Nolan Bernard Cooke, 23, one of 60 Texans charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, siege of the U.S. Capitol pleaded guilty March 9 to a felony charge of civil disorder for helping lead the siege. He faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Cooke’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for…
Texas Man Pleads Guilty Over Breach of US Capitol Charges
Nolan Bernard Cooke, 23, one of 60 Texans charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol pleaded guilty March 9 to a felony charge of civil disorder for helping lead the breach. He faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Cooke’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for…
Civil Liberties Fears Prompted by House Sergeant-at-Arms’ New Capitol Access ID Plan
January 31, 2022
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Members of Congress worry that House Sergeant-at-Arms William Walker’s proposal for sophisticated new electronic identification programs to monitor and control who can enter any part of the U.S. Capitol complex could become a civil liberties nightmare. “We must ensure we are protecting the rights of citizens to petition their elected officials, and legislative activities guaranteed…
Civil Liberties Concern Prompted by House Sergeant-at-Arms’ New Capitol Access ID Plan
January 31, 2022
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Members of Congress are concerned that House Sergeant-at-Arms William Walker’s proposal for sophisticated new electronic identification programs to monitor and control who can enter any part of the U.S. Capitol complex could become a civil liberties nightmare. “We must ensure we are protecting the rights of citizens to petition their elected officials, and legislative activities…
Civil Liberties Concern Prompted by House Sergeant-at-Arms’s New Capitol Access ID Plan
January 31, 2022
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Members of Congress are concerned that House Sergeant-at-Arms William Walker’s proposal for sophisticated new electronic identification programs to monitor and control who can enter any part of the U.S. Capitol complex could become a civil liberties nightmare. “We must ensure we are protecting the rights of citizens to petition their elected officials, and legislative activities…
Hard Questions Raised on January 6 Panel’s Legality in Meadows Contempt Vote
December 16, 2021
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A serious challenge to the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol is growing via former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows’ suit against subpoenas for information he claims the panel has no legal authority to seek. In his suit filed Dec. 8 in the U.S. District Court…
Senate Moves January 6 Reforms as House Democrats Obsess on Trump Role
News Analysis When the Capitol Police Emergency Assistance Act (CPEAA) was approved by the House of Representatives without objection late Tuesday, it provided a marked contrast with the raucous and angry debate earlier in the day in the lower chamber. The CPEAA was a bipartisan measure initiated in the Senate by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and…
Senate Moves Jan. 6 Reforms as House Democrats Obsess on Trump Role
News Analysis When the Capitol Police Emergency Assistance Act (CPEAA) was approved by the House of Representatives without objection late on Dec. 14, it provided a marked contrast with the raucous and angry debate earlier in the day in the lower chamber. The CPEAA was a bipartisan measure initiated in the Senate by Sen. Amy Klobuchar…
Inspector General Says Capitol Police Response to Jan. 6 Breach Was Obstructed by Senior Official
April 16, 2021
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The inspector general of the Capitol Police has told lawmakers that the forces’ response to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol was fatally obstructed when a senior official instructed officers not to use their most powerful weapons due to a lack of training with the equipment.
Fencing Around Outer Perimeter of US Capitol Taken Down, but USCP Ready at ‘Moment’s Notice’
The U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) announced Wednesday that all fencing around the outer perimeter of the U.S. Capitol complex has been removed, as there is no credible threat at this time. “Affected roads have reopened. The USCP is ready to quickly ramp up security at a moment’s notice if needed,” wrote U.S. Capitol Police on…
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