3 chapters across the catalog
ABC News reports on a secret Department of Homeland Security policy that allegedly prevented immigration officials from reviewing the social media posts of visa applicants like Tashfeen Malik. The policy was reportedly implemented to avoid bad public relations for the Obama administration. State Department spokesperson John Kirby confirms the process is under review but notes that privacy settings often make such efforts difficult.
San Bernardino Investigation, Radicalization and Ballistics
The investigation into the San Bernardino shooting reveals that the perpetrators were radicalized as early as 2013, prior to their engagement. A discussion on the ballistics of the AR-15 rifle ensues, with questions raised about the nature of the injuries reported versus the expected damage from .223 caliber ammunition. The hosts express skepticism regarding the official narrative of the event.
FBI Investigation and Tashfeen Malik's Facebook Pledge
The FBI investigates the digital fingerprints of Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik, recovering crushed cell phones from a trash can. Rita Katz of the SITE Intelligence Group reports that Malik pledged allegiance to ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi on Facebook during the attack. The hosts question the necessity of physical "digital fingerprints" when the data exists on Facebook's servers.
