Congress protests: Capitol offices evacuated as pro-Trump rioters clash with police
4 years, 2 months ago

Congress protests: Capitol offices evacuated as pro-Trump rioters clash with police

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Supporters of Donald Trump clashed with police on the steps of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC as a joint session of Congress moved to certify electoral college results. Representative Adam Kinzinger told Fox News: “The president’s tweets have been insane … this is nothing short of an attempt to take over the government.” Lawmakers have tweeted that they are either sheltering in place or have been forced to vacate their offices due to the clashes. Staff in the Senate Press gallery informed reporters sitting at their desks that if protestors storm the Capitol building they will be ushered into the Senate chamber and the door will be locked.

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US Capitol rioters celebrate prison release after Trump pardons
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US Capitol rioters celebrate prison release after Trump pardons

Raw Story  

by Ulysse BELLIER When Kevin Loftus became one of the Capitol rioters granted a sweeping pardon by new US President Donald Trump, he walked out of the Philadelphia prison where he was being held and drove overnight to Washington without even stopping to change his clothes. Loftus was making a beeline for the Washington prison that has become a focal …

Guess Who Will Be Back In DC For Trump Inauguration: At Least 11 Capitol Rioters From 2021
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Guess Who Will Be Back In DC For Trump Inauguration: At Least 11 Capitol Rioters From 2021

ABP News  

As Donald Trump prepares to be sworn in for his second term, an unusual twist has emerged: some individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots have been granted court approval to attend the event. At least 20 Capitol riot defendants sought judicial permission to travel to Washington, D.C., for the inauguration, news agency Associated Press reported after a …

Donald Trump inauguration: I watched the Capitol riot unfold. What I saw this Jan. 6 is haunting.
2 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump inauguration: I watched the Capitol riot unfold. What I saw this Jan. 6 is haunting.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. In a statement Monday, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the rioters a “terrorist mob” who left behind broken statues, bloodied police officers, and hallways smeared in debris. Vice President Kamala Harris entered the chamber and, joined by House …

From violent riot to peaceful transfer of power, AP photographers retrace their steps on Jan. 6
2 months, 1 week ago

From violent riot to peaceful transfer of power, AP photographers retrace their steps on Jan. 6

Associated Press  

Monday’s certification by Congress of President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election was the first official step in the peaceful transfer of power. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The joint session of Congress convenes to confirm the Electoral College votes, affirming President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election, Monday, …

From violent riot to peaceful transfer of power, AP photographers retrace their steps on Jan. 6
2 months, 1 week ago

From violent riot to peaceful transfer of power, AP photographers retrace their steps on Jan. 6

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Monday’s certification by Congress of …

No Jan. 6 disruptions are expected as Trump’s win boosts Republicans’ faith in elections — for now
2 months, 1 week ago

No Jan. 6 disruptions are expected as Trump’s win boosts Republicans’ faith in elections — for now

Associated Press  

This Jan. 6 won’t be the same. Vice President Mike Pence returns to the House chamber after midnight, Jan. 7, 2021, to finish the work of the Electoral College after a mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol in Washington and disrupted the process. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Insurrectionists …

Jan. 6 can’t be denied in federal court
6 months, 1 week ago

Jan. 6 can’t be denied in federal court

Associated Press  

There are no broadcast television cameras inside the E. Barrett Prettyman federal courthouse on Constitution Avenue. Rioters scale a wall outside the Capitol as the mob of Donald Trump supporters stormed the building on Jan. 6, 2021. Then-President Donald Trump spoke to a crowd of his supporters during his “Stop the Steal” rally near the White House on Jan. 6, …

Jan. 6 Rioter Who First Breached The Capitol Building Gets More Than 4 Years In Prison
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jan. 6 Rioter Who First Breached The Capitol Building Gets More Than 4 Years In Prison

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A man who prosecutors say was the first to breach the Capitol building during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot was sentenced on Tuesday to more than four years in prison. Several other officers joined in to try to stop the rioters and ordered them to leave, after which Sparks walked to the front of the group and …

Trump Doubles Down On Pardoning Jan. 6 Rioters
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump Doubles Down On Pardoning Jan. 6 Rioters

Huff Post  

GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump on Wednesday doubled down on his promise to pardon those arrested for storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, including those who violently attacked police officers, if he is elected in November. “When Time magazine asked you if you would consider pardoning all the rioters, you said, ‘Yes, absolutely.’ You called them ‘patriots.’ One hundred …

Letters to the Editor: Three years after Jan. 6, Trump has been normalized. How did this happen?
1 year, 2 months ago

Letters to the Editor: Three years after Jan. 6, Trump has been normalized. How did this happen?

