OnPolitics: Calls for federal police reform follows Tyre Nichols' death

Tyre Nichols' death after a beating by Memphis police officers has renewed conversations about federal police reform legislation.

Read in browser Read in browser On Politics Mon Jan 30 2023 Hey OnPolitics readers! It's Monday and it's been a busy one.  It's politics reporter Sarah Elbeshbishi with you today. Let's get into it! Washington – along with the rest of the country – is still reeling after the release of the Memphis police traffic stop video of the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by five Memphis police officers who are charged with his murder. The case has renewed conversations about federal police reform legislation in Washington, including the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. That bill passed the House of Representatives in 2021, but failed in the Senate.   Nichols' parents are set to attend President Joe Biden's State of the Union address next week after being invited by the Congressional Black Caucus, who are looking to meet with the president to push for police reform.  What else is going on in Washington?  • The GOP-led House Oversight Committee will meet Feb. 8 to investigate Twitter's censorship of the New York Post's reporting on the "Biden family business schemes" and Hunter Biden's laptop.  • Brandon Tsay, the man who disarmed the Monterey Park gunman who killed 11 people, is also attending Biden's State of the Union address.  • A recent poll found that a majority of Americans – 67% to be exact – are concerned about the classified documents found in former President Donald Trump and Biden's possessions. 📳 For more (because there's always more) visit our live blog to catch up on today's headlines and find out which NFL team First Lady Jill Biden is rooting for.  👀 Like the new look of this newsletter? We have a new format to give you more political news each day! Not signed up? Get OnPolitics in your inbox here. McCarthy to meet with Biden on Wednesday over debt limit, budget cuts "I want to sit down together, work out an agreement that we can move forward to put us on a path to balance," House Speaker Mcarthy said Sunday. READ MORE Trump's last-minute intervention delays trial of former advisor Trump lawyer Evan Corcoran provided Peter Navarro a letter claiming executive privilege. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta delayed the trial Friday. READ MORE 'Constitutional Carry' bill would allow Florida gun carry without permit Florida could become the 26th state to let people carry concealed loaded guns anywhere without permits under new "constitutional carry" legislation. READ MORE Congress takes over National Prayer Breakfast after divisiveness concerns The National Prayer Breakfast is splitting from the private religious group that oversees it due to concerns the gathering had become too divisive. READ MORE Democrat targeted by McCarthy over House committees: 'Political abuse' McCarthy has already removed his fellow California Reps. Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell from the House Intelligence Committee. READ MORE RNC condemns Ye, Nick Fuentes in resolution against antisemitism The GOP's blanket rebuke of prejudice against Jewish people condemns the two right-wing celebrities who dined with Trump but makes no mention of him. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback