https://www.axios.com/domestic-terrorism-biden-national-strategy-911d11a2-89aa-4119-a917-e608fcb56a22.html

Prevent domestic terrorism recruitment and mobilization to violence

The government will address online terrorist recruitment and mobilization by increasing information-sharing efforts with tech and creating "innovative ways to foster digital literacy."

The U.S. recently joined a global coalition with tech companies that will work to develop new solutions "while safeguarding the freedom of online expression."

DHS will allocate over $77 million to state, local, tribal, and territorial partners to address to the threat.

https://www.christchurchcall.com/advisory-network.html

The Christchurch Call Advisory Network membership has been drawn from interested civil society groups, who represent a range of perspectives, including human rights, freedom of expression, digital rights, counter-radicalization, victim support and public policy. Many of the Advisory Network members have been engaged on the Christchurch Call since its launch and are committed to continuing to share their expertise.

https://www.christchurchcall.com/

Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, and French President, Emmanuel Macron brought together Heads of State and Government and leaders from the tech sector to adopt the Christchurch Call.

The Christchurch Call is a commitment by Governments and tech companies to eliminate terrorist and violent extremist content online. It rests on the conviction that a free, open and secure internet offers extraordinary benefits to society. Respect for freedom of expression is fundamental. However, no one has the right to create and share terrorist and violent extremist content online.

https://www.axios.com/domestic-terrorism-biden-national-strategy-911d11a2-89aa-4119-a917-e608fcb56a22.html

Disrupt and deter domestic terrorism activity

FBI field offices and U.S. attorneys have made the threat of domestic terrorism their top priority. President Biden's FY 2022 budget proposal includes over $100 million in additional resources for the DOJ, FBI, and DHS to increase personnel and access to intelligence-sharing and training.

The Justice Department is considering whether new legislative authorities "that balance safety and the protection of civil liberties" are needed.

The Office of Personnel Management will increase screening efforts and consider updating application forms to work for the federal government to ensure it does not employ potential domestic terrorists.

Confront long-term contributors to domestic terrorism

The administration will work to protect Americans from "racial, ethnic, and religious hatred," stem the flow of firearms to potential domestic terrorists, and reduce bias within law enforcement — each identified as potential "long-term contributors" to domestic terrorism.

The strategy also calls for finding new ways to "counter the polarization often fueled by disinformation, misinformation, and dangerous conspiracy theories online."

Understand and share domestic terrorism-related information

The FBI and Justice Department "have implemented a robust system to methodically track domestic terrorism cases nationwide," according to the White House.

The State Department will continue to assess whether foreign entities linked to domestic terrorism can be designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations.

The Treasury Department is seeking to enhance the identification of terrorist financing, while the Department of Homeland Security is creating a stronger mechanism for receiving and analyzing open-source information.

https://www.businessinsider.com/melinda-gates-meets-biden-hill-officials-white-house-paid-leave-2021-6

The billionaire and philanthropist is expected to go to Capitol Hill to meet with senators on Tuesday, including Sen. Patty Murray of Washington, French Gates' home state, Axios reported, citing unnamed advisors.

French Gates, who announced her divorce from Bill Gates in May, visited the White House on Monday to meet Chief of Staff Ron Klain, Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice, and other senior administration officials, Axios reported.

French Gates has an investment firm called Pivotal Ventures, which aims to advance social progress in the US.

The company, which French Gates founded in 2015, advocates for policies that are part of President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan, including paid leave and childcare.