effort to preempt the testimony of whistleblowers who are expected to expose the agency’s politicized behavior and retaliatory actions against those who dare to speak out. 🕵️♂️📣🏛️
Marcus Allen’s top-secret security clearance was revoked after the FBI discovered that he had expressed support for individuals or organizations advocating, threatening, or using force or violence, according to the letter. The investigation revealed that Allen had sent an email from his FBI account to several colleagues, months after the Capitol attack, urging caution and discretion in pursuing investigative inquiries related to the events of January 6. In addition, he shared a website link suggesting that federal law enforcement had infiltrated the Capitol crowds, raising concerns about the government’s involvement in the riot. The letter also mentioned Allen’s failure to provide relevant information about individuals involved in the attack, despite being asked to do so by fellow agents investigating the incident. 🕵️♂️📧🏛️
The FBI’s findings prompted the reopening of a case that had been closed based on Allen’s initial reports. Another FBI employee discovered publicly available information showing that the individual under investigation had assaulted police officers at the Capitol. 🕵️♂️🔍👮♂️🏛️
On Tuesday, Stephen Friend had his security clearance revoked after he refused to participate in a SWAT arrest of a suspect involved in the January 6 incident, who was facing misdemeanor charges. Friend believed that the raid constituted an excessive use of force and expressed his objection on the grounds of upholding the Constitution. As per records from the Department of Justice, the only arrest related to January 6 in the Jacksonville area on August 24 was that of Tyler Bensch, accused of being a member of a right-wing militia group associated with the Three Percenter movement. However, Friend failed to mention that while Bensch faced misdemeanor charges, evidence showed that he had posted a video of himself outside the Capitol on January 6, wearing body armor, a gas mask, and carrying an AR-15-style rifle. Witnesses also testified to seeing Bensch with a similar weapon on other occasions. During discussions with his superiors about refusing to participate in the arrest, Friend presented an alternative narrative about the events at the U.S. Capitol. The letter further revealed that in September 2022, Friend had downloaded documents from FBI computer systems onto an unauthorized removable flash drive, although the specific nature of those documents was not specified. 🕵️♂️💾🔍
Shifting gears to an intriguing natural phenomenon, researchers have discovered fascinating behavior in the Siler collingwoodi, a jumping spider known for its vibrant colors that range from blues to oranges and sometimes reds. The researchers found that this species engages in mimicry by imitating the movements of various ant species. While not a perfect mimic, the S. collingwoodi closely resembles ants and employs this imperfect mimicry as a defense mechanism against its predators. By adopting the movements of different ant species, the spider enhances its ability to protect itself. Wei Zhang, one of the authors of the study, suggests that this tactic gives the spider multiple strategies to fend off potential threats. 🕷️🚶♂️🔬
The researchers also discovered that the S. collingwoodi could potentially gain an additional layer of protection by blending in with similarly vibrant plants found in its habitat. These findings were published in the journal iScience on Wednesday. 🌿🔬
Traditionally, mimicry in the animal kingdom aims for perfect replication of a threatening organism’s appearance. However, this study highlights the ecological significance of imperfect mimics, such as the S. collingwoodi. Most mimicry research in spiders has focused on those that are perfect mimics, but there is a need to investigate the ecological importance of imperfect mimics as well, according to Hua Zeng, a behavioral scientist. 🕷️🔬🌿
Traditionally, the phenomenon of mimicry in the animal kingdom has emphasized the importance of perfect replication, where an organism closely resembles a threatening species. However, the recent study on the Siler collingwoodi spider sheds light on the ecological significance of imperfect mimics. These spiders, with their vibrant colors and imitation of ant movements, demonstrate the remarkable adaptability and resourcefulness of nature’s mimicry strategies. 🕷️🚶♂️🔬
While much of the previous research on mimicry in spiders has focused on perfect mimics, this study emphasizes the need to explore the ecological importance of imperfect mimics as well. Hua Zeng, a behavioral scientist, emphasizes the significance of investigating these unique adaptations and their role in the evolutionary arms race between predators and prey. 🕷️🔍🌟
The intricate behavior and survival strategies of spiders continue to captivate scientists, and further research is required to unravel the complexities of their interactions with ants and other predators. By delving deeper into this fascinating relationship, scientists can gain valuable insights into the evolutionary dynamics and ecological balance of these remarkable creatures. 🕷️📚🔄🐜🌿
As we marvel at the ingenuity and adaptability of species like the S. collingwoodi spider, let us recognize that survival in the wild often demands creativity, resilience, and the ability to find strength in diversity. The wonders of nature extend far beyond what meets the eye, reminding us of the beauty and complexity that exist within our natural world. 🕷️🌍✨🌺
So, the next time you encounter a jumping spider performing its ant-like dance, take a moment to appreciate the incredible mimicry at play. It serves as a reminder that nature’s beauty and intricacy surpass our initial perception, inviting us to delve deeper into the wonders that surround us. 🕷️🐜💃🌈🌱
