Violence erupts in DC as Trump supporters attempt to storm the Capitol building
3 years, 11 months ago

Violence erupts in DC as Trump supporters attempt to storm the Capitol building

Raw Story  

Supporters of President Donald Trump on Wednesday clashed with police in Washington D.C. as they tried to storm the Capitol building to block the certification of President-elect Joe Biden's victory. Multiple videos posted on social media show supporters to the president pushing past security barricades and trying to enter the building as police deployed pepper spray to keep them at bay. BREAKING: Trump supporters have breached the Capitol building, tearing down 4 layers of security fencing and are attempting to occupy the building — fighting federal police who are overrun This is the craziest thing I've ever seen in my life. Thousands, police can't stop them pic.twitter.com/VVdTUwV5YN — ELIJAH SCHAFFER January 6, 2021 Whoa: Trump supporters going at it with the police on the steps of the Capitol as Congress counts the Electoral College ballots inside pic.twitter.com/LiQhaa5KkQ — philip lewis January 6, 2021 #BREAKING | Trump supporters bypass police barricades and are storming the capitol.

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Law enforcement prepares for possible post-election violence in D.C.
2 months, 1 week ago

Law enforcement prepares for possible post-election violence in D.C.

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — The threat of political violence will likely hang over the nation’s capital in the weeks following Election Day, security experts say, despite intensive preparations by law enforcement officials determined to avoid another Jan. 6 insurrection. But the threats, attacks and shooting have led to questions about whether the two agencies are truly prepared for the presidential transition, especially …

Jan. 6 can’t be denied in federal court
3 months, 2 weeks 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, …

Trump Doubles Down On Pardoning Jan. 6 Rioters
4 months, 3 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?
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Watch as Biden marks third anniversary of January 6 attacks on US Capitol
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch as Biden marks third anniversary of January 6 attacks 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 Watch as Joe Biden marks the third anniversary of the …

Some Trump supporters ambivalent on calls for protests
1 year, 9 months ago

Some Trump supporters ambivalent on calls for protests

The Hindu  

Former President Donald Trump’s calls for protests ahead of his anticipated indictment in New York have generated mostly muted reactions from supporters, with even some of his most ardent loyalists dismissing the idea as a waste of time or a law enforcement trap. Ali Alexander, who as an organizer of the “Stop the Steal” movement staged rallies to promote Trump’s …

‘How dare…’: Biden slams Republicans for playing down January 6 Capitol attack
1 year, 9 months ago

‘How dare…’: Biden slams Republicans for playing down January 6 Capitol attack

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden said Wednesday that Republicans should be ashamed of supporting an effort by Fox News to play down the seriousness of the January 6, 2021 assault on Congress by a mob of Donald Trump supporters. U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to the news media after attending a closed Senate Democratic Caucus lunch at the U.S. Capitol in …

US Capitol Police ramp up security ahead of Biden’s State of the Union address
1 year, 10 months ago

US Capitol Police ramp up security ahead of Biden’s State of the Union address

CNN  

CNN — US Capitol Police are ramping up security for President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address to Congress next week, including adding a non-scalable fence around the Capitol grounds, according to two sources familiar with the plans. While there are no specific credible threats to the event, the Capitol Police bulletin notes that “recent incidents targeting politicians and …

Jan 6 Capitol Hill Riots 2nd Anniversary: Biden Says US Has ‘No Place’ for Voter Intimidation
1 year, 11 months ago

Jan 6 Capitol Hill Riots 2nd Anniversary: Biden Says US Has ‘No Place’ for Voter Intimidation

News 18  

Two years after the violent assault on the US Capitol, President Joe Biden said Friday that America has “no place” for political violence as he honored police who fought off the mob of Donald Trump supporters. The somber White House ceremony took place as a group of congressional Republicans — including some who still back Trump’s false claim that the …

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

New footage from the Justice Department shows 2-minute surge on the Capitol
2 years, 3 months ago

New footage from the Justice Department shows 2-minute surge on the Capitol

Raw Story  

In a new video released by the United States Department of Justice, Trump supporters are seen breaking into the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 6. Members of the United States Capitol Police are seen trying to stop the angry mob carrying Trump flags from entering the building. IN OTHER NEWS: Don McGahn had one foot out the door …

Trump incited US Capitol attack after 'unhinged' White House meeting: Panel
2 years, 5 months ago

Trump incited US Capitol attack after 'unhinged' White House meeting: Panel

India Today  

US lawmakers on Tuesday accused Donald Trump of inciting a mob of followers to attack the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in a last-ditch bid to remain in power fueled by a chaotic meeting with some of his most ardent supporters. Committee members said Trump incited the riot through his refusal to admit he lost the election and through …

Threat to democracy: The Hindu Editorial on the U.S. House panel probe into January 6 Capitol riots
2 years, 6 months ago

Threat to democracy: The Hindu Editorial on the U.S. House panel probe into January 6 Capitol riots

