Yeah I heavily doubt the executive branch ad no power. Harris most likely controls them
First off, sorry for the delayed response as I’m currently on vacation and unplugged for a week. Anyway.
For those who don't want to watch Tim Pool:
I really hope to all Americans of the Republican, or hell, even the Democrat variety who still appreciates accountable government (yeah, I know) start blasting your elected officials about this, and get them to either reneg this whole idea, or to revoke the immunity on FISA.
And if the Capitol police somehow come to your door because you're "harassing" elected officials by...petitioning your elected officials, tell them to get the fuck off your property, get a warrant, and RECORD everything.
You are REALLY overestimating the size and reach of the USCP. For one, it’s a pretty small organization. Second, they’ve had this power for DECADES, it’s just never been an issue because it’s rare for them to have to be involved in something like this as opposed to the FBI.
Also, fun but true story: Until the USCP went professional in 1982ish, all one had to do was get offered a job by your senator or representative. It was a political sinecure. All you had to pass for a marksmanship test, for example, was to take a revolver out in a field, and as long as you hit the bullseye once, you passed. If you didn’t? Well, you still got the job and the gun, you just weren’t given any bullets. Yes, really.
So, while they’re good at what they do (one of the perks of federal LEO training is an effectively unlimited budget and resources), this kvetching about them becoming some “secret police” is hilarious, especially since turnover in the department is actually pretty high (as with other LEO jobs, it often involves a lot of overtime, which, while it’s good for your bank account, also burns officers out).
If you want to be freaked out about domestic security and whatnot, fine, but you all need to take a minute or two and find someone who actually has been in the system or something who can help you separate the facts from the bullshit. And the internet is full of it. Otherwise you are all stressing yourself out for nothing.
Or don’t, I guess, but just some friendly advice. Take it or don’t, I don’t care. Anyway, dropping off again for a bit again so response may be delayed