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The report from the Justice Department inspector general's office knocks down a fringe conspiracy theory advanced by some Republicans in Congress that the FBI played a role in instigating the events that day, when rioters determined to overturn Republican Donald Trump's 2020 election loss to Democrat Joe Biden stormed the building in a violent clash with police. The review, released nearly four years after a dark chapter in history that shook the bedrock of American democracy, was narrow in scope, but aimed to shed light on gnawing questions that have dominated public discourse, including whether major intelligence failures preceded the riot and whether the FBI in some way provoked the violence. The report offers a mixed assessment of the FBI's performance in the run-up to the riot, crediting the bureau for preparing for the possibility of violence and for trying to identify known "domestic terrorism subjects" who planned to come to Washington that day. But it said the FBI, in an action the now-deputy director described as a "basic step that was missed," failed to canvass informants across all 56 of its field offices for any relevant intelligence. That was a step, the report concluded, "that could have helped the FBI and its law enforcement partners with their preparations in advance of January 6." The report found 26 FBI informants were in Washington for election-related protests on Jan. 6, including three who were tasked with traveling to the city to report on others who were potentially planning to attend the day's events. While four informants entered the Capitol, none were authorized to do so by the bureau or to break the law, the report said. Many of the 26 informants provided the FBI with information before the riot, but it "was no more specific than, and was consistent with, other sources of information" that the FBI acquired. The FBI said in a letter responding to the report that it accepts the inspection general's recommendation "regarding potential process improvements for future events." The lengthy review was launched days after the riot as the FBI faced questions over whether it had missed warning signs or adequately disseminated intelligence it received, including a Jan. 5, 2021, bulletin prepared by the FBI's Norfolk, Virginia, field office that warned of the potential for "war" at the Capitol. The inspector general found the information in that bulletin was broadly shared. FBI Director Chris Wray, who announced this week his plans to resign at the end of Biden's term in January, defended his agency's handing of the intelligence report. He told lawmakers in 2021 that the report was disseminated though the joint terrorism task force, discussed at a command post in Washington and posted on an internet portal available to other law enforcement agencies. "We did communicate that information in a timely fashion to the Capitol Police and (Metropolitan Police Department) in not one, not two, but three different ways," Wray said at the time. Separately, the report said the FBI's New Orleans field office was told by a source between November 2020 and early January 2021 that protesters were planning to station a "quick reaction force" in northern Virginia "to be armed and prepared to respond to violence that day in DC, if necessary." That information was shared with the FBI's Washington Field Office, members of intelligence agencies and some federal law enforcement agencies the day before the riot, the inspector general found. But there was no indication the FBI told northern Virginia police about the information, the report said. An FBI official told the inspector general there was "nothing actionable or immediately concerning about it." A cache of weapons at a Virginia hotel as part of a "quick reaction force" was a central piece of the Justice Department's seditious conspiracy case against Oath Keeper leader Stewart Rhodes and other members of the far-right extremist group. The conspiracy theory that federal law enforcement officers entrapped members of the mob has been spread in conservative circles, including by some Republican lawmakers. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., recently suggested on a podcast that agents pretending to be Trump supporters were responsible for instigating the violence. Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., who withdrew as Trump's pick as attorney general amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations, sent a letter to Wray in 2021 asking how many undercover agents or informants were at the Capitol on Jan. 6 and if they were "merely passive informants or active instigators." Wray said the "notion that somehow the violence at the Capitol on January 6 was part of some operation orchestrated by FBI sources and agents is ludicrous."Pam Douglas, founder of Pam’s Wreath, stands beside bundles of balsam outside her Harpswell home studio on Nov. 22. Laura Sitterly / The Times Record Pam Douglas started making wreaths in the 1980s, and it’s still part of her patchwork of seasonal jobs. As she wire-wrapped handfuls of evergreen around metal rings at her home studio last month, she recalled her early days as a wreather. “Back then, I ran off coffee and holiday spirit,” she said. “I still can’t believe how far we’ve come today.” It started out in workshop filled with fragrant branches and bows — first in her grandparent’s old, somewhat-dilapidated barn (she would work through the night with a headlamp, snow freezing on her eyelashes), then in her parent’s basement and now in a home studio in Harpswell. The transitions, bumpy as they’ve been, were worth it to Douglas. Early on, she never considered the possibilities behind her grandmother Yovanna’s traditional Christmas wreaths, which she doled out as gifts to family and neighbors each year. When Douglas became pregnant with her oldest son, Sterling, she remembered asking her