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Capitol Police

Capitol Police Chief Says Capitol Security Necessitates ‘Permanent Fencing’

Capitol Police Chief Says Capitol Security Necessitates 'Permanent Fencing' Via Just The News: Acting U.S. Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman said in a statement on Thursday that "permanent fencing" is necessary to protect the Capitol. "In light of recent events, I can unequivocally say that vast improvements to the physical security infrastructure must be made to include permanent fencing, and the availability of ready, back-up forces in close proximity to the Capitol," Pittman […]

today01/29/2021 5

Terrorism

US Terrorism Alert Warns Of Politically Motivated Violence

US Terrorism Alert Warns Of Politically Motivated Violence Via AP News: The Department of Homeland Security issued a national terrorism bulletin Wednesday warning of the lingering potential for violence from people motivated by antigovernment sentiment after President Joe Biden’s election, suggesting the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol may embolden extremists and set the stage for additional attacks. The department did not cite any specific plots, but pointed to “a […]

today01/28/2021 30

Brandon Straka

‘Walk Away’ Founder Brandon Straka Charged In Capitol Riot

'Walk Away' Founder Brandon Straka Charged In Capitol Riot Via Washington Times: Federal prosecutors on Monday filed charges against one of the speakers at former President Trump’s Stop the Steal rally, which occurred moments before a violent pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol. Brandon Straka, 44, of Omaha, Nebraska, is the first speaker at the rally, which was headlined by Mr. Trump, to face criminal charges. He was arrested on […]

today01/26/2021 14

Ratcliffe

DNI Ratcliffe Concludes China ‘Sought To Influence’ America’s 2020 Federal Elections

DNI Ratcliffe Concludes China 'Sought To Influence' America's 2020 Federal Elections Via Just The News: Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe has assessed that China "sought to influence" America's 2020 national elections, according to a document made public Sunday. "From my unique vantage point as the individual who consumes all of the U.S. government's most sensitive intelligence on the People's Republic of China, I do not believe the majority view expressed by Intelligence […]

today01/19/2021 34

Riot

Woman Accused Of Theft From Speaker Pelosi’s Office During Riot

Woman Accused Of Theft From Speaker Pelosi’s Office During Riot Via AP News: Federal authorities arrested a woman whose former romantic partner says she took a laptop from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office during the riot at the U.S. Capitol earlier this month. Riley June Williams was arrested Monday, according to a Justice Department official. It’s not yet known when her initial court appearance will be. The FBI said in […]

today01/19/2021 5

insider attack

FBI Vetting Guard Troops In DC Amid Fears Of Insider Attack

FBI Vetting Guard Troops In DC Amid Fears Of Insider Attack Via AP News: U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, prompting the FBI to vet all of the 25,000 National Guard troops coming into Washington for the event. The massive undertaking reflects the extraordinary security concerns that have gripped Washington following the […]

today01/18/2021 20

FBI Memos

President Trump Declassifying Trove Of FBI Memos Exposing Steele’s Motivations

President Trump Declassifying Trove Of FBI Memos Exposing Steele's Motivations Via Just The News: Delivering in his final days on one of his last unfulfilled promises, President Trump is declassifying a massive trove of FBI documents showing the Russia collusion story was leaked in the final weeks of the 2016 election in an effort to counteract Hillary Clinton's email scandal. The memos to be released as early as Friday include […]

today01/15/2021 53

Persecution

Off-Duty Cops, Other Officials Face Persecution After Rallying for Trump In D.C

Off-Duty Cops, Other Officials Face Persecution After Rallying for Trump In D.C Via Reuters: As rioters scaled scaffolding outside the U.S. Capitol, Roxanne Mathai held up her cell phone to record the sea of supporters of President Donald Trump storming America’s bastion of democracy. “We’re going in,” said the 46-year-old Texas jailer, “tear gas and all.” Mathai, a jail lieutenant and 8-year veteran of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, approached […]

today01/14/2021 10

Inauguration

FBI Warns Of Armed Protests Ahead Of Inauguration

FBI Warns Of Armed Protests Ahead Of Inauguration Via Reuters: The FBI has warned of armed protests being planned for Washington and all 50 U.S. state capitals in the run-up to President-elect Joe Biden’s Jan. 20 inauguration, a federal law enforcement source said on Monday. Threatened with more violence from outgoing President Donald Trump’s supporters following last Wednesday’s storming of the U.S. Capitol, the FBI issued warnings for next weekend […]

today01/12/2021 14

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