Tag: Capitol Police

Ex-Capitol Police Chief Acknowledges Jan. 6 Command Failures, Decries Delays, National Guard Red Tape

Former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund’s new book-length reflection on Jan. 6 addresses the command failures that happened during the protests and rioting while decrying the bureaucratic red tape that kept the National Guard from reaching the Capitol until the trouble was largely over. Sund, 57, who was forced to resign almost immediately after…


LIVE NOW: Pelosi and Congressional Leaders Awarded Gold Medal to US Capitol Police

Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and congressional leaders hold a gold medal ceremony 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. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” Follow EpochTV on social media:…


Pelosi and Congressional Leaders Awarded Gold Medal to US Capitol Police

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…


US Capitol Police Seeks More Resources After Pelosi Attack

U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) Chief J. Thomas Manger is asking the federal government to provide resources after Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) husband reported an assault in their California home. Paul Pelosi was attacked in the Pelosi’s home by David DePape on Oct. 28, according to authorities. Police have alleged that DePape was trying…


Capitol Police Arrest Man, 80, for Illegally Parking on Grounds With Firearms in His Van

Capitol Police arrested an 80-year-old Georgia man on Wednesday afternoon for illegally parking on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol in Washington after he attempted to deliver documents to the Supreme Court. Tony Payne of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, was taken into custody after he admitted to having guns in his vehicle, a small white van, prompting police to…


EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Gohmert Cites US Code that May Force Capitol Police to Release Remaining Jan. 6 Surveillance Footage

As the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol continues its effort to prove allegations of insurrection against former President Donald Trump and his supporters, Capitol Police and House Democrats continue to block all efforts to force the release of all surveillance video footage and emails, which could possibly…


Capitol Police Hiring Its Own Criminal Prosecutor a ‘Dangerous Precedent’

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…


Capitol Police Hiring Its Own Criminal Prosecutor a ‘Dangerous Precedent’: Former Senate Chief Counsel

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…


House Lawmakers to Receive $10,000 Security Stipend Amid Increasing Threats of Violence

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…


Facts Matter (June 16): Capitol Police Chief Debunks J6 Committee Conspiracy Theory Claim Through Official Letter

The prime-time Jan. 6 hearings in Washington are now underway. While there are many aspects of this hearing that are worthy of discussion, I want to focus on one specific claim: that a congressman from Georgia was helping to do reconnaissance for the people that eventually entered the building. This was the implication against Rep….