A former U.S. Capitol Police officer who was on duty on Jan. 6, 2021, is running for a U.S. House of Representatives seat that will soon become vacant, he announced on Jan. 5. Harry Dunn, the ex-officer, is joining the race for Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District, even though he doesn’t live there. Mr. Dunn helped […]
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) made public allegations on social media of being swatted twice in recent days and receiving death threats, accusing federal law enforcement of an inadequate response to the alleged threat. Swatting is falsely soliciting an emergency response from law enforcement in order to target a specific victim. Perpetrators commit this act by […]
U.S. Capitol Police arrested roughly 60 protesters on Dec. 19 calling for a ceasefire between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas. The demonstration occurred in the Rotunda in the Capitol. The anti-Israel protesters were taking a tour of the Capitol when they broke out into protest despite having been screened upon entry into the Capitol, […]
Capitol Police continues to retaliate against employees who file whistleblower complaints with the Capitol Police Office of Inspector General, a U.S. House oversight panel was told on July 19. “Numerous whistleblowers have come forward with claims of retaliation and abuse after speaking with the Office of Inspector General,” said Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.), chairman of […]
Video of a children’s choir singing the national anthem in the U.S. Capitol, only to be unceremoniously cut off by police, spread across social media on Friday. Capitol Police say singers from Rushingbrook Children’s Choir from Greenville, South Carolina, were stopped May 26 because of a miscommunication. Musical performances in the hallowed seat of Congress […]
In the latest move of the Republicans’ probe into President Joe Biden’s classified documents, they are turning their focus back to the Penn Biden center, where the documents were first found. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is meeting with China’s top economic official. We assess the current relationship between these two economic superpowers. House Speaker Kevin […]
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and congressional leaders hold a gold medal ceremony on Dec. 6 to honor the United States Capitol Police, the Washington D.C Metropolitan Police, and those who protected the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Order of Ceremony Welcome: Speaker Nancy Pelosi Presentation of the Colors: The United States Capitol Police Ceremonial […]
The Capitol Police is looking to hire its own criminal prosecutor to oversee allegations about individuals who have threatened or been violent toward Members of Congress and their staff. According to an advertisement for the role, USCP is looking for “a Special Assistant United States Attorney located in USCP District Offices in Washington, D.C.,” who will […]
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) on July 24 told Fox News that former President Donald Trump never issued an order to deploy the National Guard to protect the Capitol. Kash Patel says that by law the president can’t order deployment of the National Guard, but can only authorize their use. Patel says Trump authorized the use […]
House lawmakers will be offered up to $10,000 to strengthen their home security amid increasing threats of violence against lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. The stipend, announced by House Sergeant-at-Arms William Walker, would offer to cover up to $10,000 worth of expenses for upgrading home security systems, cameras and video recorders, locks, and […]
The U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) say that law enforcement agencies in the nation’s capital are planning “extra security” ahead of President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union (SOTU) Address scheduled for March 1, while citing plans by truck convoys to arrive around the same time. “Law enforcement agencies across the National Capital Region are […]
The U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) are under fire after the USCP inspector general opened an investigation into allegations that the department illegally entered the offices of GOP members of Congress, interviewed GOP staffers, and took photos of documents that were protected under congressional rules. In a Twitter thread, Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) alleged that his […]
On Capitol Hill, lawmakers are prepping for a big day of events marking one year since the Jan. 6 Capitol breach. On Thursday, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will speak. On Wednesday, the Department of Justice gave updates about their ongoing investigations into that day.
Agents on the Dignitary Protection Division of the U.S. Capitol Police will be required to be fully vaccinated or risk being reassigned. The deadline is December 6. Those agents protect congressional leaders like Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
The U.S Capitol Police (USCP) confirmed on Saturday that it has recommended “disciplinary action” for six officers over their handling of protesters on U.S. Capitol grounds on Jan. 6, following internal investigations. The department’s first official update on the investigations comes eight months after the breach of the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, which […]