LA Times  

Police use pepper spray on rioters who were attempting to breach a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. To the editor: Reporter Sarah D. Wire’s first-person account of the U.S. Capitol riot had me reliving the terror, disbelief and disgust that many Americans experienced on Jan. 6, 2021. I say “many” because — impossible as it sounds …

DC mayor to Jan. 6 committee: Capitol riot happened because people thought Trump supporters would respect police
2 years, 2 months ago

DC mayor to Jan. 6 committee: Capitol riot happened because people thought Trump supporters would respect police

Raw Story  

Speaking to the Jan. 6 committee, Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser said that the security failure on Jan. 6, 2021, was due to the misconception that radical right-wingers would be police friendly, HuffPost reports. “People thought they were friendly to law enforcement and that they loved their country,” Bowser said in a transcript released by the Jan. 6 committee Thursday. …

5 key takeaways from January 6 panel’s report on US Capitol riot
2 years, 2 months ago

5 key takeaways from January 6 panel’s report on US Capitol riot

Al Jazeera  

Washington, DC – “One man” is ultimately responsible for last year’s attack on the United States Capitol: Former President Donald Trump. Here is a look at five key takeaways from the final report: Trump is ‘central cause’ of the riot The report unambiguously blamed Trump for the attack on the Capitol: “The central cause of January 6th was one man, …

US panel calls Capitol riot as 'multi-part plan' by Donald Trump to overturn election loss
2 years, 2 months ago

US panel calls Capitol riot as 'multi-part plan' by Donald Trump to overturn election loss

India Today  

A US Congress panel has released its final report on the Capitol riot and insurrection describing the events as a 'multi-part plan' by former US President Donald Trump to overturn the 2020 election loss to Joe Biden, a report said. READ | It strengthens me: Donald Trump reacts to Capitol riots panel vote for criminal charges Months after the Capitol …

Capitol rioter throws Trump under the bus in plea for leniency
2 years, 7 months ago

Capitol rioter throws Trump under the bus in plea for leniency

Raw Story  

A man who pleaded guilty earlier this year to a misdemeanor charge of engaging in disorderly or disruptive conduct for his role in the January 6th Capitol riots is now pointing the finger at former President Donald Trump. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane flags a new court filing in which convicted MAGA rioter Benjamin Larocca pleaded for leniency for his crimes …

Jan 6 rioter blames Trump for Capitol attack: ‘We were just following what he said’
2 years, 8 months ago

Jan 6 rioter blames Trump for Capitol attack: ‘We were just following what he said’

The Independent  

A man who earlier this year pleaded guilty to criminal charges related to the Capitol riot testified on Tuesday that he went to the attack at Donald Trump’s direction. Stephen Ayres told committee members during his testimony that he had never planned to go to the Capitol itself before Donald Trump’s rhetoric during his speech directing his supporters to march …

New video shows Capitol rioters’ reaction to Trump video in real time
2 years, 8 months ago

New video shows Capitol rioters’ reaction to Trump video in real time

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A new video of the scene inside the Capitol itself …

Capitol riots probe panel blames Donald Trump for 'attempted coup' on 6 January
2 years, 8 months ago

Capitol riots probe panel blames Donald Trump for 'attempted coup' on 6 January

Firstpost  

Testimony on Thursday showed how Donald Trump desperately clung to his own false claims of election fraud, beckoning supporters to the Capitol on 6 January, 2021, when Congress would certify the results, despite those around him insisting Joe Biden had won the election Washington: The House panel investigating the 6 January insurrection at the US Capitol has laid the blame …

Terrifying New Videos Show Capitol Rioters Breaching Police Line And Making Threats
2 years, 9 months ago

Terrifying New Videos Show Capitol Rioters Breaching Police Line And Making Threats

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING As the nation continues to learn more about the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, footage obtained by HuffPost reveals new details about how rioters broke through a police line that day as well as about the threats of lethal violence coming from the mob of Donald Trump supporters. While U.S. Capitol Police officers …

