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 closely with other congressional leaders and “all appropriate federal, state and local authorities” to address these security concerns. “Based on today’s briefing, we have grave concerns about ongoing and violent threats to our democracy,” the lawmakers said in a joint statement. “It is clear that more must be done to preempt, penetrate, and prevent deadly and seditious assaults by domestic violent extremists in the days ahead.” The joint statement was signed by Rep. Jerrold Nadler, chair of the judiciary committee; Rep. Adam Schiff, chair of the intelligence committee; Rep. Bennie Thompson, chair of the homeland security committee; Rep. Adam Smith, armed services committee chair; and Rep. Carolyn Maloney, oversight committee chair. A joint statement from key House Democratic committee chairs after a briefing by the FBI and DC US Attorney's office involving the deadly riots on the Capitol: pic.twitter.com/WVvy0dOJxh — Sahil Kapur January 12, 2021 Although the statement did not detail specific threats, law enforcement has reportedly warned House Democrats of “multiple plots to harm lawmakers.” A Georgia man was arrested last week for threatening to kill House Speaker Nancy Pelosi; USA Today reported Tuesday that an Illinois man was charged with sending death threats to four U.S. House members.

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FBI, Biden administration probe Thanksgiving hoax bomb threats targeting lawmakers, Trump picks
3 weeks, 3 days ago

FBI, Biden administration probe Thanksgiving hoax bomb threats targeting lawmakers, Trump picks

Firstpost  

Rep. Seth Magaziner, a House Democrat from Rhode Island, said on Friday he was targeted by a bomb threat at home, a day after six Democratic lawmakers from Connecticut reported similar threats. These included Reps. Joe Courtney, Jim Himes, John Larson and Jahana Hayes US President Joe Biden has said that his administration will work with the FBI to probe …

Biden says working with FBI on hoax threats to US lawmakers, Trump cabinet picks
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Biden says working with FBI on hoax threats to US lawmakers, Trump cabinet picks

India Today  

US President Joe Biden said on Friday that his administration was working with the FBI to address "swatting" and bomb threats made this week targeting lawmakers and several of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks. Representative Seth Magaziner, a House Democrat from Rhode Island, said on Friday he was targeted by a bomb threat at home, a day after six Democratic …

Hoax bomb threats to Democrats were ‘signed with MAGA,’ says House leader
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Hoax bomb threats to Democrats were ‘signed with MAGA,’ says House leader

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. open image in gallery Senator Chris Murphy was one of the targeted Democrats “These …

Democratic Lawmakers Were Targeted by Bomb Threats on Thanksgiving
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Democratic Lawmakers Were Targeted by Bomb Threats on Thanksgiving

Live Mint  

-- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said lawmakers from his party had been targeted by “violent threats” over the Thanksgiving holiday that included claims of bombs and swatting calls to law enforcement, following similar incidents directed against some of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks. The incidents against the Democratic lawmakers “ranged from detailed threats of a pipe bomb placed in …

Democrats targeted in Thanksgiving bomb threats after Trump’s cabinet picks face similar incidents
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Democrats targeted in Thanksgiving bomb threats after Trump’s cabinet picks face similar incidents

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 At least five Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut received …

Donald Trump Cabinet picks targeted with 'swatting': What is it?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Donald Trump Cabinet picks targeted with 'swatting': What is it?

Firstpost  

Several of US President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees, including Elise Stefanik, Lee Zeldin, and Pete Hegseth, were targeted by bomb threats and swatting incidents this week. Swatting, a dangerous hoax that sends armed police to false emergencies, has surged, costing lives and resources Several of United States President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees were recently targeted by bomb threats and swatting …

Trump 2.0 cabinet nominees report 'unAmerican' bomb threats, FBI on the lookout
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump 2.0 cabinet nominees report 'unAmerican' bomb threats, FBI on the lookout

Firstpost  

Without saying who was targeted, transition team spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said these incidents ranged from bomb threats to “swatting”. The FBI said “we take all potential threats seriously” Several members of Donald Trump’s incoming administration have received threats including bomb alerts, a spokeswoman for the president-elect said Wednesday. Without saying who was targeted, Leavitt said these incidents ranged from bomb …

FBI confirms Trump cabinet picks targeted with bomb threats, ‘swatting’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

FBI confirms Trump cabinet picks targeted with bomb threats, ‘swatting’

Al Jazeera  

An FBI statement says there were ‘numerous’ threats targeting Trump cabinet picks and appointees to his government. “The FBI is aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees, and we are working with our law enforcement partners,” the bureau said on Wednesday. “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees and …

