The House on Tuesday evening unanimously passed legislation that would authorize U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) in Washington, D.C., to request assistance from the National Guard without prior approval in emergency situations. The Capitol Police Emergency Assistance Act, which was approved by the Senate on Monday, was introduced by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Roy Blunt…
Congress Passes Bill to Give Capitol Police Authority to Request National Guard Assistance
House Aide Arrested for Allegedly Carrying Gun Inside Congress: Capitol Police
An aide in the House of Representatives was arrested Thursday for allegedly attempting to carry a gun inside Congress. The individual, identified as Jeffrey Allsbrooks, was detained, said the Capitol Police in a statement on Thursday morning. “This morning at approximately 7:40 a.m., our officers in the Longworth Building spotted the image of a handgun…
US Capitol Police Say 6 Officers Involved in Wrongdoing on Jan. 6
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…
Capitol Police Officer Who Killed Ashli Babbitt Reveals Identity in TV Interview
The U.S. Capitol Police officer who shot dead an unarmed woman inside the Capitol on Jan. 6 on Thursday defended his actions, claiming he issued verbal warnings before opening fire. Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd said he shot Ashli Babbitt as she tried to climb through a broken window into the Speaker’s Lobby, adjacent to the…
Democrat Congresswoman Arrested After Leading Protesters Into Senate Building: Officials
U.S. Capitol Police on Thursday arrested Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) during a protest at the Hart Senate Office Building in the Capitol. Photos taken by media outlets show Beatty, the chair of the Congressional Black Congress, being led away by a female officer while in handcuffs. Beatty also appeared to celebrate her own arrest, posting photos…
Capitol Police Creating Field Offices to Investigate Threats Against Congress Members
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) have announced that they will create field offices to investigate threats against legislators. USCP stated that the move comes as part of an effort to better their protection capabilities in the future in response to the breach on Jan. 6. The statement noted that their team has been cooperating with federal…
Officer Who Shot Ashli Babbitt on Jan. 6 Didn’t Issue Warning First: Lawyer
The lawyer for the family of Ashli Babbitt, the woman who was killed by a Capitol Police officer during the Jan. 6 Capitol breach, said that witnesses did not hear the officer give a warning before he shot her. The officer, who has not been identified, was cleared by federal prosecutors of any wrongdoing in…
Capitol Police Officers Sue Trump Over Jan. 6, Alleging He ‘Caused’ Injuries
Two U.S. Capitol Police officers on Tuesday sued former President Donald Trump, asserting he “caused” physical and emotional injuries suffered during the Jan. 6 breach of the Capitol building. James Blassingame and Sidney Hemby, both of Maryland, were on duty when rioters stormed the Capitol during a joint session of Congress. People in the mob…
‘Militia Group’ Possibly Plotting to Breach the Capitol on March 4: Capitol Police
The U.S. Capitol Police said that it learned of a possible threat against members of Congress and the Capitol complex by “an identified militia group.” “The United States Capitol Police Department is aware of and prepared for any potential threats towards members of Congress or towards the Capitol complex,” said a news release from the…
Capitol Police to Increase Security Around March 4 Due to ‘Concerning’ Intelligence
The U.S. Capitol Police Department is moving to increase security and staffing on Capitol grounds for a number of days that will cover Thursday, March 4, owing to the intelligence it has obtained. “The Department is aware of concerning information and intelligence pertaining to March 4th and continues to work with all of our law…
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