Takeaways: ‘Carnage’ at the Capitol and a case against Trump
2 years, 9 months ago

Takeaways: ‘Carnage’ at the Capitol and a case against Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — An injured officer who slipped in blood and spoke of “carnage.” Video of a huge, violent mob pushing through the U.S. Capitol. Takeaways from the Jan. 6 committee’s first hearing: LAYING IT ALL ON TRUMP Thompson laid out the committee’s initial findings that Trump led a “sprawling, multi-step conspiracy aimed at overturning the presidential election” and the insurrection …

Key takeaways from US Congress hearing on January 6 Capitol riot
2 years, 9 months ago

Key takeaways from US Congress hearing on January 6 Capitol riot

Al Jazeera  

Trump took centre stage as US lawmakers pushed to highlight the danger and violence of the 2021 attack on US Capitol. “On the morning of January 6, President Donald Trump’s intention was to remain president of the United States despite the lawful outcome of the 2020 election and in violation of his constitutional obligation to relinquish power,” she said. Al …

Committee investigating US Capitol Riots holds first public hearing, calls it an ‘attempted coup'
2 years, 9 months ago

Committee investigating US Capitol Riots holds first public hearing, calls it an ‘attempted coup'

India TV News  

Committee investigating US Capitol Riots holds first public hearing, calls it an ‘attempted coup' The committee revealed new video footage that showed a number of former President Donald Trump’s trusted aides and advisers, including his daughter Ivanka Trump, explaining that they knew the election was not stolen. US Capitol Riots: The US House of Representatives committee investigating last year’s US …

Security beefed up in Washington DC ahead of major anti-vaxx rally
3 years, 1 month ago

Security beefed up in Washington DC ahead of major anti-vaxx rally

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I am confident in our preparation for this weekend,” US Capitol Police Chief Tom …

Trump pushes conspiracy theory that federal agents were responsible for attack on US Capitol
3 years, 2 months ago

Trump pushes conspiracy theory that federal agents were responsible for attack on US Capitol

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump has furthered another baseless conspiracy theory about the …

January 6: A year on, a return to normalcy at US Capitol
3 years, 2 months ago

January 6: A year on, a return to normalcy at US Capitol

Al Jazeera  

Areas around the US Capitol that last year saw scenes of chaos and violence are calm, as the US commemorates its sombre anniversary. But over the past year, he says he has added a more recent event to his presentations: the day a mob of former President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol. Armed Capitol police officers stood along a …

Images of chaos: AP photographers capture US Capitol riot
3 years, 2 months ago

Images of chaos: AP photographers capture US Capitol riot

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — When supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, The Associated Press had nine photographers inside and outside the building. Jacob Anthony Chansley, center, with other insurrectionists who supported then-President Donald Trump, are confronted by U.S. Capitol Police in the hallway outside of the Senate chamber in the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021, in …

A timeline of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack — including when and how Trump responded
3 years, 2 months ago

A timeline of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack — including when and how Trump responded

NPR  

A timeline of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack — including when and how Trump responded Enlarge this image toggle caption Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images; Jon Cherry/Getty Images; Erin Schaff-Pool/Getty Images Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images; Jon Cherry/Getty Images; Erin Schaff-Pool/Getty Images January 6, 2021, was a Wednesday. Enlarge this image toggle caption Samuel Corum/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Samuel Corum/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Shortly …

Capitol Riot A Distant Memory In The Senate: Seems 'As If It Never Happened'
3 years, 2 months ago

Capitol Riot A Distant Memory In The Senate: Seems 'As If It Never Happened'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Join HuffPost and BuzzFeed News for a Twitter Spaces conversation about how the Capitol riot is still altering U.S. politics on Jan. 4 at 1 p.m. Sign up to be notified when the Space begins here. “It seems like it’s as if it never happened,” Sen. Lisa Murkowski said, recalling the hundreds of National Guard troops and …

Trump supporters plan ‘vigils’ across US on 6 January to support Capitol rioters
3 years, 2 months ago

Trump supporters plan ‘vigils’ across US on 6 January to support Capitol rioters

The Independent  

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Capitol riot: Officer Michael Fanone retires from police force ahead of anniversary
3 years, 2 months ago

Capitol riot: Officer Michael Fanone retires from police force ahead of anniversary

The Independent  

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Capitol riot: Trump supporters shown beating Officer Michael Fanone under ‘Blue Lives Matter’ flag
3 years, 4 months ago