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump arrives to speak at a meeting of the House GOP conference, followed by Rep. Elise Stefanik on Nov. 13 in Washington. Several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks,” Trump’s transition said Wednesday. “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees and Administration appointees …

Domestic extremists with ‘election-related grievances’ could turn to violence in final weeks of election, FBI and DHS warn
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Domestic extremists with ‘election-related grievances’ could turn to violence in final weeks of election, FBI and DHS warn

CNN  

CNN — The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are concerned that “election-related grievances,” such as a belief in voter fraud, could motivate domestic extremists to engage in violence in the weeks before and after the November election, as it did during the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, according to a new intelligence bulletin from the agencies. …

Nancy Pelosi Calls Trump 'Domestic Enemy' In New Jan. 6 Footage
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nancy Pelosi Calls Trump 'Domestic Enemy' In New Jan. 6 Footage

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING New footage of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and its aftermath follows then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as she’s evacuated from the building and grappling with how to respond. The clips, obtained by CNN, show Pelosi fully understood the gravity of the moment as they evacuated, telling her staffers and security detail to “consider …

Feds concerned about potential ‘retaliatory’ attacks at DNC following Trump assassination attempt
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Feds concerned about potential ‘retaliatory’ attacks at DNC following Trump assassination attempt

CNN  

CNN — US security officials are on alert for possible retaliatory attacks against Democrats following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, according to a new intelligence report obtained by CNN. The threat assessment — prepared jointly by the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and other agencies, including local police in Illinois — outlines various potential security concerns surrounding …

FBI warns Congress against possible coordinated attack in US after Russia massacre
8 months, 1 week ago

FBI warns Congress against possible coordinated attack in US after Russia massacre

Hindustan Times  

The FBI is concerned about the possibility of an organized attack in the United States similar to the one that killed scores at a Russian concert hall last month, the bureau's director plans to tell a House of Representatives panel on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats to American …

'Threat environment is very high': Feds warn election officials of 'alarming' 2024
10 months, 1 week ago

'Threat environment is very high': Feds warn election officials of 'alarming' 2024

Raw Story  

State election officials are being warned that they are under threat as the 2024 vote approaches — and the risk is very real. “The threat environment, unfortunately, is very high,” said Tim Langan, executive assistant director for the Criminal, Cyber, Response, and Services Branch of the FBI. The report gave an example of Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams, who …

'Chilling preview': Ex-FBI official warns MAGA threats against judges are just the start
1 year ago

'Chilling preview': Ex-FBI official warns MAGA threats against judges are just the start

Raw Story  

The Colorado Supreme Court justices who ruled to bump former President Donald Trump from the ballot have already been inundated with violent threats that include the warning “this ends when we kill these f---ers,” and that could spell trouble for the entire nation, a former FBI official warns. Former FBI official Frank Figliuzzi said in a column for MSNBC Friday …

FBI director warns about threats to Americans from those inspired by Hamas attack on Israel
1 year, 1 month ago

FBI director warns about threats to Americans from those inspired by Hamas attack on Israel

LA Times  

FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on threats to the homeland, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. FBI Director Christopher Wray warned on Tuesday that Hamas’ rampage inside Israel could inspire violence in the U.S., telling lawmakers that multiple foreign extremist groups have called for attacks against Americans …

Rising political threats take US into uncharted territory as 2024 election looms
1 year, 4 months ago

Rising political threats take US into uncharted territory as 2024 election looms

Associated Press  

DENVER — This week’s confrontation that ended with FBI agents fatally shooting a 74-year-old Utah man who threatened to assassinate President Joe Biden was just the latest example of how violent rhetoric has created a more perilous political environment across the U.S. Six days earlier, a 52-year-old Texas man was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for threatening to kill …

US Senate report highlights Capitol riot intelligence ‘failures’
1 year, 5 months ago

US Senate report highlights Capitol riot intelligence ‘failures’

Al Jazeera  

FBI downplayed threats of violence by Trump supporters ahead of January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, report says. Washington, DC – United States intelligence agencies “received numerous early warnings” ahead of the 2021 attack on the Capitol but failed to accurately assess the threat, a new Senate report has said. “In advance of the attack, multiple news agencies, …

McCarthy gives Tucker Carlson access to thousands of hours of Jan. 6 surveillance footage
1 year, 10 months ago

McCarthy gives Tucker Carlson access to thousands of hours of Jan. 6 surveillance footage