The Hindu  

The bipartisan Congressional committee looking into the deadly January 6, 2021, attack by a mob on the very seat of the Houses of the U.S. Congress has painted a clear picture of the attempt by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, even if that meant he might damage the U.S. …

Capitol officer recounts Jan. 6 ‘war scene’ in her testimony
2 years, 6 months ago

Capitol officer recounts Jan. 6 ‘war scene’ in her testimony

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards described to lawmakers the “war scene” that she and other officers faced when rioters began viciously attacking them on Jan. 6, 2021. “It was chaos.” The raw and graphic testimony from Edwards Thursday night played out in the first public hearing on the findings of the House committee investigating the insurrection on the …

Takeaways: ‘Carnage’ at the Capitol and a case against Trump
2 years, 6 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, 6 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 …

'Democracy Was Attacked': Joe Biden Slams Donald Trump In US Riots Anniversary Speech
2 years, 11 months ago

'Democracy Was Attacked': Joe Biden Slams Donald Trump In US Riots Anniversary Speech

ABP News  

New Delhi: United States President Joe Biden on Thursday slammed his predecessor Donald Trump for the Capitol riots which took place in the country a year back. — President Biden January 6, 2022 The veteran Democrat also alleged that former president Donald Trump "did nothing for hours" when the Capitol was under siege. "The former president of the United States …

January 6: A year on, a return to normalcy at US Capitol
2 years, 11 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 …

One year after Donald Trump's supporters stormed the US Capitol, fear still stalks America
2 years, 11 months ago

One year after Donald Trump's supporters stormed the US Capitol, fear still stalks America

ABC  

It took less than an hour for a peaceful yet passionate political rally to become one of the most documented crimes in American history. Tens of thousands of Donald Trump's most ardent supporters marched on and breached the US Capitol, turning the seat of American democracy into the scene of an unforgettable felony. A mob, mobilised by Donald Trump's false …

Images of chaos: AP photographers capture US Capitol riot
2 years, 11 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
2 years, 11 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 …

Trump supporters plan ‘vigils’ across US on 6 January to support Capitol rioters
2 years, 11 months ago

Trump supporters plan ‘vigils’ across US on 6 January to support Capitol 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. Read our privacy policy Trump supporters are reportedly planning “vigils” on 6 January to …

New report details dangerous weaponry brought by Capitol rioters — despite claims they were unarmed
3 years, 2 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, 3 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 …

‘We’re living in the Twilight Zone’: DC shrugs as Trump supporter causes hours-long disruption with bomb threat standoff
3 years, 4 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, 5 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, 6 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 …

US Senate report outlines security failures during Capitol breach
3 years, 6 months ago

US Senate report outlines security failures during Capitol breach

Al Jazeera  

The January 6 riot was marred by government, military, and law enforcement missteps, the Senate report says. A Senate investigation of the January 6 riot and breach of the US Capitol has uncovered broad government, military and law enforcement missteps ahead of the violent attack, including a breakdown within multiple intelligence agencies and a lack of training and preparation for …

U.S. Capitol Attack Is Reshaping The Federal Counterterrorism Budget
3 years, 6 months ago

U.S. Capitol Attack Is Reshaping The Federal Counterterrorism Budget

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Five months after supporters of former President Donald Trump launched a violent assault on the U.S. Capitol to stop the certification of Democrat Joe Biden’s presidential victory, the Jan. 6 attack is poised to reshape the federal government’s counterterrorism budget. The Department of Justice wants $40 million more in funds for 100 new positions in federal prosecutors’ …

US Capitol on lockdown as car rams into barricade, officer killed; driver shot dead
3 years, 8 months ago

US Capitol on lockdown as car rams into barricade, officer killed; driver shot dead

India Today  

A Capitol Police officer was killed Friday after a man rammed a car into two officers at a barricade outside the US Capitol and then emerged wielding a knife, law enforcement officials said. pic.twitter.com/GOVaMv8EXk — U.S. Capitol Police April 2, 2021 Correction: Constitution Avenue — U.S. Capitol Police April 2, 2021 The crash and shooting happened at a security checkpoint …

Trump defends Capitol rioters, says there was ‘zero threat’
3 years, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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 …

Trump's Capitol insurrection: A detailed timeline shows how the GOP owns January 6 lock, stock and barrel
3 years, 9 months ago

Trump's Capitol insurrection: A detailed timeline shows how the GOP owns January 6 lock, stock and barrel

Raw Story  

At last weekend's Conservative Political Action Conference, the Republican Party tried to rewrite history, in this case very recent history. In a directive that would have disastrous consequences, "The D.C. Guard was also told it would be allowed to deploy a quick-reaction force only as a measure of last resort," which in effect forced local D.C. officials to get a …

Tight security at US Capitol after intelligence warns of militia plot to storm building
3 years, 9 months 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
3 years, 9 months 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
3 years, 9 months 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
3 years, 9 months 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 …