Capitol riot: Trump supporters shown beating Officer Michael Fanone under ‘Blue Lives Matter’ flag

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New video has emerged …

New report details dangerous weaponry brought by Capitol rioters — despite claims they were unarmed
3 years, 5 months ago

New report details dangerous weaponry brought by Capitol rioters — despite claims they were unarmed

Salon  

Republican lawmakers have spent months gaslighting the American public on what transpired at the U.S. Capitol on January 6. "A Mother Jones investigation drawing on public video footage, congressional testimony, and documents from more than a dozen federal criminal cases reveals that various Trump supporters descended on DC that day armed for battle with guns and other potentially lethal weapons," …

In edgy Washington, police outnumber Jan. 6 protesters
3 years, 5 months ago

In edgy Washington, police outnumber Jan. 6 protesters

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In a city still on edge after the Jan. 6 insurrection, law enforcement bore down in large numbers on the Capitol on Saturday over concerns that a rally in support of the jailed rioters would turn violent. U.S. Capitol Police said they received intelligence information leading up to the weekend that was similar to what was missed in …

Washington braces for rally supporting January 6 Capitol rioters
3 years, 5 months ago

Washington braces for rally supporting January 6 Capitol rioters

Hindustan Times  

The ‘Justice for J6’ rally in support of pro-Trump rioters, who ransacked the US Capitol on January 6, is scheduled to be held on Saturday. The supporters are demanding that the US justice department drop charges against January 6 protesters who are not charged with “destruction of property” or “committing violence against police officers”. The black fence that surrounded the …

Capitol rally seeks to rewrite Jan. 6 by exalting rioters
3 years, 6 months ago

Capitol rally seeks to rewrite Jan. 6 by exalting rioters

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Some people are calling it Jan. 6 trutherism — they’re rewriting the narrative to …

‘We’re living in the Twilight Zone’: DC shrugs as Trump supporter causes hours-long disruption with bomb threat standoff
3 years, 6 months ago

‘We’re living in the Twilight Zone’: DC shrugs as Trump supporter causes hours-long disruption with bomb threat standoff

The Independent  

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Six months after riot, fence around US Capitol comes down
3 years, 8 months ago

Six months after riot, fence around US Capitol comes down

Al Jazeera  

The last sections of a high-security fence surrounding the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, are being removed on Friday, six months after supporters of former President Donald Trump overran the building in a riot. The decision to take down the remaining fence was based on the US Capitol Police’s assessment of the current threat and improved coordination with local …

Capitol riot report: Anger as Trump’s role excluded but new details of security failures revealed
3 years, 9 months ago

Capitol riot report: Anger as Trump’s role excluded but new details of security failures revealed

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A new report into the 6 January Capitol riot has …

Trump hires lawyer to fight capitol police officer’s lawsuit accusing him of inciting insurrection
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump hires lawyer to fight capitol police officer’s lawsuit accusing him of inciting insurrection

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former President Donald Trump has hired lawyers to defend him …

2 Capitol Police Officers Sue Trump For Injuries Sustained During Jan. 6 Riot
3 years, 11 months ago

2 Capitol Police Officers Sue Trump For Injuries Sustained During Jan. 6 Riot

NPR  

2 Capitol Police Officers Sue Trump For Injuries Sustained During Jan. 6 Riot Enlarge this image toggle caption Julio Cortez/AP Julio Cortez/AP Two U.S. Capitol police officers are suing former President Donald Trump, for allegedly inciting the riots that took over the Capitol building Jan. 6. Officers James Blassingame and Sidney Hemby argue in court documents reviewed by NPR that …

Trump defends Capitol rioters, says there was ‘zero threat’
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump defends Capitol rioters, says there was ‘zero threat’

The Hindu  

Former President Donald Trump on March 25 defended some of his supporters who rioted at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, saying they posed “zero threat” to the lawmakers who had assembled there to certify the Electoral College vote that confirmed Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential race. Mr. Trump complained to Fox News Channel’s Laura Ingraham that law enforcement …

Trump defends Capitol rioters, says there was ‘zero threat’
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump defends Capitol rioters, says there was ‘zero threat’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump on Thursday defended some of his supporters who rioted at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, saying they posed “zero threat” to the lawmakers who had assembled there to certify the Electoral College vote that confirmed Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential race. Trump complained to Fox News Channel’s Laura Ingraham that law enforcement …

