All articles tagged with #capitol security
Originally Published 6 months ago — by uscp.gov
US Capitol Police officers arrested Nolan R. Churan after discovering multiple firearms, knives, a bow & arrow, and other weapons in his vehicle near the Capitol Grounds, with charges including unlawful activities and weapons violations; the incident did not appear to be linked to Congress.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Michigan Advance
Ted Nugent was found to have a weapon on him during a visit to the Michigan Capitol due to a security screening failure; he complied with police after being notified, highlighting a lapse in security protocols.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from three House Republicans who were fined for bypassing metal detectors installed after the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. The court's decision follows a similar case involving GOP members flouting a mask mandate. The Republicans argued that the fines violated the Constitution's 27th Amendment, but the court upheld the ruling that the judiciary doesn't have oversight of Congress. The metal detectors were removed in 2023 after Republicans gained a majority in the House, but the issue resurfaced when a lawmaker requested a rule to ban guns from a committee room.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Donald Trump mistakenly blames Nikki Haley for security issues during the Jan. 6 insurrection, confusing her with Nancy Pelosi, and claims that evidence was destroyed. He falsely asserts that Haley was in charge of security and turned down 10,000 troops, despite Pelosi not being responsible for Capitol security. Critics mock Trump's remarks, questioning his grasp of the situation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Newsweek
Donald Trump mistakenly claimed that Nikki Haley was in charge of security at Congress during the January 6, 2021, riot, leading to widespread mockery and accusations of mental decline. Trump's confusion between Haley and Nancy Pelosi sparked social media criticism, with some suggesting he is suffering from dementia. Despite Trump's recent win in the Iowa Republican caucus, a poll shows Haley trailing him by only four points in New Hampshire. The incident has reignited discussions about the mental acuity of both Trump and President Biden, with a majority of Americans expressing reluctance about their potential 2024 presidential runs.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
House Speaker Mike Johnson initially stated that the complete surveillance footage from the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol would be blurred to protect participants from being charged by law enforcement. However, his spokesman later clarified that the blurring was intended to prevent retaliation against private citizens by non-governmental actors, as the Department of Justice already had access to the unblurred footage. The blurred footage has been in possession of federal investigators for nearly three years and has been used to identify suspects in the riot. Over 1,200 people have been charged in connection with Jan. 6. Johnson emphasized the importance of transparency but faced criticism from Democrats for releasing the full footage.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO
House Republicans are torn between downplaying the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol and investigating security vulnerabilities that remain unresolved since the attack. Some GOP lawmakers have stoked false narratives that blame the attack on police, Democrats, or far-left agitators. While most admit privately that Jan. 6 was the work of a violent mob, they have a political calculus to consider: a not-insignificant faction of their party is hellbent on rewriting the history of the day.