US Capitol officials give conflicting accounts about FBI warning of violent protest from Trump supporters
3 years, 10 months 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 …

U.S. Capitol breach | Security officials to answer for Jan. 6 failures
3 years, 10 months ago

U.S. Capitol breach | Security officials to answer for Jan. 6 failures

The Hindu  

Congress is set to hear from former U.S. Capitol security officials for the first time about the massive law enforcement failures on January 6, the day a violent mob laid siege to the building and interrupted the presidential electoral count. Ms. Klobuchar, D-Minn., said senators will be especially focused on the timing of the deployment of the National Guard, which …

Impeachment trial videos: I was inside the Capitol riot. This week’s haunting new footage changed everything.
54 years, 11 months ago

Impeachment trial videos: I was inside the Capitol riot. This week’s haunting new footage changed everything.

Slate  

On Jan. 6, I arrived at the Capitol building a little after 3 p.m. “After this, we’re going to walk down—and I’ll be there with you—we’re going to walk down to the Capitol.” The video cuts to another shot simultaneously by someone inside the crowd. This was true with the Wall Street Journal and New York Times’ video investigations, and …

US Capitol Police chief apologises for failures in January 6 riot
3 years, 10 months ago

US Capitol Police chief apologises for failures in January 6 riot

Al Jazeera  

Admission comes as impeachment trial against Donald Trump for ‘incitement’ of the Capitol insurrection gets under way. The interim chief of the United States Capitol Police force has apologised for “failings” during this month’s deadly attack on the building by supporters of former President Donald Trump. In prepared testimony before Congress on Tuesday, Yogananda Pittman said Capitol Police “failed to …

US Capitol briefly put under lockdown due to 'external security treat'
3 years, 11 months ago

US Capitol briefly put under lockdown due to 'external security treat'

India TV News  

The Capitol Hill, the complex comprising of US Congress and its buildings, was briefly put under lockdown on Monday due to "an external security treat", local police said after a fire was reported a few blocks away. The American capital has been put under heightened security with the deployment of nearly 25,000 National Guards to prevent repeat of January 6 …

FBI says 100 arrested for Capitol Hill riots, agencies monitoring 'concerning online chatter'
3 years, 11 months ago

FBI says 100 arrested for Capitol Hill riots, agencies monitoring 'concerning online chatter'

India Today  

Following last week’s riots at the US Capitol in which hundreds of Trump supporters stormed the building in a bid to overturn the election results, US security agencies have said more than 100 people have been arrested so far. The security agencies are also monitoring “an extensive amount of concerning online chatter” ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on January …

A broad cross section of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, arrests show. Now what?
3 years, 11 months ago

A broad cross section of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, arrests show. Now what?

LA Times  

Early images of the U.S. Capitol siege captured the extremism of intruders as the insurrection was broadcast live. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said one of his officers — who resigned Thursday — had “penetrated” the Capitol building and was expected to face federal charges soon. Current and former law enforcement officials said a large chunk of Trump supporters so …

Armed Guards, Fences: Washington Under Heavy Security as Congress Weighs Trump's Impeachment
3 years, 11 months ago

Armed Guards, Fences: Washington Under Heavy Security as Congress Weighs Trump's Impeachment

News 18  

Lawmakers walked among armed National Guard patrols in the halls of the US Capitol on Wednesday, as downtown Washington was fenced off and boarded up while Congress weighed a historic second impeachment of President Donald Trump. The city at the heart of American democracy has been a shadow of itself during pandemic shutdowns, but now it is also under heavy …

House Democrats Express 'Grave Concerns' About Safety, 'Violent Threats' To Democracy
3 years, 11 months ago

House Democrats Express 'Grave Concerns' About Safety, 'Violent Threats' To Democracy

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING After meeting with the FBI on Tuesday, a group of top Democratic lawmakers expressed “grave concerns” about safety and said “more must be done” to preempt potential attacks by “domestic violent extremists.” The Democratic chairs of five House committees ― homeland security, justice, oversight, intelligence and armed services — said in a statement that they were working …

Law enforcement and military taking ‘unprecedented’ approach to security in D.C.
3 years, 11 months ago

Law enforcement and military taking ‘unprecedented’ approach to security in D.C.

LA Times  

Members of the National Guard sleep in the halls of the Capitol before the House convened to impeach President Trump, a week after the Capitol siege. National Guard troops deployed at the Capitol and on the streets of Washington were authorized to carry firearms late Tuesday, a break from tradition that reflected the heightening security concerns, a senior Defense official …

Capitol attack was assault on US Constitution, will defend it against all enemies: Top US military leaders
3 years, 11 months ago

Capitol attack was assault on US Constitution, will defend it against all enemies: Top US military leaders

India Today  

Top leaders of the US military have issued a rare joint statement saying the armed forces will defence the Constitution of the United States of America "against all enemies, foreign and domestic", and reminded service members of their duty to safeguard the Constitution. Terming the attack on the Capitol as a "violent riot", the statement said it was a "direct …

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