grandmother, “Why don’t you sell those?” Douglas took 10 wreaths to Cook’s Lobster House, where she worked for 28 years, and sold them for $10 each — a $100 profit that brought tears to Yovanna’s eyes. While Douglas never considered herself “crafty,” she was drawn by the allure of extra cash during the holidays. Under the moonlight, Yovanna laid a sheet on the kitchen floor, with Sterling, now born, in the playpen, and spent three hours teaching her granddaughter the process — bending coat hangers and using carp thread to secure bundles of fir needles. At the time, Douglas was renting a log cabin by the water. She would practice during the quiet hours from sunset to sunrise, relaxed by the crackle of the fireplace and the sound of the waves, accompanied by the steady movement of her hands, attuning to the trade. Maine’s official state animal inspired Pam’s Moose Head Wreath. Laura Sitterly / The Times Record What began as a hobby translated into a part-time gig. S lowly but surely, corporate orders were secured, and everything snowballed. “One day, some customers told me they were moving to Russia and wanted to send 100 wreaths to their friends,” Pam said. “They asked if we could ship, and naively, I said, ‘Of course.’ The house was filled with boxes, and everyone in the family lent a hand to get those orders mailed.” Ambitious as she was, Sterling said his mother never forgot a sports game — even if that meant showing up with her hands covered in tree pitch. Pam kept her work almost secretive, tiptoeing around once the kids dozed off. This would go on from October, after closing down her ice cream shop (Pammy’s Ice Cream Parlor in Harpswell) through Christmas. “If we could start in August, that’d be great,” Douglas said. “But we can only make wreaths when the brush is ready, which forces our season into a few fast (and furious) weeks. I’m lucky if I get three hours of sleep each night.” Gradually, the work has become more modernized, with some shifts receiving more acceptance than others. As a junior in college, an alumna with her own web development company visited Sterling’s entrepreneurship class and handed out business cards. He kept them for some time, considering his mother’s trade options. Douglas vividly remembers when her son suggested that she take the business online. He proposed creating a website where she could share her story, customers could place orders and financial data could be entered into QuickBooks, eliminating the tedious hassle of pen-and-paper accounting. Sterling and Pam Douglas showcase a traditional wreath at their Harpswell studio on Nov. 22. The mom-and-son duo have created Maine-made wreaths together since 2009. Laura Sitterly / The Times Record “It felt natural to collaborate,” Sterling said. “In 2009, we filed the necessary paperwork and became partners. Our website and Facebook were launched, and we began wreath-making together.” Douglas often jokes that Sterling is stuck helping her because she cannot decipher, let alone manage technology on her own. Her comment is a tease but reveals a deeper fear: moving away from traditional values fosters a sense of dependency. “There’s more control taking things into your own hands,” she said. After much reluctance in the early-2000s, Douglas bought a wreath machine. Testing her sales at a roadside stand, she remembers holding up two wreaths, surprised that no one could tell which one was handmade. Slowly, she incorporated more technology to boost production. Due to high demand, Douglas makes larger wreaths by hand but can create traditional wreaths on the machine in about eight minutes. “It’s not the money that motivates me,” she said. “I love what I do. Working in the middle of the night, with no one bothering me, I can focus on making something that I know will bring joy to someone else.” Sterling agreed; his children enjoy helping out in the shop, too. His son can make a wreath in under 20 minutes, and his daughter recently had to be dragged to her birthday party as she was begging to play at the shop instead. While the aim is to keep the business family-run, Sterling is clear about his stance: He will only encourage his children to continue in the trade if they are genuinely passionate about it. He describes the work as a labor of love, noting, “It just feels good to serve others.” As Pam Douglas stated, every order is inspected before it is picked up. Quality is a top priority. Laura Sitterly / The Times Record For Downeast farmers, balsam-harvesting is a welcome change of pace at the end of a season’s crescendo. A bucket of homemade pinecone decorations Sterling and Pam Douglas made using materials found across the Midcoast landscape. Laura Sitterly / The Times Record When the last wildflowers turn golden, temperatures dip and fishermen pull their traps from the water, the time finally comes for “tipping,” or what others may call “brushing.” This is when folks head into the woods to gather the ends of evergreen branches for use in holiday wreaths. The work is physically demanding — hauling the weight of heavy branches and pulling ticks off at day’s end. However, a certain magic comes with noticing the soft patterns in the branches and keeping an eye out for barred owls living in the woodlot. Douglas and Sterling have found this to be true while foraging for supplies. “A lot of companies cut corners,” Sterling said. “That’s why needles fall off wreaths in department stores — they need three frosts before they’re ready to use.” Inside Pam’s Wreath studio in Harpswell. Pammy’s 2024 Tree Sale will be held at 1410 Harpswell Neck Road from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 7. Laura Sitterly / The Times Record Pam’s Wreaths receives its fir supply from Van Buren. In recent years, the temperatures in the Midcoast haven’t dropped low enough at the right time, so they rely on colder areas where the tipping starts earlier. The remaining materials, such as reindeer moss and