House Speaker Advocates for Public Access to Jan. 6 Footage
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, announced that the internal video footage from the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol will be posted on a public website, making it "available to all Americans." The decision aims to provide transparency and allow individuals to see for themselves what happened that day. However, the move has faced criticism from Democrats, who argue that it endangers security and goes against the objections of Capitol Police. The footage, totaling over 40,000 hours, will be released gradually over the next few months, with measures in place to protect the privacy of individuals.