Trump defends Capitol rioters, says there was ‘zero threat’ to lawmakers
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump defends Capitol rioters, says there was ‘zero threat’ to lawmakers

LA Times  

Former President Trump defended some of his supporters who rioted at the U.S. Capitol, saying Thursday that they posed “zero threat” to the lawmakers who had assembled to confirm President Biden’s victory in the November election. Trump complained to Fox News Channel’s Laura Ingraham that law enforcement was now “persecuting” the Capitol rioters, hundreds of whom have been arrested, while …

US Capitol calm as QAnon-militia ‘plot’ yet to materialise
4 years ago

US Capitol calm as QAnon-militia ‘plot’ yet to materialise

Al Jazeera  

Authorities say intelligence points to a plot to storm the US Capitol on or around March 4, though things remain quiet. National Guard troops and Capitol Police remained vigilant around the US Capitol on Friday as concerns remained over reported militia plans to storm the seat of government in a repeat of the January 6 riots as lawsuits and court …

Tight security at US Capitol after intelligence warns of militia plot to storm building
4 years ago

Tight security at US Capitol after intelligence warns of militia plot to storm building

Firstpost  

Washington: Law enforcement was on high alert Thursday around the US Capitol after intelligence uncovered a “possible plot” by a militia group to storm the iconic building again, two months after a mob of Donald Trump supporters smashed through windows and doors to try to stop Congress from certifying now-President Joe Biden’s victory. Initially it seemed as though the online …

US Law Enforcement on High Alert After Extremist Threat to Breach Capitol on March 4
4 years ago

US Law Enforcement on High Alert After Extremist Threat to Breach Capitol on March 4

News 18  

Law enforcement was on high alert Thursday around the U.S. Capitol after intelligence uncovered a possible plot by a militia group to storm the iconic building yet again, two months after a mob of Donald Trump supporters smashed through windows and doors to try to stop Congress from certifying now-President Joe Biden’s victory. Online chatter identified by authorities included discussions …

Police uncover ‘possible plot’ by militia to breach Capitol
4 years ago

Police uncover ‘possible plot’ by militia to breach Capitol

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Capitol Police say they have uncovered intelligence of a “possible plot” by a militia group to breach the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, nearly two months after a mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the iconic building to try to stop Congress from certifying now-President Joe Biden’s victory. “The United States Capitol Police Department is aware of …

Police Uncover 'Possible Plot' by Militia to Breach US Capitol on March 4
4 years ago

Police Uncover 'Possible Plot' by Militia to Breach US Capitol on March 4

News 18  

Capitol Police say they have intelligence showing a “possible plot” by a militia group to breach the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, nearly two months after a mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the iconic building to try to stop Congress from certifying now-President Joe Biden’s victory. “The United States Capitol Police Department is aware of and prepared for …

Revealed: Meet The Trump Fanatic Who Used A Stun Gun On A Cop At The Capitol Insurrection
4 years ago

Revealed: Meet The Trump Fanatic Who Used A Stun Gun On A Cop At The Capitol Insurrection

Huff Post  

The man in the red “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN” hat seemed to think he was untouchable. But it wasn’t until hours after a HuffPost inquiry to the bureau for this story that the tipster heard from an FBI special agent with questions specifically about a man named “Danny Rodriguez.” The lack of public law enforcement action against Rodriguez thus far …

Chief: Capitol Police were warned of violence before riot
4 years ago

Chief: Capitol Police were warned of violence before riot

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Capitol Police knew armed extremists were primed for violence at the iconic building on Jan. 6 and even provided officers with assault rifles to protect lawmakers, the acting chief acknowledged Wednesday. But Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman said intelligence collected ahead of the riot prompted the agency to take extraordinary measures, including the special arming of officers, intercepting radio …

US Capitol officials give conflicting accounts about FBI warning of violent protest from Trump supporters
4 years ago

US Capitol officials give conflicting accounts about FBI warning of violent protest from Trump supporters

ABC  

An FBI warning that a protest by Donald Trump's supporters could turn violent reached US Capitol Police the day before the deadly assault, but top officials in charge of securing Congress say they did not see it. Key points: The former Capitol Police chief says there were concerns about how deploying troops would look Senators have heard conflicting accounts about …

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