LA Times  

Former President Trump talks with Fox News host Tucker Carlson as Donald Trump Jr., center, looks on at a golf tournament in Bedminster, N.J., in July 2022. Thousands of hours of surveillance footage from the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol are being made available to Fox News host Tucker Carlson, a stunning level of access granted by House …

Read it: J6 Committee releases its final report
2 years ago

Read it: J6 Committee releases its final report

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON - The congressional panel probing the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol released its final report late on Thursday, outlining its case that former U.S. President Donald Trump should face criminal charges of inciting the deadly riot. On Monday, the committee asked federal prosecutors to charge the Republican former president with four crimes, including obstruction and insurrection, …

After Pelosi attack, House chair wants answers from police
2 years, 1 month ago

After Pelosi attack, House chair wants answers from police

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A top ally of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is demanding fresh answers from the U.S. Capitol Police about security failures that led to a brutal attack on Pelosi’s husband last week, questioning the embattled agency about whether it can keep lawmakers and their families safe. House Administration Committee Chairwoman Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., sent a four-page letter to Capitol …

Ahead of Election Day, U.S. agencies warn of potential attacks by extremists
2 years, 1 month ago

Ahead of Election Day, U.S. agencies warn of potential attacks by extremists

NPR  

Ahead of Election Day, U.S. agencies warn of potential attacks by extremists Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Wallheiser/Getty Images Mark Wallheiser/Getty Images U.S. security agencies have issued a heightened threat advisory, warning of a potential attacks on political candidates, election officials and others. With less than two weeks before Election Day, President Biden on Friday called on political figures …

Read the email warning an FBI official that agents agreed with the Capitol attack on Jan. 6
2 years, 2 months ago

Read the email warning an FBI official that agents agreed with the Capitol attack on Jan. 6

Raw Story  

The FBI and Director Christopher Wray are all coming under fire after the latest public hearing of the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on Congress and attempt to overthrow the election. NBC News reported Friday that not only did the FBI fail to act ahead of Jan. 6, but a top FBI official was also warned after …

Threats To Federal Law Enforcement Reportedly Rising Since Mar-A-Lago Search
2 years, 4 months ago

Threats To Federal Law Enforcement Reportedly Rising Since Mar-A-Lago Search

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Federal authorities are warning of a spike in threats to law enforcement following last week’s FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home, according to an intelligence bulletin cited by several news outlets. “The FBI and DHS have observed an increase in threats to federal law enforcement and to a lesser extent other law enforcement and …

FBI Director receives threats in wake of Mar-a-Lago raid
2 years, 4 months ago

FBI Director receives threats in wake of Mar-a-Lago raid

Salon  

The director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations recently shared details about the disturbing threats he's received since agents searched former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago property in Florida. "I'm always concerned about threats to law enforcement," Wray said during a news conference at the FBI's Omaha, Neb., office. Per HuffPost, "reactions included the ubiquitous 'Lock and load' and calls for …

FBI’s Wray denounces threats following search of Trump home
2 years, 4 months ago

FBI’s Wray denounces threats following search of Trump home

Associated Press  

— The director of the FBI had strong words Wednesday for supporters of former President Donald Trump who have been using violent rhetoric in the wake of his agency’s search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home. Christopher Wray, who was appointed as the agency’s director in 2017 by Trump, called threats circulating online against federal agents and the Justice Department “deplorable and …

Liz Cheney nails Fox News host after he tries to ‘blame the Capitol Police’ for Jan. 6
2 years, 5 months ago

Liz Cheney nails Fox News host after he tries to ‘blame the Capitol Police’ for Jan. 6

Raw Story  

Rep. Liz Cheney responded to a Fox News host after he suggested that law enforcement and House Speaker Nancy Peolosi were responsible for the Jan. 6 attacks on the U.S. Capitol. In an interview on Sunday, Fox News host Bret Baier argued that the Jan. 6 Committee should be investigating why law enforcement failed to stop the riot that was …

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. …

Whistleblower: FBI used COUNTER-TERROR tactics to investigate parents
3 years, 1 month ago

Whistleblower: FBI used COUNTER-TERROR tactics to investigate parents

Daily Mail  

House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy slammed Joe Biden's Justice Department for an 'egregious abuse of power' on Tuesday and demanded Attorney General Merrick Garland testify before Congress about the counterterrorism tactics the FBI is using to investigate parents. Garland testified on October 21 that the Justice Department and its components were not using counterterrorism tactics to target 'concerned parents at …