pinecones, are gathered from Harpswell and nearby towns. Neighbors and friends contribute by collecting natural items from their properties and delivering them to the shop for decoration. Douglas values quality and will not compromise on it. To uphold these high standards, she checks every wreath before it leaves the shop and avoids wholesale commitments, such as those for hockey boosters or school fundraisers. That said, this year, there will be an exception. Pam’s Wreaths is hosting a tree sale at 1410 Harpswell Neck Road from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Locals can grab supplies while they last; a percentage of the proceeds will benefit the Harpswell Santa Fund . The horse-themed design, as pictured, is another signature Pam’s Wreath item. Laura Sitterly / The Times Record Last season, the business sold 2,000 wreaths — a number Douglas and her son hope will continue to grow. By incentivizing early orders with a 10% discount, they already shipped over 400 orders before Thanksgiving. Themed designs highlight Maine classics like the state animal, a moose. Next year, a cat wreath will be available; the wire prototype is almost perfected. Shipments are still sent to established customers, but due to high demand, Pam’s Wreaths focuses on local pick-ups only. Orders must be placed before Dec. 15 to be ready before Christmas. Most purchases can be made online , but call 751-7870 for larger wreaths or bulk orders. “I don’t get a wreath up until after the holidays because things are so busy,” Douglas said. “But I wouldn’t have it any other way.” We invite you to add your comments. We encourage a thoughtful exchange of ideas and information on this website. By joining the conversation, you are agreeing to our commenting policy and terms of use . More information is found on our FAQs . You can modify your screen name here . Comments are managed by our staff during regular business hours Monday through Friday as well as limited hours on Saturday and Sunday. Comments held for moderation outside of those hours may take longer to approve. Please sign into your Press Herald account to participate in conversations below. 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VP Sara Duterte —Richard A. Reyes Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin —House of Representatives photo MANILA, Philippines — The progressive Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) said it would file a second impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte today at the House of Representatives, seven days before Congress goes on Christmas break. In a media advisory, Bayan said the new complaint would be signed by 50 representatives from the organizations of its network, as well as other concerned citizens. Bayan president Renato Reyes, who will serve as the lead complainant, told the Inquirer that their filing will cite just one of the six grounds for impeachment: betrayal of public trust, with the specific acts related to the use of the P612 million in confidential funds by the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education from 2022 to 2023, the subject of an ongoing House investigation. The complaint will be endorsed by opposition Makabayan lawmakers ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro, Gabriela Rep. Arlene Brosas, and Kabataan Rep. Raoul Manuel, who earlier criticized President Marcos for trying to persuade his allies in the lower chamber not to file an impeachment complaint against his erstwhile UniTeam partner. READ: First impeachment complaint vs VP Sara filed at House Former Bayan Muna representative and lawyer Neri Colmenares will serve as the group’s legal counsel. Malacañang has distanced itself from the impeachment cases against Duterte, with the President himself earlier admitting that he had advised lawmakers to steer clear of such moves against the Vice President and focus on the bigger issues facing the nation. READ: Bersamin: President’s office hands off Sara Duterte impeachment In a statement on Tuesday, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin reiterated that the Office of the President had nothing to do with the petitions initiated by private individuals. “The impeachment complaint filed in the House by several private citizens is clearly the complainants’ independent initiative, and its endorsement the prerogative of any member of the House,” he said in a Viber message to Palace reporters. “The Office of the President has nothing to do with it,” Bersamin emphasized. He also noted that the President’s earlier statement expressing disagreement with the filing of an impeachment case against Duterte is “unambiguous.” “What will happen if somebody files an impeachment? It will tie down the House, it will tie down the Senate. It will just take up all our time and for what? For nothing,” the President told reporters on Friday last week. Bersamin repeated Mr. Marcos’ statement to dispute insinuations that Malacañang was behind the moves. “Any suggestion that that is politically motivated or instigated by our side—no, that is never true,” he said. On Monday, an Akbayan-endorsed impeachment complaint filed by 16 individuals from various civil society and advocacy groups, as well as relatives of the victims of the war on drugs, was filed, citing five of the six grounds for impeachment listed in the 1987 Constitution. Former Sen. Leila de Lima, who serves as the group’s spokesperson, said they are charging Duterte for culpable violation of the Constitution, graft and corruption, bribery, betrayal of public trust, and other high crimes. Treason is the other cause for impeachment under the Charter. Both complaints will likely be consolidated before it is put to a vote. An impeachment proceeding starts with the House committee on justice, which reviews whether the complaint is sufficient in form and substance. After its investigation, the committee must submit a report to the House within 