Trump Made Clear 'Threat' To Officer Who Shot Ashli Babbitt, Says Ex-FBI Deputy Director
3 years, 4 months ago

Trump Made Clear 'Threat' To Officer Who Shot Ashli Babbitt, Says Ex-FBI Deputy Director

Huff Post  

A chilling statement by former President Donald Trump attacking the police officer who fatally shot Capitol rioter Ashli Babbitt is obviously a “threat,” warned former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe. This isn’t something we’re theorizing about,” he added, noting the effect Trump’s “words have on his most diehard and emotional supporters.” Trump said in a statement posted to Twitter by …

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 …

"It's now or never": Bipartisan congressional report finds Capitol police ignored Jan. 6 warnings
3 years, 6 months ago

"It's now or never": Bipartisan congressional report finds Capitol police ignored Jan. 6 warnings

Salon  

Capitol security officials failed to warn key law enforcement officers back in December about an impending attack on the Capitol building despite having prior knowledge of the plan's orchestration on social media. According to a 100-page Senate report released on Tuesday, the Capitol Police's intelligence division flagged various social media posts that plotted to breach the building. Police Chief Yogananda …

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’ …

Trump admin botched Capitol riot preparations, danger was in plain sight: Congresswoman
3 years, 7 months ago

Trump admin botched Capitol riot preparations, danger was in plain sight: Congresswoman

India Today  

A Democratic lawmaker on Wednesday plans to interrogate former security officials from Donald Trump's administration on failures to avert the deadly January 6 attack on the US Capitol, saying signs of looming danger had been in "plain sight." "The federal government was unprepared for this insurrection, even though it was planned in plain sight on social media for the world …

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 …

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 …

FBI chief warns violent ‘domestic terrorism’ growing in US
3 years, 9 months ago

FBI chief warns violent ‘domestic terrorism’ growing in US

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — FBI Director Christopher Wray bluntly labeled the January riot at the U.S. Capitol as “domestic terrorism” Tuesday and warned of a rapidly growing threat of homegrown violent extremism that law enforcement is scrambling to confront through thousands of investigations. “At the FBI, we’ve been sounding the alarm on it for a number of years now.” The violence at …

FBI director says Capitol riot was ‘domestic terrorism’
3 years, 9 months ago

FBI director says Capitol riot was ‘domestic terrorism’

LA Times  

FBI Director Christopher A. Wray called the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol an act of “domestic terrorism” and defended the bureau’s handling of intelligence in the days before a pro-Trump mob stormed past police and threatened the lives of lawmakers. Wray confirmed the report’s information was “raw, it was unverified.” “In a perfect world, we would have taken …

EXPLAINER: What were the warnings before the Capitol riot?
3 years, 9 months ago

EXPLAINER: What were the warnings before the Capitol riot?

Associated Press  

Capitol Police leadership had plenty of intelligence warning that armed extremists were planning to target the Capitol over President Donald Trump’s election loss, according to new testimony Thursday. “I cannot get past a glaring discrepancy between intelligence received and preparation,” Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Mass., said during Thursday’s hearing before the House Appropriations Committee. Pittman also faced questions about an FBI …

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 …

Ocasio-Cortez leads lawmakers recalling Capitol siege
3 years, 10 months ago

Ocasio-Cortez leads lawmakers recalling Capitol siege

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. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez D-N.Y., led colleagues in the hourlong session days before the former …

Police tighten Congress security in era of rising threats
3 years, 10 months ago

Police tighten Congress security in era of rising threats

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House’s chief law enforcement officer is tightening security for traveling lawmakers as Congress reassesses safety in an era when threats against members were surging even before Donald Trump’s supporters attacked the Capitol. Capitol Police officers will be stationed at Washington-area airports and the city’s Union Station train depot on busy travel days, the acting House sergeant at …

Biden orders threat assessment of violent domestic groups
3 years, 11 months ago

Biden orders threat assessment of violent domestic groups

Al Jazeera  

Top law enforcement and intelligence officials will look into the threats weeks after a riot at the US Capitol. Weeks after a violent pro-Donald Trump mob stormed the US Capitol, President Joe Biden is directing law enforcement and intelligence officials to conduct a full assessment of the threat of domestic violent ideologies in the United States, the White House announced …

Fears of ‘inside attack’ at Biden’s inauguration, defence officials warn
3 years, 11 months ago

Fears of ‘inside attack’ at Biden’s inauguration, defence officials warn

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 US defence officials on …

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