60 session days with a resolution, which will be considered by the House within 10 session days. Following the committee’s review, the members of the House will vote on whether to adopt the articles of impeachment and the concurrence of a third of all members is required to move the process forward. If the House approves the articles of impeachment, the case moves to the Senate, which acts as the impeachment court, as provided in Section 3(7) of the Constitution. A two-thirds majority of all senators is needed to convict and remove the Vice President, which means at least 16 out of 24 senators must vote in favor of impeachment. Senate President Francis Escudero on Tuesday called on his colleagues to refrain from making any public comments regarding the impeachment complaint filed against Duterte. He said the filing and endorsement of a complaint in the House “marks the beginning of a process enshrined in our Constitution to ensure accountability among our highest public officials.” “Should the Senate be called upon to act as an impeachment court, any perception of bias or prejudgment would undermine not only the integrity of the impeachment trial but also the public’s trust in the Senate as an institution,” he explained. “In light of this development, I reiterate my call to my colleagues in the Senate to refrain from making any public comments or statements regarding the allegations in the complaint’s articles of impeachment,” Escudero said in a statement. According to Escudero, while impeachment is often described as a political exercise, it is crucial that members of the Senate approach it “with the impartiality and objectivity demanded of us.” “We must remain steadfast in upholding the principles of justice and fairness, ensuring that every step of the process adheres to the Rule of Law,” he stressed. He also reminded senators that the impeachment complaint should not distract them from performing their jobs, noting that impeachment proceedings are “inherently divisive and have the potential to polarize the government and the public.” Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino agreed, saying it would be unethical for senators to comment on the impeachment complaint filed against Duterte. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . “As chair of the Senate committee on rules, any member should not make any comment because if ever it reaches the Senate, we will be the impeachment judge. So we should not comment on something that we may later decide on. So to be ethical and also based on the rules, we should refrain from issuing statements or comments,” he told reporters.

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INS Arighat's K-4 missile test: A giant leap in India’s naval defenceIndia on Saturday accorded former premier Manmohan Singh, one of the architects of the country’s economic liberalisation in the early 1990s, a state funeral with full military honours, complete with a gun salute. Singh, who held office from 2004 to 2014, died at the age of 92 on Thursday, after which seven days of state mourning were declared. The honours were led by President Draupadi Murmu with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance, along with the country’s top civilian and military officials. Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck also attended the ceremony. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, who called the former prime minister his mentor and guide, joined Singh’s family as they prayed before his cremation. Earlier, mourners gathered to pay their respects to Singh. His coffin, draped in garlands of flowers, was flanked by a guard of honour and carried to his Congress Party headquarters in New Delhi. It was then taken through the capital to the cremation grounds, accompanied by guards of soldiers and accorded full state honours. Modi called Singh one of India’s “most distinguished leaders”. Opposition Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said he had lost “a mentor and guide”, adding that Singh had “led India with immense wisdom and integrity”. US President Joe Biden called Singh a “true statesman”, saying that he “charted pathbreaking progress that will continue to strengthen our nations – and the world – for generations to come”. The former prime minister was an understated technocrat who was hailed for overseeing an economic boom in his first term. Singh’s second stint ended with a series of major corruption scandals, slowing growth and high inflation. Singh’s unpopularity in his second term, and lacklustre leadership by Nehru-Gandhi scion Rahul Gandhi, the current opposition leader in the lower house, led to Modi’s first landslide victory in 2014. Born in 1932 in the mud-house village of Gah in what is now Pakistan and was then British-ruled India, Singh studied economics to find a way to eradicate poverty in the vast nation. He won scholarships to attend both Cambridge, where he obtained a first in economics, and Oxford, where he completed his doctorate. Singh worked in a string of senior civil service posts, served as a central bank governor and also held various jobs with global agencies including the United Nations. He was tapped in 1991 by then Congress prime minister P.V. Narasimha Rao to serve as finance minister and reel India back from the worst financial crisis in its modern history. Though he had never held an elected post, he was declared the National Congress’s candidate for the highest office in 2004. In his first term, Singh steered the economy through a period of nine per cent growth, lending India the international clout it had long sought. He also sealed a landmark nuclear deal with the United States that he said would help India meet its growing energy needs. President Murmu said that Singh would “always be remembered for his service to the nation, his unblemished political life and his utmost humility”.

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